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March 2023

Analysis: If the SDLP decline continues, Northern Ireland's politics will suffer

Ahead of the SDLP’s party conference this weekend, Emma DeSouza looks at its struggles to hold support in a polarised political landscape.

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Mar 25th 2023, 7:00 AM

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Opinion: We could improve our planning law - instead the public is being excluded

The draft Planning and Development Bill 2022 is a solution in search of a problem, say Alison Hough and Gavin Elliott.

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Mar 24th 2023, 7:01 AM

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Fiona O'Loughlin: Ireland can remain a leader on LGBTQI+ rights if it stands up to Hungary

The senator says Ireland must support the EU’s legal action against Hungary’s anti-LGBTQI+ laws.

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Mar 22nd 2023, 7:00 AM

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Opinion: As educators, we must step up our game in the face of ChatGPT

Three University of Galway academics explore how Artificial Intelligence is sweeping academia and ask what should be done.

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Mar 21st 2023, 7:00 PM

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Money Diaries: A 27-year-old staff officer on €47K living in the southeast of the country

This week, our reader feels lucky to have been able to save for a deposit on a house while living with her boyfriend and his parents.

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Mar 19th 2023, 8:00 PM

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Opinion: The Inspection of Places of Detention Bill promises reforms but doesn't go far enough

Dr Ian Marder and Dr Joe Garrihy look at the new prisons and detention bill and assess its potential impact on prison oversight.

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Mar 18th 2023, 8:00 PM

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Opinion: We have many lost Irish woodlands - let's document, cherish and protect them

The best place to rebuild our native woodlands is from the remnants of ancient ones which still exist, writes Ray Ó Foghlú.

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Mar 18th 2023, 7:00 AM

Larry Donnelly: There's no denying that the ties between America and Ireland are exceptional

Our columnist looks at the truly special relationship between Ireland and the most powerful country on earth.

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Mar 17th 2023, 7:30 AM

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Opinion: What happened to the Silicon Valley Bank and why does it matter?

The SVB collapsed last Friday, once again shedding light on the fragility of the financial system.

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Mar 15th 2023, 7:00 PM

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Irish drag artist: 'Following the music awards last week, I received a wave of online abuse'

A wave of abuse greeted Lavender after she accepted the Album of the Year award for CMAT last week.

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Mar 14th 2023, 7:30 PM

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The Bee Guy: It's Mother's Day soon, so let's pause and thank the original mother - this planet

Paul Handrick of The Bee Sanctuary pays tribute to his late mother and the way she inspired him to champion biodiversity.

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Mar 13th 2023, 9:30 PM

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Bríd Smith: If we did free transport right, we can convince more than 1% of car users to switch

We need better, more frequent and efficient public transport in rural and urban areas and we need to make it free, writes Bríd Smith.

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Mar 13th 2023, 7:00 AM

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Money Diaries: A systems operations analyst on €57K living in Wicklow

This week, our reader feels lucky to be able to spend more freely after moving into a new home following years of saving.

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Mar 12th 2023, 8:00 PM

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Opinion: If global leaders can't agree on the origin of Covid then what hope for future crises?

As global superpowers continue their war of words over the origin of Covid, Seána Glennon says the lack of cooperation doesn’t bode well for the future.

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Mar 12th 2023, 7:30 AM

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Opinion: 'Phones have become a battleground for parenting in the age of social media'

Mum Margaret Lynch looks at the question of smartphone use for children and shares her own experiences.

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Mar 11th 2023, 8:00 PM

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Darach Ó Séaghdha: Why Martin McDonagh’s Englishness shouldn’t be disregarded

The acclaimed director’s success is a product of a hybrid identity perspective – and that should be celebrated, Darach Ó Séaghdha writes.

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Mar 11th 2023, 7:00 AM

Analysis: In the trial of Gary Lineker, he'll probably leave and critics will find another target

There are arguments on either side of the big UK debate writes Richard Sambrook.

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Mar 10th 2023, 3:33 PM

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Opinion: The argument for more ministers? Just look at Roderic O'Gorman's workload

This argument isn’t about jobs for the boys and girls, writes Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne.

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Mar 10th 2023, 7:00 AM

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Donnacha Ó Beacháin: 'Young people are fighting to reverse Georgia’s authoritarian trajectory'

As protests erupt in Georgia, the DCU Professor of Politics says the country is at a crossroads but wants to lean into the West.

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Mar 9th 2023, 8:07 PM

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International Women's Day: Does AI have a woman problem?

Fair representation in datasets a little-known battle front in the fight for equality, writes Sarah Jane Delany.

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Mar 8th 2023, 7:00 PM

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Opinion: Women in work face extra challenges that men do not experience

Dr Emma Howard asks whether its time to address things like giving birth and pregnancy loss in CVs and hiring processes.

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Mar 8th 2023, 7:00 AM

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Tom Clonan: At a horrendous human cost, Putin is throwing the 'kitchen sink' at Bakhmut

The fall of the city – and its destruction – would be presented as a ‘victory’ for the Kremlin, security analyst Tom Clonan writes.

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Mar 7th 2023, 11:15 PM

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Oakeshott and Hancock: Betraying a confidential source damages journalism

University professor questions whether the actions of Isabel Oakeshott will put others off acting as sources or whistleblowers.

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Mar 7th 2023, 7:00 AM

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Analysis: Is Holly Cairns correct about her generation being worse off than their parents?

Despite black-and-white arguments on Twitter about that question, the reality is much more complicated, writes economist Ciarán Casey.

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Mar 6th 2023, 7:00 PM

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Money Diaries: A civil servant on €32K living in Dublin

This week, our reader is juggling work and motherhood and watching her spending.

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Mar 5th 2023, 8:00 PM

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FactCheck newsletter: Despite Covid's lessons about fake news, history is now repeating itself

The anti-migrant playbook is almost identical to how things unfolded in early 2020.

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Mar 5th 2023, 11:30 AM

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Financial expert: 'Never give up your tracker' may not be the best advice anymore

Mark Coan of moneysherpa has some advice for those on a tracker mortgage.

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Mar 5th 2023, 7:30 AM

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Dog behaviourist: Dogs are complex - here are some tips on communicating with them

Suzi Walsh looks at the emotional makeup of dogs and offers some advice on how best to read their behaviour.

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Mar 4th 2023, 8:00 PM

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Teacher: 'We've handed over the sexual education of a generation to the porn industry'

Eoghan Cleary’s students gave him an honest account of the pornography they were exposed to every day.

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Mar 4th 2023, 2:15 PM

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Family Meals: Ciara Attwell shares three recipes from her new book

The My Fussy Eater author has some simple recipes that might help boost the fun at family mealtime.

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Mar 4th 2023, 11:30 AM

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Larry Donnelly: Ireland has lost a true friend this week with my uncle Brian's passing

Our columnist pays tribute to his uncle Brian, the US Congressman behind the Donnelly visas who passed away this week.

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Mar 3rd 2023, 1:00 PM

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Dr Deirdre Lundy: Menopause may be 'natural' but that doesn't mean you have to put up with it

The sexual and reproductive health doctor addresses the myths around HRT and menopause and outlines what treatments are on offer.

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Mar 2nd 2023, 7:00 PM

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Student: Instead of enjoying our childhood, we're forced to protest over climate change

Eva Bresnihan will join thousands of students tomorrow, 3 March in a global Fridays for Future climate protest.

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Mar 2nd 2023, 3:00 PM

February

February 2023

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Opinion: Identity politics dominated Britain's Brexit - let's not make the same mistakes

Peter Flanagan looks at our neighbours’ decision to leave the EU and whether we can learn the lessons here.

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Feb 28th 2023, 8:00 PM

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Analysis: A deal on the Protocol is done but it's only now that the hard work begins

Former UK/EU negotiator Sydney Nash looks at the political wrangling ahead if the new Windsor Framework is to work.

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Feb 28th 2023, 6:00 AM

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Money Diaries: An accounting manager on €86K living in Dublin

This week, our reader is juggling work with home life and enjoying visits to the golf and tennis club.

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Feb 26th 2023, 8:00 PM

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Analysis: Government supports are welcome but will they improve living standards long-term?

Taking the temperature of the global economy, Economist Victor Duggan asks whether government support offered this week will be adequate.

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Feb 26th 2023, 7:30 AM

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Opinion: The Greek model of responding to drug use is worth keeping an eye on

Tony Duffin of Ana Liffey project and his long-time friends, Dr Brian Melaugh and Dr Austin O’Carroll visited Athens to see how drug use is handled there.

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Feb 25th 2023, 8:00 PM