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Coronavirus - Sat Nov 27, 2021
Alison O'Connor: How much lower will Boris Johnson go before the British people stand up to him?
It's disturbing that our nearest neighbour is led by this lying, philandering, self-interested, and callous man

Fri, 11 Feb, 2022

Ashling Murphy funeral
Alison O’Connor: Sidelining women in GAA power structure an own goal in misogyny
The GAA, as an association, leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to gender balance, writes Alison O’Connor

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

Alison O'Connor: Questions hang over Leo’s head on his suitability for taoiseach role
Alison O'Connor: Questions hang over Leo’s head on his suitability for taoiseach role
The Tánaiste managed to survive the experience of apologising in the Dáil in November 2020 for “errors of judgement”, but as long as the Garda investigation continues unresolved, doubts over whether he can slide back behind the taoiseach’s desk next December will persist.

Fri, 28 Jan, 2022

Vigil Ashling Murphy Dublin
Alison O’Connor: Amid rare unanimity in Dáil, Martin can lead change on gender equality
Change is required all the way through from the early days in school up to the Cabinet table

Fri, 21 Jan, 2022

EU Digital Covid Certificate Dublin Airport
Rapid ascent of Omicron shows that while we plan, Covid laughs
We must keep in mind the life lesson that what’s a correct Covid approach one week can look like utter foolishness by the end of a month, writes Alison O’Connor.

Fri, 14 Jan, 2022

Alison O'Connor: Challenges of a shared island will take us far beyond our comfort zones
Alison O'Connor: Challenges of a shared island will take us far beyond our comfort zones
A public opinion poll has set us a challenge: If we want a united Ireland, how do we think we will get there, and what will do to achieve it? 

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021

FILE PHOTO In Happier Days - reports claim a rift is opening between NPHET and Government following this week's disagreement ove
Alison O'Connor: Patience and tempers fray, but a sense of unity must be preserved
The pressure-cooker conditions are difficult and everyone is tired - but we must still all be in this together

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

Alison O'Connor: It's time for a dignified debate about assisted dying, before it’s too late
Alison O'Connor: It's time for a dignified debate about assisted dying, before it’s too late
Charlie Bird and Vicky Phelan are talking about it. Let's take the lead from them, and discuss death with honesty and kindness

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

Coronavirus - Sun May 3, 2020
What are we to believe with all the mixed messaging on Covid safety in schools?
How can parents have full trust when public health authorities are not looking closely at what is happening in schools anymore?

Fri, 26 Nov, 2021

Covid-19 Press Conf  Monday 1st March 2021
Alison O'Connor: I have a horrible sense that the wrong choices were made this week
Peter Lunn reckons the Irish public want further restrictions to protect us against Covid. He, and they, may well be right

Fri, 19 Nov, 2021

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