# Cronyism

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# propaganda war

'Do you speak Arabic?': How the US bungled its online fight against IS

The US security programme dealing with IS online is beset with “incompetence, cronyism and flawed data”.

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Feb 4th 2017, 8:15 PM

# Inner Circle

Theresa May won't intervene after David Cameron recommends honours for "old boys' network"

Under British law, an outgoing Prime Minister is entitled to recommend honours for individuals.

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Aug 1st 2016, 2:30 PM

# Above Board

Varadkar hits back at suggestions of "cronyism"

A local rival says the appointment of a Fine Gael local election candidate to the board of Bus Eireann was “strange”, but Varadkar says that’s not the case.

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Mar 3rd 2014, 6:30 AM

# Cronyism

HSE defends €300,000 autism spend in Reilly's political area

Róisín Shortall has called for an end to ‘potential cronyism and secret decision-making around public spending’.

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Jun 25th 2013, 11:56 AM

Voices

Column: Scandal over state board appointees shows there is reform in name only

Ignoring candidates for state boards who apply through formal channels in favour of those with political backgrounds discredits the election promises to tackle cronyism, writes Sarah O’Neill.

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Jan 24th 2013, 7:00 AM