Letter of the Day

The assumption that mothers can step back from work to fill the gap is entirely out of step with modern Irish family life

Legislation that could lock Ireland into higher carbon emissions for decades

The Government’s attitude reminds me of shopping with my toddler

For pedestrians, don’t walk, but rather reflect

‘Personal users’ of drugs support the criminal elements who control trafficking

They will need a note in their information pack and a yellow vest

We expect that we should automatically be better speaking it without practice

While other countries waste time building infrastructure, we have perfected the more sophisticated art of discussing it

There’s an industry leader who knows how to play the game

How enforceable would mandatory head protection be?

As a bereaved mother undergoing IVF treatment, I need continuity of care to feel safe enough to undertake another pregnancy

Perhaps pricier tickets lead to a level of entitlement

Government needs to deliver on its own commitment to strengthen local government

Devolving responsibility to young people and their parents is a dereliction of the State’s duty

Every vacant shopfront on a main street represents more than a failed business

‘The more things change, the more they remain the same’

Fans could even hit the colosseum afterwards

Irish exam is far more demanding and arduous on the student

Until recently, I had only a vague idea of my personal responsibility for the situation

Women have good reason to be sceptical about an institution that leaves them worse off in many ways

A typical new electric vehicle arrives with a substantial carbon footprint already attached

Former Ireland captain and rugby great died on Wednesday

Withdrawing that private option removes patient choice

Calls for remigration could have consequences for Irish emigrants overseas

Making a big deal over ‘a punch or two’

Here’s to next year’s women’s mini-marathon

Pubs could charge more for a pint the moment a man with a guitar starts singing Sweet Caroline

Are you a time-keeper or a time-asker?

Following the UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Act, this is a defining moment to protect future generations and build a healthier Ireland

Day-trippers showing disrespect and ambivalence to the place where we live

Disruptive behaviour should be tackled at the point of supply

Key factor is the lack of an evidence-based approach to health-service delivery

This would ensure the scourge of drunken misbehaviour on flights is eradicated

Unlike many European peers, Ireland treats primary care as a private commodity rather than a tax-funded right

We need an environmental health warning about cigarette butts

A reader responds to claims about the future of work

Do we really want capitalism at its finest?

Chocolate fountains, photo booths and balloon arches trigger an allergic reaction in me

While increasing fines may deter some, enforcement is not simply a matter of numbers

There is a double standard