With members of the Coalition in battle mode, Sinn Féin will be reminded of its record on justice

Current strategy is more concerned with statistical performances and a hands-off approach, writes Christy Galligan

Pogues singer's words narrated the experience of the migrant, writes Sam Boland

This week’s guest, Olga Cronin, Senior Policy Officer at the ICCL, gives the lowdown on the pros and cons of a technology that is, one way or the other, going to be in the news for some time

The reality is that that humanity is over-consuming finite resources and, in the process, heating up the planet dangerously while creating an epic global pollution crisis, writes John Gibbons

Garda Commissioner is adamant he is going nowhere — but neither are the far-right thugs who created havoc during the Dublin riots last week

Washington is laying down rules for even routine AI use, which can infringe rights, and it’s a model that a policy-divided Europe should follow, writes Seth Lazar

While this wasn’t a vote of confidence and the Government’s future did not depend on it, TDs and the Justice Minister fought like it did

The relentless pursuit of growth is inflaming inequality and political instability — and even reduces natural lifespans

Despite criticism over its location, former Irish president Mary Robinson says Cop28 is a ‘key moment’ for the Government to show that Ireland is not small — it’s influential, writes Environment Correspondent Pádraig Hoare

Climate change, the biggest challenge our world faces, can’t hold the attention of audiences or readers. That has to be addressed, writes Eoin Hahessy

Governments must act to reduce emissions so people can have an individual choice on whether to have children in the future

48 hours after the Dublin stabbings and riots, she showed the nation what belief, courage, and sheer hard work can achieve, writes Pádraig Hoare

Former garda writes that tolerance of antisocial behaviour and under-resourcing of An Garda Síochána contributed to Dublin's 'night of shame'

The success of Geert Wilders in the Dutch elections is not a shock. Right-wing parties are polling at 20% in 15 EU states and are a major threat to Europe

Growing up, there were two photos in the kitchen. One, the Sacred Heart, was partially obscured by books and newspapers and other necessary day-to-day paraphernalia. The other photo was much more prominent.

Garda management has major questions to answer, while regulation of social media companies can wait no longer

F Scott Fitzgerald’s proverbial ‘second act’ seems to be available to everyone who gets themselves embroiled in all manner of controversy — everyone, that is, except the Irish

There is no clear rationale for the sudden suggestion that we should now remove the statutory requirement for UN approval for Irish participation in peacekeeping missions, writes Ivana Bacik

Ireland should be allowed to send troops abroad on peacekeeping missions without the approval of the UN  

There have been more than enough red flags but it appears those in Leinster House were unaware how quickly the far-right rhetoric could escalate into destruction

'I’m not afraid to come out today, you can’t let bullies win' — a sentiment being echoed all over Dublin by shoppers, traders, and tourists 

Drew Harris asserts 'no one could have anticipated' the violence but to reporters on the scene it was clear major trouble was afoot and the siren call was out on social media since 2.30pm

I pay taxes here, pay my bills, and do everything by the book, just like any other individual. All I want is to work and contribute to society, writes Imasha Costa

O’Connell was restored to his splendid isolation, but the smell of burning rubber still hung in the air.  Early on the morning after the night before, the streets of Dublin city centre were calm.

The reversal of plans to raise the pension age to 68 shows appalling political handling and leaves us to pretend we can continue as is by hiking PRSI, writes Mick Clifford

Irish Examiner Political Editor Elaine Loughlin takes stock of where everything is at right now.

Media complacency and outgoing PM Mark Rutte’s decision to campaign on immigration have created a political earthquake, writes Cas Mudde

In 2021 Irish politicians from across the political spectrum united to become the first EU nation to pass a motion declaring Israel’s actions as “de facto annexation” of Palestinian land.

Germany and France could offer global leadership. Instead, they’re struggling with the weight of their own histories

While many Israelis are angry with the government, they are also still reeling from the October 7 attack and lack the energy to take the streets to protest en-masse

The tragic irony is that both Judaism and Islam trace their roots back to the same source

Likened to Wolverine and Trump and nicknamed ‘the madman’, the former TV pundit is known for his prolific swearing and pledge to take a chainsaw to the machinery of state

Better lab protocols and fossilisation experiments are helping palaeontologists to make more accurate interpretations of fossils

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is a time to reflect and take stock, writes NEIL FOX, who lost his sister to a traffic accident in 2016

Climate economists insist there is essentially nothing to worry about, and economic growth will continue even as the world burns, ecosystems fail, the ice shelves collapse, and the global weather system goes haywire, writes John Gibbons

Leo Varadkar's call in the wake of the Ashling Murphy case to build more prisons is a deflection from his government's failure to act on giving judges more sentencing powers

If this year's Fine Gael party conference was to be a rallying cry, the results are mixed.

Vaccine hesitancy has grown around the world post-pandemic, and childhood vaccination uptake shows that

The Social Democrats leader has connected with people in a way that could end up defining her party's unique selling point

After admitting to gardaí the murder of 23-year-old schoolteacher Ashling Murphy in January last year, Jozef Puska changed his story in court. The jury didn't believe him

Is a name change for the planning board a case of throwing the baby out with the bathwater after its brand was tarnished by a few bad years

Tánaiste says Ireland is 'unequivocal' in its condemnation of Hamas and its terrorist atrocities but warns of real danger that Israel's current actions will further radicalise future generations 

Ryan Tubridy's Virgin radio show airing on local radio in Ireland may be good for a short-term boost in ratings, but it will accelerate the trend which we have seen in Britain, which has seen local radio decimated

While Kevin Bakhurst has manifested signs of incipient vision, it must be even more creative, and not one which includes the constant shedding of staff like scabrous skin, writes Dr Finola Doyle O'Neill

This week’s podcast Irish Examiner Feelgood Editor Irene Feighan talks about how the campaign came about and her memories of Vicky as well as Vicky’s solid legacy