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Schooling the Brits at taxpayers’ expense
Bewildering as to why we should be providing a publicly funded element of the secondary education of affluent British families
Disastrous consequences of climate breakdown right in front of us
You’d think encouraging public transport usage to reduce gridlock would be motivating enough
Vaccine sceptics do not have ‘fringe beliefs’
Scepticism is, arguably, more important now than ever
Dyson toothbrushes or chew sticks?
Children in Nigeria would vigorously remove the remnants of their breakfasts with chew sticks
Is Belfast Agreement deficient around the Border poll question?
Clarity required over ‘what the people are actually finally voting for’
Exports of alumina to Russia must stop
We cannot condemn Russia’s bombing of Ukraine while supplying it with a strategic raw material
At least Patrick Collison is trying to help in whatever way he can
He isn’t just patching it with plaster and praying it won’t go pear-shaped
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Pat Gilroy on the GAA’s future
‘Interesting to note his scepticism towards modern and more scientific preparations’
Why we have years on our car number plates
If there were a return to reasonably anonymous registration numbers, the motor industry and consumers would welcome it
Government protecting a broken system because it’s the easy thing to do? No change there
We have become too tolerant of weak leadership
Andy Burnham’s approach to Northern Ireland may not be as hoped
Let’s be realistic about Irish reunification
Those in their 40s and 50s are the forgotten generation when it comes to the budget
We will pay for the proposed new schemes and get no utility from them
Urban oasis of Merrion Cemetery deserves renovation and development
Dublin City Council must take action to combat neglect in park
The black spot among improving cancer survival rates
Overall survival rate of 67.2% falls dramatically to 22.6% for lung cancer, mostly caused by smoking
Irish Rail and the Government put Ballsbridge motorists ahead of Dart users
This is shown by their studious inaction on level crossings in south Dublin
EU-wide prohibition on trade in both goods and services with illegal settlements
A critical mass of vocal countries could tip the balance, and Ireland can demonstrate moral leadership and credibility on this issue
Honest assessment is needed of Ireland’s military neutrality
Government policies are at odds with stated position
No need to worry about the birds
They will be back to delight and entertain us in the very near future
Investing in priorities on Achill Island
Tourist facilities are welcome, but investment in the village that supports them must surely come first
The consolation after another rejection
A reader reflects on the familiar disappointment of having a letter rejected
Time for a conversation about healthcare
Sláintecare is a noble aspiration, but ignores the reality of the private healthcare system in Ireland
Laughable to refer to HSE for drug treatment
I am working with drug users waiting five months or more to access treatment
Cars and people that look good for their age
Apart from snobbish nonsense of half-year car plates, I love our registration system
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