One must be careful in dealing with a survey such as The Future of Ireland.  Questions tend to be open to all manner of interpretations while conclusions can be vague.…

Today, hundreds of Irish Life workers are taking industrial action against their employer – the beginning of a month long series of actions.  At stake are three inter-related issues: the…

The Left and trade union movement should champion the self-employed.   While the Right gives promises of tax breaks, the self-employed need so much more:  a stronger welfare state and public…

Cliff Taylor asks why President Michael D. Higgins is not celebrating the recovery we are experiencing.  ‘The President is not comfortable saying anything positive about the Irish economic recovery.’ Apparently,…