The Grateful Water by Juliana Adelman: A compelling, vivid and provocative novel
Women suffer while men escape accountability for their misdeeds in this atmospheric portrayal of 19th-century Dublin
Fateful decisions made 100 years ago have defined the Garda today
The force’s strengths and weaknesses can be traced back to a room in the Gresham in 1922
Good parenting is key to tackling male violence
Mothers and fathers must be supported to raise children with values and decency
Harris raises the stakes with comments on Garda reform law
History shows where a government and Garda commissioner lock horns it goes badly for commissioner
Conor Brady: Funding journalism is a good idea, but what is the best way to do it?
Journalists could benefit from State financial support for training and development
The Herremas secured a unique place in the admiration and affection of the Irish people
Tiede and Elizabeth Herrema – An Appreciation
Fr Denis Ryan – deeply respected pastor who skilfully harnessed the energies of the laity
An Appreciation
Drew Harris will feel heat in rural Ireland over policing reforms
Garda regional structure is a relic of Royal Irish Constabulary from 1922
Confused about who will oversee the Garda? You should be
The fear is that the progress towards independent oversight may be reversed
Garda Reserve is obvious solution to rural policing
Roaming criminals less likely to strike if every village had reserve gardaí
Replacing a garda commissioner won’t resolve ‘embedded dysfunctionality’ in the force
Opinion: Blizzard of controversies suggests it’s time for a rethink of police system
Radical reform of Garda oversight could be simple, but it remains unlikely
Hopes for change rest on politicians with an interest in controlling the force
Cooke review of GSOC unlikely to uncover too much
Why did two State bodies come to a condition of deep mutual distrust?
Rush to vilify GSOC over bugging fears augurs badly
Opinion: The Taoiseach has appeared to have no understanding that the commision does not answer to the Government
Shatter’s moves on Garda fall short of reform needed
Opinion: Whistleblower episode is just a symptom of much deeper issues of accountability in the way the State is policed