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Irish Examiner view: A test of democratic freedom
Irish Examiner view: A test of democratic freedom
A democracy should be troubled when its anti-terrorism laws intrude on the relationship between a novelist, her publisher, and her readers

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Irish Examiner view: Public sector strike highlights lack of decisive leadership
Irish Examiner view: Public sector strike highlights lack of decisive leadership
One obvious question to be asked this morning: How did we reach a point where so much of the country’s public operations came to a halt?

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Students on semiar
Irish Examiner view: A boost for student mental health services
Folláine le Chéile policy will place more emphasis on mental health promotion and student wellbeing

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

National Ambulance Service industrial action
Irish Examiner view: Public sector pay talks must start soon
Wednesday’s one-day public sector strike will hit close to a million schoolchildren, thousands of patients, and countless others who depend on public services

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Before We Die
Irish Examiner View: Society failing those needing care
It’s yet another one of those black holes which seem to persist across our cash-hungry health system, a system which appears to leave so many in the lurch when it comes to providing necessary care in our society.

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

FRANCE-POLITICS-EDUCATION-DEMO-RENNES
Irish Examiner View: People across Europe are fighting for the ordinary
A school with enough teachers. A home that does not consume the wages needed to live in it. A salary that stretches to the end of the month. These are modest expectations. Across , they are becoming demands people must take to the streets to defend.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

128th Infantry Battalion UNIFIL Mission Readiness Exercise (MRE)
Irish Examiner View: We need to respond to end of Unifil
For generations of Irish soldiers, Lebanon has been more than an overseas posting. It has given their service a purpose, their training an application, and Ireland’s commitment to peacekeeping an expression.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Classic bar
Irish Examiner view: Urban pubs will also need help
The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) has said the budget serves up nothing for pubs in Dublin or other urban areas, but a higher cost of doing business

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Irish Budget 2027
Irish Examiner view: Budget 2027 gave a bit all around, but not enough for anyone
'A budget that promised a lot, delivered a little, and left many wondering where the money went'

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

On a Strike sign in red and white poster
Irish Examiner view: Both sides must work to settle public pay dispute
Schools, colleges, and hospitals are among the workplaces to be hit by pickets and stoppages next week

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Money in old hands
Irish Examiner view: Budget 2027 is all about getting the balance right
The leaks, briefings, and kite-flying have laid bare how hard ministers have had to fight for increased spending

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Exam cheating rises
Irish Examiner view: Decisive leadership on Leaving Cert changes well overdue
The Leaving Certificate is now a source of considerable concern rather than fleeting nervousness

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Irish Examiner view: No space for complacency in safeguarding victims
Irish Examiner view: No space for complacency in safeguarding victims
The State must ensure that complainants in sexual offence trials are protected, and should enact recommendations to replace legislation aimed at doing so

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

National Fuel Protest
Irish Examiner view: The country cannot be held to ransom  
Holding the country to ransom by breaking the law cannot be seen as a negotiating tactic

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Hacker with malware code in computer screen. Cybersecurity, privacy or cyber attack. Programmer or fraud criminal writing virus
Irish Examiner view: We can’t afford to take chances with cybersecurity
We should not lose sight of the fact that threats to our online security can take many forms

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Kieran Creaven court case
Irish Examiner view: Due process remains a vital step 
Several so-called predator hunting groups are known to operate in Ireland

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Drumcree Orange Order parade
Irish Examiner View: Drumcree march controversy unearths old bitterness
The world looked on in sheer disbelief at the rekindling of the bitter acrimoniousness that fuelled the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Sleeping Bag, Home Of The Homeless. Image shot 2007. Exact date unknown.
Irish Examiner view: Proof the homelessness issue can be tackled
Finland's model reduced homelessness by 80%, showing a changed approach to the issue resulted in impressive results — Ireland should take notice

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Irish Examiner view: How pothole politics paves the way for trust
Irish Examiner view: How pothole politics paves the way for trust
New York mayor argues that citizens asked to believe the government is capable of delivering ambitious things — affordable housing, childcare, or better public transport — must first see evidence that it can accomplish smaller ones

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Social Media Apps - BeReal and Others
Irish Examiner view: Differing messages on online culpability
Social media giant Tiktok defended their actions over content moderation, despite criticism of the platform

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Irish Examiner view: Focus should be on force’s safety, not reputation
Irish Examiner view: Focus should be on force’s safety, not reputation
It has been a testing couple of weeks for An Garda Síochána

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Child playing with mathematical toy
Irish Examiner view: Affordable childcare as a right
'Accessible, affordable childcare is a societal issue, not a problem to be solved by hard-pressed parents'

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Physically Abused Child At Home Sitting On Sofa
Irish Examiner view: Time to focus on children's eating disorders
Eating disorders are now the biggest single category of psychiatric diagnosis among children admitted to hospital

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to UK
Irish Examiner view: Striking the right balance on issues of sovereignty 
the Government may have to stress its sovereignty and independence at meetings with EU colleagues to a greater extent than in meetings with the British prime minister

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Young boy sitting outside holding a mobile or cellular smart phone. Connectivity, internet, millenial, screen time concepts.
Irish Examiner view: How do we protect our children?
Parents need coherent guidance rather than an expanding maze of age limits, qualifications, and exceptions

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Irish Examiner view: Authority requires respect
Irish Examiner view: Authority requires respect
Both our Defence Forces and the gardaí derive a large part of their authority from the respect and belief the Irish people have for them

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

voting candidate campaign in democracy ballot box. Latin mid hand unrecognizable man
Irish Examiner view: Political drift may reshape landscape
The main political parties have had much to digest from the Irish Examiner Rural Ireland Thinks poll 

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Airport signage for international arrivals
Irish Examiner view: Irish people’s views on immigration
It is imperative that Government demonstrates it can manage immigration and asylum processes fairly and competently

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Donald Trump visit to Ireland
Irish Examiner view: Trump causes a stir with Irish unity comments
US president's remark that he 'would love to see' Irish reunification is a massive break with traditional US policy on the matter

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Irish Examiner view: Respect for the office of US president
Irish Examiner view: Respect for the office of US president
This may be a weekend of maintaining respect for the office of president while tolerating the current holder of that title

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Media update on the integration process involving the Camogie Association, the GAA and LGFA
Irish Examiner view: Resignation of Mary McAleese is a reality check for Gaelic games
Ms McAleese’s departure should prompt reflection rather than recrimination. A new timetable must be credible, transparent, and sufficiently flexible to accommodate the formidable practical difficulties involved

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

US Plane/Burning towers
Irish Examiner view: Life has not been the same since 9/11
This Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Ahead of coverage of that anniversary in the 'Irish Examiner', we pause to take the long view on that watershed moment

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Irish Examiner view: Sensible citizenship rules could unite people rather than divide them
Irish Examiner view: Sensible citizenship rules could unite people rather than divide them
Many will view the stipulated proficiency in Irish, English, or Irish Sign Language as a commonsense requirement for citizenship

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Katie Taylor v Flora Pili - Croke Park - Dublin
Irish Examiner view: Katie Taylor is a true people’s champion
Enjoy your retirement, Katie, and our individual and collective thanks for the joy you fostered

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Irish Examiner view: Use Churches to shelter the vulnerable 
Irish Examiner view: Use Churches to shelter the vulnerable 
'The accommodation crisis in all its manifestations continues to bedevil us as a society'

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Shoulder patch of a soldier from the Irish Army on camouflaged uniform.
Irish Examiner view: Defence is about people, not hardware
Ireland stands at a crossroads. Throwing millions at shiny hardware is not the answer while our barracks sit empty

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Boy with smartphone indoors. Preteen boy using a phone checking social media. Concept of children using the smartphone
Irish Examiner view: Children’s privacy at risk from AI
CyberSafeKids report suggests the rise of AI compounds the problems caused by social media platforms

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Woman Having Driving Lesson With Instructor
Irish Examiner view: Motorway practice vital for learner drivers
Newly-qualified drivers are encountering driving conditions they have never previously experienced

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

A male patient consults with a doctor about prostate cancer or some other disease.
Irish Examiner view: Drug diversion scheme is overdue and flawed but still welcome
Gardaí can now give someone caught in possession of drugs for personal use the option of a health intervention instead of being charged and brought before the courts

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Irish Examiner view: Urgent need to address Ireland's population issues
Irish Examiner view: Urgent need to address Ireland's population issues
CSO figures make clear that the Government has urgent problems to tackle

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism
Irish Examiner view: Andy Burnham's border poll comments may suit some
Overstepping the mark

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

European Union Flags
Irish Examiner view: 'Strength through unity' must have substance
The gap between European declarations and European action has often been glaring

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Leaving Certificate results
Irish Examiner view: Leaving Cert is now effectively an entrance test for college
If students’ school experience is oriented towards exams to stream them for third-level, it is long-term cramming, not an education

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast
Irish Examiner View: We should heed Irish Fiscal Advisory Council's budget warning
With Budget 2027 due on October 6, we can safely say that we are entering the peak pre-budget period, in which all interested parties will be making their voices heard.

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

House sharing host explaining the house rules to a happy guest
Irish Examiner View: Benefits of rent-a-room scheme should not be underestimated
The Government yesterday launched a campaign urging homeowners to consider renting a room to students for the new academic year.

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Irish Examiner view: Patients should not have to cope with hospital staffing issues
Irish Examiner view: Patients should not have to cope with hospital staffing issues
CUH is down 1,050 staff — and that it is not a safe level ahead of the coming winter

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

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