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By John Gormley. Was it a mere co-incidence that the election of Paul Murphy took place at the same time as the biggest ever anti-water charge demonstration; or was it just a case of Jungian synchronicity? Jung’s theory on the ‘collective unconscious’ can sometimes be a better guide to understanding history than a description of […]
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Any fool can see, and the detail of recent surveys confirm, improvements have been mimimal
Village has always tended to support a vision of equality of outcome in society. Unfortunately, the most widely supported form of equality is equality of opportunity. Since it has more of the qualities of “freedom” than of “equality” even Margaret Thatcher revered it, for example. Unfortunately, too many human rights these days are being pursued […]
Increase the minimum wage in our low-labour-cost economy to incentivise work
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By Niall Crowley Regulator should ensure charities are rights-focused, independent and frugal; promote equality and social justice and are accountable to users. It is not clear how much longer the Central Remedial Clinic can command our headlines. They are doing their best. We cannot be sure who will follow them into the hot seat. Rehab […]
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At 10.7 per cent versus an EU average of 17.9% it’s dragging down medium-term economic growth. By Sinéad Pentony
Sinn Féin is benefitting from the suspension of disbelief, By John Gormley