Letter of the Day
A letter of note selected by the Letters' Editor
Recruiting and retaining teachers: Department of Education could act on existing report
Some might reasonably question whether a review is what is now required
We need more mental health services, not more prison cells
Building more prison places will not fix a problem that starts with a shortage of psychiatric beds
Restaurant menus should show the environmental cost of the food they serve
Food’s environmental footprint can tell customers more than its provenance, letter writer argues
Using the national flag to celebrate rather than exclude
Tricolour was designed as an emblem of tolerance and inclusion
Would it be so hard to put the smartphone away?
We felt like the odd ones out by prioritising conversation on a recent lunch outing
Maternity leave pension penalty
Women lose out on pension building when they are already earning less
Bizarre observation about violent offenders who are mothers
The Community Return Scheme is laudable but its application seems questionable
Wonderful Fleadh Cheoil strikes a chord in Belfast
Coming together in cross-community festival brings renewed hope for future
Dart announcements are not intrusive. They are necessary and beneficial
Regular real‑time audio updates are essential for passengers with additional needs
Challenging the tradwife and manosphere narratives
Small wonder so many women recognise something of their own lives in the tradwife story
EV chargers are in short supply – and so too is drivers’ patience
Once friendly exchanges are now tetchy as demand has increased and queues form
The joyous benefits of brushing up on your Irish
Being able to step out of English, even for a moment, offers connection in a lonely world
Dogs should be banned from beaches during summer
Bank holiday weekend beach trips spoilt by roaming dogs
Translation technology is altering the status quo of language education
We must be pragmatic and move with the times
Dirty old town
Collectively these issues create an impression of a city that is, for want of a better word, “filthy”
Patrick Collison is yet another billionaire using his fortune to protect billionaires
The fact that someone can spend millions in this way is itself an argument for a wealth tax
How are Palestinians meant to supply Government with financial histories for student visas?
The restrictions in the visa system are fundamentally incompatible with the supporting of Palestinian access to education, and must be done away with
No young person in any special school has participated in an equivalent transition year
It speaks to a lack of ambition for and a lack of confidence in these young people that they don’t deserve a similar programme
Respecting sex workers’ agency does not diminish commitment to tackling exploitation
A balanced, evidence-based approach should distinguish between trafficking and consensual adult sex work
Long-term renting offers a lasting solution to Ireland’s housing problems
Piecemeal policies have unsettled landlords and failed tenants
Is summer over already?
The All-Ireland finals are played, and the Slane Castle concerts are finished
Retirement of sports journalist Seán Moran an end of an era
Moran came from a generation that believed the game was of the utmost importance
Aughinish Alumina may yet become a big test for Europe as it is for Ireland
Ukraine is fighting for its life, and this existential struggle should resonate in Ireland
Irish Rail’s FourNorth project is welcome, but let’s not forget the basics
Don’t keep passengers guessing where they are en route
Not so active travel
It would take roughly 150 years to deliver the long-promised 300km Dublin active travel network
Aughinish Alumina report leaves Ireland’s reputation in ruins
How predictable the inquiry would leave room for denial
Opposition, cost and availability means going nuclear will never be a viable solution
It would be extremely hazardous for any government or politician to propose locating a nuclear facility in any constituency
Childcare professionals deserve pay in line with their value to society
The current system demands high professional standards while failing to recognise those who meet them
To think Slievenamon fire could have been started deliberately beggars belief
A more robust response is warranted with real sanctions that bite for those who engage in this reckless behaviour
After reading through the World Cup ‘highlights’, it’s time for soccer to clean up its act
Soccer just may be entering a state of worldwide decline, and there are numerous disturbing signs that such is the case
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