Transported : Draft of an argument for Free-at-access Public Transport

July 6, 2010
alternative transport

Oil, and therefore petrol, will run dry in the next 15-20 years. Earlier estimates put it at 30 years or more, but didn’t take account of the rise of China and India as first world economies – which in today’s terms, means enormous consumers of oil. NB This is a very rough draft. I originally posted this on the alternative party forum, now defunct, and haven’t had time to update …Read more

We Need a General Election

We Need a General Election
April 20, 2010
Politics

Electronic health records could cut costs by a third

Electronic health records could cut costs by a third
March 9, 2010
Health

Below is a report in The Irish Times re the economies of electronic health records. Having had a recent experience …Read more

All the wrong options have been pursued

All the wrong options have been pursued
March 8, 2010
Economy

28 leading economists, social scientists and economic analysts set out an alternative course which could well provide the basis for …Read more

Alternative Party.ie Part I

Alternative Party.ie Part I
June 4, 2009
Disruptive Technology

Thirtysomethings do not relate to ruling generation writes Elaine Byrne in the Irish Times. (Tuesday, May 5, 2009) Some 2.8 …Read more

Fur Coat and No Knickers

Fur Coat and No Knickers
March 25, 2009
Economy

In a fine, angry article in The Irish Times, Fintan O’Toole sums up what’s wrong with public transport policy in …Read more

Public Service Pay

Public Service Pay
January 15, 2009
Economy

The Irish Times has a very interesting breakdown of public sector salaries, ranging from €13,403 for a Defence Force private, …Read more

The conversion of Clew Bay into a reservoir for the production of electricity

The conversion of Clew Bay into a reservoir for the production of electricity
December 31, 2008
Energy

Some people are just ahead of their time. In State Papers released under the 30 year rule, this nugget from …Read more

President-Elect Obama Understands Holistic Accounting!

President-Elect Obama Understands Holistic Accounting!
November 12, 2008
General

There is no better potential driver that pervades all aspects of our economy than a new energy economy. I was …Read more

Treating Health Care as a Commons

Treating Health Care as a Commons
October 12, 2008
Health

It’s just the broad outlines, but much food for thought. Something has to change, that’s for sure. Here’s the link. …Read more

Powermaster ReCyclone: too good to be true?

Powermaster ReCyclone: too good to be true?
August 14, 2008
Disruptive Technology

The ReCyclone works by grinding trash into small pieces, thereby reducing landfill space up to 97 percent. Trash compacted by …Read more