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Paul Hosford

Paul Hosford is a member of the Irish Examiner's politcal staff and writes across a range of subjects.

Paul Hosford: RTÉ is the star of its own best drama this week — or is it a true crime show?

Paul Hosford: RTÉ is the star of its own best drama this week — or is it a true crime show?

"Maybe the taxpayer was defrauded.

Sat, 01 Jul, 2023

Paul Hosford: Is the Garda approach to migrant protests emboldening the protesters?

Paul Hosford: Is the Garda approach to migrant protests emboldening the protesters?

If you are told that you can use blockades without fear of any legal repercussions, why wouldn't you do it?

Tue, 23 May, 2023

Paul Hosford: Micheál takes West Wing approach with Cosgrave barbs

S Paul Hosford: Micheál takes West Wing approach with Cosgrave barbs

Holly Cairns says Martin's sacking of Barry Cowen for refusal to answer Dáil questions had set a precedent

Thu, 27 Apr, 2023

Housing Ireland

S Paul Hosford: Are Fine Gael departures a damaging drip-feed or a chance for new blood?

The recent departures announced from Fine Gael TDs serves to illustrate the task at hand for Leo Varadkar, Fine Gael leader, as opposed to Leo Varadkar, An Taoiseach

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Taoiseach visit to the US

Paul Hosford: Paddy’s Day trips have more value than their price tags

Is it worth it?The question that abounds this week every year as ministers, their advisers, and civil servants leave our shores for St Patrick’s Day trips abroad.

Sat, 18 Mar, 2023

Social Democrat leaders stand down

Paul Hosford: Is a SocDems and Labour merger a fait accompli?

If the local — and subsequent — general elections don't go their way, the conversation of joining forces will begin

Sat, 25 Feb, 2023

Paul Hosford: It's not popular to say so, but we need more ministers

Paul Hosford: It's not popular to say so, but we need more ministers

As the Dáil grows and the world around us changes, it is reasonable to ask if the bare 15 is really sustainable

Sat, 04 Feb, 2023

Paul Hosford: Lampooned Greens must sell themselves to the public

Paul Hosford: Lampooned Greens must sell themselves to the public

Eamon Ryan has an interesting knack for saying things that rile people up.

Sat, 31 Dec, 2022

Paul Hosford: The Celtic Tiger warned us — bad planning is no solution to the housing crisis

Paul Hosford: Is this the Ireland we want to continue to build?

This country is now a place where a job and a college degree are not sufficient for all to earn a decent standard of living

Tue, 01 Nov, 2022

Paul Hosford: Martin comfortably leading Fianna Fáil right here, right now

Paul Hosford: Martin comfortably leading Fianna Fáil right here, right now

In the moments before he took to the stage at the RDS on Saturday evening, a short film played in tribute to Micheál Martin.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022