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Category Archives: Irish Politics
Researching ROI at the National Digital Research Centre
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
The Journalistic Standards of Newstalk
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
The Future Imperfect, Tense
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
Life in the Internal Devaluation Zone
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
Gavin Sheridan inspires awe, opens door to NAMA queries
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