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Fine art of blogging and knocking on doors, Irish Times, 7 October 2006

"According to recent research, personal acquaintance with the candidate is the most important determinant of party choice, along with the family's political background. That study even has its own blog on Irishelectionstudy.blogspot.com. I'll be blogging the election, whenever it happens, but I'm already knocking on doors!"

Who's in charge of Dublin Bay? The Village, 6-13 April 2006

"I want to see a renaissance for the Bay. The sea-baths can, and must be restored as a resource for all. The plans for a coastal cycle-way deserve funding and support. Anglers, bathers and boat-owners need better access to the Bay through providing new slip-ways and bathing facilities".

The Great Climate Change Challenge The Village, 8-14 December 2005

The broadest possible societal and political consensus must underpin the means by which Ireland honours its international obligations to cut its emissions.

Vision and resolve can tackle global warming crisis Irish Times, 7 December 2005
There are ways for us to meet our obligations on climate change, while building genuine local, vibrant communities that will enrich our lives

'My Favourite Share', Sunday Independent, 5 October 2005

If I were to pick a favourite share I guess it would be one of those companies that are looking at energy sources that will supply our needs once the oil runs out

Opportunity to provide a building that respects the scale of Dún Laoghaire should not be squandered Irish Times, 2 July 2005 

There has been a groundswell of opposition to the plans for the waterfront site of the Dún Laoghaire baths.

More to Waste Management than 'Burn it or Bury it' Irish Times, 20 April 2005

If the Irish Government put as much effort into reducing, re-using and recycling waste as it does into incineration, we would be well on our way to creating a zero-waste economy

Government not as Green as it seems Evening Herald, 19 February 2005

It's D-Day for Climate Change. The Kyoto Protocol came into force this week.In Ireland this may bring milder wetter winters and warmer summers

Debate must be opened upon the rights of the child Sunday Tribune,  28 November 2004
Children's rights require more recognition in our Constitution. In 1990 the Irish Government signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Some thoughts on One-off Housing Irish Independent,  3 January 2004

A countryside without people is a place without a heart. People that work in rural areas or nearby should be allowed live there.

End the Quangos and restore Local Government Sunday Business Post, 13 July 2003

In Ireland, Local Authorities have to go cap in hand to the Department of the Environment for almost any significant funding or decision.

 

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