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'You can't ignore the conflicts and the contradictions': Reinhard Bütikofer on Ireland's careful approach to China

21 hours ago 10,245 Views 17 Comments

The chair of the European Parliament’s delegation on China has a stark warning about how the country approaches human rights.

# the-good-information-project - Sunday 13 June, 2021

Mark O'Halloran: 'My career might be judged a success - but when it comes to the property market, I'm a complete failure'

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Mark O'Halloran: 'My career might be judged a success - but when it comes to the property market, I'm a complete failure'

Sun 7:00 AM 32,830 Views 0 Comments

“Our political class have forgotten that housing is a right and not simply an opportunity to redistribute money upwards to the wealthy,” writes Mark O’Halloran.

# the-good-information-project - Saturday 12 June, 2021

Opinion: How Ireland established links with China to secure Covid-19 medical support

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Opinion: How Ireland established links with China to secure Covid-19 medical support

Sat 11:00 AM 12,871 Views 14 Comments

In the early moments of the pandemic a group of Chinese experts took time to brief Irish doctors on what they knew so far about Covid-19, Paul O’Brien explains how those connections were made.

Open Thread: We want to hear your rental stories

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Open Thread: We want to hear your rental stories

Updated Sat 7:40 AM 18,493 Views 59 Comments

We want to hear about your experience of renting and understand what policies and solutions people renting in Ireland would like to see implemented.

'It's not suitable housing for anyone, anywhere': Green light for another co-living development in Dublin despite ban

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'It's not suitable housing for anyone, anywhere': Green light for another co-living development in Dublin despite ban

Sat 12:05 AM 31,690 Views 59 Comments

A series of co-living developments have been given the go-ahead in Dublin in recent months.

# the-good-information-project - Wednesday 9 June, 2021

Poll: Which political party do you trust most to deliver on housing?

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Poll: Which political party do you trust most to deliver on housing?

Jun 9th 2021, 8:00 PM 53,432 Views 116 Comments

As the country emerges from the pandemic, housing is once again the core issue facing the electorate.

'It's not affordable if they cost €600,000': questions over house prices at 'new suburb' in Poolbeg

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'It's not affordable if they cost €600,000': questions over house prices at 'new suburb' in Poolbeg

Jun 9th 2021, 12:05 AM 31,832 Views 34 Comments

# the-good-information-project - Tuesday 8 June, 2021

Open Newsroom Event: Time to talk about the housing crisis

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Open Newsroom Event: Time to talk about the housing crisis

Jun 8th 2021, 1:00 PM 20,554 Views 25 Comments

Watch our live Open Newsroom event discussing the housing crisis and how we can start to find solutions.

A constitutional right to housing has expressive value but would it force government to act?

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A constitutional right to housing has expressive value but would it force government to act?

Jun 8th 2021, 8:00 AM 10,825 Views 45 Comments

On Friday Fianna Fáil senators brought forward a private members’ motion to amend the constitution "to ensure that every citizen has the right to housing."
More than six out of 10 Irish people believe the right to housing should be enshrined in the Constitution.
But is it a replacement for aggressive legislative action?

Ireland's housing crisis: The problems, the solutions and the human cost

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Ireland's housing crisis: The problems, the solutions and the human cost

Jun 8th 2021, 12:10 AM 23,634 Views 68 Comments

The next part of The Good Information Project from The Journal will look at the core issues at the heart of Ireland’s housing crisis.

# the-good-information-project - Sunday 6 June, 2021

# Quiz

Quiz: How much do you know about China?

Jun 6th 2021, 10:00 PM 39,836 Views 45 Comments

Go on, test yourself.

Tensions, taunts and how trade is at the heart of it all: What we learned about Ireland and China’s relationship

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Tensions, taunts and how trade is at the heart of it all: What we learned about Ireland and China’s relationship

Jun 6th 2021, 7:00 PM 13,903 Views 24 Comments

For the past few weeks, The Good Information Project has been looking at the future of Ireland’s relationship with China.

Covid-19, Ireland and China: Why aren't we using the Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines?

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Covid-19, Ireland and China: Why aren't we using the Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines?

Jun 6th 2021, 12:05 AM 46,273 Views 22 Comments

Priscilla Lynch looks at Chinese-Irish relations during the Covid-19 pandemic.

# the-good-information-project - Saturday 5 June, 2021

Column: The history, politics and identity of Chinese martial arts

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Column: The history, politics and identity of Chinese martial arts

Jun 5th 2021, 11:00 AM 9,527 Views 9 Comments

Maynooth University lecturer Dr Lu Zhouxiang explains how martial arts have been a bridge from China to other countries around the world.

# the-good-information-project - Friday 4 June, 2021

The Explainer: Who are the Uighurs and what is going on in China?

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The Explainer: Who are the Uighurs and what is going on in China?

Jun 4th 2021, 6:00 PM 5,650 Views 1 Comment

This week, we take a look at the Uighur population and how China is accused of carrying out human rights abuses against them.

One year on, China still has a ban on Irish beef - but for Irish farmers, a bigger problem may be coming down the tracks

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One year on, China still has a ban on Irish beef - but for Irish farmers, a bigger problem may be coming down the tracks

Jun 4th 2021, 6:15 AM 24,659 Views 13 Comments

Beef farmers are not unduly worried about the China ban right now – but it could be a different story if the UK does a trade deal with Australia.

# the-good-information-project - Thursday 3 June, 2021

Simon Coveney’s weekend visit shows the need for Irish journalists in China

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Simon Coveney’s weekend visit shows the need for Irish journalists in China

Jun 3rd 2021, 9:00 PM 13,997 Views 13 Comments

Dublin has been strengthening ties with Beijing for years – but who is getting to tell the story?

# the-good-information-project - Wednesday 2 June, 2021

'China makes more noise': What the EU can learn from Australia's relationship with China

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'China makes more noise': What the EU can learn from Australia's relationship with China

Jun 2nd 2021, 9:00 PM 14,821 Views 20 Comments

It may be that the hype around Chinese trade and the Communist Party’s fearsome reputation can exaggerate fears about the consequences of offending its leadership, writes CJ McKinney.

'Walking a fine line': Ireland, China and the UN Security Council

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'Walking a fine line': Ireland, China and the UN Security Council

Jun 2nd 2021, 7:00 AM 10,910 Views 14 Comments

How can a non-permanent member of the Security Council like Ireland ensure that human rights remain at the heart of the Council’s agenda?

# the-good-information-project - Tuesday 1 June, 2021

FactFind: How deep is Ireland's trade and investment relationship with China?

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FactFind: How deep is Ireland's trade and investment relationship with China?

Jun 1st 2021, 12:05 AM 10,563 Views 15 Comments

Ireland’s ties with Chinese companies and investors have strengthened significantly in the past decade.

# the-good-information-project - Saturday 29 May, 2021

If China was 100 people: How the world's most populous nation lives

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If China was 100 people: How the world's most populous nation lives

May 29th 2021, 7:00 AM 27,119 Views 31 Comments

China’s is home to nearly one-fifth of the world’s population. Here’s what that looks like.

'There's always been the light-hearted 'the Chinese are a great bunch of lads' comments - but things have changed'

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'There's always been the light-hearted 'the Chinese are a great bunch of lads' comments - but things have changed'

May 29th 2021, 12:05 AM 36,179 Views 61 Comments

Anti-Asian abuse has increased in Ireland and around the world during the pandemic, including in memes, posts and videos.

# the-good-information-project - Sunday 23 May, 2021

Ó Yu Ming go dtí TikTok: The funny, unexpected and complicated path of Chinese identity in Ireland

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Ó Yu Ming go dtí TikTok: The funny, unexpected and complicated path of Chinese identity in Ireland

May 23rd 2021, 12:05 AM 31,565 Views 16 Comments

# the-good-information-project - Saturday 22 May, 2021

Opinion: How countries deal with China is a litmus test of their commitment to human rights

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Opinion: How countries deal with China is a litmus test of their commitment to human rights

May 22nd 2021, 6:30 PM 8,892 Views 89 Comments

The extent to which we protect and defend human rights tells us who we are as a society, writes Anthony Moore SC.

New poll shows deep distrust of Chinese government among Irish public

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New poll shows deep distrust of Chinese government among Irish public

May 22nd 2021, 12:05 AM 28,190 Views 107 Comments

The Ireland Thinks poll also found that 65% of respondents said they either distrust or strongly distrust the British government.

# the-good-information-project - Thursday 20 May, 2021

Open Newsroom: How should Ireland relate to China's rising power?

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Open Newsroom: How should Ireland relate to China's rising power?

May 20th 2021, 9:46 AM 6,880 Views 26 Comments

China is experiencing a seemingly unstoppable rise as a global superpower, how should Ireland approach issues like trade and human rights with this growing economy?

# the-good-information-project - Wednesday 19 May, 2021

Ireland 'would benefit' from the EU-China investment deal (if it ever passes) - but what's in it?

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Ireland 'would benefit' from the EU-China investment deal (if it ever passes) - but what's in it?

May 19th 2021, 9:00 PM 10,665 Views 16 Comments

China is setting up its own version of GDPR - but how will it work in one of the most secretive countries in the world?

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China is setting up its own version of GDPR - but how will it work in one of the most secretive countries in the world?

May 19th 2021, 11:48 AM 12,043 Views 9 Comments

Observers say the new rules could give China stronger privacy protections than the US.

# the-good-information-project - Saturday 15 May, 2021

Poll: Would you like to see closer economic ties between China and Ireland?

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Poll: Would you like to see closer economic ties between China and Ireland?

May 15th 2021, 9:01 AM 48,535 Views 86 Comments

China is currently Ireland’s largest trading partner in Asia.

# the-good-information-project - Wednesday 12 May, 2021

Open thread: How should Ireland engage with China's growing global influence?

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Open thread: How should Ireland engage with China's growing global influence?

May 12th 2021, 1:37 PM 7,897 Views 38 Comments

The Good Information Project will be looking at China this month and we want to know your questions about the emerging superpower.

# the-good-information-project - Tuesday 11 May, 2021

Ireland-China relations: Where are we now and where is it going?

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Ireland-China relations: Where are we now and where is it going?

May 11th 2021, 9:00 PM 16,124 Views 45 Comments

The next part of The Good Information Project from The Journal will look at Ireland’s relationship with China.

Has the working week changed forever? Or will it be business as usual after the pandemic?

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Has the working week changed forever? Or will it be business as usual after the pandemic?

May 11th 2021, 6:00 PM 9,293 Views 4 Comments

For the past few weeks, The Good Information Project has been looking at the future of work after Covid-19.

# the-good-information-project - Sunday 9 May, 2021

New poll shows most office workers want to work from home 2 to 3 days per week post-pandemic

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New poll shows most office workers want to work from home 2 to 3 days per week post-pandemic

May 9th 2021, 9:00 PM 34,440 Views 36 Comments

The Ireland Thinks poll found 20% of those working from home do so in their bedrooms.

Are people actually leaving Dublin now that they can work remotely?

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Are people actually leaving Dublin now that they can work remotely?

May 9th 2021, 6:30 PM 60,286 Views 40 Comments

Estate agents are reporting an increased interest from Dublin dwellers looking to move out of the capital.

# the-good-information-project - Saturday 8 May, 2021

A tale of two lockdowns: how working life changed during the pandemic

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A tale of two lockdowns: how working life changed during the pandemic

May 8th 2021, 7:30 AM 9,244 Views 2 Comments

We spoke to two people with very different experiences of the pandemic. A delivery rider who has had a long winter on the streets of Dublin city centre, and a businessman who has changed his priorities.

# the-good-information-project - Thursday 6 May, 2021

The burnout generation: Anne Helen Petersen on the future of work

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The burnout generation: Anne Helen Petersen on the future of work

May 6th 2021, 2:34 PM 12,689 Views 4 Comments

Here, we tease out some of the issues that will need to be tackled as we face into the “new” normal of working after Covid-19.

# the-good-information-project - Tuesday 4 May, 2021

They made the biggest sacrifices - but what will work be like for people whose jobs never stopped during the pandemic?

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They made the biggest sacrifices - but what will work be like for people whose jobs never stopped during the pandemic?

May 4th 2021, 12:05 AM 49,449 Views 24 Comments

Covid-19 changed how many of us work - but a great many still had to go to their jobs right throughout the pandemic.
Some feel they've been given little reward for putting themselves at risk to keep the country going.
There are fears that in the new "flexible" world of work, it'll be harder to retain people in some key industries.