New zeal for Seanad reform only comes after the death knell has already sounded
World of Politics with Harry McGee The argument for saving the Seanad is a bit like the way we tossed up the prospects for Galway’s senior footballers ahead of their clash with Mayo in...
Shatter just the latest to discover that sorry seems to be the hardest...
You could never imagine Alan Shatter play a certain role in that drama about Tom Crean that seems to be on an endless run in Irish theatres – you know, the young officer who...
Don’t hold your breath for banking inquiry to uncover any shocking insight into crisis
Political World with Harry McGee - harrymcgee@gmail.com Someone who is 28 now would have been twelve when the Moriarty and Mahon Tribunals of Inquiry began their work in 1997. And unless they were complete...
Walsh shows depth of his convictions – but what price will he pay...
Brian Walsh is under absolutely no illusion about the repercussions of the political bombshell he delivered on Monday morning when he became the first TD to state in public that he will not support...
Shifting sands steer Fine Gael closer to ‘unthinkable’ Coalition with Fianna Fáil
The Fine Gaeler on the other end of telephone line said it was difficult, very difficult. The tone of the voice was one of deep frustration – you could visualise him throwing his hands...
Political gatherings in the west prove stark reminder of contrasting fortunes
World of Politics with Harry McGee - harrymcgee@gmail.com Two parties held their party conferences last weekend – and both present pictures of deeply contrasting fortunes. One is on the rise. Another...