The Irish political system is outdated, not fit for purpose and in need of a radical overhaul

By creating competition between private higher education colleges and state-run universities, Ireland will produce the talented graduates that we need, writes Ed Walsh.

When Ed Walsh took up the job of director of Limerick's new institute of higher education in January 1970, he had no staff, no budget, and no premises. In an excerpt from his upcoming autobiography, U

Small EU states must stand together to stave off Germany’s push to expand its economic power

The current government is operating in a disastrous fashion. The whole system needs reform, and that means a revised constitution to suit our economic realities

Public sector leadership will come under increased pressure and intimidation to retain the bloated structures and handouts that have got us into an economic mess

The 'decentralisation' announcement made by the former minister for finance, Charlie McCreevy, as an addendum to his budget speech of December 2003 was a surprise.