I had the misfortune to see one of those topical debate programmes last night. The only thing that piqued my interest was that they had Eamon Ryan pitched against Michael Healy-Rae. For those not familiar with either of these I … Continue reading →
Our gubmint is worried. They wanted us to drive cars that were more fuel efficient and had lower emissions. So they introduced taxes to “nudge” us in the right [i.e. their] direction. So people went out and bought cars that … Continue reading →
I think I mentioned a while ago that I had set myself a little challenge. It was a simple enough task – to screw the gubmint for every cent I could get out of them. If they has been decent … Continue reading →
The first day of May and a new “sin tax” hits the lowest paid. Yes, today is the first day of the sugar tax, or the soda tax or whatever you want to call it. Leastwise the powers that be … Continue reading →
Some bloke has suggested that Ireland should have free contraception. I presume this is in response to the abortion debate that is raging here at the moment [and for the next few months]. I should point out to non-Irish readers … Continue reading →
