Fergus Finlay

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<p>Mary O’Halloran called to home of her brother Gerry (79) on Boyce’s Street in Gurranabraher, Cork city, on Sunday morning, not knowing that Gerry was being held at knifepoint by an intruder. Picture: Jim Coughlan.</p>

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Fergus Finlay: Scrap vulnerable and elderly labels and stop adding insult to injury

Those attacked in their home recently were made vulnerable only by being overwhelmed by the callousness of their attackers

<p> 07/10/2021 Green Party leader and Minister for the Environment Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan. A letter writer asks if the Greens, in propping up the same old failed parties, become the fly in the ointment? Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos</p>

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Letters to the Editor: Green Party ‘gains’ don’t justify staying in coalition

'Surely they do not believe that any gains they consider they have made justifies the continuation of this incompetent Government'

Fergus Finlay: How is Britain still backing Boris Johnson?

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Letters to the Editor: Less talk, more action on animal welfare

Fergus Finlay: My wife’s credentials on disability? Just ask the esteemed professor

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Fergus Finlay: Resilience and responsible actions will see us through Covid-19 crisis

Fergus Finlay: There was no way I was running for presidency once I knew Michael D was running

The former head of children's charity Barnardos, Fergus Finlay, has said he will not rule out running for the presidency in the future.

Sun, 14 Oct, 2018

Latest: NGOs call for urgent action to address families and children experiencing hidden homelessness

Latest: Barnardos, Focus Ireland, Simon Communities in Ireland and Society of St Vincent de Paul say they are deeply concerned about the thousands of individuals, families and children who are experiencing hidden homelessness.

Wed, 30 May, 2018

Baranardos chief, Fergus Finlay, would seek nomination for Presidency if position was vacant

The outgoing chief of Barnardos says he'd be interested in running for President, IF Michael D. Higgins did not go for re-election.

Wed, 18 Apr, 2018

Mary McAleese has become, more and more, a champion for equality

Her public persona was charming, but behind the scenes she radiated a cold determination to win, writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 13 Mar, 2018

Finian McGrath: We need a presidential vote to avoid system going stale

Several people are considering contesting the presidency but need to declare their intentions in the coming weeks, Disabilities Minister Finian McGrath says.

Fri, 05 Jan, 2018

Almost time to smell the roses ... and stand up and fight like hell

Fergus Finlay take some to reflect and looks forward to what could be an exciting year ... on the rugby field at least!     

Tue, 26 Dec, 2017

Scariest presidency in history will be, fingers crossed, the shortest

Donald Trump is just about 10 weeks in office, and already a major newspaper has effectively announced that he must be removed, writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 04 Apr, 2017

55% surge in children registered as homeless

Rates of child homelessness increased by 55% last year, despite government efforts to tackle the housing crisis, it has emerged.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2017

HSE Audit: Barnardos staff paid more than HSE rates

A HSE audit of children’s charity Barnardos found the CEO and senior management salaries were paid in excess of health sector pay rates and that unclear information was provided to the board and to the media in relation to the CEO’s salary and his donations.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2017

Dear Enda: Fergus Finlay writes an open letter to the acting Taoiseach

Enda, decide you're going to be the best leader and just go for it, writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 19 Apr, 2016

Barnardos' Fergus Finlay calls for inquiry into abuse of children with disabilities in south east

The CEO of Barnardos is calling for the Minister for Health to set up a Commission of Inquiry into abuse of children with disabilities at a foster home in the south east.

Fri, 29 Jan, 2016

Santa doesn't just bring gifts. He brings hope too

The idea that Santa Claus can bring so much hope, and generate so much expectation, of the kind that children have a right to have, is so powerful, writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 15 Dec, 2015

Fergus Finlay: Schools 'bullying' parents into buying 'expensive' uniforms

The Chief Executive of Barnardos, Fergus Finlay, says schools are "bullying and forcing" parents to pay "extraordinary prices" for uniforms for their children.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2015

Charity boss Fergus Finlay given a dusting down by dolphin

One of the West’s most famous celebrities has come under fire for headbutting the chief executive of a children’s charity in his “nether regions”.

Thu, 16 Jul, 2015

We need to shift gear and lower the national speed limit to save lives

Safer roads enable children to play, encourage people to cycle and walk and reduced speed limits would decrease the number of fatalities on Irish roads, writes Fergus Finlay.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2015

Diageo boss ‘right’ to quit campaign

Barnardo’s chief executive Fergus Finlay is determined to continue with the controversial Stop Out of Control Drinking campaign despite its funder, Diageo, withdrawing its representative from the board.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2015

Gilmore must accept responsibility if Labour is to survive

Although I have no active involvement in politics now, I’m one of the increasingly small number of people for whom Labour — its values, its history, and its promise — means a lot.

Mon, 26 May, 2014

Tax collectors and CEDRA ensuring rural death

I refer to Fergus Finlay’s recent column in your newspaper (Opinion, Feb 4).

Mon, 10 Feb, 2014

Finlay would welcome Garda involvement after 'disgusting' CRC revelations

Chief executive of Barnardos Fergus Finlay has said he would welcome Garda involvement, if that's what it took to get to the bottom of the latest CRC revelations.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2014

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