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We must change our attitude to planning

Citizens have taken a case against the Dutch government for its lack of effective action on climate change. The court ruled a state must take precautions against global warming.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016

Great to see the spotlight on journalism

Surprise! Surprise! “Spotlight” wins the Oscar for best picture.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016

FG and FF need to put country before party

Politicians are putting party before country by refusing to entertain the idea of a some form of arrangement with Fine Gael. 

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

Voters want politicians to put their needs first

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are seen by many as parties who pandered to the capitalists, financiers, landlords, commercial organisations, (as warned by James Connolly) while ignoring the plight of the ‘normal’ citizens.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

We should change how we elect a Taoiseach

How do we fill a vacancy when a TD dies or resigns? 

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

My marketing degree has been devalued by yellow-pack scheme

As a recent graduate of Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) and one who has a degree in marketing, I have commenced seeking employment within the marketing industry.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

We need to decentralise health, education and planning powers

The votes have been counted and verified, the people have spoken, but we are not sure what they have said.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

So radical left, deliver us from evil as promised

The fallout from the general election clearly shows a shift to the extreme left at the expense of the Labour Party. 

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

Bertie should be part of the FF and FG talks

Regardless of what you thought of him as Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern has a reputation as a canny negotiator. Perhaps he should be invited to negotiate the inevitable talks between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

Wed, 02 Mar, 2016

Old people are seeing their way of life attacked

Old age should be a time of pleasure and contentment. It should be a stage in life when one can enjoy one’s later years with family and friends. 

Wed, 02 Mar, 2016

We must change our attitude to planning

Great to see the spotlight on journalism

FG and FF need to put country before party

Voters want politicians to put their needs first

We should change how we elect a Taoiseach

My marketing degree has been devalued by yellow-pack scheme

We need to decentralise health, education and planning powers

So radical left, deliver us from evil as promised

Bertie should be part of the FF and FG talks

Old people are seeing their way of life attacked

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