The director of the National Theatre must be a realist and a dreamer

Minister of State tells Oireachtas commitee that 500 residents in direct provision cannot move on due to difficulties finding housing

Publication of heads of Bill without ‘allowing discussion’ of change in refugee law criticised

Commission says system fails to safeguard rights of children and parents

Documents show residents approached an inspector just twice in 60 reports

Opposition calls for abolition of ‘inhumane’ direct provision system

Conor Gillespie’s loss a major blow to Royal County’s hopes of a final place

But facile 28-pt victory of little use to Meath with Kildare challenge looming

Game over after 25 minutes with Royal County going on to score seven goals

With the playing riches available to manager Dessie Farrell, it would be surprise if his side don’t prevail

Opinion: Historical parallel suggests that ideology that underlies legal thinking has not changed much

Opinion: Ancient common law rules were applied without any debate as to whether they are still fit for purpose

Artists receiving grant aid or tax breaks will be asked to give time to local schools