Monday 27 September, 2021
The end of Direct Provision by December 2024 is doubtful as more than 4000 asylum seekers await their claims to be assesed, writes Bulelani Mfaco.
‘I am concerned for my colleagues and all the women with an interest in politics that may look at this and think, why would I bother?’
More mythical material gives us more stars to aim at, writes Jack Fennell.
Anthony Murphy outlines how the ancient dwellers built clever structures to work in harmony with the cosmos.
Ireland has played a real part in the advancement of space science and technology in Europe, and there are more opportunities out there, writes Leo Enright.
Perceptions of safety are a significant factor in women’s travel choices, so we need to create a better environment, writes Rachel Cahill.
‘Ask your Ma for help’ is not a good public policy for childcare in Ireland, writes Liz Carolan.
There’s a clear economic interest in the State allowing the resumption of economically productive indoor activities, writes Dr Donal Coffey.
Minister of State for Agriculture Pippa Hackett writes that the future for farming in Ireland should see increased incomes and decreased emissions.
Legislation to underpin individual accountability in the financial sector must be published without delay, writes the Sinn Féin TD.
Everyone should have the right to a living wage, job security and decent work conditions, writes Victor Duggan.
While elected representatives in Ireland have previously sought to censor public opinion polls, they do so under a paternalistic presumption that the public is incapable of adequately deciphering the information, writes Dr Kevin Cunningham.
Property programmes thrive in societies where home ownership is the most valued and celebrated housing ideology, writes Emmett Scanlon.
Our columnist looks at the ‘could have beens’ and the ‘just mights’ ahead of next week’s vote.
Building social housing means building homes, writes Dean Van Nguyen.
The Donegal diaspora in the US is mobilising in support of homeowners seeking compensation for mica damage to their homes.
“Our political class have forgotten that housing is a right and not simply an opportunity to redistribute money upwards to the wealthy,” writes Mark O’Halloran.
Our columnist sounds out the potential GOP field.
Maynooth University lecturer Dr Lu Zhouxiang explains how martial arts have been a bridge from China to other countries around the world.
Our columnist looks at the might of US policy when it comes to Israel and asks if things are changing.
Teacher Dearbhla Crosse says the new teachings for Catholic primary schools from the Irish Bishops Conference is not in line with latest research.
The former BBC correspondent and author says new DUP leader Edwin Poots’ hands may not be as strong on the big issues.
The great political challenge of the pandemic is fixing workplaces to be better than they are, writes Michael Taft.
The Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East describes the highs and worrying lows of life as a woman in Irish politics.
Our columnist takes a look at the first stages of the Biden and Harris administration.
US scholars analyse the guilty verdicts handed down to former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the 2020 murder of George Floyd.
The Fine Gael TD and lawyer says lack of social supports during Covid means many relationships are feeling the pressure.
Our columnist shares her love of the cinema and laments the impact of lockdown and streaming on the whole experience
Johnny Moran of Trauma Response Network Ireland outlines the key signs of trauma burnout in essential workers.
On International Transgender Day of Visibility, our columnist highlights how vital that increased visibility is for trans kids.
Pastry chef Shane Smith shares some delicious sweet recipes ahead of Easter weekend.
Political commentator Dermot Ryan says the Green Party has been distracted by petty internal squabbling this week, at a critical time in its history.
Caitlin Lopes, pastry chef at the Grand Central Hotel in Belfast shares some delicious sweet treat recipes.
UNICEF’s Ettie Higgins and Claire McKeever share the stories of many refugees displaced by the war in Syria, ten years on.
Our reader shares two terrifying experiences walking home in Dublin and London and asks if we are doing enough to free women from this fear.
Johnny Ward sets the scene ahead of a Festival like no other.
In the week when we celebrated International Women’s Day, the Social Democrats TD says we should settle for nothing less than equal pay for equal work.
Amid vaccine optimism, Biden’s tone of caution is not mirrored by the actions of a number of state governors, writes Larry Donnelly.
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Kathy Scott of the Trailblazery walks the road with Irish women and celebrates their spirit.
A private charity with Catholic values should not be given ownership of a State-funded maternity hospital, writes Dr Peter Boylan.
