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Separation of powers: What happens when the powers of state come into conflict?

Eoin O’Malley (10 January, 2011) A bit like democracy, motherhood and apple pie, everyone is in favour of the separation of powers. But how does it work in Ireland and what happens when there’s a conflict between the branches of state power? What should happen?

January 10, 2011 in Committee System, Constitution, Government reform, Judicial reform, The Presidency.

Bank Guarantee Scheme documents released

Posted by Eoin O’Malley (15 July, 2010) Even if there is no inquiry into the events leading to the decision on the Bank Guarantee Scheme, the Dáil Public Accounts Committee release of many of the relevant documents today, should allow us to draw some conclusions about the adequacy of the process, information etc. The documents…

July 16, 2010 in Committee System, Corruption and Accountability, freedom of information, Government reform.

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