Alan Dukes

Alan Dukes

Alan Dukes is a former Fine Gael leader and minister for finance, justice and agriculture.

The Ta and Nil Gates used for manual voting in the Dail Chamber at Leinster Housetaken
Alan Dukes: A chance for the Dáil to reassert its authority

What is needed now is a framework programme of political action that commands the support of a majority in the Dáil.

Many of the media debates have been nothing more than shout-fests. “Winning” a seven-way debate does not necessarily mean that the winner has said anything constructive. Photograph: Cyril Byrne / THE IRISH TIMES
Alan Dukes: Remember that elections are about promises not priorities

Election 2016: No party can deliver on all of its manifesto and should state its priorities

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