Gemma Hussey ‘cannot wait’ to meet family and friends again after vaccination
Former minister (82) looking forward to a ‘nice glass of wine’ and ‘great old chat’ with pals
‘Attention-seeking’ Shane Ross has a spiky joust with Regina Doherty
Shane Ross has a barbed confrontation with Regina Doherty... and a cosy chat with Brendan O’Connor
The Marian Finucane I knew: Empathetic, intelligent, relentless
‘I knew Marian was the presenter I wanted, and was lucky enough to secure her’
Blazing a trail: The 19 female ministers since 1918
After Constance Markievicz, Ireland had no woman at cabinet for 60 years. In the past century, there have been just 19 female ministers - and two female presidents
Irish women in politics: ‘Now, now, girlie. There’s no place for women here’
The trailblazing women who breached the male-dominated world of Irish politics encountered sexism and prejudice – from both sexes, writes Martina Fitzgerald, in this edited extract from her new book
Fine Gael women of 1983 says repeal ‘not foregone conclusion’
Women discussed political climate in 1983 when Eighth Amendment was voted in
I said to Charlie Haughey, ‘No thank you, Mr Haughey, I don’t want that job’
The Time of My Life: Mary O’Rourke on a phone call from the Fianna Fáil leader
Simon Harris criticises ‘obscene’ abortion posters using his photograph
Posters contain picture of Minister for Health, Fine Gael logo and graphic imagery
Insertion of Eighth ‘catastrophic mistake’ says former minister
Gemma Hussey and Liz McManus among ‘Grandparents for Repeal’ advocating for Yes
FitzGerald ‘railroaded’ into 1983 abortion referendum, Barry Desmond claims
Gemma Hussey recalls threatening letters warning ‘we know where you live’
100 years of slow progress since women got the vote
2018 should be year women are afforded ‘high place in the councils’ of a free Ireland
Journalist who advocated for women’s rights
Obituary: Ysabel Mavis Arnold. Born: June 7th, 1937. Died: July 18th, 2017
Social Welfare officials warn on failure to introduce State benefits for divorced people
State papers 1986: Department files review options in event of passing of divorce referendum in June
Hard skills get you hired, poor soft skills could get you fired
Emotional intelligence seems to be on the wane in the modern workplace
Miriam Lord: Ban on bar disclosure is elephant in room
Senators maintain collective amnesia over ‘stand-up row’ in the Leinster House pub
This is no time for indecisive, weak government
A coalition of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil would not be in national interest
Former USI president Laura Harmon to run for Seanad
Contender played prominent role in campaign for Yes vote in marriage referendum
President’s daughter to stand for Seanad
Alice Mary Higgins will contest seat on NUI panel on range of equality-related issues
Media itched with good reason for Enda to call election
Kenny insists it will be a spring vote and now nothing of any note will happen until then
Cog Notes: Roddy Doyle concerned about how Fighting Words might work as part of junior cycle
He and co-founder Seán Love advise against any form of assessment that would add pressure or take away from students’ enjoyment
FitzGerald backed nationalisation of Irish Sweepstakes, 1984 files show
Taoiseach was lobbied by Frank Flannery of Rehab, who was concerned over rival lottery
Radio: Merry John Murray doesn’t always hit the right note
The RTÉ Radio 1 host’s lighthearted style has its appeal, but a more thoughtful interview technique wouldn’t go amiss
How the referendum campaigns unfolded
A brief history of the Seanad abolition and Court of Appeal referendums
Former ministers advocate Yes vote
Former FF senator Des Hanafin calls for No vote, saying Yes campaign are ‘cynical’
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