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…
Politics
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
Presidential Bye-Election Hustings a quiet affair.
The hustings held on 20th of November for the Presidential bye-election between Rebecca Hart and Barry Murphy were a very calm affair, especially compared…
The Citizen’s Assembly on Climate Change
On November 6th the Citizens Assembly held a series of votes under the topic of ‘How the State can make Ireland a leader in…