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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Just because a priest is accused of abuse doesn’t mean he’s guilty

The media — newspapers, television and radio — have all highlighted the evil activities of a minority of priests or religious but seldom is there much coverage given to clergy who are subjected to threats from unscrupulous people who demand money or else they will claim to have been abused by the priest in question.

We need to rebuild derelict houses in the countryside

Adoption – not abortion – is the best way

Dangerous road a matter for council officials

Dump controversy: the jury is still out

Ferry taxi would take us back to the future

Housing policies a disaster for thousands

AS reported on July 25, Cork County Council is to introduce a streamlined points system in the hope of speeding up allocations for the affordable housing scheme.

Mon, 06 Aug, 2007

Urban renewal ignores social housing

URBAN renewal schemes have been of considerable benefit to the recipients of the tax incentives and the rates remissions involved, including developers, property owners and investors.

Tue, 05 Jun, 2007

Mental illnessis a condition not a crime

HAVING been a social worker in the field of mental health care, both in Ireland and Britain, I welcomed your well-balanced editorial (Irish Examiner, July 24) in which you exposed “the scandal of using Irish prisons as ‘psychiatric waiting rooms’ — the equivalent of A&E trolleys in overcrowded hospitals” and the failure by the State to address the problem of mental illness in society.

Sat, 29 Jul, 2006

No reason why geriatrics couldn’t be given double-bed accommodation

DUE to the chronic shortage of beds for geriatric care, the Health Service Executive (HSE) will have to consider double-bed accommodation for elderly couples who seek it.

Mon, 10 Apr, 2006

Property misery for young people

THIS country needs entrepreneurs, risk-takers and investors. Investment in property is the antithesis of all that. There is virtually no risk. Passive investment in property is a ticket to ride paid for, in part, by the taxpayer.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2006

Rural Ireland needs a new voice demanding basic rights and facilities

AN aggressive rural development organisation with a strong emphasis on village development is urgently needed.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2005

Time to close the planning loophole

MANY people have suffered at the hands of cowboy developers who build without planning permission and, when confronted by local authorities, seek retention.

Mon, 16 May, 2005

The incineration of democracy

THE decision-making process in relation to the proposed waste incinerator at Ringaskiddy is a travesty of democracy.

Sat, 19 Feb, 2005

We need more open approach to planning files

IN VIEW of the level of refusals for minor planning development, resulting in financial loss for many people trying to build a home, the Freedom of Information Act may help them to get something back to ease the financial strain and misery.

Tue, 16 Nov, 2004

Rent supplements won’t solve the crisis

CARMEL FIELDS, press officer, Department of Social and Family Affairs (Irish Examiner letters, August 11) takes me to task for my efforts on behalf of families in dire need of housing prior to the introduction of the rent supplements scheme.

Sat, 14 Aug, 2004

Government is making housing crisis worse

I FIND myself of similar mind to Patrick Burke, the director of Threshold (Irish Examiner letters, August 3) in his concern for many families and households when the Rent Supplement Scheme is introduced.

Mon, 09 Aug, 2004

Unfinished business

ONE aspect of housing development that infuriates me is unfinished estates.

Tue, 27 Jul, 2004