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Wednesday 2 December 2020
This week’s diary writer made some big lifestyle changes during the most recent lockdown, and now runs almost daily.
As Sinn Féin defends itself this week over its stance on past events, Brian Hanley takes a look at the history of the party.
Noeline Blackwell of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre says the law around image-based sexual abuse is useless as it pre-dates the internet and new legislation can’t come quickly enough.
Dublin-based GP Mark Murphy illustrates where the failings are in how we fund our healthcare system.
Glenisk is working with Self Help Africa to plant over one million native trees in developing countries and in Ireland.
Dr Philip Kieran addresses the issue of crisis fatigue and offers some helpful ways to counteract it.
Tony Duffin, CEO of Ana Liffey Drug Project describes how a shift in policy around Covid-19 brought about the changes to drug treatment that had been sought for years.
The renowned chef tells how 2020 has brought some changes to how she lives her life, but she’s missing her family in Ireland.
Eoin McGee says he’s suspicious of the motives of Ireland’s banks who agreed to offer mortgage payment breaks to customers in March.
Dr Rory Hearne says the Government’s housing model is fundamentally flawed and it’s time for a complete overhaul of the system.
Sanity System is tested and certified to be 99.9% effective in eliminating Covid-19.
The Social Democrats TD says it defies logic that the greyhound industry should receive an increase of €2.4m on top of its already high funding.
Labour Senator Ivana Bacik says the 2004 referendum has caused needless suffering and she’s asking the Government to back a new Bill addressing this issue.
As NPHET calls for more people to work from home, ICTU’s Dr Laura Bambrick says workers have no rights in law to work remotely, and this needs to change.
Legal expert Róisín Á Costello discusses the recent sharing of images of thousands of women online without consent and says it’s now time to right the legal wrongs in this area.
Larry Donnelly says while defeating Trump is a welcome victory, Democrats are in danger of storing up problems for the future by isolating the centre-ground.
The Future of Media Commission invites you to share your views on this important topic.
If a public official is lobbied while abroad there is no regulation to oversee this, writes policy expert.
The historian sets the scene of the morning of that fateful day 100 years ago today and the killings that preceded the Croke Park massacre.
A teacher says the TUI calls this week for an early Christmas break were unhelpful, as those in her profession face a change in tone from the public.
The Anglo-Irish Agreement is 35 years old this month. Mike Chinoy charts how the work of two professors shaped that agreement and laid the ground for the peace process.
This week, our diary writer makes time for morning walks and a family Scrabble session.
Cormac Cashman, founder of Mother and other clubs and festivals is confident we will dance again after Covid-19, but hopes no one from the events industry is left behind.
Trinity professor Ciaran O’Neill says it’s time for Irish universities to address their own dark imperial past as students now seek real change.
Film lecturer Dr Seán Crosson says we have often been offended by the portrayal of Ireland on screen, but that Hollywood isn’t aiming such movies at us.
Daughter of Tadgh Quinn, Helena Quinn recounts the effect the siege of Jadotville had on her father and welcomes recent moves to properly recognise the men of “A” Company.
Taken from an extract from his book, 32 Words For Field, which has been nominated in the An Post Irish Book Awards.
This week, our reader details how she’s staying fit and keeping her spending under control as she works hard during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rory McNab says Georgia is key to setting the tone of Biden’s administration but he will be up against the might of McConnell.
Read three people’s personal stories taken from A Page From My Life, which is nominated in the An Post Irish Book Awards.
As the nights draw in and the temperatures drop, try these recipes from Shane Smith to warm your winter.
The Fianna Fáil senator says recent events have convinced him that political discourse has changed and that a place for considered compromise must now be found in Irish politics.
Live discussions on Science Week platform will hear what Irish citizens think the ‘new normal’ should look like.
This week, our diary writer gets out for daily walks with her dog, and balances college work with her 9-5.
Dr Laura Cahillane and Dr David Kenny say there may be a case for impeachment of the Supreme Court judge but that constutional path is fraught with risk.
Psychotherapist Stella O’Malley documents the impact Covid-19 has had on the mental health of young people and says the long-term picture is worrying.
In this extract from her book, An Irish Nature Year, author Jane Powers explores the significance of nature throughout these strange times.
Tom Inglis and his Wheaten terrier, Pepe, lived together for eighteen years. Here, he pays tribute to Pepe and all the furry friends who have helped us through 2020.
Shane Rigney of Riggers D8 hopes to consider the environment while also keeping customers and suppliers happy. It’s tricky, but he says balance is key.
While evaluating why Trump remains so popular, one must examine what is on offer from his foes, writes Larry Donnelly.
An Irish expat in Dubai takes some work calls out of hours and battles with a secondhand stroller.
Corkman Greg Delanty, a poet, found himself running as a candidate in the US election in 2004. It was a learning experience.
Islamic State’s so-called ‘Caliphate’ took a beating last year, but the terror group has been revived from new bases in Africa, writes Tom Clonan.
IT’S THE FIRST of December, which means the beginning of Christmas month.
But today’s date is also a bit more significant than in other years, because it marks the end of Level 5 restrictions that have been in place across the country for the last six weeks.
From today, retailers, hairdressers, gyms, cinemas, museums and libraries can re-open to the public.
Some shops are even making up for lost time by opening through the night tonight, and there have been reports of overnight queues outside a few retailers ahead of their re-opening today.
For the day that’s in it, we’re wondering: Do you plan on going to a non-essential shop today?
Poll Results:
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