Columns - Irish Examiner

Mick Clifford

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

Cloud set to grow darker over gardaí

We may soon find out the truth of how the force deals with whistleblowers, writes Michael Clifford