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David Maher from SOLAS in Co Laois shares his tips on how we can teach children to live sustainably.
CEO of Women’s Aid Sarah Benson says the judiciary and other legal professionals need more training on how best to handle domestic violence cases.
It’s an ideal time to reform the Irish educational system, writes Emma DeSouza.
Luke Heffernan missed out on his dream course this year – he feels the ‘points race’ is redundant.
The focus on research into and symptoms of Long Covid needs to be complimented by treatment options, writes Dr Jennifer Dineen.
The Fine Gael TD is releasing a new Gender Balance Bill providing for gender quotas on boards and governing councils.
More mythical material gives us more stars to aim at, writes Jack Fennell.
Sinéad Gibney of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission says State bodies play a major role in stamping out racism in Ireland.
This week, our reader is busy balancing working from home with taking care of their children.
The security analyst looks at the Taliban and discusses the possible future outcomes for the people of Afghanistan.
Anthony Murphy outlines how the ancient dwellers built clever structures to work in harmony with the cosmos.
The Minister for Further and Higher Education says the Leaving Cert is not the only avenue to an education.
Eoin Hayes returned to Ireland after years abroad, set up his own business and now rents. He says he cannot get near the property ladder.
Artist Ciara Chapman’s work on chronic pain is to be exhibited in Cork city – here, she explains how chronic pain has affected her life and how art has helped.
This week, our reader is working hard to save for college fees.
As China jails Canadian Michael Spavor, human rights lawyer and professor Teng Biao catalogues China’s brazen stance on the international stage.
Many Palestinian children will face violence at the hands of Israeli soldiers and settlers as they return to school.
Our columnist looks at the US President’s handling of Afghanistan, and what the future holds for his administration.
Professor of music Victor Coelho looks at the Rolling Stones drummer, who died this week.
The security analyst says the stakes couldn’t be higher in the days before the US withdrawal.
Concern aid worker Makayla Palazzo gives a first-hand account of conditions in Haiti after the recent earthquake.
ISIS-K, an affiliate of the Islamic State group, claimed responsibility for the Kabul terrorist attack.
Chartered Physiotherapist Aoife Ni Eochaidh says pregnancy often causes incontinence but help is at hand.
The security expert says every person evacuated from Kabul by the ARW will represent a life transformed, free of Taliban persecution.
Ireland has played a real part in the advancement of space science and technology in Europe, and there are more opportunities out there, writes Leo Enright.
This week, our reader is busy working from home while trying not to overspend when socialising with friends.
Musician Aoife Scott shares her story of the past 18 months and says restrictions have shown how little Ireland values creative careers.
The MEP says the EU must reach an agreement on a solidarity mechanism to help Afghan refugees.
DJ and music writer Niall Byrne (Nialler9) says the music industry has been treated as an afterthought by Government.
The security expert looks at the fall of Afghanistan and how it all plays out on a global stage.
Heather Barr of Human Rights Watch says no one, especially global leaders, should fall for the Taliban’s charm offensive.
The events of the next 48 – 72 hours in Afghanistan are being shaped in a highly fluid and febrile environment, security expert Tom Clonan writes.
This week, our reader is juggling family life and working from home, taking care not to overspend.
Jane Hackett says that small changes we make together can make a big difference.
Our columnist reflects on the New York governor’s fall from grace and looks at the career of the woman who will replace him.
Linda Kelly says a clear roadmap for maternity services that includes partners needs to be introduced.
The security analyst says the Taliban brings its violent misogyny with it, meaning women and girls will suffer most.
Dr Brian Kennedy says recurring abortion protests outside healthcare clinics are wrong and need to stop.
The People Before Profit TD says the fact it took the country’s leading politicians 24 hours to react to the IPCC report is telling.
John Gibbons says we no longer have the luxury of hitting the ‘snooze’ button after yesterday’s climate report.