Ireland in the World: Further Reflections - Tapa blanda

A collection of essays, many of which have not previously appeared in print, on Irish history and politics, contemporary Irish society and world affairs by twice former Taoiseach and respected columnist Garret Fitzgerald. Also available in paperback. Dr. Garret FitzGerald was twice Taoiseach, from 1981 to 1982 and again from late 1982 to 1987, and was the driving force behind the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985. In this extensive collection, including pieces drawn from essays and speeches delivered over the past several years, Dr. FitzGerald examines the emergence of the Irish state, the Northern Ireland question and the position of Ireland in relation to Europe, the US and the wider world. Exhibited in this illuminating collection is the breadth of Dr. FitzGerald's interests, the sheer scope of his expertise and the clarity with which he presented occasionally controversial but always compelling arguments.

Dr Garret FitzGerald was Taoiseach twice, and was the driving force behind the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985. Garret FitzGerald is close to celebrating his 80th birthday but is still extremely active as a public-speaker and as a board member of several major public and private organisations. Garret FitzGerald is also the chancellor of the National University of Ireland. Dr FitzGerald studied economics and law, and taught political economy in UCD. He is a columnist for the Irish Times and a regular contributor to journals and political magazines.