Gavin Barrett: The art of the do-over
Britain desperately needs Theresa May to execute a politically elegant U-turn
Gavin Barrett: So what will happen next?
Britain’s fate is now governed by Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union
What Britain can learn from Ireland and referendums
At least five come to mind
Irish voters keep their politics local
Foreign policy will play little part in deciding the outcome of the General Election
Gavin Barrett: This year will be decisive for the EU
Europe, although a economic giant, remains highly fragile
Greece’s first steps on the road to recovery
Rather than being condemned, the latest deal won by the Greeks should be celebrated
This result is not the end of nationalism in Europe
With the Catalans, the Basques and even Belgian nationalist leanings, it may not be long before secession raises its head again in Europe.
The end of a 21-year wait?
The government has downplayed the significance of its bill to legislate for the X case, but will anything change in reality, asks Gavin Barrett
British posturing on EU is risky
David Cameron may be trying to take advantage of the eurozone crisis, but he could also do a lot of damage to Britain, writes Gavin Barrett.
Complexities of US system could give Obama the edge
The White House incumbent is a narrow favourite to claim enough of the crucial swing states for victory, writes Gavin Barrett.
Markets jittery as ESM hits road bumps
Ireland needs the ESM, but legal challenges threaten its introduction, writes Gavin Barrett.
Time to consider when and how we hold referendums
Although voter turnout in the fiscal treaty referendum was a lowly 50 per cent, the positive outcome has provided much-needed relief for the government and the EU.
Greek crisis: Can the country legally quit the eurozone?
Terms like 'Grexit' and 'Drachmageddon' are now entering the lexicon of financial journalism, writes Gavin Barrett.
Two treaties and a referendum: the risky strategy of the No side
The biggest challenge to No advocates will be the charge that rejection of the fiscal treaty will have major economic risks, writes Gavin Barrett.
AG may leave referendum decision to government
The Attorney General might not give a straight Yes or No answer on the constitutionality of the fiscal treaty, writes Gavin Barrett.
Key changes in treaty mean referendums may not be needed
After last Thursday's meeting in London with David Cameron, Taoiseach Enda Kenny set out his stall on whether a referendum would be held on the draft European fiscal treaty in the following terms: "Wh
Key changes in treaty mean referendums may not be needed
After last Thursday's meeting in London with David Cameron, Taoiseach Enda Kenny set out his stall on whether a referendum would be held on the draft European fiscal treaty in the following terms: "Wh
Key changes in treaty mean referendums may not be needed
After last Thursday's meeting in London with David Cameron, Taoiseach Enda Kenny set out his stall on whether a referendum would be held on the draft European fiscal treaty in the following terms: "Wh
European call for action
Ireland would be well advised to cooperate with plans for European treaty changes
Crisis will force the eurozone together
Gradually and quietly, planning is under way for a ‘grand bargain’ on economic governance