Over the past few weeks I have set out a number of new ideas and directions aimed at hastening our return to growth and prosperity. I have tried as far as possible to find new and constructive ideas that offer real solutions.   One proposal I haven’t considered here so far – but one which

I am delighted that my Government colleagues have today approved the Regeneration implementation plan. This approval will result in much more visible action on the ground in Regeneration areas.   I have championed the cause of Regeneration in Limerick both inside and outside of Cabinet and the approval of the implementation plan is a very

While it can be hard to hear them over the voices of the negativity merchants like Morgan Kelly, there are still many positive people out there offering constructive and novel ideas as to how we speed up our progress back to growth. One such person is Raymond Hegarty, chief executive of the Intellectual Property Foundation

 According to all the reports the Irish Labour Party had an enjoyable conference in Galway recently.  Given their standing in the polls and the popularity of their leader, they are perfectly entitled to enjoy themselves. Reading the speeches of some of their spokespeople, it is clear that they are determined not to put any of