The Reporters Without Borders index measures the state of press freedom in the world. It reflects the degree of freedom that journalists and news organisations enjoy in each country, and the efforts made by the authorities to respect and ensure respect for this freedom. The index does not take into consideration human rights violations in [...]
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In an interview on DCUfm Labour Leader Eamon Gilmore talks frankly about the perception of the Labour Party, its ethos, its future as a single party government and the current political climate. He is also asked the following by Denis McEvoy, Station Manager, DCUfm: “Are you completely confident that Labour TDs have not abused in any [...]
05 Oct, 2009
Posted by: Steve In: Politics
This is the only interview that Bertie Ahern will do before the release of his autobiography on Oct. 8th. The interview touches on haughey, tribunals, the North, Tony Blair and life in coalition. It is available in three parts which can be accessed below: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Interview was conducted by me, [...]
<<This article was printed in The College View on 1st Oct 2009>> The Students’ Union is to consider its response to moves by the Department of Education to warn students of the potential return of tuition fees next year. The fees, which will only apply to this year’s incoming first years, are expected to reach [...]
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<<This article was printed in The College View on 1st Oct 2009>> Lisbon referendum, more like Lisbon ‘neverendum’! You are no doubt sick of listening to the incessant rantings of politicians from all sides about the Lisbon Treaty and why this time round we must vote yes or must vote no. Either way, one thing [...]
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