http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:34:18 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 76 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/ac_logo_500x75.png http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/ The property monster just won't go away. And yet, a few houses are still being bought and sold every day this summer, some to eager first-time buyers who have spent the last couple of years building up their down payments and also to confident second-time buyers who don't have much personal debt, especially property debt. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/3998868-deep-pockets-and-patience-are-key-to-buying-property-now/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/3998868-deep-pockets-and-patience-are-key-to-buying-property-now/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 Opinion The obstacles caused by the absence of the right of 'qualified privilege' at regional health forum meetings was brought into sharp focus at this week's meeting in Kells. The media has qualified privilege to report on exchanges at meetings of certain bodies such as local authorities and VECs, and previously health boards, but this privilege was not extended to the new regional health forums. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998886-the-hse-should-not-stifle-debate/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998886-the-hse-should-not-stifle-debate/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion Jill Kerby asks: will he or won't he introduce a property tax? http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/3998722-flat-rate-property-tax-is-the-slippery-slope/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/22/3998722-flat-rate-property-tax-is-the-slippery-slope/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion The news this week that a convicted paedophile is to be kept in custody in Ireland for a period of four months until such time as a UK extradition warrant can be served on him is a relief for parents and citizens generally. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998753-sex-offenders-should-be-tagged/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998753-sex-offenders-should-be-tagged/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion The crowning of Meath as Leinster champions on Sunday following the controversial goal against Louth should not have happened. It's clear to all - not to mention written in the rule books - that the goal should not have counted. It was carried over the line and it should have been a free out. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998577-leinster-final-should-have-been-replayed/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998577-leinster-final-should-have-been-replayed/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion MoneyTimes with Kill Kerby and Aviva http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998546-look-east-for-long-term-profits-and-growth/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998546-look-east-for-long-term-profits-and-growth/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion The news that Ireland may be technically out of recession has drawn little reaction from a population shocked by the events of the last 18 months or so. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998422-good-infrastructure-vital-for-economic-growth/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998422-good-infrastructure-vital-for-economic-growth/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion Last Friday, as two of Ireland's best known love-birds, the rugby star Brian O'Driscoll and the actress Amy Huberman were legally married in Co Leitrim, other couples, who by choice or by law would not or could not be legally married, were celebrating the passing (the previous evening) of the Civil Partnership Bill, which is expected to be signed into law in the autumn. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998406-same-sex-couples-should-plan-their-finances-as-well-as-celebrations/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998406-same-sex-couples-should-plan-their-finances-as-well-as-celebrations/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion Fr. Ray Brady Sometimes it's good to begin with a story. It sets the scene for what follows. Back in 1985, just 25 years ago, the clergy of Kilmore diocese met for most of a week in the Dromantine Conference Centre, near Newry. The idea behind the meeting was to review life in the diocese and prepare for the years ahead. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998403-the-last-word/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998403-the-last-word/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion A reader contacted Jill Kerby with concerns about her cash... http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/02/3998232-a-reader-worries-about-her-cash-quite-rightly-too/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/02/3998232-a-reader-worries-about-her-cash-quite-rightly-too/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion The news that EirGrid has withdrawn the planning application for its controversial north/south interconnector project arrived late yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/3998257-questions-must-be-answered-over-pylons-planning-error/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/07/01/3998257-questions-must-be-answered-over-pylons-planning-error/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 Opinion The success of last weekend's Cavan Summer Festival and International Hen Weekend is a credit to all of those involved in organising this wonderful event, that will hopefully become an annual event in the years to come. Thousands of visitors from all over the county, country and beyond, flocked to the county town last weekend to savour an action-packed programme of events. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/23/3998076-more-of-the-same-please/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/23/3998076-more-of-the-same-please/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion Sun, sea and sand. Most people's idea of a great summer holiday. Now that the volcano has stopped spewing ash, many will have already booked their week or two in foreign climes. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/23/3998043-going-on-a-summer-holiday/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/23/3998043-going-on-a-summer-holiday/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion Money Times with Jill Kerby... http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/23/3998042-banks-get-tough-with-mortgage-holders-in-breach-of-insurance-contracts/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/23/3998042-banks-get-tough-with-mortgage-holders-in-breach-of-insurance-contracts/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion The payment of an out-of-court settlement to abuse survivor, Marie McCormack, by the Catholic Church in Ireland puts increasing pressure on Cardinal Sean Brady to resign. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997918-time-for-cardinal-to-resign/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997918-time-for-cardinal-to-resign/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion The opening of the new M3 motorway on Friday was an historic day for Cavan and is set to dramatically reduce travel times to the capital - by up to one hour at peak times. This is welcome news for motorists but also businesses who will be able to get their goods to the marketplace quicker and cheaper. It is also a substantial boost for tourism - putting Cavan within an hour and a half of Dublin. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/3997674-motorway-must-come-to-cavan/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/3997674-motorway-must-come-to-cavan/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion One of the great problems for Catholics, at least for those who take the time to think about their faith, is the gap that seems to exist between what happens in church on Sunday and what happens during the rest of the week. For many who have stopped practising this gap has provided justification and comfort. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/3997655-mind-the-gap/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/3997655-mind-the-gap/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion The recent developments regarding the future ownership of the VHI, (see last week's MoneyTimes) the country's largest health insurance company, have important consequences for everyone who has a private health policy. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/3997654-take-care-now-with-health-insurance-or-pay-more-later/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/09/3997654-take-care-now-with-health-insurance-or-pay-more-later/ Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion A couple of weeks ago Fr. Ultan McGoohan wrote an interesting article - as always - on Passing on the Faith. He shared his reflections with us and expressed a number of concerns he had about our celebration of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. His take on these celebrations was that they were grand in theory but maybe not in practice. He wondered about the depth of faith involved and he feared that in some cases, maybe in many cases, they were simply a social occasion rather than a religious reality. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/03/3997524-passing-on-the-faith-045-a-response/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/03/3997524-passing-on-the-faith-045-a-response/ Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0100 Opinion Money Times, with Jill Kirby and Aviva. Last Thursday the health minister for announced that the VHI will need at least €338m to fill its solvency hole before the state owned private health insurer can be privatised by 2013. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/03/3997522-vhi-privatisation-adds-to-market-uncertainty/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/03/3997522-vhi-privatisation-adds-to-market-uncertainty/ Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0100 Opinion The news this week that Cavanman Cathal Magee has been appointed new CEO of the Health Services Executive (HSE) is a major boost for the county. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/02/3997549-magee-faces-real-challenge/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/06/02/3997549-magee-faces-real-challenge/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion After weeks of bad news and doom and gloom in Cavan, there is at last some good news on the horizon. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/05/26/3997355-much-needed-boost-at-last/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/05/26/3997355-much-needed-boost-at-last/ Wed, 26 May 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion If you are one of the 95,000 Bank of Ireland private shareholders, you should have received your share rights offer prospectus from the bank by now. It is aiming to raise another €2.94 billion, slightly more than the minimum new capital requirement of €2.66 billion set for them by the financial regulator. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/05/26/3997323-bank-of-ireland-wants-your-money-045-8364109-billion-of-it/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/05/26/3997323-bank-of-ireland-wants-your-money-045-8364109-billion-of-it/ Wed, 26 May 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion The boy scouts' motto - Be Prepared - should be drilled into every man, woman and child in this country, writes Jill Kerby. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/05/21/3997214-be-prepared-as-your-euro-devalues/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/05/21/3997214-be-prepared-as-your-euro-devalues/ Fri, 21 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 Opinion In the life of a parish First Communion and Confirmation are among the high points of the year, writes Fr. Ultan McGoohan. http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/05/20/3997212-passing-on-the-faith/ http://www.anglocelt.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/05/20/3997212-passing-on-the-faith/ Thu, 20 May 2010 17:00:00 +0100 Opinion