Over the course of his presidency of the GAA, Jarlath Burns could become a significant figure in the association's history and in Irish life.
Irish women may theoretically have more agency over their work, relationships status and family life than ever, but women’s agency is always enhanced or constrained by social status and by the larger contexts in which they live.
How do we measure an economy’s growth? If we have to measure something, what should we measure? Let’s start with the most important measure: Jobs.
In twenty years, workers' living standards will be lower because there'll be more elderly people to care for. Is there another way to solve the problem?
A dispute between the Irish Data Protection Commission, the European Data Protection Board and Meta could conceivably result in Meta pulling its biggest products out of the EU.
A strong personal brand can enhance your career prospects, increase business, and get people to help you more. It also validates what you do, makes you feel better about yourself, and you meet like-minded people with shared interests.
Yes, there is a housing crisis. And yes, there is a cost-of-living crisis. And yes, there will need to be short-term policies to help. However, short-term policies should not be detrimental to long-term objectives.
Since 2004 when Ireland fully opened its borders to freedom of movement within the EU, new arrivals have had a hugely positive impact on the country. The state's failures shouldn't jeopardise the chance for those who come today to do the same.
The possible sale of Manchester United could be another missed opportunity for English football to develop a different model of ownership.
By all means, let’s talk about mortgage reliefs and another fiver on the pension. They are important, but their near-term focus distracts us from the larger problems coming into view in the coming years.
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