By Éidín O'Shea, University of Southern Queensland
Savitia Halappanavar was a symbol of all that is positive about cultural diversity in Ireland. A young Indian Hindu, she had embraced Irish culture, partaking in St Patrick’s day festivities and playing…
Indian activists protest the death of Savita Halappanavar, who was denied an abortion in Ireland and subsequently died of blood poisoning.
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Recently, 31 year-old Savita Halappanavar died in the University Hospital Galway, Ireland, from complications that arose after being denied a timely abortion. Her tragic and highly publicised death has…
Fair contest: should we tinker with the rules in a free market?
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We all know the global economy is down the toilet. Even if we overlook the financial debacle in Greece, Spain, Iceland, Ireland – and that’s not easy – the big problem is Uncle Sam. Currently, the US Government…
Ireland is still reliant on European funding as it repairs its economy. What will happen if voters reject this treaty?
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Later today (European time), Irish voters will be asked to vote Yes or No on the Treaty for Stability, Co-ordination and Governance.
The Yes campaign, lead by Ireland’s establishment parties, claim a…
Bankrupt former billionaire Sean Quinn accepted highly risky loans from Anglo Irish Bank before it collapsed.
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The fall of the “Mighty” Sean Quinn from Ireland’s (and Forbes-listed) richest man to one of the world’s most indebted individuals is perhaps the biggest story of Ireland’s boom-to-bust recent economic…
The Irish have seen their booming economy implode. Is it a good lesson for Australia?
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When Treasurer Wayne Swan finger-wagged at the recent set of G20 events, scolding his European colleagues and telling them to get their act together, he had more of a point than perhaps the Australian…
Martin McGuinness' candidacy for the Irish Presidency calls for voters to look to the country’s history.
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The critical importance of the Irish presidency was underscored by current incumbent in an address to the Global Irish Economic Forum earlier this month. President Mary MacAleese welcomed 270 delegates…
Boom to bailout: Ireland’s economic implosion shows the consequences of unfettered policy.
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This year’s Economic Society of Australia conference saw a range of strong views expressed on what Australian policy makers have managed to get broadly right (carbon tax – hurrah!) and wrong (NBN – boo…
Tony Abbott learnt the hard way that retro chic doesn’t extend to a 1970s sense of humour.
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Q: How do you confuse an Irishman? A: Put him in front of two shovels and ask him to take his pick Q: How do you get an Irishman on the roof? A: Tell him drinks are on the house. Q: Why did the Irishman…
Singer Brian McFadden leads a steady stream of Irish imports.
Sydney in February displayed in full technicolor what is one of the big stories in Ireland – the latest phase of our history of being an emigrant race.
As we walked around the city, stopped for coffee…
