As Ireland’s political parties drive ahead with what they call one of the most “ambitious” climate policies in the world, here are 6 things that every rural person should know about how this will impact their lives. 1. Ireland’s climate policy costs rural jobs It’s no secret that climate policies have a price, and part […]
On July 27th, just two weeks ago, the Irish Times reported that the hospitality sector, which is in the process of re-opening its doors to customers, is facing an “acute labour shortage”: Indoor service in restaurants and pubs resumed on Monday after months of closure because of Covid-19 restrictions. Industry participants said the availability of […]
One of the most frustrating things about watching Simon Coveney before the Oireachtas committee, yesterday morning, was the sure and certain knowledge that you were one of very few people actually watching it. 10am on a Tuesday morning, after all, is not a time when the average person is free to sit down, fire up […]
Just as in the 19th century, much of what happens in Ireland will depend on what people in other places decide is best for us
Are things ever going to change?
One year cooling off period
Being in with elite has served her well
Boys marked down in Leaving Cert?
The most revealing document released by the Irish Government yesterday was a text from Katharine Zappone to Simon Coveney sent in the early part of this year. Joe Biden had just been inaugurated as US President, and Zappone wanted Coveney to make an introduction for her to “Sam” (Samantha) Power, Biden’s UN Ambassador. Biden, she […]
As you’ve probably heard by now, a World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was dramatically stopped by health authorities yesterday on live TV. Yet more regulatory Covid chaos, televised for all to see. As the world watched, Brazilian health officials stormed the Corinthians pitch in Sao Paulo five minutes into the game to detain […]
On the one hand, it is perfectly understandable that Leo Varadkar’s legion of defenders – both those who are true blue Fine Gaelers, and those who are not, but who think the Tánaiste is unfairly targeted by his critics – should feel put out by the latest controversy engulfing their man. Yes, every single one […]
We Didn’t Need Lockdowns; Rapid Testing Could Have Kept Society Open.