Many people have asked me, as a former Minister for Finance, about my views on the banking crisis and what would be the best way forward for Ireland. One thing is certain. We have reached a new threshold in global banking and finance. The old system, going back to 1987/89, of financial deregualtion, is broken. [...]

Pat Rabbitte TD spoke last week in the Dáil  in what was a memorable speech on the budget and the Green Party. See for yourself!

The recent emergency budget involved a lot of tax increases but also some substantial cuts to the Education budget. As Labour Spokesperson on Education, its an area I watch with a keen eye. Day-to-day Education spending was cut by €27 million. Most of this will be achieved through reductions in funding to third level and [...]

Please excuse the mess, we’re just in the process of moving into our new home (again!) here at ruairiquinn.ie Everything should be up and running now, and the content will be coming over the next few days  & weeks.