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Brexit should be a big issue in this election

Brexit should be a big issue in this election

As we head towards February 26, I feel one issue not being discussed, despite the serious implications it could have for Ireland, is Brexit.

Tue, 23 Feb, 2016

An all party government could be the most democratic result for all

An all party government could be the most democratic result for all

As the clock ticks down steadily to election day it is becoming clearer that the division of the parties in the new Dáil will look nothing like the last one. By now, most parties have mutually excluded coalescing with other parties.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

FF/FG coalition would highlight their failings

FF/FG coalition would highlight their failings

The rumours about a possible link between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are increasing.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

There will be no political posturing past the polls

There will be no political posturing past the polls

Micheál Martin and the other political leaders are all claiming they won’t enter into coalition with various other parties.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Blaming the US for our recession doesn’t wash

Blaming the US for our recession doesn’t wash

I agree with Damien Walsh when he says that ‘Government parties should ... take responsibility for what has happened under their watch’ (Irish Examiner Letters, February 17). But other statements in his letter are open to challenge.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

We have to stop planned physical attacks on rugby players

We have to stop planned physical attacks on rugby players

What is happening to the great game of rugby? Watching the game over the past few years, I am beginning to feel that rugby as we knew it and loved it will soon be no more.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Still pondering the craziness of US politics

Still pondering the craziness of US politics

Looking at the personalities involved in the race to the White House reminds me that Bill Clinton made love to Monica Lewinsky in the Oval Office between two Bushs!

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Irish politics ignores global issues to its peril

Irish politics ignores global issues to its peril

The truism that all politics are local is being taken both too far and not far enough in the Irish election debates.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Who are Catholic bishops to lecture us?

Who are Catholic bishops to lecture us?

The Catholic Church Bishops have got involved in the election debate to pressurise politicians against repealing the eight amendment.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Fianna Fáil — no way!

Fianna Fáil — no way!

I was really impressed by the ‘radical’ promises and plans unveiled by a party called Fianna Fáil last week. Heady stuff!

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016