Ireland’s long-held neutrality is no longer viable. In a changing world, we must stand with Ukraine and Europe’s defence

School absences in Ireland have skyrocketed post-pandemic, with disadvantaged areas hit hardest. Urgent reform is needed now

Another woman raises her head and decides to have a go at politics. Good on her. Except this was Gráinne Seoige, who had done nothing wrong except to show a bit of ambition for public service.

Behind the craziness there is deeply sinister change. The kind of change that won’t just change America but the world. And it’s been driven by an entirely sociopathic approach

The Ceann Comhairle says the regional Independents cannot be considered part of the opposition. But many questions remain about the shoddy little deal Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael struck with them

On days like last Wednesday, people stop what they’re doing and tune in to find out what’s going on in the Dáil

Two nations, two leadership visions — Ireland’s uninspired government plan and Trump’s dark, divisive inauguration speech

Trump controls the political system, the courts, and now the primary means of communication for millions of Americans. What about the rest of us? Are we really hopeless and helpless?

Democracy is floundering and wringing its hands in the face of visible and growing threats and challenges

In a year in which we may have seen the start of the gradual decline and death of democracy, there have been some women who have given us hope