The National Interest?
I think it was Des O’Malley (founder of the Progressive Democrats) who brought that phrase to my attention many moons ago: “in the national interest”.… Read More »The National Interest?
Politics
Israel – A summary
60 years ago (1948 to be exact) a large body of people of the Jewish faith decided to claim their own patch of land and… Read More »Israel – A summary
Scrap the Dublin Metro Project!
Join the Facebook group. Despite Ireland being in recession and despite an emergency, early budget to try to deal with the crisis, and despite a… Read More »Scrap the Dublin Metro Project!
2-4-6-8 Who do we not vaccinate?
Sadly the answer to that in recent times has been all those, of a young age, who could avail of the new wonder vaccine for… Read More »2-4-6-8 Who do we not vaccinate?
The Past and the President
Dawn’s early light illuminated my living room while I lay asleep. A new light for a new day; little did I realise in my semi-conscious… Read More »The Past and the President
Dressing it up
The whole country has been up in arms since last week’s budget and the announcement that the medical cards for the over-70s would be harshly means-tested. There were other controversial movements in the budget also but this seemingly is the one that has grabbed most of the headlines and caused the most controversy. The aim… Read More »Dressing it up
Budgie 2009 – Talk is cheep!
As words cannot contain the overwhelming feeling of rage that I have at the moment I will be brief. Earlier today I made a comment to Shane that if today’s budget was delivered and the metro in Dublin was not cut from it, there would be no future for this country. The budget was delivered and… Read More »Budgie 2009 – Talk is cheep!
Decision on University for Waterford?
Following a line of questioning in the Dail yesterday by Brian O’Shea (Labour TD) to Batt O’Keefe (Minister for Education) on the subject of the outstanding application for re-designation of WIT as the University for the South East, the Minister said that a decision is likely within a matter of weeks. Read the story in… Read More »Decision on University for Waterford?
Cost of redecorating
Imagine you were doing up your living room, or maybe your kitchen. Yes, let’s say your kitchen, and you want a new granite worktop, new presses, new tiles, new appliances and sure why not make a snap decision to get yourself a handcrafted table and chairs! Right, your budget, granite worktops don’t come cheap but… Read More »Cost of redecorating
It’s official – we’re in recession!
Well it would appear that we are in recession after all the staving off that we tried. Difficult times are certainly ahead and this is a time for much questioning and reflection upon how our country has been managed over the last number of years of unprecedented growth and great times. Unlike the early 80’s… Read More »It’s official – we’re in recession!