GETTING THE NUDGE TO MAKE BETTER DECISIONS.

Book review by Paschal as Published in the Irish Times, 29 September, 2008.

Paschal Donohoe is a member of Seanad Eireann. He was formerly the Commercial Director for Procter & Gamble Ireland.

In the crowded world of new business theories and gurus a snappy catchphrase is essential. Chaos Theory, Tipping Points and many other ideas, some old and some new, have been taken a long way by a catchy slogan. The latest of these theories is ‘Nudge’ by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein of the University of Chicago. Read More…

September 29, 2008

SUBMISSION TO DUBLIN DOCKLANDS MASTER PLAN 2008 – 2013

The below important points are considered for review for the Dublin Docklands Masterplan. I believe it is essential that greater progress is made in increasing apartment size, integration with the rest of Dublin (particularly adjoining communities such as North Strand, East Wall and North Wall) and provision of social and affordable apartments. Read More…

September 23, 2008

Commuter Group Meeting

Dear Constituent,

I am writing to update you on matters that have been raised with me by your local community. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of help or any other matter. Read More…

September 23, 2008

OUR DAY WILL COME – Letter by Paschal Donohoe published in Irish Times

Madam,

In response to letters on Fine Gael’s electoral performance, I draw attention to the wilderness years of  Kevin Rudd’s Australian Labor Party, Stephen Harper’s Canadian Conservative Party and Felipe Calderon’s Mexican National Action Party. Read More…

September 19, 2008

Govt fails to regulate private rental sector despite promises – Donohoe

Problems include substandard accommodation and rogue landlords

Fine Gael Senator Paschal Donohoe, Dublin Central, has criticised the Department of the Environment for failing to do anything to better regulate the private rental sector despite promises to do so earlier in the year. Read More…

September 18, 2008