Until recently, the tallest building in Ireland was the 18-story County Hall in my native Cork. In a country of single and two story housing, an 18 story building is a huge landmark. When it was first built in 1965, … Continue reading →
Some time ago there was a very interesting TV talk show, made in conjunction with RTE & UTV, and filmed and broadcast simultaneously in Dublin & Belfast. Naturally this cross border programme was about …. well, the border actually. It … Continue reading →
If I say that cervical cancer articles are smeared all of the paper this week and last, Irish readers will know I am talking about the HSE, or Health and Safety Executive. There would appear to be a huge disconnect … Continue reading →
A big headline but a simple conundrum. In January, the Journal reported that, “State takes in nearly €51 billion in record year for tax collection.” OK so far? In a sub heading they add that, “Including the sale of 29% … Continue reading →