Letter of the Day
A letter of note selected by the Letters' Editor
No evidence of unionist resentment towards Catholic Victoria Cross awardee
James Magennis was given a reception by Belfast’s unionist lord mayor
Children and the dangers of gambling
Foundations for this addictive activity ‘becoming ingrained at even younger ages’
Kneecap the ‘easier targets’
‘There is a distinction between what rappers say on stage and what actions politicians are prepared to take’
Ireland’s human rights obligations
‘Government has failed to deliver on election promise to pass the Occupied Territories Bill’
Is it time to ban SUVs?
‘Their presence on our roads is undermining hard-won road safety gains and making our streets more dangerous’
Letters to the Editor, April 30th: On China’s influence in Ireland, Spanish power cuts and Pope Francis
“China has always engaged with overseas Chinese communities in a manner consistent with the laws and regulations of host countries”
On veiled threats to the Irish pharma industry
The threat of manufacturing job losses if Ireland doesn’t play ball regarding the proposed EU legislation is an egregious scare tactic
Patrick Freyne and the empathy crisis
Most of us who travel regularly to different developing countries feel the same way
Health warnings on alcohol products
It is essential that the public is provided with facts about alcohol as opposed to drinks industry spin
Help to Buy scheme
“Looking at how the scheme has played out, I now wonder if it’s done more harm than good.”
Policing the use of AI in the classroom
‘Proposed reforms to the Leaving Certificate exam format have been overtaken by technological events’
Preppers must be part of our communities
Local networks and projects can bring people together in times of crisis
Coercive control by neglect
Even after a controlling partner leaves the home, their influence often lingers
Rory McIlroy and Northern Irish identity
He is the walking, talking, embodiment of the Good Friday agreement
Grimy Dublin in the 1980s
Watching old footage, the city looks ‘remarkably underdeveloped’ compared with 2025
An upside of technology
“I live alone and my sight is failing but with my iPad and my iPhone, I am never alone”
We must not turn away from the crisis in Sudan
Millions have been forced to flee their homes and food and medical supplies are dangerously low
Mental health care at home
‘For many people with mental health challenges, the ability to remain in their own home — with support — is fundamental to recovery’
Utility firms and lacklustre customer care
“We apologise for the delay, we are currently experiencing an unprecedented number of calls”
Simple actions to help young people with disabilities
Providing transport post-school would be empowering and enabling
Mental illness and society
Proper diagnosis and treatment help many – a better, fairer society helps all
Schoolchildren and the Gaeltacht experience
There are lots of families who would love to send their children to the Gaeltacht but it’s a luxury many can’t afford
Gaza and the international community
Israel’s latest attacks on Gaza show how impunity breeds further atrocities
Le Pen, the law and democracy
What would the reaction be if the barred candidate were from the opposite side of the political spectrum?
Simon Harris and a dip in the polls
A man who is moving so quickly that it seems perhaps he has forgotten how to listen
Workers deserve a real voice and collective bargaining rights
Renewed political support is essential
Adopting a car-free lifestyle
It’s time we learned to respectfully share the public road space with everyone
Deeper aspects to the housing crisis
What is striking is the absence of any serious moral or civic language in this debate
Looking forward to brighter days ahead
Spring whets the appetite for exercise, sport and outdoor living
MetroLink – the time for debate is over
Further delay will only deepen Dublin’s infrastructure deficit
Climate crisis and faith communities
The ongoing destruction of our natural world is at a dangerous point of inflection
Planning and house insulation
We urgently need clarity on the law around insulating houses of no special aesthetic or historic merit
‘Joy is not just a nice extra but a fundamental human goal’
Thursday March 20th is International Day of Happiness, a cue to stop doom-scrolling
Letters to the Editor - Tuesday, March 18th: Leaving Cert grades; asylum appeals; hotel breakfasts
‘Restoring Leaving Certificate grades to the 2019 level is long overdue’
‘In the next few weeks customers of most telecom companies will face price increases’
Annual contracts on phone broadband and television services set for mid-year hike
‘I think Trinity should let us know why Wolfe Tone wasn’t chosen'
The republican revolutionary received 31% of votes in the consultation on renaming the Berkeley library.
Lian Bell: Why I should not be on the list of ’25 brilliant Irish women in 2025′
#WakingTheFeminists was an example of pluralistic, fluid, collaborative, respectful, joyful and, most of all, impactful feminist organising
‘Ireland has been very successful worldwide by adopting a policy of cultural promotion of the island, rather than belligerently imposing tariffs’
A partnership approach has contributed to a win-win situation for this country
‘Crowded prisons have multiple consequences, some intended, some unintended. All negative’
Prison becomes a pressure cooker and life can become unbearable for prisoners and prison staff alike
We have seen an increase in school refusals among older children
It’s vital to improve engagement with school, because childhood lasts a lifetime
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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