There is a drastic shortfall in proper medical care for women whose bodies are simply crying out for oestrogen replacement

“Bloody NIAC and it’s blood abundance of caution,” sums up the sentiment coming from Government quarters and many sections of the media. 

Article 42.1 does not confine women to their homes, but it has certainly contributed to denying our agency and autonomy

This party chairwoman, just seven months ago, refused to rule out joining another party, writes Alison O'Connor

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste have both already spoken about a 'green digital certificate' to attend events once a person is vaccinated. But the paths taken globally aren't clear 

There is a mean atmosphere running through many aspects of our public discourse. This is directly connected to the scarcity of tolerance that can exist during a frightening pandemic

There has been a growing toxicity to the image of the AZ jab

Is it enough simply not to be racist? Do we recognise our own white privilege? Should we be making more of an effort to offer allyship to black people, rather than passive support?

There is no appropriate replacement for the phrase cutting your nose off to spite your face when it comes to women and smear tests. Believe me, I’ve tried. However, the import remains the same.

When we look back, we will be stunned to think that the person in charge of the most important brief during a pandemic was seen as a bit of a doofus, writes Alison O'Connor