Category Archives: Irish Politics

Researching ROI at the National Digital Research Centre

Posted on 12/12/2011 by Simon McGarr

I recently found myself rummaging in the online records of the National Digital Research centre. This body is a workplace neighbour of mine, and describes itself like so; NDRC is an independent enterprise dedicated to accelerating research from idea to … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Irish Politics | Tagged angel investing, NDRC | 6 Comments

The Journalistic Standards of Newstalk

Posted on 15/11/2011 by Simon McGarr

Denis O’Brien has an opinion piece in today’s Irish Times defending himself (and by extension his journalists) against the charge that he “despises” journalism. He cites, as evidence of his support for quality journalism, the fact that he has spent … Continue reading →

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The Future Imperfect, Tense

Posted on 11/11/2011 by Simon McGarr

Did you know that disco record sales were up 400% for the year ending 1976? If these trends continues… AAY!” -Disco Stu, The Simpsons In the Summer of 2007, Bank of Ireland produced a report entitled “The Wealth of the … Continue reading →

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Life in the Internal Devaluation Zone

Posted on 12/10/2011 by Simon McGarr

Hey, you! Yes, you there. No, not that woman over there. You! Do you know what the hell is going on? Have you any idea what’s happening to you? You do? That is reassuring. But, out of respect for that … Continue reading →

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Gavin Sheridan inspires awe, opens door to NAMA queries

Posted on 14/09/2011 by Simon McGarr

I just saw this on Twitter and wanted to pin it up here. That page, I know, is the result of three years work and thousands upon thousands of words of written argument. The declaration has consequences for NAMA’s transparency … Continue reading →