Dr Mark Hannon writes that the introduction of a 30km/h speed limit in Dublin is making traffic move even more slowly and is indicative of the fact that we are becoming over-regulated I am sure that many of you noticed that the Irish Medical Organisation passed a motion at its recent Annual General Meeting calling [...]

Dr Mark Hannon writes that our need to always have alcohol available for sale, 365 days a year, is a sign of our country’s immature attitude to drinking and socialising Now that the Easter holidays are a distant memory, we should probably take time to reflect on the momentous change that occurred in Ireland over [...]

Dr Mark Hannon argues that respect for the medical profession in society is the result of sacrifice and conscientiousness, and must not be thrown away by doctors who want to be treated like other public service workers A large majority of NCHDs recently voted to accept a new contract. Unfortunately, although the new contract covers [...]

Dr Mark Hannon wonders why people are carrying signs that read ‘tax the rich!’ when, during all of the Celtic Tiger era, their sole pursuit was becoming wealthy The much-hated year of 2009 has passed and even the hardened cynics among us are whispering quietly that maybe, just maybe, a recovery may be faintly discernible [...]