Place: The Lough Cork

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

columnists

It’s mature to change your mind, as I have

I read with surprise Bruce Arnold’s article (’A mistaken venture into major change’, Irish Examiner, April 14) in which he claims it is impossible for a politician to change their mind. All our opinions change over time, due to circumstances, a convincing argument, a life-altering experience, or a friendship with someone different. 

A ‘yes’ vote will not damage the church

Putin’s warning to Russia’s neighbours

We’re lucky to have him

Real story behind housing site

Let’s pay our own way

Lenihan at Béal na mBláth: FG senator’s disgraceful attempt to reignite the tragic divisions of civil war

I WAS shocked to read the comments of Senator Liam Twomey in relation to Minister Brian Lenihan’s speech at the annual Béal na mBláth commemoration (Irish Examiner, August 12).

Sat, 14 Aug, 2010

Landlords were ripe for mugging on property levy

ONE of the last acts of the current crazy government before it exited the stage for a long summer break was to impose a €200 levy on every second and subsequent housing unit in the state.

Thu, 16 Jul, 2009

For less crime and more order — legalise drugs

A TRAGIC 21st drugs party in Waterford. Solution? Decriminalise drugs totally.

Thu, 29 Nov, 2007

Canon law has effective penalties for guilty priests

THERE has been much mention in the media about the canon law of the Catholic Church in relation to the crime of sexual abuse of minors by clergy.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2005