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Evaluation of State capital project spending

The best defence against waste in the capital programme would be a Public Investment Act placing the public spending code on a statutory basis.

31 July 2024 VIEWPOINTS
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This Palestinian chef is using food for good in Cork

Eman and Izzeddeen Alkarajeh offer home-cooked foods and relaxed hospitality in their cosy Cork eatery, but their hearts are with their friends and family in Palestine, writes Janine Kennedy.

17 July 2024 NEWS
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Coveney will not contest next general election

Simon Coveney made the announcement this Wednesday 10 July in writing to all Fine Gael members in his Cork South Central constituency.

10 July 2024 NEWS

Phil Hogan receives honorary doctorate in political science from UCD

One of the lessons Hogan said he had learned from his political career was pride of place.

4 July 2024 NEWS
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Colm McCarthy's UK general election predictions

In the next parliament, the surviving Tories will include very few Europe-friendly politicians, many of whom were discarded by Boris Johnson before the 2019 election.

3 July 2024 VIEWPOINTS
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Eamon Ryan brought out the green agenda

While he became triggering for many farmers, no one can deny the impact Eamon Ryan has made on the Irish political landscape.

19 June 2024
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Green’s rural reputation one of Ryan’s biggest regrets

The Minister for the Environment made the comments in his speech as he announced he will step down as Green Party leader.

18 June 2024 NEWS
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High-profile farmers lose out on council seats

It was a difficult week for Dermot Kelleher, Kevin Comiskey, and the Hacketts as their efforts to become county councillors fell short.

12 June 2024 NEWS

Politics Podcast: race to Brussels remains tight

Political correspondent Pat O’Toole outlines the lay of the land just days before voters go to the polls to elect the 14 MEPs who will represent Ireland in Brussels.

6 June 2024
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