Letters

Drowning in a Financial Storm

Sunday Business Post (Full Text) 18th October 2009
A Chara,
Like a ship in stormy seas our banking system almost capsized. Now the government wants to hoist the sails once again regardless of the prevailing conditions. Even garbage can grow green shoots.
It appears that stating the obvious that NAMA is cash for trash or the socialization [...]

Now is the Time for the Government to Step Down

5 October ‘09
A Chara,
We live in a sea of misinformation, political corruption and very low standards in public office. Our politicians prostitute their integrity and self respect in order to cling to power. Nobody stands down when it is the decent thing to do.
Whatever ones opinion on the governments handling of Anglo Irish and Brian [...]

Madam President – Nama is Unconstitutional

26 September 2009
Madam President,
I would like to draw your attention to the NAMA legislation and why I believe it is repugnant to the constitution and as such, under article 15.4 of the constitution, should be referred to the Supreme Court to test its constitutionality.
According to a report by Davy Research (July 2009) net government debt [...]

LMFM Excludes Anti-Corruption Debate

LMFM Radio Exclude Anti-Corruption Candidate from Debate
29 May 2009
A Chara,

I am standing as a candidate for the Ardee Council and Louth County Council.

I wrote to LMFM outlining why political corruption and party politics is ruining this county. My website explains measures I would push at council level to introduce reforms of the council and transparency [...]

Dishonesty, Political Corruption and Extremism

17 May 2009
A Chara,
Our country is governed by three complexes: dishonesty, political corruption and extremism.
A report just issued by Transparency International, based on 3 years comprehensive research, states: Ireland suffers from high levels of legal corruption (which is undue political influence that stems from political funding that is unlawful) and could be costing up to [...]

There Is More To Society Than Economy

6 March 2009
A Chara,
The Irish papers are filled with news on banking scandals & economic decline while the real fundamental issues are being overlooked and remain unaddressed:

1. Our political system is corrupt, compromised and lacks the courage for real change. Opposition politicians can be seen supporting contradictory positions in order to gain political advantage regardless [...]