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Is the Irish language still important?

January 12, 2016 By SIN Staff

Is the Irish language still important?

The question of the importance of the Irish Language in Ireland has been a hot topic for the past few years, from the controversial proposal of Fine Gael to consider moving the Irish subject from compulsory to optional in second level schools and the decision of Enda Kenny to employ Joe McHugh, a non-Irish speaking TD as the minister for Gaeltacht affairs, to name a few. … [Read more...] about Is the Irish language still important?

Politician’s expenses

February 1, 2015 By SIN Staff

Politician’s expenses

As revealed by RTÉ in recent times, over 75 different TDs have received over half a million euro between February 2011 and 2014, including their salary and expenses. … [Read more...] about Politician’s expenses

That’s what friends are for: Ireland’s casual cronyism

November 10, 2014 By SIN Staff

That’s what friends are for: Ireland’s casual cronyism

“Paddy, don't you know the Baileys? Good old boys in a big tent at the races.” These are lyrics from Bell X1’s ‘Sugar High’: an ode to Fianna Fáil’s tent at the Galway races occupied by Bertie and his boys once upon a time. … [Read more...] about That’s what friends are for: Ireland’s casual cronyism

Gender wars on Kildare Street

October 7, 2014 By SIN Staff

Gender wars on Kildare Street

The nomination of John McNulty, by Fine Gael, for the Seanad seat left vacant by newly-elected MEP Deidre Clune has been marred in controversy in recent weeks. So much so that McNulty has withdrawn himself from the election. … [Read more...] about Gender wars on Kildare Street

This week’s debate: Should the Seanad be abolished?

October 1, 2013 By SIN Staff

This week’s debate: Should the Seanad be abolished?

A referendum will be held this week to decide whether or not the Seanad should be abolished. Sin's Marcus Mac Dhonnagáin and Eoin Molloy debate whether we should vote yes or no... … [Read more...] about This week’s debate: Should the Seanad be abolished?

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