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Paul Hosford: Eamon Ó Cuív's defence over hiring of ex-prisoner speaks to his belief in rehabilitation

Paul Hosford: Eamon Ó Cuív's defence over hiring of ex-prisoner speaks to his belief in rehabilitation

Eamon Ó Cuív’s defence of Catherine Connolly highlights not just a row about judgement — but Fianna Fáil’s deep divisions

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Paul Hosford: Why Sinn Féin’s decision not to run a presidential candidate may prove costly

Paul Hosford: Why Sinn Féin’s decision not to run a presidential candidate may prove costly

With just three names on the ballot, questions loom over Sinn Féin’s strategy, voter choice, and whether the race is missing something vital

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

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Paul Hosford: Gareth Sheridan may find real work is only beginning as he eyes presidency

He's done well to get here but the businessman will have to quickly switch gears in a race in which he is starting from way behind

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Simon Harris at sod turning ceremony

Paul Hosford: Ireland needs long-term budgets that look beyond short-term politics

Simon Harris wants budgets judged as part of a five-year cycle — but true long-termism demands vision beyond elections

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Eamon De Valera 50th anniversary

Paul Hosford: Still waiting for forgiveness, Bertie Ahern bows out of the race for the Áras

No TV or radio interviews, no newspaper spreads — in the end, Bertie bowed out of the presidential election re-litigating the Mahon Tribunal at Glasnevin Cemetery

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Paul Hosford: What will it take to put childcare front and centre in the national conversation?

Paul Hosford: What will it take to put childcare front and centre in the national conversation?

For 20% of families, fees have not only not gone down, they have gone up in the months following an election in which the prohibitive cost of childcare was a key factor

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Paul Hosford: Attacks on Indian people come from the normalisation of racism

Paul Hosford: Anti-immigrant rhetoric is fuelling racist violence against Indian people in Ireland

Recent racist attacks on Indian people show how anti-immigrant rhetoric is emboldening violence and eroding Ireland’s inclusive identity

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Israeli attacks continue on Gaza

S Paul Hosford: Canada recognises Palestine as Gaza crisis deepens — but is symbolic support enough?

Canada joins countries recognising Palestine, but critics say recognition must go beyond symbolism to address the deepening crisis in Gaza

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

Caucasian waitress stacking wine glasses in restaurant

Paul Hosford: Public patience has limits — especially when their tax cut is on the line

Budget choices reveal deeper values, but without clear public benefit, a VAT cut risks being seen as a giveaway for business

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Paul Hosford: Why no younger candidates are stepping up for the presidency in 2025

Paul Hosford: Why no younger candidates are stepping up for the presidency in 2025

Despite historic civic movements like Repeal, no new voices are emerging for the presidency — and the barriers remain high

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025