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How do you solve a problem like the bank system? (Sound of Music)
How do you solve a problem like the bank system? (based on “How do you solve a problem like Maria?” from the Sound of Music) By Margaret E. Ward They climb the market and scrape their pocket The Armani suits have got a tear They waltz on their way to bank guarantees And whistle at [...]
Will Ireland concede on Irish corporation tax? Interviewed on BBC World Service “World Business Report”
BBC World Service “World Business Report” asked me “What will Ireland say if EU leaders insists it increases its corporation tax rate in line with other European countries?” BBC World Service “World Business Report” (mp3)
Golden Spider award: good content keeps users coming back for more
Clear Ink editorial client, InsolvencyJournal.ie, scooped Best Professional Services website last night. The site was recognised for its high quality presentation of relevant content and its smart use of effective and appropriate technology. Risteard Cooper, master of ceremonies for the night, said the judges thought “What is striking about insolvencyjournal.ie is the quality of its execution. Great [...]
Nama: not fit for purpose
Last night’s Leviathan debate was an interesting one – despite the egg-throwing – and it showed even more clearly that Nama is not fit for its purpose and that the politicans have no idea what they are doing. They are truly making it up as they go along. Nama, according to its website, is an independent commerical [...]
Losing faith in the church’s business methods
Originally published as a business column in The Irish Times, May 5 , 2009 PLATFORM:Catholicism’s senior management must explain and atone for its questionable actions, writes MARGARET E WARD It’s a multi-billion euro business with properties and offices throughout the world. The company’s services are used by a huge percentage of the global population and [...]
Ways to cut costs without killing your business
It was a 5AM start on Friday morning for a trip to the TV3 studios for a segment on Ireland AM called “Ways to cut your costs without killing your business.”
Democracy at risk in media meltdown
Ireland’s international reputation is in tatters thanks to strange goings on in business, government and regulatory circles. Now, more than ever, we need a strong investigative media committed to shining a light in all those dark places. Who dares to fund it?
The cost of “Keeping up with the Fitzpatricks”
Ireland needs a drastic shift in cultural attitudes – away from entitlement and towards personal responsibility. The arrogant aristocracy has made taxpayers as cheap as chips.
Mansergh vs. Ward on BBC2 NI “Hearts and Minds”: Youtube
Martin Mansergh, junior minister for Finance, and I had a very lively discussion on the telly last night. We were, of course, talking about the economy. He was a nice man but he was completely unprepared. Our lovely interviewer Noel said we’d just have a nice discussion but it quickly turned into a row. I suggested [...]
Name that party
I’ve been thinking about the name for the new political party that must/ will/ might overthrow the government in a few days and was wondering if you have any suggestions?
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