opinionIrish-language dispute is just an excuse not to talk to the other sideA tribe derives its identity not just from its own culture, but from opposing the culture of the other, writes Fergus Finlay
newsBailout exit declaration exaggerated half-truthTHE vaunted declaration by Taoiseach Enda Kenny that Ireland will exit the bailout without a precautionary credit line, though welcome, is an exaggerated half-truth aimed at building market confidence ahead of the Dec 15 deadline.
newsDeferred payments plan aims to restart property tradeNAMA is to introduce a deferred payments scheme in an effort to kick-start the property market as it yesterday released details of 847 properties that are in receivership or administration.