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Monday 21 September 2020
Disinformation analyst Ciaran O’Connor says extremist groups online are offering simple answers to complex questions at a time when many people are frustrated.
Larry Donnelly says based on recent events in his home country, it’s hard to argue that America is still the ‘land of opportunity’.
Climate commentator John Gibbons outlines the critical state of the planet globally and urges us to embrace radical action to face down climate change.
Neale Richmond says the UK has become a slave to insular thinking and it has led them to Brexit and the current mess it has caused.
At times drumming up the publicity needed to generate funds turned out to be harder than the actual mountain-climbing, writes Dermot Behan.
The Sinn Féin leader says in a pandemic and now recession, the lack of clarity from Government is the last thing the country needs.
Former ambassador Bobby McDonagh says Johnson’s team have used every excuse to cover their breach of international law, short of the PM eating his own homework.
Green Party TD Patrick Costello says foster care in Ireland has been at breaking point for some time and it cannot be ignored any longer.
Lee says he feels conflicted about the possibility of a Sinn Féin government but admits the party now has a mandate that deserves recognition.
The UK government this week told the Commons that it would be breaking international law in relation to Brexit in ‘a limited and specific way’. Rights campaigner Emma DeSouza says she’s seen this before.
Its communications strategy has been a mess at a crucial time for public health, Brexit and the economy, writes Clonan.
On World Suicide Prevention Day our reader details her struggles and experience of the Irish mental health services.
Jack Sheehan says the EU’s policy on refugees is inhumane and that Irish citizens must hold MEPs to account.
Carolyn Moore says the government’s Waste Action Plan rightly tackles fast fashion – which encourages mass consumerism, exploitation and waste – but says that doesn’t mean cheap clothes are in the firing line.
Former ambassador Bobby McDonagh says the Cummings-driven cabal of ‘weirdos and misfits’ are now steering the UK onto a dangerous path in the Brexit negotiations.
It is much too early to judge the new Irish boss, although that hasn’t stopped some.
Poppy Kane is a sixth year pupil about to receive her Leaving Cert results like thousands of others today. She shares her thoughts on the last six months.
It was a disappointing evening for Ireland in Stephen Kenny’s first game in charge.
Larry Donnelly says we are in a crucial phase of the US election cycle and if the Democrats don’t tackle Trump’s fear-based message, they could be in trouble.
Sir Ivor Roberts warns of the dangers of a stronger Hezbollah in Lebanon and urges Ireland and the EU to take a tougher stance against the group.
Try a butter chicken dish and broccoli quiche, courtesy of the world-renowned chef.
Irishman William Campbell lives in Berlin and says despite how we hold up the German housing market as one of the best, it has developed some serious flaws.
Ireland had to settle for a 1-1 draw in Stephen Kenny’s first game in charge.
Ciara lives with an eating disorder. She says the health service is not fit for purpose when it comes to these illnesses.
Dr Laura Durcan says it’s not just young people spreading Covid-19 – it’s lunch, brunch, christenings and all manner of social gatherings.
Caoimhín de Barra looks at the dual US voting system and says the electoral college has the potential to cause major upheaval now and in future.
Mary Brosnan, the director of nursing & midwifery, writes: “Babies wait for no one, even in a pandemic they will be born.”
Carrie Williams, who lives with a debilitating illness outlines the challenges Covid-19 has brought for people with disabilities.
Tania Khalil was in Beirut when the blast happened on 4 August.
Jane Hackett of the Green-Schools Travel Programme is urging parents to avoid slipping back to the overuse of the car because of concerns over Covid-19.
With many of Ireland’s schools reopening this week, we asked a number of parents from around the country to share their thoughts on what’s ahead.
Conan Byrne predicts a continued run of good form for the side under Jim Crawford’s stewardship
‘Starting primary school was always going to be difficult but now I am concerned that it will be deeply traumatic and damaging.’
Former minister Shane Ross says the recent ‘golfgate’ event in Clifden has the familiar ring of political and judicial cosiness.
Dr Laura Cahillane and Dr David Kenny say the controversy around Judge Seamus Woulfe’s attendance at the recent Clifden event shows the need to tidy up our oversight of the judiciary.
Consultant Geriatrician, Professor Rónán Collins says it’s more important to ‘add life to years’ than ‘add years to life’ and that Irish life must go on, despite Covid-19.
The history of Lyon is not what you might expect, writes Tom Clonan.
Writer Caelainn Hogan has accessed files that give an insight into life at a Donegal mother-and-baby home known as The Castle.
“Behind every headline, at the heart of the story but not part of the story, are journalists.”
As Democrats rally against Trump, the race for Massachusetts’ Senate seat is also worth watching, Larry Donnelly writes.
PUBS OUTSIDE DUBLIN that don’t serve food will be permitted to open today for the first time since March.
Strict measures will be in place: customers will not be able to sit at or order at the bar, and groups will be limited to six people from three different households, with distancing of at least one metre between each table.
If a pub can implement a distance of two metres, the 105-minute time limit for customers can be waived. All customers are to be off the premises by 11.30pm.
Amidst a rising number of cases in counties around the country, Professor Philip Nolan told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland that although people outside of Dublin can go to the pub, “the question is should you, and how often”.
So, with that in mind, will you go to a ‘wet’ pub this week?
Poll Results:
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Some sun; fog early in the day
Max: 19 °C
Min: 10 °C
Mostly cloudy with a couple of showers
Max: 17 °C
Min: 7 °C
Clouds and sun with a shower
Max: 13 °C
Min: 6 °C
