Thirty years on, Ireland’s smoky coal ban remains an urgent issue
Some, including initial proponent Mary Harney, argue the ban should be nationwide
The rise and fall of Phil Hogan: How his hard work was undone by arrogance
Many wonder how politician of proven ability could fail so badly to understand national mood
Was Gay Byrne a feminist?
There were certainly notable missteps, but he gave Irish women a much-needed voice
Fintan O’Toole: Gay Byrne held the key to Ireland’s locked room of secrets
There is no other country in which light entertainment could lead into such dark territory
An EU-US diplomat speaks: Trump’s election ‘required a bit of adjustment’
His 40 years in the EU have given Irish diplomat David O’Sullivan a front-row view of history
‘Wasteful’ Dublin Millennium projects got chopped by ‘Mac the Knife’
Memo from Ray MacSharry for 1988 event condemns plans of government colleague
Lavinia Kerwick: 'My life in my 20s and 30s was absolutely destroyed, taken away'
The 1991 rape survivor on the long-term effects of the attack and why it is time to speak out
Pregnant pause: why more people – including politicians – are choosing not to have children
The number of childless European leaders is reflective of a wider society where fertility rates have fallen dramatically
Haughey banned ‘special pleadings’ over budget cuts
Proposals included charging secondary pupils £200 and introduction of a property tax
Diarmaid Ferriter: Jack Lynch was not a great leader
Pluralism was a strength but he never pushed himself – or others – hard enough
Shannon floods: ‘There was raw sewage floating in our house’
Locals fear last year’s river flooding is about to make their lives miserable again
Enda Kenny: Mixed feelings on Mayo son’s achievements
Castlebar canvass: Sense of scepticism about timing of new investment
George Redmond among most corrupt officials in Irish history
Senior council official showed ill-disguised contempt for Dublin’s architectural heritage
Top 10 great leaps forward in Irish environmental policy
Growing consensus ending subsidies of fossil fuels should be next environmental move
Noel Whelan: Don't pay attention to pre-election pledges about coalition
Nothing concentrates the minds of politicians like the fear of a further election. Next year will be no different.
Gay Byrne played seminal role in making Ireland a modern society
Broadcaster had unique ability to tap into zeitgeist of each decade, new study finds
Why it is finally time to give Irish emigrants the vote
Ireland is out of step with the rest of the developed world on the issue
How the coal ban dealt with Dublin’s burning issue
The prohibition of ‘smoky’ coal in 1990 resulted in 350 fewer annual deaths in city
Europe’s Irish presence in the transatlantic corridor
David O’Sullivan, the new EU ambassador to the US, is assuming the role at an important political moment
Obituary: Straight-talking businessman rose to the top of Irish politics
Albert Reynolds showed ‘nobody should be afraid of peace’ as he pursued Northern solution
Taoiseach facing rumbles of discontent on the home front
Many voters in Castlebar feel Enda Kenny hasn’t done enough for the area
Keaveney would join Hizbollah for career advancement, Rabbitte claims
Minister for Communications denies any terrorism reference in his remarks on RTÉ’s ‘The Week in Politics’
Key planning tribunal witness Tom Gilmartin dies
Developer gave critical evidence of planning corruption
Hundreds attend funeral of two elderly brothers
Taoiseach Enda Kenny among mourners at funeral of Jack and Tom Blaine in Castlebar, Co Mayo, today
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