Person: Michael Mernagh Carrigaline

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Property tax debacle

THE latest figures from the CSO show that between January 2005 and June 2011, the price of the average new house in Ireland fell by 24.3%.

Fri, 29 Jul, 2011

IT would be a mistake to sell off our state assets. That would put them beyond the scope of any government scrutiny. Other countries now regret their experiences with Thatchernomics. Privatised industries soon increase their prices.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2011

One day of rest will do a world of good

SOME government ministers want to reduce wages for working on Sundays.

Wed, 08 Jun, 2011

Vital reform needed in local government

I AGREE with Emmet Murphy (May 4) that it’s time for a serious debate about local government in Ireland.

Mon, 09 May, 2011