I received figures this morning documenting all candidates expenses and returns for the recent local elections. These were made available to all elected members and as a candidate I also requested and received a copy.
Interesting to dissect the different trends. In deference to the different individuals, I do not intend to treat of any specifics [...]
There’s been a lot of talk recently about money in politics. From expense accounts and their abuse to donations and apparent banning of same, the topic seems inextricably bound with politics and has ever been so. It is ironic perhaps that we are possibly now regulated more than ever in much of this. There are [...]
Moving swiftly on..
The Greens’ demands for their new deal are carried in the Irish Times today. Personally I hope both parties can broker a deal as I would like the current government to continue. The nightmare scenario as I see it (from an admittedly political perspective) is where the greens present impossible demands and the [...]
I watched Micheal Martin last night on Vincent (TV3). At the time I was figuring out my own plans for Saturday (when the Lisbon count will take place). I love being at count centres in any election there is a great buzz and it’s a bit like All Ireland day for the politically inclined.
Funny enough [...]