THE sound of feet on the street is reassuring, particularly at a time when democracy is blowing in the wind like a fragile flower.

It is reported that Finance Minister Brian Lenihan will make a public announcement tomorrow about his recent cancer diagnosis.

THE time is here when educationalists and politicians of all parties should objectively consider the reintroduction of third-level fees for students of the wealthier sector.

Sexual predators were today warned they could be accused of rape if they target drunk Leaving Cert students.

THE number of college graduates rose by more than 180,000 in a mere four years and has almost doubled in the past decade, according to census figures published yesterday.

THE threat of the return of third-level fees came under fire from opposition parties yesterday.