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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Cameron’s attack on human rights is nothing new
Considering that some members of Fine Gael are to the right of Maggie Thatcher, there is reason to be concerned about David Cameron’s attack on human rights over the weekend – because, where the Tory leader goes, our own conservative … Continue reading
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I will not support an external Presidential candidate, says FF TD
According to the Irish Times today, Willie O’Dea has strongly advised MEP for Ireland South Brian Crowley not to seek the party’s nomination as a presidential candidate citing the party’s annihilation in the recent general election for his reluctance to … Continue reading
Is the DPP in the business of making money for barristers? asks Judge
I offered this court report to the nationals yesterday but I don’t think anyone used it. I thought it was interesting… A District Court judge has demanded to know if the DPP is in the business of “earning fees for … Continue reading
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Tory policy: Spare the rod and spoil the first-time offenders.
In an interview with Channel 4 news this evening, former home secretary and Tory leader Lord Howard said draconian sentences imposed in the aftermath of English riots were necessary to maintain public confidence in the UK’s criminal’s justice system. “Justice … Continue reading
Cameron’s sick society is terminal
David Cameron’s efforts to heal his “sick society”, following rioting and looting in a number of large British cities last week, will likely further exacerbate problems in deprived areas. Having caught police and politicians unawares, there was a genuine sense … Continue reading
Councillors lambasted at motorway meeting
Having failed to update this blog in about a month (I blame silly season), I’m going to post an article I wrote this week about a meeting held to protest a mooted motorway between Oylegate, just outside Enniscorthy, and Rosslare. … Continue reading
