Last week, thousands of Irish families had their mortgages sold, at large discounts, to foreign companies. As a result, many men, women and children will be needlessly evicted, many lives Continue Reading →
The question of the week is ‘Will Alan Shatter survive?’ It’s been non-stop. Was the apology too little, too late? Can the Taoiseach lose one of his inner circle? How Continue Reading →
On March 5, 2014, I introduced legislation that would change the Broadcasting Act to prevent litigious-minded groups and individuals from shutting down public debate. The Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2014 removes Continue Reading →
The world’s uber-rich met in Davos this week for their annual shindig. One of the messages coming from the millionaires and billionaires was unexpected, and one we’d do well to Continue Reading →
THE Dáil got back to work on Wednesday, with the Irish Water fiasco making it feel to many that nothing has changed since the bad ol’ days of Fianna Fail. Continue Reading →
Myself and Minister Brendan Howlin discuss the need for exemptions in the new Freedom of Information legislation. I’m not sure why exemptions are needed given that the legislation also covers Continue Reading →