Professor Ruairí Brugha: We must engage all of society in the battle against Covid
The professor of Public Health and Epidemiology says the engagement of communities and families could be the key to getting a handle on Covid.
The professor of Public Health and Epidemiology says the engagement of communities and families could be the key to getting a handle on Covid.
Seven years on from the United debacle, David Moyes is helping West Ham reach new heights.
Misinformation is now local, global and transnational all at the same time, writes Shane Creevy.
We assess the current situation and try to answer the big question with Kathleen McNamee of ESPN, and formerly of TheJournal.
The Irish MEP argues that if we are ever to return to normal, we must consider the introduction of a vaccine certificate in line with our EU counterparts.
The Dáil will today vote on the Sinn Féin TD’s Bill to ban the practice of dual pricing by insurance companies.
Two therapists have some advice for those looking to take care of their relationships on this Valentine’s Day.
Dr Pete Wedderburn says there are many things to consider when you’re planning to get a new pet, but for now, he has 10 tips.
The Social Democrats TD argues that there has been more time dedicated to the controversial Canadian-EU trade deal on the airwaves and social media than in the Dáil.
Larry Donnelly analyses the new US President’s first few weeks in action.
Rather than looking for swingeing spending cuts or increased taxes on work, how about we start at the top, writes Victor Duggan.
Following the recent report on institutions there, Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister says an all-island approach is needed on this issue, to address the wrongs of the past.
The Labour senator says any downplaying of the seriousness of sexual assaults in the courts will cause the further regression of social attitudes towards these crimes.
Senators Catherine Ardagh and Fiona O’Loughlin are calling on the Government to make good on a promise fund IVF.
The People Before Profit TD makes the case for the People’s Vaccine, a global campaign to make vaccines available for all.
Jamie Canavan is researching the stories of children who were forced into ‘boarding out’, a term given to fostering in the early to mid last century.
Dr David Kenny and Dr Conor Casey argue that the refusal to publish the advice of the AG by successive governments serves no one.
UCC’s Professor Ivan Perry says the idea that a Zero Covid approach offers a ‘false promise’ for the elimination of the virus is just wrong.
Childcare provider Regina Bushell says the government has not inspired confidence with regard to how childcare will work throughout 2021.
Writer Kerri Ní Dochartaigh explores the idea of the year ahead, taking in the ideas of time, borders, and family.
DCU’s John Devitt and Robert Gillanders say the country must control corruption if it is to protect more than just its international reputation.
Our columnist writes about her love of swimming, the issues that caused her to walk away from it, and her will to dive back in.
The Government must stop pursuing policies which inflate the property market and think again about the Affordable Housing Bill, writes Cian O’Callaghan of the Social Democrats.
UL’s Dr Owen Worth says the Brexit question may have been answered, but the greater concept at stake is the Union itself.
Therapist Bernie Hackett says this lockdown, coupled with dark January days can take its toll, but she has some helpful advice for self-care.
NUIG historian Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley says the recent Commission report into mother and baby homes needed to have a deeper look at Protestant institutions and the neglect of children like Derek.
The Government needs to take action and implement the model of care for infertility, writes Emma Mc Dade.
Academic Máiréad Enright takes a forensic look at the Mother & Baby Home report and shares her concerns with its approach to redress.
Dr Seán Crosson of NUI Galway looks at the treatment of historical Irish figures on film and says history will often suffer at the hands of dramatic effect.
Cillian Doyle says there are positive international examples of how large banks taken into public ownership can work better for customer, environment and economy.
The RISE TD argues that now is the time for an overhaul of our approach to Covid-19 so we can make this lockdown the last.
The Sinn Féin TD says we have to set aside our obsession with the charitable model and instead fund preventative services and new homes.
Wicklow principal Pádraig Murphy says some vulnerable children will need years of added support after this but it’s important to only open schools when safe to do so.
Andrew Anderson of Front Line Defenders says Ireland can play a pivotal role at the UN Security Council by improving international relations at a difficult time.
Larry Donnelly reflects on the final days of President Donald Trump’s term.
The serial number is reported to Gardaí for only one in 16 stolen bikes, writes Dublin Cycling Campaign’s David Timoney.
The Green MEP says animal-to-human disease transmission, such as the one we’re dealing with now, is linked to wildlife stresses and habitat destruction.
Grow Remote’s Tracy Keogh welcomes the Government plans to legislate for more remote working but says companies must move from ‘remote-friendly’ to ‘remote-first’ for it to work.
David Kenny, Assistant Professor of Law at Trinity College, says the legal advice provided to Government in relation to rights of adopted children is flawed and a referendum on the matter is not needed.
As vaccinations continue, employers need to consider the rights of employees when looking at the health of their teams and any return to the workplace writes Jason O’Sullivan.