Daily Archives: March 15, 2011

More on the 17 “leading figures”or17 self-righteous messiahs

Just one look at the so called “leading figures” is enough to disregard anything these self appointed saviours of the country have to say Continue reading

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This is nowhere near over.

By “This”, we mean the regional contagion, spreading violence and rising geopolitical risk in the Middle East and North Africa. Reports say that Libya has stopped producing oil and that pipeline delivery to Europe (Italy) is interrupted. Libya seems headed … Continue reading

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Ministerial transport arrangements cuts

THE NEW GOVERNMENT has decided to cut back on ministerial transport arrangements, with all but three members of the cabinet being forced to supply their own cars from May. This morning’s cabinet meeting decided that only the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and … Continue reading

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Visual Art from Sony

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Unemployment now at 14.7 per cent

DAN O’BRIEN, Economics Editor and LUKE CASSIDY The unemployment rate has been revised sharply upwards, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) today. In the final quarter of 2010 the seasonally adjusted rate of joblessness was 14.7 … Continue reading

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Group of 17 “leading figures” submits blueprint for recovery

SIMON CARSWELL, Finance Correspondent A GROUP of 17 leading business and public figures has submitted a wide-ranging report to the Government with ideas that they believe will lead to economic recovery. The report, A Blueprint for Ireland’s Recovery, proposes ways to … Continue reading

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David Mc Williams using the Default word!

I am writing this on the New York subway hurtling downtown from the Upper East Side towards Wall Street. The old Jewish lady, all coiffed and nailed, is putting on her lipstick intently, oblivious to the rest of the crowded … Continue reading

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