Notes on the Front

Commentary on Irish Political Economy by Michael Taft, researcher for SIPTU

Month: February 2020

  • Financing a Green New Deal

    Just because climate chaos didn’t feature much in in the campaign doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t feature prominently in a Programme for Government.  A Green New Deal is absolutely essential. …


  • Towards the 4th Disruption

    It was a three-way race after all.  As of the time of writing there are still a number of seats to be filled but we have the popular vote. Not…


  • Finding Their Voice, Finding Ours

    On Wednesday, February 5th there will be an unprecedented protest by childcare professionals in Dublin, organised by the Early Years Alliance. With crèches closing down, workers from around the country…


  • Prepare for Government

    The latest Red C poll suggests one thing:  progressives should start preparing for Government.  At the beginning of January I suggested that we should view the 2020 general election as…


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