Posted on 29. Jul, 2008 in Politics, Sport
As the Olympics approach, controversy over the situation between China and Tibet continues. Graham Kinch who climbed Everest this year was out there while the Chinese were brining the Olympic Torch up to the summit. Tension was high at the time and he explained to Miriam Gormally just how it affected their climb.
Posted on 09. Jul, 2008 in Politics, Poverty
It is just over one week since Mugabe won the second election in Zimbabwe. It was an election that made a mockery of democracy, with only one man as a choice. Since then the people of Zimbabwe have been trying to get on with their lives in the face of brutality and soaring prices. Miriam […]
Posted on 14. May, 2008 in Economy, Faith and Justice, Politics, Uncategorized
As the former Minister for Finance Brian Cowen steps in as our new Taoiseach, Sean Healy of CORI Justice looks at what needs to be done to make Ireland a fair and progressive society. Miriam Gormally first asked him what were the most important economic issues which need to be looked at for 2008.
Posted on 06. Feb, 2008 in Politics
Is it fair to imprison or detain people who are coming to Ireland seeking protection? This was the question which Deo Ladislas from the Irish refuge council put to the panel of people on Questions and Answers last Tuesday. He was responding to a new Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill which allows the government discretion […]
Posted on 02. May, 2007 in Faith and Justice, Politics
Voting day is May 24th and canvassing is in full swing, so what should we be preparing to quiz our would-be TD’s about when they come looking for our vote? It certainly is an opportunity for us to consider how we, as residents of one of the wealthiest countries in the world, can strive to […]
Posted on 05. Oct, 2005 in Places of Conflict, Politics
Anne Carr has spent 20 years encouraging people to work together for peace in Northern Ireland. She speaks to Miriam Gormally about the recent news that all IRA weapons have been decomissioned. She talks about how violence must now become a thing of the past and objectives must be reached through democratic and political methods […]