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The justice minister says some solicitors want to maximise their earnings, but solicitor Kate McGee argues the new fees model is ill-considered.
Ah, sure targets only remind us how rubbish it all is anyway.
A new survey of Irish drivers reveals a dramatic shift in EV sentiment since last spring’s fuel protests.
Our political stats stan Gavan on the worrying trend of government by opinion poll.
In his latest memoir, the vice president of the US attempts to explain his religious epiphany, but instead reveals a politician in endless...
As we implement a health led response to drug use in Ireland, we must be careful not to assume health interventions alone can solve the addiction...
Crime reporter Veronica Guerin was murdered in 1996. Lise Hand reflects on her friend’s enduring legacy and what it can teach us about journalism at...
Madrid’s latest heatwave is more than a test of endurance, it’s a glimpse into Europe’s increasingly dangerous future, writes Cormac Breen.
Appeals to Christian morality have not worked; it’s time these institutions paid their dues and were held to account.
Keeping teenagers off social sounds like a noble pursuit, but it risks a drop in standards for all other internet users.
The breeds most at risk, the signs of heatstroke and the simple steps that could save your dog’s life, by Suzi Walsh.
Roberta Metsola visits Dublin today, ahead of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU.
Dr Catherine Conlon looks at the research linking hearing loss to brain health, heart disease and social isolation, while there are promising new...
How much should you spend, who should you buy for, and do teachers really need or want a gift as the school term ends?
This week, our reader is trying to save but finding that life often just gets in the way.
Housing insecurity spreads harm through communities like an epidemic. In the midst of record homelessness, policies should prioritise keeping people...
Bobby McDonagh argues that Elon Musk’s growing fortune has been matched by his amplification of far-right voices, raising questions about wealth,...
Maybe the arrival of genuinely affordable small electric cars will remind people that fitting neatly into the world is not a failure.
Ukrainian therapist Liudmyla Nakonechna reflects on displacement, the trauma of conflict and helping fellow refugees rebuild their lives in a foreign...
Our columnist wonders if the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran is worth the one page it’s written on.
Fintan Drury’s new book, Genocide: Sponsoring the Destruction of Gaza, is out today. In it, he argues that the scale of Israel’s destruction of...
With acute rental shortages and impact on housing stock, why has it taken Ireland so long to act?
Children affected by birth-related injuries need lifelong support, not to have their families dragged through Ireland’s cruel and lengthy claims...
A long-awaited Knicks championship and the energy of its new mayor Mamdani have unleashed a wave of civic joy across New York.
Ireland’s dance music scene looks very different today thanks to the community organisers and artists who helped to make it more inclusive.
We want to hear from readers on how they will be handling their finances this summer.
Dublin’s streets hold plaques marking remarkable moments in history, yet most of us pass them by without a second glance, writes Lise Hand.
Praising fathers for doing basic parenting may have made sense once, but now it risks distracting from the invisible mental load carried by mothers.
This week, our reader is commuting to Dublin for work and spending quality time with his daughter.
As cremation becomes increasingly common, new questions are emerging about where and how we honour the dead, writes Dr Brian Casey.
Parents are often blamed when their children start vaping, but these products are engineered to appeal to young people, writes Margaret Lynch.
Cinema strips a car back to its most essential quality, and decades on, these cars still do it.
From childhood surgery to a broken leg and caring for her father with Parkinson’s, the author and dancer drew on her own life experiences for her...
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s vision for a private Adriatic paradise has unleashed allegations of cronyism, displacement and foreign influence.
One in six TDs have a separate role alongside being a public rep – and that presumes we don’t view ‘landlord’ as a job.
Ireland is embracing artificial intelligence faster than many other countries. The question now is what kind of AI future we want to build.
In a new column, Lise Hand looks at Ireland’s World Cup memories, our missed opportunities and why Irish football fans are already dreaming of...
Anna Haugh and Grace Dent may be welcome additions to the UK offering, but new judges alone can’t rescue a format that’s been sleepwalking for years.
Amy Greer Murphy reflects on the career opportunities she has missed out on, because suitable childcare simply wasn’t available.
Major football tournaments unite millions in celebration, but they can also coincide with a rise in violence against women behind closed doors, writes...
Alcohol and nights out have long been central to Irish queer culture, but stepping away from drinking altogether left me feeling more connected to my...
The proposed expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank threatens Bedouin communities, any hope of a two-state solution and the credibility of...
For many new parents, public health nurses are a source of comfort, but for others, they bring stress and a reminder of how overstretched public...
Universities are panicking about AI, but the real question is whether traditional essays ever measured genuine critical thinking in the first place.
This week, our reader is juggling life at home and at work, and keeping spending under wraps.
With hill fires devastating habitats in Ireland in dry spells, we need tougher enforcement, restored peatlands and a new approach to managing our...
In an extract from her new book, Nicola Brady shares a spectacular one-day drive through Louth and the Cooley Peninsula, discovering ancient sites,...
About 30,000 cars aged 13 or older were traded into garages across Ireland in 2025 alone.
Whether it’s a parenting forum, an advice column or a family feud, other people’s problems can be impossible to ignore, writes Gwen Loughman.
As Trump’s popularity wanes, three crucial Senate races could reveal whether his grip on the Republican Party remains an electoral asset or a...