Monthly Archives: July 2008

Thumbs down for Top Gear

Posted on July 23, 2008 by John Gibbons

The TV license currently costs €160 a year. That money allows RTE to deliver its public service commitment, including expensive programming such as Prime Time that, were cost and crude ratings the only consideration, might be ditched in favour of … Continue reading →

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Taking the Mick on aviation and climate change

Posted on July 17, 2008 by John Gibbons

A week ago my column in the Irish Times dared to suggest that maybe, just maybe, dirt cheap aviation à la the Ryanair model (now aped by our former national carrier as well) is perhaps not the world’s best idea … Continue reading →

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Whatever you do, do nothing

Posted on July 9, 2008 by John Gibbons

And so the G-8 Summit draws to a close in Japan. This Group of Eight major nations somehow manages to exclude from membership both India and China, which between them account for more than a third of humanity, as well … Continue reading →

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Only treehuggers need apply?

Posted on July 2, 2008 by John Gibbons

Once upon a time, the phrase ‘green’ implied wide-eyed extremism. You know the types, living in the trees in the Glen of the Downs or rolling in the mud at some bizarre eco hug-in festival in deepest rural Roscommon. Yes, … Continue reading →

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