Opinion: Irexit party are the wrong people, but they’re starting the right debate
Two weeks ago Ireland saw the launch of the ‘Irexit: Freedom to Prosper’ party, UKIP clone in all but name. While a courtesy glance at their Twitter feed will reveals…
Who are the Presidential hopefuls and how do they get elected?
With the 26th of October the date of the next presidential election drawing closer and closer and the presidential nominations closing on the 26th of September, the race to be…
Brexit: The End of British Foreign Policy
Britain is an island nation in every sense: geographically, culturally, and politically. As an island nation, Britain is protected by the English Channel, but these 22 miles of sea do…
Online Advertising & The 8th Amendment Referendum
Now that the Referendum on the 8th Amendment has formally been called and a polling date set for May 25th we can all expect to see a serous uptick in…
Is Ireland Actually Neutral?
Ireland is apparently a neutral country. That is what we have always been always been told, and this is best expressed via the triple lock mechanism employed in the rule…
Opinion: It’s Time to Talk About Ireland and the EU
Never in the past 45 years of Ireland’s membership of the European Union has its continued membership looked so unattractive. In light of the United Kingdom’s decision to withdraw from…
The Dangers of Cambridge Analytica & Why Ireland Should Be Concerned
The news that broke this week about data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica and their massive acquisition of Facebook user data is concerning to say the least. Facebook and many of…
What Happens to British MEP Seats Post Brexit?
A core argument of the pro-Brexit camp during the 2016 referendum was that the European Union was being governed by ‘unelected bureaucrats’ who were not accountable to the citizens of…
The Ongoing Crisis in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has once more made headlines as a result of its protracted political crisis. Ever since the Stormont Assembly was collapsed last January as a result of the resignation…
The Rural Broadband Problem
The recent exit of Eir from the Rural Broadband tender scheme, and the subsequent accusations that the process has been mismanaged is not the most interesting material to read about.…
Why Voting to Repeal Would Not Be Democratic
The upcoming referendum on the 8th Amendment of the Irish Constitution is likely to occur in May or June of this year as indicated by the Taoiseach. The repeal campaign…
Explainer: Why Ireland is on course for a Christmas Election
Ireland is hurtling towards a General Election. Things seem to have escalated rapidly and both side of the Dáil have drawn the battle lines. Barring a sudden moment of clarity…