Editorials
The Irish Times view on the US presidential debate: Harris lands some telling blows
Trump attempted unsuccessfully to show political inconsistency in what he called his “Marxist” rival in a rambling and ineffective performance
The Irish Times view on restricting vapes: the right policy direction
From a public health perspective there is more than ample evidence to support measures aimed at reducing the use of these products
The Irish Times view on the Apple decision: a hit to Ireland’s reputation on tax
The Government is to receive the significant sum of €13bn, though will worry about the renewed focus on Irish taxation policies
The Irish Times view on the land for building: a key issue in housing supply
Measures are needed to ensure local authorities have sufficiently ambitious targets for residentially zoned land - and that they meet them
The Irish Times view on the Draghi report on EU competitiveness: a wake-up call for Europe
Massive investment and policy change are called for to boost productivity and underpin living standards
The Irish Times view on the regulation of social media: first, enforce the rules that are there
There may be a case for new controls, but recent Irish and EU laws gives regulators significant powers
The Irish Times view on the war in Ukraine: at another important turning point
Ukraine needs to reinforce its international support if it is to rebalance the disadvantages of scale it faces against such a large antagonist
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s Paralympians: focusing on what is possible
The games show how – with imagination and resources – real inclusion can be fostered across society
The Irish Times view on child poverty: Ireland must do better in tacking this key issue
Proposals to introduce a new second tier of child benefit payment must be one of the policies considered
The Irish Times view on the return of Michel Barnier: facing a fight for survival
He brings to the task a reputation as a patient, pragmatic bridge builder and listener, but it remains to be seen if he can get support for a difficult budget
The Irish Times view on energy prices: creating a dilemma for October’s budget
Household electricity and gas bills are falling, but remain well above what consumers were used to for many years
The Irish Times view on the Focus Ireland report: making the homeless a priority
The organisation has called for homeless people to be prioritised for new social housing, as happened during the Covid-19 pandemic
The Irish Times view on the latest Fiscal Council report: clear warnings on the budget
Budget 2025 should focus on investment and supporting those who need it - instead, a blatantly pre-election package is in the offing
The Irish Times view on the Grenfell report: the high cost of decades of failure
The families of those who died or lost their homes got a measure of truth in a comprehensive report that pulled no punches
The Irish Times view on Israel and Gaza: an immediate ceasefire is needed
The outpouring of public anger since the bodies of six slain hostages were recovered from a Rafah tunnel over the weekend is a measure of the deep fissures in Israeli society over the conduct of the war
The Irish Times view on the scoping report on religious schools: a shocking outline of widespread abuse
The Government has accepted the recommendation to establish a commission of inquiry while a redress scheme for survivors will also be required
The Irish Times view on the Sinn Féin housing plan: setting out its stall for the general election
The debate will rest in part on the ideas of the different parties, but also on who voters trust to deliver
The Irish Times view on the German regional elections: the centre gets squeezed
The far-right AfD party, which had a political coup at the weekend, is already reshaping key government agendas, not least on immigration
The Irish Times view on US-China relations: trying to build a solid foundation
Joe Biden cannot tie his successor’s hands on China, but his diplomatic engagement can build structures that will help to limit the damage if Donald Trump wins in November
The Irish Times view on the interest rate outlook: Way is clear for a September cut
The ECB already reduced interest rates once in June and a further quarter point cut in its key deposit rate can be expected next week when its policy-making central council meets
The Irish Times view on 1990s nostalgia: don’t look back in anger
For a remarkable number of people across the world, it was a time of relative peace and rising prosperity
The Irish Times view on Irish representation in EU jobs: risk of a waning influence
Ireland must work to avoid a waning of its influence in Brussels
The Irish Times view on population and migration: understanding is key
Ireland’s economic success – and social development – is based fundamentally on its opennes
The Irish Times view on the UK and the EU: a cautious rapprochement
Much greater regulatory alignment with its biggest trading partner will improve the prospects for the British economy
The Irish Times view on infrastructure projects: time to get bigger, better, faster
With population growth on a seemingly inexorable upward curve, it is indisputable that infrastructure targets need to be revised
The Irish Times view on politics in France: a dangerous period of drift
With the distraction of the Olympics over, president Emmanuel Macron is still showing little sense of urgency in filling the post of prime minister
The Irish Times view on the funding of third-level education: fundamental issue must be addressed
As students receive their CAO results and plan to head to higher education, the problem is the sector remains underfunded
The Irish Times view on the Paralympics: athletes are ambassadors for change
The games have flourished in recent years and participants show how sport can advance social inclusion and change public attitudes
The Irish Times view on the Middle East: playing a dangerous game
Israel and Lebanon do not appear to want a full-scale war, but with tensions high in the region there remain serious risks of a wider conflict
The Irish Times view on the latest rental figures: the squeeze continues, particularly in regional cities
Admitting that problems will take time to fix is not attractive for politicians, but it is an essential step in addressing the rent crisis
The Irish Times view on another hot summer: the rising cost of global warming
A recent study in The Lancet Public Health predicts heat deaths in Europe could triple this century, underlining the need for faster policy action
The Irish Times view on falling alcohol consumption: a welcome trend worth further study
The news that consumption is at its lowest level for more than 35 years is welcome, though some of the underlying reasons remain unclear
The Irish Times view on the Democratic National Convention: Kamala Harris takes centre stage
The politician who accepted her party’s nomination on Thursday night did so with impressive confidence
The Irish Times view on banning mobile phones in schools: an important sign of intent
The move would be a clear statement that the State believes these devices and the social platforms which they host can have a detrimental impact
The Irish Times view on the Leaving Cert: reform cannot come soon enough
The need for change in the Leaving Cert remains as pressing as ever, with the OECD saying the exam is too narrow and rigid
The Irish Times view on Government disagreements: pre-election tensions on the rise
The Greens are particularly conscious of the challenge they face in minimising their seat losses
The Irish Times view on childcare: parents stuck in the middle of row over funding
Recent developments are adding to long-term problems of availability and cost, with the issue set to climb up the agenda
The Irish Times view on Nell McCafferty: a fierce voice for justice
Nell McCafferty was never afraid of causing controversy in pursuit of her goals. History has proved she was right about most of them
The Irish Times view on taxing undeveloped land: fear of vested interests stymies progress
The inability to introduce structural reform continues to undermine Government interventions in the housing market
The Irish Times view on Venezuela: Maduro ruthlessly clings to power
Venezuela has entered a period of repression, all but extinguishing the hopes of millions of citizens at home and in exile for a fresh start
The Irish Times view on special care services for children: a broken system
The underlying problem is a shortage of social workers who are qualified and willing to work in specialist care units
The Irish Times view on the UUP leadership: time for a shift
The difficulty for the party is it is hemmed in on one side by the DUP and on the other by Alliance
The Irish Times view on the US economy and the election: both sides fight to define the battleground
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have both outlined plans to help households but it remains to be seen who voters will trust
The Irish Times view on Japan’s search for a new prime minister: a defining choice for the ruling party
The LDP now faces a decision – opt for more of the same or try to make a break with a scandal-ridden past
The Irish Times view on Elon Musk and the regulators: more conflict ahead
The billionaire’s actions undermines the contention that social media companies provide a value-neutral servic
The Irish Times view on Ireland’s nature in focus: valiant efforts give cause for hope
People from diverse backgrounds are making serious efforts to protect biodiversity in Ireland - they need to be supported
The Irish Times view on the Middle East: ceasefire talks may be the last chance to stop a wider regional war
As the estimate of the Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 40,000, much is at stake in the negotiations underway in Qatar
The Irish Times view on Irish summer festivals: outstanding in a field
In a world largely mediated through a screen, the IRL event commands a premium price
The Irish Times view on pharmacist prescriptions: a move in the right direction
With rising pressure on GP resources, the initiative should help to address an increasing bottleneck
The Irish Times view on house prices: the affordability squeeze tightens further
Everybody agrees there is a housing crisis, but the pace of action in response is still too slow
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