It all feels a bit pointless, at times, talking about the Irish situation. Earlier this afternoon I spoke to a friend of mine who is finally giving up and leaving the country – he says for good, but who knows what the future holds – due to what he described as the “absolute impossibility” of [...]
It’s just a thought, but one that I can’t seem to shake: Where is Enda Kenny? Do a google news search for him, and you’ll find that the last record of a public statement from him on a matter of Government policy was on August 12th.
The subject? Wild Mink. Apparently they’re causing havoc for the [...]
Quick, and (I hope) to the point.
1) The overwhelming majority of people on the dole paid PRSI for years before they became unemployed. It is not their fault that the government has blown ninety thousand million euros on bailouts and guarantee schemes and recapitalisation schemes for bankers. Forcing, at economic gunpoint, the weakest people in [...]
For me, this takes the biscuit.
Minister Eamon Ryan has announced the appointment of Indecon Consultants to “study” his proposals to make certain sporting events available on free to air television.
The press release reads:
“Following a month-long tender process, Indecon International Economic Consultants has been chosen to study the proposal and prepare a report on the Review [...]