Yesterday, we had an exercise in democracy…or was it populism? The local elections (please don’t stop reading) are seen by … More

If you were born between 1945 and 1950, you shouldn’t really be reading this. You should be dead. Especially if … More

Officers recommend. Members decide. Here is what a Planning Inspector said about a recent decision. ‘“… Member’s Comments” demonstrate a disturbing … More

You’re sitting in the office minding your own business when an email comes through. You are about to hit the … More

Here are just some of the comments I’ve heard over the years: So who’s right? In some ways they all … More

I’m not trying to needle anyone (sorry couldn’t resist that) but it’s a question that came to me just as … More

I’m getting panicky – there are only 9,800 days left. We had better pull our socks up. Or else life … More

Over the years, I’ve been asked the same things time and time again. So, once a month, I will become … More

It’s a thorny question and one that has caused me sleepless nights. When does spring end and summer begin? Stay … More

If I come back in another life, I have a dream I’d like to return as a cat and I’d … More

 Most years it’s an embarrassment  to talk about the Irish rugby team but this year I’m going around with a … More

Why do major projects go off the rails? Simple. Because they are major. It means they are complex. As the … More