Reform
# reform - Monday 10 June, 2013
People who are not TDs or Senators ‘should be appointed as Ministers’
The Constitutional Convention has made a number of recommendations on reforming politics in Ireland.
# reform - Monday 27 May, 2013
Campaign to save the Seanad launched
Democracy Matters! is calling for reform of the Seanad, not abolition.
# reform - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
Column: We need to produce a generation of independent thinkers – history is the key
TV shows like ‘The Tudors’ and ‘Rome’ show that history is more popular than ever – yet, under proposed changes to the Junior Certificate, history could become an optional subject or short course. It makes no sense, writes teacher Christian O’Connor.
# reform - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Former politicians will face temporary ban on lobbying under new rules
Proposals approved by ministers will enforce a legal “cooling-off” period for former office holders going into lobbying.
# reform - Friday 19 April, 2013
Column: Judges and ministers public spat will achieve nothing, but reform is needed
Tensions are high this week between the judicial and executive branches of government, writes Roderic O’Gorman, who says if we want a truly independent judiciary, we must be prepared to undertake radical reform.
# reform - Thursday 18 April, 2013
Free vote for TDs among radical proposals for Dáil reform
Goverment TDs should be allowed to vote against their party on certain matters under proposals by backbench TD Eoghan Murphy in an internal document circulated among Fine Gael members this week.
# reform - Monday 15 April, 2013
Alan Shatter criticises High Court judge comments on pay
A High Court judge had said the government was attacking the independence of the judiciary – but Shatter has hit back.
# reform - Sunday 3 March, 2013
Levels of activity in courts ‘overwhelming’ and ‘unsustainable’ – Chief Justice
Susan Denham said failure to address the problems posed by Ireland’s appeal court system may be “damaging to Irish society and the economy”.
# reform - Saturday 2 March, 2013
How do workers decide whether Croke Park II is approved?
The working conditions of 292,000 public workers could changed by the new proposals. So what happens now?
# reform - Thursday 28 February, 2013
Impact to meet today as more unions oppose Croke Park II
There is growing opposition to the proposed deal on cuts and reforms to public sector pay and conditions but the support of Impact and Siptu will be crucial for the government.
# reform - Sunday 24 February, 2013
Gilmore rings US Senators as pressure grows for deal on Irish illegals
The Tánaiste said the Government plans to use St Patrick’s Day to push for a deal on undocumented Irish workers in the US.
# reform - Friday 25 January, 2013
Column: The Seanad must be a real balance to Government power
Legislation is not being properly vetted because the Government can simply force it through, writes Senator Katherine Zappone.
# reform - Tuesday 15 January, 2013
Hogan to reveal how he reversed safety alarm cuts… in February
The Minister said that he became concerned about the number of attacks on elderly people over the Christmas period.
# reform - Sunday 30 December, 2012
Poll shows over 50 per cent support for abolition of Seanad
Meanwhile, just under one third want it to be reformed.
# reform - Saturday 8 December, 2012
Berlusconi announces fresh run for prime minister
This will be the the politician’s sixth bid to become prime minister, a post he has held three times already.
# reform - Thursday 6 December, 2012
Are Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin to merge and become… Fianna Féin?
A Fine Gael TD, Derek Keating, made the suggestion today. But what do Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil think?
Column: Real reform is being overlooked in the deficit scramble
There was broad consensus that our political system needed major change, writes David McCann – but that now seems largely forgotten.
# reform - Wednesday 5 December, 2012
BUDGET 2013: Here is what happened
TheJournal.ie brings you every detail of the Budget 2013 announcement, all the analysis and all the reaction.
# reform - Sunday 25 November, 2012
In numbers: the PAC’s report on reviewing public allowances
The Public Accounts Committee published a report this week on reviewing public allowances. Here’s some of its figures.
# reform - Thursday 22 November, 2012
PAC report: System of public sector allowances ‘not fit for purpose’
The Committee of Public Accounts said the system “brings discredit to the legitimate expectations of public servants for proper pay and recognition”.
# reform - Wednesday 14 November, 2012
IRB promise disciplinary review following Thomson incident
The New Zealander was only given a one-week ban for stamping.
# reform - Monday 5 November, 2012
At last: Constitutional Convention to hold first meeting in December
The first meeting of the Constitutional Convention was delayed as the Government searched for a chairperson – but it’s now set to meet at the start of December
# reform - Thursday 1 November, 2012
Howlin says new law on Oireachtas inquiries will require “careful balances”
The Minister said he was anxious to give authority back to the Oireachtas itself as opposed to the Government.
Howlin scales back plans for abolition and merging of State agencies
Though 47 measures will go ahead by the end of this year, almost half of mergers or abolitions have been deferred or postponed.
# reform - Friday 26 October, 2012
Column: Council reform will discourage women – and help the old boys
The changes to councils will reinforce the dominance of the three major parties, says Fine Gael councillor Mick Glynn.
# reform - Wednesday 24 October, 2012
Ombudsman’s role to be extended as Oireachtas approves reform bill
The government has billed the legislation as the “most significant expansion” of the Ombudsman’s powers in 30 years.
# reform - Tuesday 16 October, 2012
The Evening Fix… now with added tweets from ten years ago
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
Mixed response to Hogan’s plans for local council cull
Political parties criticise plans to do away with town councils, but the response of others is a little more enthusiastic.
Councils will be able to set their own rate of property tax
Under the plans to reform local government unveiled today, different councils will be able to set different rates.
# reform - Monday 15 October, 2012
Phil Hogan to bring local government reforms to Cabinet tomorrow
There are reports that the overhaul will include abolishing the power of councillors to overturn the decisions of planning officials.
# reform - Thursday 11 October, 2012
Pope marks 50th anniversary of Vatican II
Homily at Mass in St Peter’s Square recalls the changes in Church in 1962 – and Benedict urges the faithful to return to the “letter”.
# reform - Saturday 29 September, 2012
Shortall says reforms were “blocked” by Reilly
The former minister of state said her resignation was coming for some time.
# reform - Monday 24 September, 2012
Howlin defends progress in public sector reform despite allowances hurdle
Brendan Howlin says the results of the review on public sector allowances will lead to substantial savings over time.
# reform - Tuesday 18 September, 2012
Public service allowance savings targets for 2012 will not be met
Brendan Howlin has said the size of the review undertaken by his department means savings will not be realised this year.
Column: Here’s what our leaders need to deliver in the new Dáil term
Independent TD Catherine Murphy gives her take on the challenge faced by the Government.
# reform - Monday 20 August, 2012
Burma’s government ends direct media censorship
Under the new rules, journalists will no longer have to submit their work to state censors before publication.
# reform - Monday 9 July, 2012
Column: Ireland needs a new political party and here’s how we do it
Ireland has reached a point where the current political establishment is not serving the interests of the people, argues Martin Critten who intends to form a new party with a Citizens’ Charter.
# reform - Sunday 1 July, 2012
Column: Getting a new driver isn’t enough – this country needs repairs
We may have a different government. But without serious political reform we’re headed for another crisis, writes Oliver Moran.
# reform - Monday 23 April, 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi boycotts Burma’s parliament over oath
Meanwhile, the EU has announced lifting sanctions against Burma after year of political reform.
# reform - Saturday 14 April, 2012
Legal Services Bill is not an ambush on the sector, says Shatter
The Justice Minister also compared some of the legal rites of passage to those of Harry Potter’s school, Hogwarts.
Most Popular
Most viewed articles in the past 24 hours
Most Commented
Most commented articles in the past 3 days
Read Me
Selected opinions from around the web
Nick Leeson: I’ve observed the need for debt solution – now I’m acting on it
By Nick Leeson - @thenickleeson
Column: The success or failure of the UK’s economic strategy matters greatly to Ireland
By James Kilcourse
Lisa McInerney: Senator’s ‘frape’ gaffe signals that panic – not reason – rules social media debate
By Lisa McInerney - @SwearyLady
News in Photos
News in Video
Download our app
Most Popular Today
|
1
|
Does Michelle Obama think Irish people are “ugly m*****f*****s”? |
|
2
|
We were showcased as a ‘nation of pimps’ during Obama visit – Daly |
|
3
|
Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies at 51 |
|
1
|
The average Irish worker earns €36,079, €174 more than in 2011 |
|
2
|
Tánaiste reaches agreement on EU’s €960 billion budget |
|
3
|
Solar investment business to hire 25 new people in Dublin |
Trending Tags
