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A tale of new Berties
The Taoiseach's end-of-year accounts show the Northern Ireland
deal and a triumphant election on the credit side, while the debit
side includes tribunal bluster and an unpopular pay rise, writes
Miriam Lord p
Cracks begin to show in the veneer
As the initial high gave way to anxiety, Irish people began to
wonder if rumours of their wealth might not be greatly exaggerated,
writes
Fintan O'Toole. p
A close call for the 30th Dáil
The general election saw Fianna Fáil enter a three-party coalition with the Greens on board, writes Stephen Collins , Political Editor. p
News Features
Lurching from one crisis to another
High-profile tragedies and industrial relations crises brought the state of the health service into sharp focus, writes Eithne Donnellan , Health Correspondent. pSnapshot of the year
January: The year began with tragedy when seven men died in two separate trawler incidents off the Waterford coast within hours of each other. pSeveral shades of Green
Environment: Only six months in Government, and already the Green Party has discovered that power brings its problems, writes Frank McDonald , Environment Editor. p'Buyers are making us sweat now'
Property: House-hunters held their powder dry, writes Orna Mulcahy , Property Editor. pPeople of the year
People who made their mark in 2007 pTime to fasten our seatbelts
The Economy: After a bright start, the US sub-prime lending crisis and a downturn in the housing market mean we are now peering into the gloom, writes Paul Tansey Economics Editor. pThe fight for a fair deal goes on
Consumers: Despite problems with concerts, airlines and banks, it was a good year for the public, writes Paul Cullen , Consumer Affairs Correspondent. pDrugs and violence take their bloody toll
Crime: Gangland warfare, gun killings and major cocaine hauls revealed the reality of ever-increasing criminal activity, writes Conor Lally , Crime Correspondent. pFacing the future together
The North: The end of Irish history? That might be pushing it a bit - but 2007 will rank as a landmark year in the North, writes Gerry Moriarty , Northern Editor. pQuestions get tougher
Immigration: Immigration remains the sort of unstable issue where unlikely events can quickly assume the air of a crisis, writes Ruadhán Mac Cormaic , Migration Correspondent pA year coastal communities will never forget
Marine: Lost lives, along with disillusionment with quotas and surveillance, shaped a tragic and difficult 12 months, writes Lorna Siggins , Marine Correspondent pThisWeek TheySaid
Some people put their hair yellow, some people wear rings in their nose, it's not the normal thing. I decided to cash my cheques, full stop. p
