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Older People

Review on way to ensure nursing home scheme offers security to older people

23/04/12 971 Views 6 Comments

The Government is also examining accommodation options as an alternative to nursing homes.

# kathleen-lynch - Friday 9 March, 2012

One Year In

TheJournal.ie’s progress report for the Government: Disability, carers

09/03/12 555 Views 2 Comments

Kathleen Lynch is in charge of ensuring that the disabled and minorities are given a fair deal. How has she done so far?

# kathleen-lynch - Thursday 1 March, 2012

Delay

New suicide prevention boss to be appointed “shortly”

01/03/12 2,131 Views 12 Comments

The last Director of the National Suicide Prevention Office retired last year – and a replacement has yet to be appointed.

# kathleen-lynch - Thursday 9 February, 2012

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Thursday

09/02/12 6,351 Views 4 Comments

All the day’s big stories – plus any bits and pieces you may have missed…

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Thursday

09/02/12 3,806 Views 5 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

From The Daily Edge Kathleen Lynch

‘Brilliant blue eyes and dark red hair,’ the New York Times on Kathleen Lynch

09/02/12 6,574 Views 15 Comments

The esteemed American newspaper’s reference to Lynch’s hair colour is reminiscent of Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s recent gaffe.

# kathleen-lynch - Friday 3 February, 2012

TD Expenses

Taoiseach, Noonan, Howlin among ministers claiming unvouched TDs’ expenses

03/02/12 5,286 Views 76 Comments

While the country struggles under immense financial pressure, eight cabinet ministers take expenses that can’t be audited.

# kathleen-lynch - Saturday 21 January, 2012

Women In Politics

Gender quotas welcome – but ‘token’ women candidates won’t work

21/01/12 1,936 Views 32 Comments

Female politicians relate their personal experiences of running for office in a male-dominated political world at Dublin Castle conference.

# kathleen-lynch - Friday 20 January, 2012

Opinion

Column: There ARE barriers to women participating in politics

20/01/12 2,058 Views 47 Comments

Political scholar Claire McGing says a gender quota for elections is one step to balance – but meaningful change requires more than that.

# kathleen-lynch - Friday 13 January, 2012

Debts

Senator: Bank workers should be taught suicide awareness

13/01/12 2,180 Views 20 Comments

Labour Senator Lorraine Higgins has said that banks have “moral and legal responsibilities to customers”, who may be under “untold pressure” to repay debts.

# kathleen-lynch - Friday 16 December, 2011

Gender Quotas

Major government conference aims to attract more women into politics

16/12/11 1,089 Views 21 Comments

The conference, entitled How To Elect More Women, comes in the wake of this week’s legislation which will introduce gender quotas.

# kathleen-lynch - Wednesday 15 June, 2011

Magdalene Laundries

Government agrees to establish a Magdalene Laundries committee

15/06/11 232 Views 5 Comments

The government pledges to “establish the true facts and circumstances” relating to the laundries – but no apology for now.

referendum

fiscal compact

NTMA: No access to ESM would mean no access to markets either

Patricia McKenna and Thomas Pringle are both seeking a referendum on the ESM treaty.
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Large majority of voters in favour of referendum on ESM treaty
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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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Read: How good is life in Ireland?


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David Hall
Column: The mortgage crisis is stoked by mistrust. Here’s how we might fix it.
By David Hall - @davidhall75

Aggressive banks are making mortgage resolution impossible, writes David Hall of New Beginning – and suggests a way to restore trust between lenders and borrowers.

Jim Clarken
Column: ‘Women are digging up anthills for the tiny grains inside’
By Jim Clarken

Children mine for gold in home-made pits, while parents risk their lives for food – Jim Clarken describes the harrowing scenes as a crisis unfolds in west Africa.

Michael Taft
Vote No: The Treaty will bring the EU together – in economic stagnation
By Michael Taft - @notesonthefront

Confidence and stability will be the last things to emerge from this dangerous experiment, writes Michael Taft.

Naoise Nunn
Vote Yes: EU funds are like our credit union. Let’s not go to the loan sharks.
By Naoise Nunn - @naoisen

A Yes to the Stability Treaty will give Ireland access to the ESM, writes Naoise Nunn – and keep us out of a potentially lethal game of chicken.

Seamus Breslin
Column: Parents bringing their children to be kneecapped. Yes, this is Ireland.
By Seamus Breslin

Self-styled republican vigilantes are terrorising a city, writes Seamus Breslin – and perceived neglect by authorities is fuelling the fire.

Mike Morris
Column: Another Priory Hall is coming down the tracks. Here’s why.
By Mike Morris - @nyderoleary

Phil Hogan is planning to introduce new regulations which are meant to make for better buildings. He’s making a major mistake, writes Mike Morris.

Jane Suiter
Column: Who are the winners and losers in the referendum campaign right now?
By Jane Suiter - @JaneSuit

With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

Micheál Martin
Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
By Micheál Martin

Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

Lisa McInerney
Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.
By Lisa McInerney - @SwearyLady

Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

Lynn McDonald Byrne
Column: Some talk about the ‘magic’ of childbirth. To me, it was horrific.
By Lynn McDonald Byrne

For new mothers, the pressure can be so overwhelming it makes you ill. Lynn McDonald Byrne describes her experience of postnatal depression.

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HP Ireland: job losses will impact ‘every business and region’

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From The Score

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Relief as Given gets the all-clear for Euro 2012

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