Gavan Reilly's Portfolio writings, ramblings, mumblings

Published on
16 February, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

Soft-Lee Surrendering

If Ireland’s political system cannot exploit the talents of its parliamentarians like George Lee, writes Gavan Reilly, then the system needs fundamental reform


Published on
24 November, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

Ballot box blues

Catherine Ashton’s appointment to a key EU position is a blow to the concept of democracy, writes Gavan Reilly


Published on
10 November, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

A ballot box of red tape

Important as the appointment of the EU’s first full-time President might be, Gavan Reilly believes picking a new Commissioner will be a more pressing concern


Published on
29 September, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

UCD students set to vote ‘Yes’ to Lisbon

•    57% of students in favour, 17% against; 22% undecided •    Two-thirds of undecided student voters are female


Published on
2 March, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

The Students’ Union is a wasteful, and irrelevant resource: NO

Gav Reilly argues that the Students’ Union sabbatical officers’ work behind the scenes counts for more than people realise.


Published on
18 November, 2008

Published in
The University Observer

Shifting politics by social networking

Barack Obama was the first politician who used the internet to win big. Gavan Reilly investigates how the Web stands to become a permanent feature of government.