IF BRITAIN did not support the United States in the circumstances, then the Americans would become more unilateralist and, thus, more uncontrollable than ever... that was one of the arguments put forward

IF THE government’s choice of Charlie McCreevy to steer the Freedom of Information Amendment Bill through the Oireachtas was a breath-taking piece of contemptible arrogance, then Cheltenham Charlie’s subsequent performance in taking off for the races while the legislation was being debated in the Oireachtas just beggars belief.

By Ryle Dwyer

WHEN Adolf Hitler shot himself in Berlin on April 30, 1945, the United States was at the height of its power.

THE Jeanie Johnston has set sail en route for America, commemorating the exodus from this country in the aftermath of the Great Famine.

NOBODY should be surprised that the Government is contemplating a revision of the Freedom of Information Act because information obtained under the Act has already exposed this Government as lying and manipulative.

WE ARE in a sorry state when we need armed gardaí to patrol the streets of Limerick and hardly a day passes without a murder somewhere in the country.

By Ryle Dwyer

AMID all the hype of the court cases surrounding Operation Amethyst, there has been a lot talk about the horror of the abuse of children.

CHARLIE McCreevy has been roundly condemned for the manner in which he deceived the electorate during the last election campaign.