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Opinion: glasshouse repairs are needed before I throw any stones

A clumsy and disappointing pair of factual errors have left me slow to join the pile-on Joe Biden is experiencing, but he is now an outside shot to retain the US presidency.

29 June 2024 Opinion
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Opinion: Ryan is leaving, but Martin seems set to stay

In a week of announcements and departures, it seems the Tanaiste is going absolutely nowhere.

22 June 2024 Opinion
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Opinion: when opportunity knocks, perhaps you should open the door

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil seem to have dismissed the prospect of a summer election, but it might be their best chance of being returned to power.

17 June 2024 Opinion
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How the European Commission, Parliament and Council work

Pat O'Toole takes a look at the three stools of Brussels - the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers.

2 June 2024 l2
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The different parties of the European Parliament

The European Parliament has its own party groupings and an extensive committee structure. Here's a quick guide to its workings.

29 May 2024 l2
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Opinion: following in TJ Maher's footsteps is a daunting challenge

The first direct elections to the European Parliament saw TJ Maher dominate the Munster poll, beginning a 15-year career for the former IFA president.

18 May 2024 Opinion
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Opinion: takeaways from the IFA hustings

With a dozen contenders at each of the IFA's four European election hustings, Pat O'Toole was left with plenty to ponder.

11 May 2024 Opinion