US comedy giant Conan O’Brien declares Ireland ‘quite the ride... for a ginger’
Television: Irish-American presenter is very funny in the Irish episode of his travel show, especially when searching for Bono
Lynn Ruane
Dublin riots: Helen McEntee refuses to withdraw use of term ‘scumbag’
Minister tells Committee on Justice ‘no personal circumstance’ forced anybody to set bus alight or attack gardaí on November 23rd
Poor by Katriona O’Sullivan: What will you do to change society for people like this?
O’Sullivan is not just an author and an academic. She is a truth-teller, holding a mirror up to us all
‘You have a very strong accent’: Miriam Margolyes hits peak Brit Abroad mode with Lynn Ruane
In Lady Gregory: Ireland’s First Social Influencer the unlikely pair have a merry time traversing Ireland to unpick the Abbey cofounder’s life
Breda O’Brien: Learning to listen to those with whom we disagree is vital
People conceived through surrogacy have something important to say about its ethics
Oireachtas surrogacy committee suspended after Senator accused of being ‘disrespectful’
Senator Sharon Keogan claims surrogacy is ‘harmful, exploitative and unethical’
Careful wording needed for referendum on women’s ‘place’ in the home, Minister says
O’Gorman tells committee of ‘genuine risk’ that vote on removing refernce could be lost
The happiest time of my life… by Sarah McInerney, John Boyne, Marian Keyes and more
It’s world happiness day on Sunday. We asked some people when they have been happiest
Gambling watchdog should oversee National Lottery, Oireachtas group told
New Gambling Regulation Bill proposes authority to licence and regulate betting businesses
Preparations ramped up to welcome thousands of Ukrainian refugees
Inside Politics: Taoiseach said to be ‘crystal clear’ Ireland would not be found wanting
Miriam Lord: Will Michael D know it’s Christmas time at all?
President could be on the Bob Cratchit shift as Government leaves its shopping late
Pat Leahy: Ireland should be cultivating closer links with Taiwan
Unless the Chinese government is annoyed with you, you are not really standing up for human rights there
Miriam Lord’s Week: Rented plastic Christmas trees sum up Leinster House festive cheer
Former minister Finian McGrath joins team Shelbourne FC as public affairs officer
‘Sobering’ Covid restrictions and a ‘dog’s dinner’ redress scheme. Only Ray D’Arcy had a good week
Radio: Disappointment at the mother and baby home redress scheme is unmistakable
Claire Byrne challenges Ireland’s climate strategy: ‘People are being asked to pony up a lot’
Radio: The RTÉ host deftly turns a consumer item into a querying of government policy
Extra €1m in funding needed to support Tallaght drugs and alcohol task force
Growing number of women ‘trapped in a life of addiction and intimidation’
Colleges using public funds to ‘silence’ sexual harassment victims, Seanad told
Minister to sanction institutions that fail to adhere to policies on bullying under new laws
Concerns Garda surveillance law may bring in facial recognition technology
Digital Recording Bill will allow for the use of body-worn cameras by officers
Minister urges St John Ambulance abuse survivors to come forward
Review into how paramedic organisation handled past abuse claims is ongoing
Legalising drugs: ‘Drug use should be treated as normal adult behaviour’
Irish youth workers have banded together to seek an end to drug prohibition to remove criminal risk from users
Non-disclosure agreements: ‘People are actually terrified to speak out against them’
Minister for Equality to commission research into an issue about which little is known
St John Ambulance urged to publicise child-abuse review
Minister writes to paramedic organisation over lack of publicity for historical inquiry
Move to restrict use of non-disclosure agreements in workplace cases
Women paid as little as €5,000 in severance after abuse then ‘forever silenced’
Alleged abuser had ‘access’ to people in youth and addiction services, Seanad hears
Individual had access to ‘vulnerable people’ in Dublin’s south west inner city, Lynn Ruane tells Upper House
Calls for hot school-meal scheme to be expanded
One school in area designated ‘very disadvantaged’ is only one excluded from programme
95 things to look forward to: Matches, movies, plays, pints, pals
By Aisling Bea, Mary McAleese, Richard Ford, Marian Keyes, Tolü Makay, Blindboy and more
Senator shocked honesty of children with autism can be ‘used against’ them
Department must stop keeping files on children, says Minister as report set to be published
Top Green Party figures break ranks to back Hazel Chu’s Seanad hopes
Party indicates Lord Mayor of Dublin ‘not contesting election as Green Party candidate’
Seanad hears outdoor amenities like Dublin Zoo should reopen
Government urged to grant ‘vaccine bonus’ and ease restrictions on those inoculated fully
St John Ambulance commissions review into historical abuse
Geoffrey Shannon to report on organisation’s handling of child sex abuse allegations
Irish women tell tales of ‘overcoming’ for International Women’s Day
Guests share stories of ‘choosing to challenge’ on The Irish Times Women’s Podcast
Senators claim deportations ongoing despite Government moratorium assurances
Department of Justice denies deportations happening but says ‘transfers’ continuing
Chief Justice Frank Clarke: ‘Judges are not immune from the human condition’
He did not discuss the Séamus Woulfe issue, in an interview at the Ireland’s Edge festival
Ireland’s Edge live: Day 2 of Dingle festival features conversation with Chief Justice
‘Thinkers, changemakers, inventors, advocates and artists’ at west Kerry event
Issuing of deportation orders during pandemic condemned
Senators introduce Bill for moratorium on deportations until Covid-19 pandemic ends
St John Ambulance to meet Minister over abuse controversy
Consideration for scoping inquiry into historical abuse to follow review of State records
Government to consider inquiry into historical child abuse in St John Ambulance
Historical sex abuse was ‘open secret’ in voluntary organisation, Seanad hears
Senator Lynn Ruane: I had a few wild years. Pregnancy calmed me down
Parenting in my Shoes: ‘I hope the girls continue the journey they’re on. I’m so impressed’
Coronavirus threat to schools ‘overstated’ , Seanad told
Pandemic has exposed ‘crumbling’ state of many school buildings, debate hears
Thousands at risk of ‘holiday hunger’ if school meals dropped
Malnutrition at end of summer is a ‘serious concern’ say child advocates
Double Standards for Men No 253: Lynn Ruane v Paul Mescal
As the actor jogged topless around London, Lidl asked the Senator to rethink her outfit
Lockdown letters: ‘Life is all about making connections’
Letters on life under lockdown from Vicky Phelan, Joe Schmidt, Maeve Higgins, Irish Times journalists and others
Seanad election turnout of NUI graduates tops Trinity
Senators appeal to electorate to vote and post ballot papers ahead of March 31st deadline
What makes children smart: genes or environment?
A UCD professor sparked controversy when he claimed top students from affluent backgrounds do better due to genetics. We asked experts for their views
State must consider reparations for Travelling community, committee hears
Oireachtas given detailed breakdown of Travellers’ experiences in education system
Fine Gael TDs Maria Bailey and Alan Farrell had to refund Oireachtas expenses
Audit by Mazars finds six out of 22 randomly selected TDs and senators made ineligible claims in 2017
Philosophy in the classroom? You Kant be serious
Kids can handle Plato, not just playdough: So argue two new documentaries on TV and radio
Classic compromise between ‘health’ and ‘justice’ outlooks on drugs issue
Harris argues for a compassionate approach, and promises ‘a helping hand instead of just a handcuff’
‘I received letters, phone calls that were absolutely derogatory’
Traveller activist and playwright Rosaleen McDonagh describes ‘hostile’ reaction to her candidacy
Handling the ‘maelstrom’: The Irish politicians backing mindfulness
‘We spend too much time rushing from one thing to another’: Why TDs and Senators could benefit from daily meditation
Domestic violence support centre in Donegal faces closure
Lifeline Inishowen, based in Carndonagh, delivers petition to Minister for Children
Judges to have insurance award guidelines committee as Bill passed by Seanad
Judicial Council Bill deals with conduct of judges and disciplinary measures
Body and Soul 2019: festival stage times revealed
The programme of 200+ acts extends across 13 stages and venues
Is it time to change Trinity’s ‘horrendous’ graduation ceremony?
Awarding degrees in desending order of merit can amount to ‘public shaming’
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