CAB-Style Regulatory Authority

Create a new financial regulatory body with red-tape-slashing CAB-style powers – the Untouchables if you will – staffed by a small team of independent economists (I can think of one), an accountant, some coppers (with no relatives in financial institutions...

End Electoral Nepotism

Amend the electoral system to prevent the husbands, wives, sons, daughters, nephews and nieces of a TD from running for that Dail seat in the event of their death, resignation or retirement. This would help end the gombeen cronyism of our elected representatives. I...

Compulsory economics

Make the study of economics compulsory in secondary schools – but sweeten the pill by making it an Ordinary Level subject with honours level points for University applications. This will enhance the economic savvy of our young people and help prevent another...

The study of Citizenship

Make the study of Citizenship compulsory in primary and Secondary schools. And I don\’t mean in the old Civics class doss-hour kind of way – make them sit an exam. Create a Young Citizen of the Year showcase – along the lines of the Young Scientist...