Opinion

Wednesday 19 June 2019

Conservative party leadership contender Boris Johnson arrives at BBC Broadcasting House in London for a Live TV debate. Photo: PA

Colette Browne: 'The Tory party is now a cult full of Brexit zealots - so what better leader for it than hustler Boris'

The premiership of Boris Johnson represents a serious threat to this country - a threat that was outlined in an IMF report this week. According to it, Ireland is "uniquely vulnerable to a no-deal Brexit" and a fiscal stimulus may be required "depending on the severity of the...

Challenging times: Health Minister Simon Harris, left, speaking to HSE director general Paul Reid. Photo: Damien Eagers / INM

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Eilish O'Regan: 'Disability providers for 20,000 people are on a financial cliff edge'

Organisations funded by the HSE that provide care to 20,000 vulnerable people with disabilities are on a...

Parents: Patric and Geraldine Kriegel leave court after the two boys accused of their daughter Ana’s murder were found guilty. Photo: collins

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Martina Devlin: 'A story of loneliness and a girl who could have been anyone's daughter'

This is a story about loneliness - about being without friends, but wanting to fit in and be liked. It tells of...

Former leader of Renua Ireland John Leahy. Photo: Mark Condren

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Sinead Ryan: 'Right out of ideas for how to make mark'

They say the first rule of politics is being able to count. And the first rule of setting up a political party is to manage the split. The second is, know...

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Kevin Doyle: 'Petrol stations face extinction as rural Ireland left 'frightened'

Parts of rural Ireland are in danger of losing yet another piece of what makes a community: the local petrol station.

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Charlie Weston: 'Government tripping over charges laid at minister's feet'

Oh what a pickle the Government has found itself in over housing. The charges laid at the feet of the Government, and specifically Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy, are many and serious.

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Editorial: 'Tears show our sorrow over cruel fate of poor Ana'

Even in the depths of a murder trial which has taken us to places we would prefer not even to imagine, the smile of...

Italy's Cristiana Girelli celebrates with team mates after scoring against Jamaica. Photo: Reuters

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Letters to the Editor: 'Women’s World Cup shows our men are second division'

I have been watching the Fifa Women’s World Cup on RTÉ.

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Evan Vucci/AP Photo

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Ian O'Doherty: 'Bad polls spell trouble ahead for Trump - but the Democrats need to play their cards wisely'

If, as that most hoary of clichés goes, a week is indeed a long time in politics, then 500 days is an eternity.

Influence: David Attenborough has convinced many people we must take radical action on climate change

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Barbara Scully: 'Too much stick and not enough carrot will see climate change plan fail spectacularly'

So, we now have a Climate Action Plan, and hopefully a strategy that will help us to finally meet our EU targets on emissions - something we don't seem to have taken seriously for years.

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Frank Coughlan: 'Flawed greats like Diego were 'different class''

It was a piece of sporting ephemera only football obsessives and quiz anoraks remember, but it is nice to say I was there.

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Going places: Conor Cox, held shoulder high by Roscommon supporters on Sunday, has become totally comfortable with his ‘new’ identity. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Colette Browne: 'The Tory party is now a cult full of Brexit zealots - so what better leader for it than hustler Boris'

Eilish O'Regan: 'Disability providers for 20,000 people are on a financial cliff edge'

Martina Devlin: 'A story of loneliness and a girl who could have been anyone's daughter'

Sinead Ryan: 'Right out of ideas for how to make mark'

Kevin Doyle: 'Petrol stations face extinction as rural Ireland left 'frightened'

Charlie Weston: 'Government tripping over charges laid at minister's feet'

Editorial: 'Tears show our sorrow over cruel fate of poor Ana'

Letters to the Editor: 'Women’s World Cup shows our men are second division'

Ian O'Doherty: 'Bad polls spell trouble ahead for Trump - but the Democrats need to play their cards wisely'

Barbara Scully: 'Too much stick and not enough carrot will see climate change plan fail spectacularly'

Frank Coughlan: 'Flawed greats like Diego were 'different class''

Martina Devlin: 'A story of loneliness and a girl who could have been anyone's... Comment

Kevin Doyle: 'Petrol stations face extinction as rural Ireland left 'frightened' Comment

Colette Browne: 'The Tory party is now a cult full of Brexit zealots - so what better leader... Comment

Charlie Weston: 'Government tripping over charges laid at minister's feet' Comment

Letters to the Editor: 'Women’s World Cup shows our men are second division' Letters

Cuckoo funds have positive effect on housing: Murphy Personal Finance

Pornographic images and so-called 'murder kit': What the Ana Kriegel trial jury didn't hear Courts

One of the UK's most wanted men believed to be in Ireland Crime

Q&A: How valid is claim of striking healthcare workers over payments of up to €3,200? Irish News

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John Downing: 'Government to use both carrot and stick as it aims to win support for environmental overhaul'

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Eilish O'Regan: 'A year of death and sadness but CervicalCheck questions linger'

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Eilish O'Regan: 'Disability providers for 20,000 people are on a...

Barbara Scully: 'Too much stick and not enough carrot will see climate...

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Colette Browne: 'The Tory party is now a cult full of Brexit zealots - so what better leader for it than hustler Boris'

Eddie Cunningham: 'Climate strategy is a game-changer for drivers - life on the road will never be the same again'

Kevin Doyle: 'A gentle nudge is unlikely to stop apocalypse... but more taxes might'

Fearghal O'Connor: 'Port managers missing the point on transparency'

John Downing: 'Watchdog must be extra-vigilant when it comes to taxpayers' cash'

Mary Kenny: 'Tory wannabes' eclectic back stories are more fascinating than their actual policies'

John Daly: 'City planners are barking up the wrong tree'

Editorial: 'Dublin Port case shows need for transparency'

Letters to the Editor: 'There are better ways to get legal reform than this farce'

John Downing: 'Government to use both carrot and stick as it aims to win support for environmental overhaul'

Columnists

John Masterson: 'A celebration to remember... if only we could'

Leo and Matt take off for Elton's 'Rocketman'

The testimony of Dolours Price turns out to be priceless

Sarah Caden: 'The Queen of Pop now more cringe factor than sex appeal'

Brendan O'Connor: 'Chilling change as Bumbling Boris becomes a strong man'

Philip Ryan: 'Varadkar goes it alone as he takes the heat'

Ray Jordan: 'Why it's time to broaden our image of refugees'

Dan O'Brien: 'Politics is shifting left, not right, as faith in free markets ebbs away'

Colm McCarthy: 'Finance watchdog pulls no punches: Paschal's forecast simply 'not credible''

Jody Corcoran: 'There may be nothing left in gambler Leo's locker'

Letters

Letters to the Editor: 'Women’s World Cup shows our men are second division'

Letters to the Editor: 'A match made in heaven'

Letters to the Editor: 'Irresponsible hypocrisy of Donaldson and Co around Brexit should be challenged head on'

Letters to the Editor: 'Michael Gove’s cocaine use? It was only a Freudian slip'

Letters to the Editor: 'Our double standards on greeting Hillary and Donald'

Letters to the Editor: 'Etch their names for ever'

Letters to the Editor: 'Love him or loathe him, Trump is doing exactly what he promised the voters – and succeeding'

Letters to the Editor: 'Our soldiers honoured their allegiance in neutral times'

Letters to the Editor: 'We should not be proud to welcome Trump to our shores'

Letters to the Editor: 'I wish Katie Taylor well but boxing should be banned'

Editorial

Editorial: 'Tears show our sorrow over cruel fate of poor Ana'

Editorial: 'Government must heed fiscal warning'

Editorial: 'Banks have recovered - but borrowers were sacrificed'

Editorial: 'When it comes to flights of fancy, we've millions to burn'

Editorial: 'Adams's failure to grasp SF decline'

Editorial: 'New Tory leader must have grasp of reality over Brexit'

Editorial: 'There's no glamour in drug trade, just stench of death'

Editorial: 'Our ties to America go far beyond politics and policy'

Editorial: 'Numbers sitting Leaving Cert show how far we have come'

Editorial: 'Divisive Trump should not weaken links with America'