6 September 2000 Edition
Inflation hike leaves jobless worse off
6 September 2000
For the first six months of this year, Bertie Ahern and Charlie McCreevy ignored the reality of rising inflation. They argued that the rate would come down to an average figure of 3% for the year. Free article
Equal access to education? Don't make me laugh
6 September 2000
Isn't it amazing how the Dublin government contrives a scarcity through ineptitude and then shuffles its obligation to provide a service across to the private sector, where we then pay for the privilege of using that service. Free article
It's not just about McCreevy
6 September 2000
Speculation on the likelihood of a resignation, or government dismissal, of Finance Minister Charlie McCreevy this week managed to miss the point completely. Free article
Nobel laureate back under house arrest
6 September 2000
The Myanmar government of Burma should immediately reveal the whereabouts of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and her colleagues, who have been held incommunicado since 2 September, says Amnesty International, which has expressed grave concern for their safety. Free article
Cibé acu is rogha leat?
6 September 2000
An fearr Al Gore ná George W Bush? B'fhearr leis an Draoi Rua nach mbeadh ceachtar i gceannas. Free article
Sportsview: Winning is all about leadership
6 September 2000
What makes a great football manager? It's a fair question. Free article
Back issue: Make extradition the issue
6 September 2000
LATER THIS MONTH, with the official nomination of candidates by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, the presidential election campaign in the 26 Counties will begin in earnest. Only Mary Robinson of the Labour Party has been formally nominated and the main interest in the presidential race up to this has been the difficulties of Fine Gael in finding a candidate. Free article
New in print: Irish heroes in Britain's wars
6 September 2000
Irish Winners of the Victoria Cross By Richard Doherty and David Truesdale Four Courts Press, Dublin Free article
Cinema: Coming home
6 September 2000
Video Review 100,000 Years Coiste na n-Iarchimí Price: £5.00 Free article