Editorials

A creature of the late night, MacGowan seemed to rage against the dawning of the day as much as the dying of the light

If there are fewer cars coming into the city, bus transport will improve – and that has to be the direction of travel

The promise of more gardaí on the streets must be met – and not just over the next few weeks in the run up to Christmas

It took two days of argument in the High Court to settle a dispute between Uisce Éireann and the University of Limerick, which turned on the definition of a dwelling

Twitter was always far from perfect but since Elon Musk’s takeover it has degraded at an alarming speed

The report underlines the importance of overall economic stability and progress in shaping attitudes

More than 22,000 homes on strategic sites are stuck in the process at An Bord Pleanála, with projects already waiting an average of 79 weeks for a decision

The Arts Council directly supported his writing of Prophet Song, allowing Lynch to join a select group of Irish writers to win the award

There are still hopes that the hostage dialogue may open a pathway to further talks on a peaceful way forward

It is going to take a massive shift to get back on track – and to avoid climate scientists coming back to issue the same unheeded warnings, like a broken record

While much of the disorder was opportunist, it is clear that far-right agitators had waited for this moment and were happy to see the protests escalate into mayhem

Ben Dunne’s recent death reminds us of different times, when the links between business and politics were corrosive for democracy

Government has made a welcome commitment to removing an anomalous provision in our law that may jeopardise the country’s proud contribution to international peacekeeping

The dramatic swings in political support seen over the last year show a country with a large minority estranged from the mainstream parties

The welcome release agreement between Hamas and Israel offers the first glimmer of hope of a negotiated pathway to a broader agreement

What is the point in a system of automatic disqualification for a build-up of penalty points if it can be avoided by many who find themselves in that position?

An acceleration is needed if the State is to come anywhere close to the target of a 51 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030

Pillage, rape and mass killings have again returned to one of the world’s most impoverished regions, at a time when the international community is focused on wars in Ukraine and Gaza

Observers say Javier Milei’s election as president reflects a deep public weariness with corruption and economic mismanagement rather than support for his ideology

For some Irish people, the royal moniker is a symbol of a period in our history that saw much of the population disenfranchised and oppressed

The best outcome for the country would be a multi-year deal that gives stability and certainty to the Government’s pay bill and a decent boost to public servants’ earnings

The federal constitutional court has upended federal spending plans and threatened to sunder the government itself

There is still much to do in changing the culture of ambiguity towards gender-based violence but there are also concrete steps which can and should be taken

The low priority attributed to flood defences reflects a wider problem: the disconnect between policy making on the one hand and the reality of climate change on the other

Both the Tánaiste and Taoiseach have been clear they believe the violence is disproportionate and morally indefensible

The Government’s long-awaited review of energy security points the way forward, but action to achieve its goals must be accelerated

The wealthy and powerful are still using a global network of jurisdictions and intermediaries to avoid tax and scrutiny

Overall house price growth is moderating, but prices remain high and the cost of newly-built properties is continuing to rise

This year’s crises have laid bare deep shortcomings in the corporate culture of Montrose

The two superpowers are competitors, rivals and partners-this summit meeting will help determine whether they can reach a more stable relationship

The surprise return of David Cameron as foreign secretary will not please the Tory right and is likely to lead to more tension within the party

The near stabilisation in Dublin rents is welcome, but costs remain too high and there is no guarantee that they will start to fall back

With winter now upon us, ambitions of a significant breakthrough on the eastern or southern fronts are unlikely to be realised this year

The complex agreement is far from the caricature of capitulation to Catalan demands portrayed by the nationalist right

The current system benefits no one except the rich and powerful and those with an interest in shutting down debate - reform is essential

Amid a tense international diplomatic atmosphere, the Tánaiste sought to reassure Chinese ministers that Ireland remains committed to its relationship with China

The Government will have hoped that winning the Apple case and signing up for the OECD tax plan would end controversy about Ireland’s policies - but now some questions will linger

Support from Ireland can make a big difference addressing the legacies of conflicts overlooked by bigger donors

AI technology is advancing at a dizzying speed, with legislators struggling to catch up - international co-operation to control its use will be vital

Georgia has been asked to implement a package of 12 reforms to strengthen its democracy and the independence of its courts and media