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<p>Micheál Martin and Simon Harris. Our next government looks likely to have at its core two parties who have had, give or take, their worst election performances ever.</p>

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Fergus Finlay: Our government formation system is wonky but also precious

Our imperfect democracy seems to be the best we can do. And it’s always going to be that way

STerry Prone: Hoarding’s hidden issues begin to emerge from the background

Elaine-Loughlin

SElaine Loughlin: Simon Harris must choose his own piece on ministerial chessboard carefully

Michael Clifford

SMick Clifford: Padraig Nally's death a reminder that old prejudices haven't gone away

Michael Moynihan

SMichael Moynihan: Does using VQ as a catch-all term affect MacCurtain Street’s identity?

SFergus Finlay: Three words for Labour on government formation — Don’t. Don’t. Don’t

Colin Sheridan: President's pardoning of middle-aged son hardly surprising, and quite unimportant

S Colin Sheridan: President's pardoning of middle-aged son hardly surprising, and quite unimportant

All it does is confirm what we already knew; that these people in positions of extreme power are only ever in it for themselves

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Elaine Loughlin: As the world looks away, our solidarity has never been more important

S Elaine Loughlin: As the world looks away, our solidarity has never been more important

Women and children account for nearly 70% of deaths in Gaza, according to figures verified by the United Nations

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Mick Clifford: We must address threats to democracy

S Mick Clifford: We must address threats to democracy

We are lucky to enjoy democracy in Ireland. However, it faces major challenges if people feel abandoned by the State

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Michael Moynihan: Some advice to new TDs in Leinster House — if you’re from Cork then own it

S Michael Moynihan: Some advice to new TDs in Leinster House — if you’re from Cork then own it

The more obscure place names from Cork you mention the better

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Fergus Finlay: Courageous Nikita Hand went into court as a victim but came out as a hero

S Fergus Finlay: Courageous Nikita Hand went into court as a victim but came out as a hero

Why is abuse tolerated? Why must we rely on the courage of brave and often alone women to speak out?

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

Terry Prone: Election 2024 has been boring — this week, that could change

S Terry Prone: Election 2024 has been boring — this week, that could change

The danger in an election as unprecedented in its boredom level is that, towards the end, something blows up that changes the entire ballgame...

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Irish election

S Elaine Loughlin: Untargeted payments do not help to tackle child poverty

Lucinda Creighton points out she gets welfare benefits that she does not need, echoing a host of economists who say paying the same benefits to everyone leaves the poorest behind

Listen | Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

S Mick Clifford: Is Simon Harris the Bertie Ahern of the 2020s?

He has given the impression of being a ‘something for everybody in the audience’ populist since he kicked off, but how will that fare when difficult decisions are required?

Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

Michael Moynihan: A Christmas miracle for Cork but lots more to get done

S Michael Moynihan: A Christmas miracle for Cork but lots more to get done

Last January I made a number of suggestions that would help improve life in the city ... so where are we now?

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Sarah Harte: Young men need an ideology of ‘positive masculinity’ as guidance

S Sarah Harte: Young men need an ideology of ‘positive masculinity’ as guidance

We now appear to live in a lurid Marvel universe with blow-hard, misogynist, villainous characters

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Fergus Finlay: The smaller political parties are behaving like the adults in the room

S Fergus Finlay: The smaller political parties are behaving like the adults in the room

There is an entire generation at risk of becoming increasingly alienated from ordinary democratic politics

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

US-ENTERTAINMENT-FILM

S Terry Prone: Sharon Osbourne manages to stay relevant at ripe old age of 72

She may not like her arms. She may yearn for the return of 10 pounds. But what a way to stay current

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

S Mick Clifford: Where do Sinn Féin’s loyalties lie?

Sinn Féin has some imaginative policies and a realistic aspiration to govern. But questions remain around their credibility and priorities

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

EU Commissioner nomination

S Elaine Loughlin: Ex-partners’ bad blood gives campaign a bit of bite

Election 2024: A wily tit-for-tat has kept the attention on Micheál Martin and Simon Harris at the expense of Sinn Féin

Sat, 16 Nov, 2024

Jennifer Horgan: We ignore ‘small things’ causing psychological harm in schools

S Jennifer Horgan: We ignore ‘small things’ causing psychological harm in schools

What we must focus on today is the removal of faith formation from school hours. Remove that, and schools come a lot closer to being egalitarian.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

Michael Moynihan: When small businesses close, communities are never quite the same

S Michael Moynihan: When small businesses close, communities are never quite the same

My message to the next Dáil: When small operations which are rooted in their community close down, those communities are not quite the same afterwards, says Michael Moynihan

Listen | Thu, 14 Nov, 2024

Coronavirus - Sun May 3, 2020

S My message to the next Dáil: Fergus Finlay — give people with a disability the ability to live a full life

Tens of billions of euro is spent chaotically by a number of government departments and hundreds of agencies with no transparency, very little accountability, and no real direction

Listen | Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Kamala Harris

S Terry Prone: The problem with Democrats? They like to lecture but don’t listen

What may inhibit a good reset is that Democrats, much as we may prefer them to the Republicans, are lousy at examining their own conscience

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

General Election Ireland 2024

S Elaine Loughlin: A short, sharp election campaign — but there's plenty of time for slip-ups

The parties have a list of issues that could trip them up, but the real test will be how they deal with the unexpected issues and known unknowns that could scuttle election contenders

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

Mick Clifford: What will spark this election to life?

S Mick Clifford: What will spark this election to life?

It’s all to play for in this upcoming general election, writes Mick Clifford

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

Jennifer Horgan: The Democratic Party failed to separate political language from poetry

S Jennifer Horgan: The Democratic Party failed to separate political language from poetry

Democrats have expected poetry to hold their messaging for far too long, and they are losing voters, particularly working-class voters

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Michael Moynihan: Livin’ la vida mocha — when did the Great Coffee War start in Cork?

S Michael Moynihan: Livin’ la vida mocha — when did the Great Coffee War start in Cork?

There must have been some kind of massed battle between baristas of various types on Patrick’s Street, with victory going to those fond of the diesel-flavoured coffee (or coffee-flavoured diesel)

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Donald Trump
Kamala Harris

S Fergus Finlay: Tonight has the potential to change the history of the world

All the bad stuff that could happen to the world if Trump becomes US president will not happen, because he is going to lose the election

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Michael Moynihan: Should Cork get Rory’s guitar? We haven’t exactly honoured him up to now

S Michael Moynihan: Should Cork get Rory’s guitar? We haven’t exactly honoured him up to now

The Cork sculpture honouring Rory Gallagher's memory is obscured by a litter bin. And then there's the experience of Donal Gallagher in trying to commemorate the rock star in his hometown...

Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

DENIS SCANNELL

S Fergus Finlay: State fails to invest in proper and essential wastewater treatment

Government needs to make the capital investment that would future-proof our water and help to future-proof our environment

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

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