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# Opinion

January
January 2024
Opinion: Operation Transformation is not the problem, it's the Government that lags behind
Dr Catherine Conlon
Brian Rowan: 'The politics of this place is a story of power cuts rather than power sharing'
Brian Rowan
Opinion: We could all learn a bit about democracy from Austrian millionaire Marlene Engelhorn
Seána Glennon
With Silicon Valley 'visionaries', profits are prioritised over true technological progress
Peter Bloom
Larry Donnelly: What to look for as Iowa and New Hampshire choose their nominees for president
Larry Donnelly
Graduate: Finding work after college is tough - I wish employers would give us a chance
College Graduate
Peter Flanagan is on holidays: 'Hiking in Wales is like swimming in the Irish Sea'
Peter Flanagan
Analysis: What is the difference between real and perceived risk?
Dr Emma Howard
Larry Donnelly: Here's hoping this year's politics in the US and Ireland are better than 2023
Larry Donnelly
Financial analyst: Pensions, savings and insurance - what's in store this year?
Ralph Benson
Last year
2023
Pádraic Fogarty: Next year, we can't afford to be complacent about biodiversity
Pádraic Fogarty
Opinion: Housing has always been a crisis for disabled people with thousands without a home
Jacqui Browne
Remote working: 'It has the potential to end the commute, which is getting worse'
Joanne Mangan
Financial analyst: How to make your money go further in 2024
Mark Coan
Opinion: We are living in difficult times – but we must not give up hope
Karol Balfe
Life after heart attack: 'I was dead before I hit the ground - I was 52'
Paul Nolan
Extract: Coroners exposed corruption, social and moral failures in nineteenth century Ireland
Michelle McGoff-McCann
Analysis: Meet the students championing positive change around consent in Irish universities
Dr Caroline West
Larry Donnelly: 10 more movies to watch this Christmas
Larry Donnelly
Tom Clonan: Israel is fast losing international credibility and support over its crimes in Gaza
Tom Clonan
Therapist: The key to minding yourself this Christmas? Nurture your routine
Monica Jackman
Moshing, pushing and sweating: 'Being at the front of a Pogues gig was heaven for me'
Declan Bogue
Dog behaviourist: How to keep your dog calm and happy through the Christmas chaos
Suzi Walsh
One month on: 'We must listen to concerns around immigration if we are to stop the fear'
Adeniyi Olarewaju
Dr Catherine Conlon: Tips on ways to stay healthy this Christmas
Dr Catherine Conlon
Christmas toys: Children with additional needs can learn so much through play
Ruth Roberts
Christmas Fare: Head Chef Alen Pavlic from O'Neills on Pearse St shares some winter recipes
Alen Pavlic
Therapist: Christmas is a time for giving – but not from an empty cup
Linda Breathnach
Lynn Boylan: Ireland needs to go from the 'puppy farm capital' of Europe to the gold standard
Lynn Boylan
Northern Ireland: 'Stormont is now a mere soap opera on a hill over Belfast'
Brian Rowan
Stephen's Green Shopping Centre is an oddity - but why ruin what gives it character?
Aoife Barry
Opinion: We can't roll our eyes at oil states at COP while missing our own climate targets
Sadhbh O' Neill
Extract: Barristers have held positions of influence since the foundation of the Irish State
Niamh Howlin
Therapist: What's the difference between Winter Blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Susi Lodola
Analysis: Immigration matters to British voters, but not as much as Conservatives would like
Sydney Nash
Extract: 'I was privileged to interview people with so much knowledge of the Irish revolution'
Tom Hurley
Farmer: 'We're in danger of becoming the climate scapegoats for fossil fuel interests'
Thomas Duffy
Financial analyst: Irish Banks are now in for a shock when it comes to savings
Mark Coan
Larry Donnelly: Nikki Haley would crush Biden, but can she beat Trump?
Larry Donnelly
Opinion: 'We knew we would parent our grandson, we had no choice, but we also had no support'
Kinship Carer