Politics
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What cuts mean
The community sector is being gradually and inexorably dismantled as part of the Government’s austerity programme, writes Niall Crowley, while two campaigners explain the reality of cuts
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Lessons from the Famine
The Famine led to land-clearance and an unhealthy fetish for livestock, beef and milk, as well as for sugar, white bread and tea, a new book reminds us – Frank Armstrong
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Psychiatrists have broad powers to forcibly treat and incarcerate when a multi-disciplinary approach is needed – David McCarthy
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How they’re doing
Is the government doing what it promised? Article by Mary Murphy The programme of the government that took office in March 2011, entitled New Government for National Recovery 2011–2016 (PfG), committed to addressing a wide range of political reform. The reforms were to enhance accountability, to make the Dáil more efficient and productive, and to […]
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The Rise of Sinn Fein
Article by John Gormley At the beginning of the peace process, following the first ceasefire in 1994, politicians were fond of quoting the Yeats line: “…peace comes dropping slow”. It has been slow. Painfully slow – as was highlighted by the historic handshake between Martin McGuinness and the Queen. […]
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What is the current state of Irish feminism? There are those who repeat the mantra that feminism is dead, but others who point to signs of a revitalised women’s movement. The truth is that feminist activism may be re-emerging, but there are many challenges to overcome. In assessing this it is useful to take a […]
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