Fergus Finlay

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Fergus Finlay: No socket, no pillow, not an extra blanket to be found — my night in A&E

The health service is in many ways as good as any in the world — but when it isn't, it's for stupid, unnecessary reasons, writes Fergus Finlay

SFergus Finlay: The fact that more people need rape crisis services shows we are failing as a nation

Fergus Finlay: The UK leadership battle really matters for Ireland — so who will win?

Fergus Finlay: Our public services are far from perfect, but we are lucky to have them

Fergus Finlay: Ireland’s housing mess won’t be fixed by a ‘tsar’ – it needs a minister who shows up

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

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'

Tue, 19 Oct, 2021

Fergus Finlay: How is Britain still backing Boris Johnson?

Self-indulgent in the extreme, he appears to be utterly devoid of any sense of moral value

Tue, 19 Oct, 2021

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

New Dutch law showing Ireland the way on live exports

Fri, 11 Jun, 2021

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

'My missus doesn’t believe in being grateful for charity and she certainly doesn’t believe in second-class citizenship,' writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 22 Dec, 2020

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

As we get closer to the peak of the crisis, we will each have to take more personal responsibility, writes Fergus Finlay.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2020

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

Fergus Finlay

Fergus Finlay: No socket, no pillow, not an extra blanket to be found — my night in A&E

SFergus Finlay: The fact that more people need rape crisis services shows we are failing as a nation

Fergus Finlay: The UK leadership battle really matters for Ireland — so who will win?

Fergus Finlay: Our public services are far from perfect, but we are lucky to have them

Fergus Finlay: Ireland’s housing mess won’t be fixed by a ‘tsar’ – it needs a minister who shows up

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

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

Fergus Finlay: How is Britain still backing Boris Johnson?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

55% surge in children registered as homeless

HSE Audit: Barnardos staff paid more than HSE rates

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

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

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

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

Charity boss Fergus Finlay given a dusting down by dolphin

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

Diageo boss ‘right’ to quit campaign

Gilmore must accept responsibility if Labour is to survive

Tax collectors and CEDRA ensuring rural death

Finlay would welcome Garda involvement after 'disgusting' CRC revelations

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Fergus Finlay: No socket, no pillow, not an extra blanket to be found — my night in A&E

SFergus Finlay: The fact that more people need rape crisis services shows we are failing as a nation

Fergus Finlay: The UK leadership battle really matters for Ireland — so who will win?

Fergus Finlay: Our public services are far from perfect, but we are lucky to have them

Fergus Finlay: Ireland’s housing mess won’t be fixed by a ‘tsar’ – it needs a minister who shows up

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

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

Fergus Finlay: How is Britain still backing Boris Johnson?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

55% surge in children registered as homeless

HSE Audit: Barnardos staff paid more than HSE rates

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

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

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

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

Charity boss Fergus Finlay given a dusting down by dolphin

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

Diageo boss ‘right’ to quit campaign

Gilmore must accept responsibility if Labour is to survive

Tax collectors and CEDRA ensuring rural death

Finlay would welcome Garda involvement after 'disgusting' CRC revelations

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