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The same old faces now queue to join the Seanad

David Begg, recently appointed chairman of the Pension Authority and retired trade union leader, has announced his intention to run for the Seanad, followed by the retired politician and legal eagle Michael McDowell.

Enda’s constant repetition may have a purpose

Eircode is like something out of Monty Python

Ireland is like Nazi Germany

Greek citizens have every right to decide their fate

We have learned all the bad habits of the British

Delighted our endurance is winning IMF plaudits

Thank you Ms Lagarde. Thank you ever so much for paying tribute to my heroism over the past years in enduring the regime of austerity that you, the Brians and Enda imposed on me and my fellow citizens. I’m so proud and re-energised by your plaudits!

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

We should all fear for the legacy of the Kenny years

Does our Taoiseach have a few dopplegangers wandering about the country? He seems to be so busy opening factories, software houses, call centres, turnings sods and filibustering in the Dáil, how does he have time to run the country?

Thu, 04 Dec, 2014

Politicians misjudge anger about water

Why will there be a dedicated Irish Water helpline for our politicians? 

Mon, 27 Oct, 2014

Quiet! Any of you Dáil TDs know how to get to Sesame Street?

As I watched the budget debate on TV it struck me that we, the Irish electorate, are a penny short of the full shilling with regard to the type of TD we elect. 

Fri, 17 Oct, 2014

Cork hurling needs cabal of quality managers

Farewell Donal Óg and thank you for your excellent articles over the past championship season. I hope you will continue where you left off next season even though at times I disagree with some of your thoughts.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2014

Lack of investment in hurling hampering Cork’s chances

Like many of the most fervent Cork hurling supporters I was sorely disappointed at the outcome of last Sundays All-Ireland SHC semi-final against Tipperary. More so since it was Tipperary who hammered us.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2014

Extension plan for shopping centre units

Plans have been lodged for an extension to two units at the Douglas Court Shopping Centre in Cork, above.

Thu, 19 Jun, 2014

Gaybo’s young driver curfew idea is foolish and smacks of reverse ageism

YOUR headline ‘Byrne hints at late-night curfew for young drivers’ (August 25) left me gobsmacked.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2009

How much are union leaders being paid?

WE are only too well aware of the annual salaries of our politicians and bankers, so how come we know next to nothing about the salaries, bonuses and expenses of union leaders?

Thu, 26 Feb, 2009