Where was the shame? Where was the fear? Where were the women?On 2 March, the chief executive of Davy stockbrokers’ Brian McKiernan issued a memo to the company’s 700 staff. Some minutes earlier, the Central Bank had revealed that a record €4.

The pandemic, and the evolution of global and national politics since 2008, has resulted in more alienation which, Michael Clifford writes, has the potential to be exploited by violent elements on the far-right and far-left. 

The populism is a response to decades of drift and mismanagement...and represents a dangerous environment where conspiracy thrives and right-wing extremists recruit.

There is a body of evidence that suggests the roll-out of the vaccines here is not being conducted in an organised, planned manner

Why has a scheme designed to get houses built during a housing crisis resulted in far more people poring over legal documents than plans? Michael Clifford reports

Despite clear evidence of the need to reform the hefty payouts in courts, there is no sense of urgency among the Oireachtas or the judiciary to resolve the issue of personal injury payments

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien wants to shoo away the ideologues who might slow his march towards achievement, but questions must be asked, writes Michael Clifford

There are five people working for every one who is aged over 65. By 2051, this ratio will be down to 2.5 to one, with the number of over-65s set to rise to 1.6m

An investigation that began life as a probe into alleged high level corruption in the force has split in two: One relates to organised crime, but the other is now focusing on wiping out penalty points, Mick Clifford reports 

Michael O'Leary was making the rounds again this week, rubbishing Nphet's stance and promising to fill skies once the over-50s are vaccinated. He is eyeing the bigger picture with his wild claims