Columns - Irish Examiner

Noel Whelan

Labour could do worse than look to The West Wing for electoral advice

THOSE of us who were fans of the hit US political drama The West Wing are suffering withdrawal symptoms.

Thu, 22 Jun, 2006

In the rush to analyse, let’s not forget Haughey’s accomplishments

A FEW weeks ago I had coffee with a number of work colleagues, a few of whom were in their mid 20s.

Thu, 15 Jun, 2006

Government failed to head off the hysteria generated by rape ruling

THE heated and at times hysterical political atmosphere which we experienced last week meant that the Government was blamed for many things that were not its fault.

Thu, 08 Jun, 2006

Government must deal with ‘signal issues’ if it is to win a third term

THERE is a concept in policing and justice called signal crimes.

Thu, 25 May, 2006

It’s not just a lust for power that drives Bertie to full term in office

I AM about to collect a few euro from two colleagues who bet with me that Bertie Ahern would call an election this year.

Thu, 18 May, 2006

Kenny goes electronic on crime, but he risks a short circuit to the system

WE have become accustomed to loose use of language about crime from Fine Gael’s justice spokesperson Jim O’Keeffe.

Thu, 11 May, 2006

Local councils to blame for the poor state of electoral register

THE state of our electoral register is in the first instance a serious indictment of local government administration in this country.

Thu, 04 May, 2006

Is the tax-payer shelling out too much to sustain social partnership?

SOME people are going to be paid a lot of extra money for what, to most outsiders, will seem as the same amount of work.

Thu, 27 Apr, 2006