The longest-serving public representative in the State is on the campaign trail as he prepares to contest the local elections in the East Cork municipal district.

Wealth creation is a subject that stirs up emotive debate in many quarters. If you are for it, some will condemn your mad capitalistic instincts. 

RANDOM bomb attacks and day-to-day violence continue to ruin the lives of Iraqi citizens.

Set in l930s Alabama, on a plantation of the title's name, this tale of slavery veers into such modern arguments as whither American 2006 society, the Gulf Wars and race relations.

THE transport of weapons of mass destruction through a civilian airport poses a threat to Ireland (Irish Examiner, Sept 3). Shannon is ill-equipped to protect such a dangerous cargo. If unarmed peace activists can invade the airport, it is possible that terrorists could cause a tragic incident.