Economists Miss Real Source of Economic Success—The Baby in the Buggy.The Link...
2nd Dec 07
Celtic Cubs Gives Rise to Celtic Tiger—Positive Economic Outlook Linked to Pro-Life Ethos in Ireland
" What do you get when you cross 150,000 baby buggies with 150,000 impending immigrants? A leap in property values in Ireland starting around 2009", says Kevin O'Connor writing in "The Irish Times".
"Amidst all the dire coverage, from vagrant solicitors to plummeting prices, there is one "concrete" fact, unassailable in the face of every kind of gloom. Property, longer term, is a better bet than any other form of investment, short of discovering oil in your back garden.
Amid the current volatility, wise heads take the long view. Yes, yes, I know the hoary debate about Property v Equities. But the key advantage of property is: someone will always lend you...
Workplace Influences Pregnancy Decisions
27th Nov 07
Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace in Ireland Still a Problem
Workplace policy and culture significantly influence the decisions made by women facing a crisis pregnancy, according to a report in the “Irish Medical Times” (Nov.16).
Problems with continuing their career is cited as one of the biggest factors influencing Irish woman to have an abortion....
Bishop Calls on Irish Government to Increase Support for Family Life
26th Aug 07
Government Needs to Facilitate Stay-at-Home Parents With Apprpriate Economic Incentives
According to an "Irish Catholic" newspaper editorial, Bishop Christopher Jones of the diocese of Elphin in Ireland “delivered a noteworthy speech on family life” in the course of a visit...