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Saturday, 4th February, 2012

Opinion

Lightening the load of austerity

Ongoing austerity measures will only inevitably lead to even more of a downturn because raising taxes and capping government spending at a time of deep recession is never a good idea.

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Golden handshakes contrast sharply with plight of local family

Updated: 1st February, 2012 04:59pm
Dear Taoiseach, I'm sure this is a busy time for you.

Memorable day for Kells

Updated: 1st February, 2012 04:58pm
Dear sir - The invitation by the caithaoirleach, Cllr Brian Collins, to the Chinese Ambassador, his...

Turf cutters call for backing

Updated: 1st February, 2012 04:56pm
Dear sir - We, the members of Sheelin Turf Cutters and Contractors Association, are one of a national...

Politicians must choose words carefully on emigration issue

Updated: 25th January, 2012 05:00pm
The comments by Finance Minister Michael Noonan last week where he described emigration as a 'lifestyle...

New round of taxes must be opposed

Updated: 25th January, 2012 04:58pm
Dear sir- In your edition of 24th December 2011 you refer to a statement by Fine Gael Councillor Jim...

Is Meath to be heritage capital or waste capital?

Updated: 25th January, 2012 04:56pm
Dear sir - I am very concerned about the impact the proposed power plant at Panda Waste will have on...

Bolstering protection for homeowners

Updated: 18th January, 2012 05:00pm
A seven-year debate on the rights of householders to confront and repel intruders finally ended last...

Public deserve more detail on new health service structure

Updated: 18th January, 2012 04:59pm
So, Taoiseach Enda Kenny owns a house and an office in Mayo, an apartment in Dublin - and a field at...

Fundraising superheroes for Crumlin needed

Updated: 18th January, 2012 04:58pm
Dear sir- I am writing to appeal to your readers to support a nationwide fundraising initiative taking...

Suicide prevention charity expanding

Updated: 18th January, 2012 04:57pm
Dear sir - 2011 has been a busy year for Pieta House, the suicide and self-harm crisis centre.

Curbing road deaths in county a major achievement

Updated: 11th January, 2012 05:00pm
One of the most significant achievements in County Meath over the past number of years has surely been...