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Mick Clifford

Potential inquiry into Nama’s Project Eagle presents many political footballs but few final results

Potential inquiry into Nama’s Project Eagle presents many political footballs but few final results

We may need an inquiry into Nama’s Project Eagle sales in the North, but why is the State run in a manner that necessitates inquiries to get at the truth, asks Michael Clifford.

Tue, 07 Feb, 2017

Mock-yah democracy still rules waves

Mock-yah democracy still rules waves

Back in the days when Britannia ruled the waves, the party of government had a unique method of selecting a new leader, writes Michael Clifford

Sat, 04 Feb, 2017

Church teaches Education Minister Richard Bruton a lesson on divestment

Church teaches Education Minister Richard Bruton a lesson on divestment

Richard Bruton plans to divest patronage from Catholic primary schools. We’ve been here before and the Church still holds all the cards, writes Michael Clifford.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

The trauma of sexual violence is compounded by failure of public systems

The trauma of sexual violence is compounded by failure of public systems

Anna Ilnicka was beaten and sexually assaulted but the health service, gardaí and justice system failed her. We need an inquiry to find out why, writes Michael Clifford.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2017

After a 36-year quest, families hope for truth

After a 36-year quest, families hope for truth

The Stardust fire was worst tragedy of its kind to hit the country, writes Michael Clifford.

Sat, 28 Jan, 2017

How eager is the commissioner to hear from whistleblowers?

How eager is the commissioner to hear from whistleblowers?

Why are four garda whistleblowers out sick? Why has Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan not contacted any of them, to reassure them that she is concerned for their welfare, and wants to acknowledge their courage?Is the long-term suspension of Supt David ...

Tue, 24 Jan, 2017

Blacklisted workers run up against a brick wall

Blacklisted workers run up against a brick wall

Bricklayers took drastic action when they found themselves in a dispute on a site. Now they find themselves frozen out by the industry, writes Michael Clifford.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2017

Global elite unconcerned with rest of us

Global elite unconcerned with rest of us

Billionaires view the world through eyes that see only what they regard as entitlement, writes Michael Clifford.

Sat, 21 Jan, 2017

Has-bean cafes win hands down for me

Has-bean cafes win hands down for me

A conspiracy theory claims names mis-spelt in Starbucks are a marketing tactic, writes Michael Clifford

Sat, 14 Jan, 2017

Five artists of the Apollo were the ones who got their hands dirty

Five artists of the Apollo were the ones who got their hands dirty

The celebrities brought the media, but they also brought the activists, writes Michael Clifford

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017