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Geography, Media, Public policy

The hard border of television content

As the political border became less obvious from the 1990s, a broadcasting border started to become more evident.

March 20, 2018March 20, 2018border, broadcasting, Northern Ireland, TelevisionLeave a comment
consumer rights, Public policy

Sky high call charges?

When "basic rate" is not so basic.

February 8, 2018February 8, 20180818, 2011/83, basic rate, Comreg, CRD, Directive, DJEI, EU, Ireland, Sky3 Comments
Public policy, Public transport

We’re keen Europeans, except when we don’t want to be

Though never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.

February 6, 2018February 6, 2018260/2012, banks, consumer rights, direct debit, EU, Ireland, N26, SEPA1 Comment
Public policy

Myth no. 1 “We need to spend more money on healthcare”

There are many reasons for the poor health service in Ireland.  Lack of money isn’t one of them.

January 31, 2018September 28, 2018Europe, health, HSE, Ireland1 Comment
Public policy, Public transport

Some light reading on bus service regulation

As a public service, I hereby provide you with Bus Regulation 101

January 30, 2018September 11, 2023Belfast, buses, Dublin, Go-Ahead, Ireland, London, NTA, Public transport, regulation, subsidies, tenderingLeave a comment

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