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May the force be with us and abide by the law
May the force be with us and abide by the law

An Garda Síochána are in meltdown with the ‘retirement’ of Nóirín O’Sullivan. Change seems to be near impossible in a police force compromised by their loyalty to one another. 

Tue, 12 Sep, 2017

State letting students down over exams

Once again, State examination papers have been given to college hopefuls that are riddled with errors. This is an on-going problem and proves beyond any doubt that the State is not fit to conduct exams.

Fri, 23 Aug, 2013

Education system failing the test

This country is not fit in any way to hold formal examinations if the latest fiasco regarding the Leaving Cert and Junior Cert is anything to go by.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2013

Republicanism woefully out of touch

Partisan politics will never unite Ireland and all in republicanism can count on that.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2013

VAT rate abuse

We appear to have businesses who are in the same business no less, charging different rates of VAT to retail customers.

Mon, 23 Jul, 2012

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