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2022
Extract: A pot of boiling water can lead to a glorious, simple and cheap meal
Tamar Adler shares an excerpt from the new hardback edition of her book, An Everlasting Meal.
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Nov 12th 2022, 8:00 PM
Opinion: 'Access to justice should be promoted - not restricted and threatened'
Environmental justice solicitor Rose Wall writes that politicians blaming judicial review for housing delays are overshadowing planning reform.
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Nov 12th 2022, 7:00 AM
Opinion: Today's ruling vindicates Costello's decision to take Ceta to the Supreme Court
Assistant Professor of Law David Kenny says today’s Supreme Court judgement on the trade deal shows how seriously the highest court took the case.
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Nov 11th 2022, 4:12 PM
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Larry Donnelly: There was no US midterms 'red wave' - here's why
Our columnist takes a look at what the midterm results say about the state of politics in the US right now.
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Nov 9th 2022, 11:30 PM
Opinion: Climate change is no laughing matter but comedy can help
Diane O’Connor is a stand-up comedian and climate activist – she says comedy is a powerful art form in the battle against climate despair.
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Nov 8th 2022, 6:30 PM
Dr Laura Bambrick: Why pay child benefit to wealthy parents?
The double Child Benefit payment has reopened a regular debate on whether we are wasting public money on wealthy parents, writes Dr Laura Bambrick.
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Nov 7th 2022, 8:00 PM
Money Diaries: A full-time postgraduate student on €10K living in Dublin
This week, our reader works part-time as a swim teacher while studying for his Masters and finding ways to keep costs down.
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Nov 6th 2022, 8:00 PM
Opinion: Climate offsetting is merely a damaging and ineffective accounting trick
Dr Stephen Onakuse says time is running out and large polluters are relying too heavily on greenwashing.
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Nov 5th 2022, 9:00 PM
Opinion: 'The protests in Iran could spell the end of four decades of injustice and deprivation'
Shamal Mirza says the current wave of protests are unlike others seen in the country before now.
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Nov 5th 2022, 7:00 AM
Opinion: 'I still don’t know why my name is Claire McGettrick and not Caitríona Palmer'
Adoption Rights campaigner Claire McGettrick says her ‘heart sank’ when she received the PDF of her records.
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Nov 4th 2022, 7:00 AM
Opinion: The remote work we do has transformed the lives of our entire family
Rowena Hennigan says remote work has the power to transform the way we live.
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Oct 31st 2022, 6:30 AM
Money Diaries: An electrical engineer on €115K living in the northeast of the country
This week, our reader is busy juggling work visits and family life.
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Oct 30th 2022, 8:00 PM
Cafe owner: We are being persecuted by the 'latte levy' due to come in
Restaurant owner Peter Shanahan says businesses like his have done all they can to work sustainably and the new coffee cup levy will hurt that effort.
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Oct 30th 2022, 7:00 AM
Larry Donnelly: The economy and independents will dictate the outcome of the US midterms
Our columnist looks ahead to the contentious midterms coming up.
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Oct 29th 2022, 9:00 PM
Dog behaviourist: Tips and tricks for keeping your dog calm and safe this Halloween
Dog expert Suzi Walsh says the most important thing this Halloween is to keep your dog calm.
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Oct 29th 2022, 7:00 AM
Brian Rowan: Would it really be progress if the Executive was restored?
The former BBC correspondent asks if voting in another Assembly election would change anything in Northern Ireland.
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Oct 28th 2022, 3:00 PM
Andrea Horan: Dancing 'til dawn is a valid human pursuit - let's stop being afraid of the night
The businesswoman, campaigner and broadcaster welcomes the forthcoming changes to Ireland’s licensing laws.
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Oct 27th 2022, 4:00 PM
Analysis: We can expect to see interest rates continue to march higher this week
Economist Victor Duggan looks ahead to the expected ECB rate hike tomorrow.
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Oct 26th 2022, 7:00 AM
Dog behaviourist: Yes, you can 'speak dog' - some tips for learning
Getting to know your dog’s behaviour will increase your bond, says dog expert Suzi Walsh.
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Oct 25th 2022, 9:30 PM
Chaos and fury in Westminster: The impact for Northern Ireland's voters
Originally from Derry, Christina McSorley is a journalist with the BBC based in Westminster and has had a ringside seat to the recent political drama.
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Oct 25th 2022, 9:12 AM
Opinion: Every woman needs access to reproductive healthcare over the course of her life
On the launch of its new ‘Every Woman’ report into healthcare, National Women’s Council Director Orla O’Connor looks at the challenges that still remain.
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Oct 25th 2022, 7:00 AM
Money Diaries: A 27-year-old graphic designer on €45K living in Dublin
This week, our reader admits they’ll never be able to afford a home.
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Oct 23rd 2022, 8:00 PM
Donal Fallon: The Castle, the intrigue and the Italians - welcome to old Dublin's Ship Street
One of Dublin’s most intriguing locations is examined by the historian.
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Oct 23rd 2022, 7:30 AM
Opinion: We've tracked Ireland's road to repeal - it would be foolish to believe the struggle is over
Therese Caherty and Pauline Conroy, alongside photographer Derek Speirs, are the editors of a new book about Ireland’s road to repeal – here they take us through their work on it.
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Oct 22nd 2022, 8:00 PM
Therapist: A reflection on Creeslough and the grief of a community
Mary Spring looks at the grief endured by the people of Creeslough after the explosion.
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Oct 22nd 2022, 7:00 AM
Brian Rowan: Truss' resignation and Conservative chaos spell disaster for Northern Ireland
The former BBC correspondent says the ongoing chaos in London means Stormont is again forgotten.
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Oct 21st 2022, 2:00 PM
Opinion: If you stutter, you shouldn't have to overcome it - or become a punchline
Aidan Greene writes about how becoming a stand-up comedian helped him to make the punchlines – not be one.
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Oct 20th 2022, 7:00 AM
John Gibbons: If you're offended by soup thrown on a painting then you're missing the point
The environmental campaigner says scientists have been warning us about climate change for decades, but no one has listened.
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Oct 19th 2022, 7:30 PM
Holly Cairns: Calculating redress based on length of time in an institution is just wrong
The Social Democrats TD says the government’s redress scheme fails to consider human rights violations perpetrated on thousands of women and children.
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Oct 19th 2022, 7:00 AM
Pharmacist: HRT and supplements for menopause have greatly improved - there's no need to suffer
Pharmacist Oonagh O’Hagan says the culture of silence around menopause is almost gone and there are many choices now for women.
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Oct 18th 2022, 7:00 PM
Davina McCall: All those menopause symptoms - it’s not your fault, it's the hormones
The TV presenter, campaigner and author shares an extract from her new book on menopause.
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Oct 18th 2022, 12:00 PM
Opinion: Galway Ring Road decision marks a turning point in road construction in Ireland
Climate policy expert Sadhbh O’Neill says a more modern and sustainable transport plan for Galway is possible.
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Oct 17th 2022, 7:00 PM
Student in Iran: 'Mahsa's death has lit a fire within - please do not forget us'
One young student has risked her safety to tell us her story.
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Oct 17th 2022, 5:00 AM
Money Diaries: A public relations manager on €62K living in Dublin
This week, our reader enjoys socialising with friends in between working hard.
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Oct 16th 2022, 8:00 PM
Opinion: The war in Ukraine is also a war on nature
Ukrainian writer and journalist Polina Bashkina is living in Ireland while war rages at home – she looks at the impact the war is having on the environment.
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Oct 16th 2022, 7:30 AM
Larry Donnelly: My Boston community and I are praying for the people of Creeslough
Our columnist says he couldn’t focus on anything else all week, as the country and long-distance relatives abroad offer support to the people of Donegal.
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Oct 15th 2022, 8:30 PM
Ruth Coppinger: Savita 10 years on - why we need a permanent memorial
Maternity care must change forever in this country so we never see another case like Savita’s, writes Coppinger.
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Oct 14th 2022, 9:08 AM
Opinion: Care and community workers fill the gaps left by the State - they need a pay rise
We need to improve working conditions and pay for carers and community workers, writes Labour’s Duncan Smith.
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Oct 12th 2022, 7:00 AM
Analysis: The rights of women and girls in Ireland have come a long way - here's how far
Emma Bowie & Oileán Carter-Stritch look at how women’s rights have improved in this country, on International Day of the Girl.
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Oct 11th 2022, 7:00 PM
Opinion: What is good for our planet can be good for our pocket too
Dr Paul Deane of UCC looks at how we use and ultimately save energy.
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Oct 11th 2022, 6:00 PM
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