In light of the tragic Germanwings crash last week, we take a look at an article Mary wrote about a situation in 2005 where a pilot froze during a flight due to a recent bereavement, and the need for companies…
Not so perfect harmony
In a week where the nation is riding high on the success of the Irish Rugby team, we look at an article from 2004 where Mary questioned the appropriateness of Coca Cola (who were then one of the sponsors of the Irish Rugby team) having such a public link to Irish sports icons.
Bishops in a class of their own
This week a Bishop is making the headlines again. In the following article from 2004, Mary looks at the power of Bishops in society. Mary notes that profound questions must to be asked by Irish society as to whether Catholic Church personnel are fit people to be allowed such power over our schools and our children.
What Robinson really said
In this week’s article, Mary reacts to criticism Mary Robinson received in 2005 for her remarks about women who opt out of the workforce to care for their children, and offers an insight into feminism in Ireland ten years ago. …
State must be school patron
State must be school patron Thursday, 7th June 2007 You try your best to do everything right. You’ve got the mortgage, bought a house and started a family. Both yourself and your partner must work to make ends meet, and…
Trust me, I’m a doctor…
Yesterday, the Irish Independent reported on the case of twenty one undiagnosed breech babies in Drogheda following an audit which was prompted by a baby’s death in 2013 and two further complaints by parents. In this week’s article from 2003…
Burying our heads in the sand
In the past few days, Government spokespersons have said that TD Clare Daly’s proposed bill on termination for medical reasons would be opposed “for the same reasons that previous bills were opposed”. Below is Mary’s view on the subject… Burying our heads in…
Hey presto, PDs get rid of problems
In this week’s article from 2006, Mary looked at hospital waiting lists, and how the introduction of the National Treatment Purchase Fund magicked them away… Hey presto, PDs get rid of problems 6th July, 2006 It’s a good trick, if…
National Day of Hypocrisy
The third installment of the RTÉ drama ‘Charlie’ has been broadcast, creating a huge amount of discussion about the man and the power he had. In this article, following his death in 2006, Mary reflects on a particular encounter with…
Women victims seek truth
This article from 2007 looks at the case of victims of symphysiotomy in Ireland, and how to deal with people injured as a result of actions which took place in the past. Since its publication a redress scheme has been introduced,…
