The Uncomfortable Truth about Irish Water
There are many things about water charges that Fine Gael/Labour would prefer you didn’t know. At the top of the list is this: Not one penny of the money they’re demanding you pay will be used to run, or to upgrade, the water system. In fact, even if everyone paid their water bill, every penny...
Why I am a Social Democrat
Serving the people of Wicklow and East Carlow as an independent TD over the past four years has been the very highest honour. It is however an inescapable political fact there is a limit on what can be achieved, for the county, and for the country, as an Independent. Over the past four years, I...
Why I will not take part in this Banking Inquiry
On Tuesday morning the Taoiseach ended any hope of the Oireachtas Banking Inquiry working free of Cabinet control. In an extraordinary statement on the floor of the House, he admitted the Government majority, being railroaded through, was so the Government could set the terms of reference, pass the final report, and ensure they would knew...
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What’s Next for the Dáil?
We’ve been discussing what should be the focus for the Dáil and the Government at the start of 2013. So we thought we’d throw the question open and ask you. Please tell us what you think. Update the survey is closed and the results are in. You can read them here.
The Children’s Referendum: Advocating a Yes Vote
I held a press conference with some other independent TDs today to advocate a yes vote in the upcoming children’s referendum. The referendum is a positive step towards the protection of children in our society. A yes vote will allow some of the 2,000 children in state care to be adopted by long-term foster parents...
