Place: Kilmacthomas Co

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My marketing degree has been devalued by yellow-pack scheme

As a recent graduate of Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) and one who has a degree in marketing, I have commenced seeking employment within the marketing industry.

Would someone please tell us where the banks’ bailout billions are going?

Organic Ireland’s chance to bloom

Greens risk going way of the PDs

Questions for the yes camp

BEING cajoled into voting yes or no to Lisbon does a great disservice to the people of this country.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2008

Bertie’s legacy no match for Puff the magic dragon

AS the eulogies poured in for Bertie Ahern from everybody and anybody who ever received a free lunch from him, I was struck by the similarities with the fire-breathing dragon in my garden shed.

Thu, 08 May, 2008

Tribunal fees issue is just a red herring

THE issue of fees earned by those involved in the Mahon Tribunal has received much coverage in the media of late, with an underlying theme that they are the main benefactors of the whole process. This is surely a ploy to undermine the work being carried out by the tribunal, which is to investigate the monies paid to various public figures in the dark and distant past.

Wed, 02 Jan, 2008

Miss D case underlines hypocritical approach

THE “Miss D” abortion case has again highlighted the adolescent stage in which we, as a nation, are entrenched.

Sat, 05 May, 2007

Food for thought

AS I walked by the closing down sale of another luxury goods shop recently, I wondered just how truly wealthy is this country?

Tue, 24 Apr, 2007

Corrib protesters should call a halt

AS the Corrib gas line dispute rumbles on, I wish to offer some advice from the other end of the country to the protesters and their supporters.

Fri, 20 Oct, 2006

Predictions for the Mountjoy inquiry

THE death of a prisoner in Mountjoy jail at the hands of a fellow inmate has, rightly, caused an inquiry to be established.

Fri, 04 Aug, 2006

Stiff sanctions for dangerous driving

AS the number of road deaths continues to rise, I agree with Gay Byrne when he says both he and the Government are doing all they can, but the message to slow down is not being seen by those who need to heed it most.

Mon, 31 Jul, 2006

Gambler’s approach to a life-or-death issue

WITH the planned introduction of an instant driving ban for those over the drink-driving limit, I wonder if Transport Minister Martin Cullen and his civil servants took to watching Winning Streak for inspiration?

Tue, 18 Apr, 2006