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Transparency International - An Introduction Transparency International - An Introduction

When Transparency International (TI) was founded twelve years ago, very few governments or international organisations were prepared to even mention the word corruption.
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Our work so far - January to July 2005 Our work so far - January to July 2005

There is plenty to report since our launch at the Law Society in December 2004, and what follows is very much a summary. Further details on work at TI Ireland is available by going to our press release archive and programme section.
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Headlines from Ireland – January to July 2005 Headlines from Ireland – January to July 2005

Here are some of the leading stories in Ireland since the launch of TI Ireland.
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The Cost of Corruption, by David Nussbaum The Cost of Corruption, by David Nussbaum

The world’s total annual development spending is around US $50 billion - a hefty sum, to be sure. But this pales in comparison to even conservative estimates of the total spent on bribes each year.
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A Brief History of Irish Corruption Law, by Elaine Byrne A Brief History of Irish Corruption Law, by Elaine Byrne

When Rip Van Winkle went to sleep he woke up 20 years later. When Irish corruption legislation went to sleep it woke up 79 years later.
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Financing political parties – an intractable problem? by Muiris MacCarthaigh Financing political parties – an intractable problem? by Muiris MacCarthaigh

Financing the increasingly expensive activities of modern political parties is an issue that has proved problematic in almost all democratic states. Coupled with this, for most major political parties in western Europe, declining party membership rates have forced them to seek alternative sources of revenue.
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GARDA REFORM - Garda Act heralds start of new era for Garda Síochána, writes Michael McDowell TD, Minister for Justice GARDA REFORM - Garda Act heralds start of new era for Garda Síochána, writes Michael McDowell TD, Minister for Justice

While much of the recent focus on Garda reform derives from the publicity surrounding the second report of the Morris Tribunal, the reality is that the process of Garda reform has been continuing for a number of years
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GARDA REFORM - Garda Act is a missed opportunity, writes Peter McVerry SJ GARDA REFORM - Garda Act is a missed opportunity, writes Peter McVerry SJ

The Morris Tribunal's Report into corruption involving some Gardai in Donegal has major implications for the Garda Síochána generally.
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GARDA REFORM - Oversight and Accountability of An Garda Síochána by Barry Vaughan GARDA REFORM - Oversight and Accountability of An Garda Síochána by Barry Vaughan

Many believe that the present arrangements for securing accountability, primarily through the Garda Complaints Board, are untenable. But it would be wise not to place too much faith in the capacity of an ombudsman to root out misconduct.
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