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Just to keep up with present demand for housing, we require to build a city the size of Waterford every year for decades

The economic benefits of maternity leave do appear to have a limit in terms of mothers returning to work and promotion

In the space of a single week, two sports stars were before the Irish courts having behaved despicably

Your Spotify Unwrapped for 2024 is due: Best to fess up to the Sabrina Carpenter

Simone Gannon’s handpicked selection of festive gifts includes something for every beauty lover, from make-up and fragrance to haircare and wellness

Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council drops planning enforcement case against developer Bartra following legal advice

To think of all that time we spent embarrassed by Bono’s oppressive sincerity

The spirit of this famous city centre eatery is lurking under teething problems that need to be banished, and soon

From HR Pufnstuf to Battlestar Galactica, what can we learn from political television shows through the ages before we go to the ballot box?

Millions of letters will be handled every day by An Post during the lead-up to Christmas

Tell Me About It: Begin taking actions now that increase your engagement with life, thus building your confidence

At 5ft 11in, I used to squash myself up against the window of public transport, but now I no longer make myself small

Children from the ‘1.5 generation’ who were brought by their parents to live in another country, can struggle to belong, as documented in a new book

Generational health: Teachers are at the front end of supporting children in their education, wellbeing and safety. They’re witnessing a rise in anxiety and mental health concerns

Some teachers believe climbing trees and other outdoor self-directed controlled risk-taking are crucial for fostering self-confidence and resilience

A guide to cutting mobile phone costs, from switching providers at the end of your contract to avoiding overcharges on data

Lyra has become an ambassador for Safe Ireland’s new campaign to highlight gender-based violence and the need for better services

The reality for participants in the Housewife of the Year contest was a far cry from the aspirational tradwife trend on Instagram

Quite a lot, if only they had the chance to be heard – and reducing the voting age to 16 would give them that voice

Irish restaurateurs face the hardest of times as the soaring cost of ingredients adds to an already challenging climate

I’m concerned about the noise the machine will make at night and that it will be an eyesore

In fact, a locally-made, organic doughnut might well be better than green beans grown with scarce water in Namibia and air-freighted in plastic wrap

Jack and the Beanstalk, Mary Poppins and an adaptation of Roddy Doyle’s The Giggler Treatment are among the highlights

Unthinkable: In the case of voting, the critical question is not the “mom litmus test” but the “child, or future citizen, litmus test”

Identify what features you want to emphasise and ‘put the colour, sparkle and detail there’. Finding the right balance is the key

Many company bosses are pushing for a complete return to the office but does research and lived experience back that position

The move to almost double the number of graduates in this area means points should fall, but not by a huge amount

As many as one in 20 schoolchildren in Ireland may have autism or similar developmental issues, studies suggest

City break or country escape, treat yourself with a festive stay.

Gladiator II star said meeting the English king at the film’s British premiere was ‘not on the list of priorities’

Ask Roe: I have little to no physical or sexual experience and I’m worried how this is going to affect any potential relationships

Capitalism is driving the destruction of our planet. We have to think outside – and against – the framework of our current political system

In an age of constant communication, the decision to go ‘no contact’ with a family member is more noticeable, but there is still sometimes too much societal judgement of those who take such a serious decision

In Nightbitch, Marielle Heller’s new film, the star plays a woman crushed by childrearing. It’s not the only pressure women are under, she says

As retailers gear up for a busy Christmas season, there are signs people are putting their trust back in the city

Over-order even if it means you have leftovers, and nowadays people like to have cocktail, beer and alcohol-free options

My general election wish list: No more free Dáil parking; penalty points for drivers who keep the engine running while stationary; immunity for employees who refuse to handle Israeli goods ...

Forget ‘one for everyone in the audience’, there’s two for everyone in the audience. Unless what you want is choice

What are opponents to voting abroad so afraid of? The explanations of ‘it’s too hard’ or ‘it’s too risky’ feel threadbare and lazy

In Ireland, property management companies seem wedded to ludicrous standards about what is and isn’t acceptable to be seen