Hung Dail means status quo can be challenged
On the matter of government formation, there are two relevant issues: first, the question of what is in the best interests of the country, and, second, the question of what Continue Reading →
Category: Reform
For good government, we must put our houses in order
The make-up of the 32nd Dail presents a rare opportunity to break the deadlock on some very important issues, like healthcare and political reform. From one perspective, we’ve just had Continue Reading →
Marriage Equality Bill Passes through Dail
Stephen Donnelly, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow and East Carlow, has welcomed the passage today of the Marriage Equality Bill through the Dáil. The last steps are for the bill Continue Reading →
The Banking Inquiry Requires Us to Overcome Our Own Political Catch 22
Holding the banking inquiry in year five of this Government means a lot of relevant information is coming to light too late. Nonetheless, testimony in recent weeks points to big Continue Reading →
My Take on the Siteserv Affair
Last night I laid out why it is difficult to see how the Dáil can have confidence in the Minister for Finance due to the political governance of the Siteserv Continue Reading →
How Do I Vote In the Referendum?
Today is a big day, both the Marriage Equality and the Age of Presidential Candidates Referendum are happening. A number of people have called in to my office in Greystones Continue Reading →