# Explainer

Last week

21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023

# roster tensions

Explainer: Why are HSE bosses calling for a ‘permanent’ seven-day roster for hospital staff?

The HSE has said it wants to avoid a “substantial impact” of overcrowding on hospitals.

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Fri 4:10 PM

Last month

May 2023

# coygig

Explainer: Pauw's Ireland to learn Women's Nations League fate tomorrow

Full focus is on this summer’s World Cup, but the inaugural Nations League is looming.

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May 1st 2023, 7:30 PM

This year

2023

# Explainer

Explainer: How did violence erupt in Sudan and why have countries decided to evacuate citizens?

Ireland is among countries currently evacuating citizens from the northeast African country due to the conflict.

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Apr 24th 2023, 10:25 AM

# Explainer

Explainer: Why has violence broken out in Sudan and what might happen next?

Two opposing factions have taken over key sites in Sudan – but what’s at the root of the conflict?

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Apr 18th 2023, 3:44 PM

# Explainer

World Boxing: What is it, will Ireland be involved, and will it affect the Olympics?

New international federation ‘aims to ensure that boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic movement’.

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Apr 13th 2023, 6:26 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: Why are there concerns over how TikTok is using your data?

Chris Stokel-Walker, author of a definitive book on TikTok, joins us this week to explain what the controversies around the Chinese-run app are.

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Mar 28th 2023, 6:00 PM

# SNP

Explainer: Who is Humza Yousaf, the new leader of Scotland's ruling party?

Here’s everything you need to know about the soon-to-be First Minister.

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Mar 27th 2023, 6:01 PM

# Explainer

All to play for as provinces head into final rounds of URC regular season

All four Irish teams are back in URC action this weekend.

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Mar 24th 2023, 7:15 AM

# bye bye protocol

Explainer: Pets, potatoes and the 'Stormont brake', what's the deal with the Windsor Framework?

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the new deal effectively removes “any sense of a border in the Irish Sea”.

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Feb 28th 2023, 3:48 PM

# Explainer

What does the 'breakthrough' Windsor Framework mean for Northern Ireland?

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen finalised the deal this afternoon.

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Feb 27th 2023, 8:40 PM

# Explainer

Coup rumours, Oligarchs, and pro-Russia agitators: What's going on in Moldova?

With voters split between pro-western and pro-Russia parties, Moldova is at a crossroads ahead of the next election.

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Feb 25th 2023, 6:30 AM

# Dissidents

Explainer: The New IRA and their not-so-new belief in violent republicanism

The New IRA was formed in 2012.

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Feb 24th 2023, 8:20 AM

# Podcast

The Explainer: How could the war in Ukraine end?

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, professor of politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University, joins us.

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Feb 10th 2023, 3:00 PM

# Explainer

Explainer: What is the difference between ‘economic migrants’, ‘refugees’ and 'asylum-seekers'?

False claims about asylum seekers often use terms in confusing and contradictory ways

17.8k

Feb 4th 2023, 8:30 AM

# Explainer

Nursing home charges: What is the controversy about and how has the Government responded?

A 2011 memo stated that the liability from these incorrect charges could amount to €12 billion.

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Jan 31st 2023, 4:33 PM

# timeline

Explained: What you need to know about failed election declarations from Paschal Donohoe and SF

Fine Gael and Sinn Féin have consistently sniped one another over their failure to properly declare donations and expenses.

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Jan 27th 2023, 10:00 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: How did Ireland get so many Oscar nominations?

Listen in to hear reporter Aoife Barry on how it happened – and what it means for the film industry.

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Jan 25th 2023, 12:52 PM

# Wood for the trees

Explainer: Why is a deal between Coillte and a British firm so controversial?

Here’s a breakdown explaining the deal, why it’s controversial, and what happens next.

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Jan 24th 2023, 4:36 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: Who is Andrew Tate?

Listen in to hear Dr Debbie Ging of Dublin City University explain more about the controversial online figure.

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Jan 21st 2023, 9:00 AM

# donohoe to blame

Explainer: Why is Paschal Donohoe still in hot water over political donation declarations?

The Minister is now due to make a further statement to the Dáil on Tuesday.

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Jan 20th 2023, 9:45 PM

# climate protest

Explainer: The story of Greta Thunberg and the small German village on brink of demolition

Here’s a breakdown of the circumstances of the protest in Germany and the activist’s short detention.

13.6k

Jan 18th 2023, 4:52 PM

# SIPO

Explainer: Why is Paschal Donohoe in hot water over his expense declarations?

Sinn Féin have said that the Public Expenditure Minister’s explanation was “simply not credible”.

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Jan 16th 2023, 12:28 PM

# Explainer

Plenty on the line as Irish provinces turn attention back to European Cup

All four provinces are in action on Saturday across a busy weekend in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup.

5.9k

Jan 13th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Explainer

Explainer: Why have Greece brought a case against Seán Binder and 23 other volunteers?

The case is before the Greek courts this week.

The case is before the Greek courts on the island of Lesbos this week.

The 24 co-accused could face lengthy jail terms if they are found guilty of charges including espionage and criminal membership.

The trial comes after the country's conservative government has vowed to make Greece "less attractive" to migrants.

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Jan 12th 2023, 11:00 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: How can you make your money go further in 2023?

Listen in to hear financial advisor Nick Charalambous give his advice.

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Jan 12th 2023, 6:00 PM

# Damien English

Property questions take out another minister but this resignation is different to the Troy saga

English’s resignation is solely due to a 2008 planning application.

Fine Gael TD Damien English resigned his position as Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment today.

The Meath West TD resigned solely due to a 2008 planning application in which he failed to declare he owned a house.

Public scrutiny of politicians’ ownership of housing has ramped up in recent months following the controversy surrounding TD Robert Troy and his properties.

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Jan 12th 2023, 3:01 PM

# brasilia

Brazil's riots at Congress: what we know so far

Hundreds of people have been arrested in the wake of the riots.

Thousands of protesters stormed Brazil's seat of power in scenes which have been compared to the 6 January insurrection at the US Capitol.

Footage posted on social media showed rioters breaking doors and windows to enter the Congress building before damaging property inside.

It comes just a week after leftist Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva was sworn in having defeated former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro.

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Jan 9th 2023, 3:18 PM

# kevin mccarthy

Explainer: Why can't the House of Representatives elect a speaker?

Twenty hardline Republicans are blocking their party’s candidate, Kevin McCarthy.

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Jan 6th 2023, 1:12 PM

Last year

2022

# Podcast

The Explainer: What did 2022 hold for US politics - and what can we expect in 2023?

Listen in to hear columnist, Bostonian and lawyer Larry Donnelly explain how things went.

2.4k

Dec 29th 2022, 9:33 AM

# reichsburg

A bizarre coup by German plotters loyal to the pre-WW1 Reich was foiled - what do we know?

The coup was allegedly spearheaded by a German aristocrat called Heinrick XIII.

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Dec 8th 2022, 1:17 PM

# Strep A

Explainer: What is Strep A infection and how are people affected?

The HSE is investigating if a four-year-old child has died from Strep A in Ireland.

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Dec 6th 2022, 2:09 PM

# Explainer

Could Mastodon take over from Twitter - and how do you join?

We explain why the decentralised social media site is now in favour, and what makes it different.

28.2k

Nov 7th 2022, 3:44 PM

# The North

Still no clarity on an election date in Northern Ireland, what's going on?

The NI Secretary has faced criticism for failing to provide clarity on whether he will call an election.

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Nov 2nd 2022, 4:05 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: What’s the story with the women’s football World Cup?

Listen in to hear The42.ie reporter Emma Duffy explain.

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Oct 21st 2022, 6:00 PM

# Explainer

Mortgage lending limits: What will the new Central Bank announcements mean for you?

An easing of lending restrictions announced today will make a mortgage more accessible for first-time buyers

11.1k

Oct 19th 2022, 6:12 PM

# truss issues

Keep Calm and Carry On or quit: Is Truss certain to be ousted and how might it happen?

The British Prime Minister is battling to save her position despite several Tory MPs publicly calling for her to resign.

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Oct 18th 2022, 3:33 PM

# Explainer

Disconnection moratorium: How will pay-as-you-go customers be impacted this winter?

The matter has been before the Dáil on multiple occasions in the last two weeks.

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Oct 16th 2022, 12:05 AM

# episode

The Explainer: What will Putin's next steps be in his invasion of Ukraine?

Listen in to hear retired army officer Senator Tom Clonan explain what’s going on.

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Oct 13th 2022, 6:00 PM

# Explainer

How Ireland could still qualify for the Euros even if they finish bottom of their group

Stephen Kenny’s side were handed a tough draw, with Netherlands and France the favourites to progress.

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Oct 10th 2022, 12:00 PM

# Podcast

The Explainer: What's happening in Brazil's closely-fought election?

Listen in to hear journalist Sam Cowie, who’s based in Sao Paulo, explain.

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Oct 7th 2022, 6:00 PM