The very existence of child poverty can only mean we’ve got our priorities all wrong

Despite all our problems, this is a strong and stable democracy. We have leaders that we’re free to criticise  — and we do it all the time — but they’re serious, hard-working people 

It was elevated schoolyard bullying in the Dáil last week, while grownups were trying to draw attention to some real problems and failures elsewhere. Pearse Doherty was having a few underhand digs, to try to annoy Leo.

Government needs to bring us together, or the consequences will be devastating

The truth is abuse happens when power is abused. It happens when free and open consent is denied, writes Fergus Finlay

Nineteen children and two teachers lost their lives in yet another school shooting and yet the NRA continues to enjoy the support of politicians terrified of losing their lucrative funding

You know what needs to be done, Taoiseach. Decide to commence the act in full, and do it now

Everyone wants the same result here — an independent hospital that can be trusted by women everywhere, writes Fergus Finlay 

Vital to have  a national maternity hospital that is open to every woman in Ireland, whatever her colour, ethnic origin, or income

The house surrender scheme. Zappone. Holohan. Retrofitting. And now turf. You'd wonder if we'll ever learn from our mistakes