What was the purpose of the Guerin, Fennelly, O’Higgins and all the other Garda inquiries?
While Irish institutions may be instinctively hostile towards whistleblowing, embracing a US-style reward system could actually save the state a lot of money
Have they changed anything?
Joe Healy may be a new broom, but he must work fast to reinvigorate the organisation, regain its power and influence and tackle the problems of globalisation
My great-grandfather was there and survived...only to suffer
An EU directive on a register of beneficial owners is about to become law, but it too will be confidential
We need to enshrine the ideals of the Proclamation in our constitution
Adrian Hardiman called it unique and unprecedented in the history of the state. He was right
These weeks of uncertainty provide an opportunity for clarity. Don’t stop at Dáil reform.
Elections are no longer a competition among centre parties
Our judiciary are, in general, not public figures – but that may be about to change
Style does not suit Kenny, a formidable one-to-one canvasser
Core economic policies don’t really matter
Des O’Malley’s volte face for Charles Haughey in 1989 shows that an FG-FF deal is possible
Another day, another inquiry that costs a fortune and results in nothing
