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Suzanne Harrington: Reel in the anti-immigrant rhetoric

I worry about the normalisation of racist anti-immigrant rhetoric in Ireland — not to mention its irony, given how Irish immigrant communities are everywhere on earth, and have been forever, writes Suzanne Harrington

Suzanne Harrington

Suzanne Harrington: That's what we do now... we star in our own lives

Suzanne Harrington

Suzanne Harrington: Keep greasing us with your sincerity, Russell

Suzanne Harrington

Suzanne Harrington: Reading for mental health is cheaper than therapy

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Letters to the Editor: Children who witness domestic violence should be seen and heard

Irish Examiner view: Germany's SPD did not quite get a ringing endorsement in Brandenburg

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Irish Examiner view: Germany's SPD did not quite get a ringing endorsement in Brandenburg

Irish Examiner view: Farming no longer the be-all and end-all of rural living

Irish Examiner view: Farming no longer the be-all and end-all of rural living

Rural Irish interests remain varied, and warrant a greater place in our political and media landscape

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Letters to the Editor: No surprise that Farranfore to Killarney road is not top priority

Letters to the Editor: No surprise that Farranfore to Killarney road is not top priority

A reader suggests a reason why ribbons will be cut on many another road in the south west long before the N22 is completed

Sat, 24 Aug, 2024

Irish constitution referenda

Letters to the Editor: Calls for Westbank redress being ignored

'Westbank Orphanage residents not also in the Bethany Home (1922-72), of whom I am one, are not part of the group of 459 survivors who received mother and baby home compensation payments'

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Tackling the ongoing shortage of social workers

Letters to the Editor: Tackling the ongoing shortage of social workers

Fergus Finlay wrote last week about the lack of social workers in Ireland.

Sat, 03 Aug, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Day 7 - Rowing

Irish Examiner view: A cargo full of love and devotion for Irish athletes

Times have changed, and so has the measure of a nation’s gratitude

Sat, 03 Aug, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Crucial decision about Palestine by International Court of Justice

Letters to the Editor: Crucial decision about Palestine by International Court of Justice

With its history of occupation, apartheid and genocide, Ireland is in a unique position to lead the charge against the occupation of Palestinian land and the crimes of apartheid and genocide that are used to uphold it

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Nato has little to do with peace

Letters to the Editor: Nato has little to do with peace

'Nato was founded in 1949 to counter the perceived threat posed by the then Soviet Union. It has no raison d’etre since the Warsaw Pact was dissolved in 1991'

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

Irish Examiner view: The Green Party's battle with wants and needs

Irish Examiner view: The Green Party's battle with wants and needs

The Green Party has been busy trying to remind the public about its relevance in Government

Tue, 28 May, 2024

Fuel prices

Irish Examiner view: Consumers badly need a champion

If you study the regular inflation figures issued by the ECB, you might be forgiven for believing that the economy is on an improving trajectory. Inflation rates have fallen below the ECB target of 2%, although the average for the eurozone is 2. 4%.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Immediate end of Gaza conflict is only option

Irish Examiner view: Immediate end of Gaza conflict is only option

Every time the conflict in Gaza seems to have reached a nadir of sorts, a new low is reached — though “a new low in Israel’s prosecution of the conflict” would be a more accurate reflection of the latest developments.

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Serious test of Indian democracy

Irish Examiner view: Serious test of Indian democracy

In the middle of next month, the world’s most populous country, India, will go to the polls in what is expected to be a bitter election which may or may not present a third term in office for prime minister Narendra Modi, who has become an ...

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

2024 Cross Border Police Conference on Organised & Serious Crime

Letters to the Editor: Delusional that Ireland can save the planet

Are we delusional in Ireland? Have we an inflated opinion of ourselves?If we are to believe the hype we can save the planet by stopping our natives cutting turf and instead import peat by ships and trucks from Europe where obviously it must be ...

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Gavel and Stethoscope on Gradated Background with Selective Focus.

Letters to the Editor: Pre-action protocols will cut medical claims costs

Regarding Niamh Griffin’s article — ‘Our adversarial system pits medics and their patients against each other’ (Irish Examiner, March 19) — this rightly highlights the distressing and lengthy process to resolve clinical negligence claims for all ...

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Emotional end to tumultuous career

Irish Examiner view: Emotional end to tumultuous career

The Taoiseach as technocrat is a distinctive political identity, one which can be traced back to Garret FitzGerald and perhaps even as far as Seán Lemass. Mr Varadkar’s conservative affect has a fair pedigree.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Irish Examiner view: This may be a social media watershed

Irish Examiner view: This may be a social media watershed

Interesting developments in the US Congress, which voted this week to order TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest itself of the company’s US assets or to face a ban. Banning TikTok is an intriguing prospect on several levels.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Government gets message loud and clear

Letters to the Editor: Government gets message loud and clear

In relation to the huge no votes in the referendum, do the Government parties and opposition parties, all whom advocated yes votes, recognise at all how out of touch they are from the electorate?My wife and I conceived in late 2019, then covid and ...

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Revelations cast doubt on system

Irish Examiner view: Revelations cast doubt on system

The aftershock from last week’s referendums continues to reverberate, and interventions from individual politicians are not improving matters for their various parties.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Massacre a watershed in savage clash

Irish Examiner view: Massacre a watershed in savage clash

It can be difficult to pick out incidents or events in Gaza which mark an escalation or watershed in an increasingly savage conflict.

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Time to call out bad practices

Irish Examiner view: Time to call out bad practices

Another weekend brings the dreaded news for families and friends of loved ones that road collisions have claimed the lives of more of our citizens.

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Irish Examiner view: There is a time for plain speaking

Irish Examiner view: There is a time for plain speaking

Micheál Martin was unequivocal yesterday in condemning the Russian state for its involvement in the recent death of Alexei Navalny

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Aerial view Tavira river and ocean

Mick Clifford: Michael Lynn’s denial reveals lack of self-awareness

The toxicity of the Celtic Tiger era cannot be used a personal scapegoat

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

Old Lady with Nurse

Letters to the Editor: Our carers deserve so much more

Between now and next month’s referendum, the political focus will be on the treatment of those caring in the home — the unsung heroes that provide a service 24 hours and seven days a week to support a child or adult with special needs.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Alexei Navalny

Irish Examiner view: The unfinished business of 1945

As news emerges from Siberia of the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and progress in Gaza continues to be stymied, it is time again to consider whether there are any prospects for hope while Russia and Israel continue to be dominated by ...

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Colin Sheridan: Sounds that almost suffocate your senses

Colin Sheridan: Sounds that almost suffocate your senses

There is something eerily disconcerting about a stranger intruding on your personal space. Especially in a cinema.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2024

Fishing Boats in Dingle Bay

Letters to the Editor: Dingle Hub is a lifeline for local workers

This week we heard the Dingle Hub is to close at the end of March due to some funding being withdrawn. For most individuals, €50,000 is life-changing money; in a government body it is small change.

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Irish largesse a lifeline for Palestinians

Irish Examiner view: Irish largesse a lifeline for Palestinians

The announcement yesterday that Ireland is to provide an extra €20m in funding for the UN refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) is welcome, particularly as other countries have paused their financial support for that organisation.

Fri, 16 Feb, 2024

Disinformation an Israeli tactic to shield eyes from true extent of suffering in Gaza

Disinformation an Israeli tactic to shield eyes from true extent of suffering in Gaza

The world has received graphic and disturbing snippets from Palestinian journalists in Gaza, who have risked and lost their lives. But there is so much that we simply do not know

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

2016 Cheltenham Festival - St Patrick's Thursday - Cheltenham Racecourse

Thorn in O’Leary’s side unlikely to be gone anytime soon

In an open letter issued on Friday, Mr O’Leary called on Mr Ryan to resign 'and let someone competent deliver traffic, tourism, and jobs growth for Ireland'

Sun, 11 Feb, 2024

MMR jabs

The MMR vaccine is safe, effective, and the best protection against measles

Globally measles vaccination has prevented 56m deaths worldwide from 2000 to 2022 but the rate of people getting vaccinated is falling, writes Catherine Conlon

Sun, 11 Feb, 2024

Volunteers standing hands

Irish Examiner view: Recognition for volunteers in our communities

It was the AA travel breakdown and insurance organisation which used to position itself in advertising campaigns as “the fourth emergency service”. That was some two decades ago, and the AA has moved on.

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Adams says Palestinians ‘won’t mind’ SF’s US visit

Letters to the Editor: Adams says Palestinians ‘won’t mind’ SF’s US visit

While the Irish politicians’ annual trot to the White House on St Patrick’s Day is, at the best of times, a cringeworthy display of Shamroguery, it has never seemed as obscene as the prospect of this year’s visits.

Fri, 02 Feb, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Trump faces his biggest legal battles

Irish Examiner view: Trump faces his biggest legal battles

Last week, Donald Trump fell into an $83. 3m (€77m) hole. That was the amount a New York jury awarded journalist E Jean Carroll in her defamation action against the former US president and presumptive Republican nominee for this November’s election.

Tue, 30 Jan, 2024

Grant Thornton report reveals extent of Toy Show musical's failings

Grant Thornton report reveals extent of Toy Show musical's failings

Despite their receiving the Government’s shaky backing last week, it’s very difficult to see how RTÉ’s board members survive this

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

Donald Trump

Letters to the Editor: Forget about policies, Trump is on a roll

Readers address issues including the US presidential election, conflict in the Middle East, the housing crisis, and GAA refereeing

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

TV llcences in Ireland

Irish Examiner view: TV licence figures offer cold comfort

RTÉ has some way to go before it can compete effectively with streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Disney+

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Ex Labour leader needs to get his facts right on party policies

Letters to the Editor: Ex Labour leader needs to get his facts right on party policies

Former Labour Party leader and government minister Pat Rabbitte recently opined on national radio that there is no policy difference between the party he once led and the Social Democrats.

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Fitting that new hospital be named after the outstanding Dr Lynn

Letters to the Editor: Fitting that new hospital be named after the outstanding Dr Lynn

The 28th of this month marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of one of the outstanding figures of modern Irish history. at a time when Dublin suffered one of the highest infant mortality rates in all of Europe.

Sat, 13 Jan, 2024

Irish Examiner view: We should support South Africa

Irish Examiner view: We should support South Africa

The two-day public hearing in the genocide case taken by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) began yesterday.

Fri, 12 Jan, 2024

Letters to the Editor: The Defence Forces’ abuse of women is shameful

Letters to the Editor: The Defence Forces’ abuse of women is shameful

There was hardly a week that went by this past year without reference in the media to the sad and continually declining state of the Defence Forces.

Fri, 05 Jan, 2024

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Cianan Brennan: All is not well with unions and Government in pay talks

For several weeks, it had been clear that things weren’t going well at the latest round of public sector pay talks

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

Letters to the Editor: Heart and stroke patients have been forgotten

Letters to the Editor: Heart and stroke patients have been forgotten

In December 14’s paper, health correspondent Niamh Griffin wrote of heart and stroke patients being forgotten. Sadly, I have to agree. I collapsed one Halloween night with a brain haemorrhage.

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

"To let" sign on building

Irish Examiner view: Creating divisions in communities

It’s been a trying few days for landlords, or at least the public perception of landlords.

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Elaine Loughlin: Trying to dig deep with Foley is much like hitting rock

S Elaine Loughlin: Trying to dig deep with Foley is much like hitting rock

Education Minister Norma Foley remains somewhat of an unknown entity to the wider public, who have little sense of the person behind the ministry

Sun, 17 Dec, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Hope will require leadership change

Irish Examiner view: Hope will require leadership change

In an evocative article in this newspaper, Mary Lawlor, human rights expert, UN representative, and former director of Amnesty International in Ireland, asked a question which has resonated through the week.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023