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Column: Every miscarriage is a loss, and I still think of my children that never got here
Each of my miscarriages were different experiences, but they’ve all had a lasting affect on my life, writes an anonymous contributor.
Column: Digital innovation and enterprise needs to be nurtured at an EU level
As Ireland and other EU member states grapple with economic recovery, one issue is clear: digital now dominates the way in which we learn, do business and conduct many activities in our home-life, writes Edel Flynn.
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Column: There is a glass ceiling of homophobia in Irish sport
Social inclusion and sport go hand-in-hand – but, within Irish games, there remains two distinct playing fields: one for LGBT people and one for straight people. The time has come to change this, writes Phil Prendergast MEP.
Lisa McInerney: The loudest voices in pro-life camp discredit the civil ones
There is common ground to be found between pro-life and pro-choice people, writes Lisa McInerney, but plastic foetuses and death threats are eroding it.
# read-me - Sunday 16 June, 2013
Column: Fathers, appreciate time with your kids before they grow up
Parenting isn’t always easy but don’t forget to savour the time you have with your children when you have the chance, writes Adrian Millar.
Column: 3 billion people continue to live in poverty as the G8 summit takes place
As world leaders prepare to meet, the reality of three billion people – 40 per cent of the world’s population – living in extreme poverty will cast a shadow over their photocalls, writes Justin Kilcullen.
Column: Now, more than ever, we need to Mind Our Men
Today is a day for appreciating and spoiling the men in our lives – but, with the rate of male suicide in Ireland continuing to rise, we also need to look out for their mental health now more than ever, writes Joan Freeman.
# read-me - Saturday 15 June, 2013
Column: The truth is, I don’t like holidays all that much
Maybe it’s not normal for adults to feel homesick, but taking off and seeing my rainy but beautiful country reduced to a speck in the distance that always fills me with a deep sense of melancholy and loneliness, writes Ann-Marie Scully.
Aaron McKenna: A fair flat tax will save you money – and save the country
Ireland’s byzantine tax system creates perverse economic incentives that allow the super rich to exploit tax loopholes that widen social inequalities – it’s time for a simple and fair tax system, writes Aaron McKenna.
# read-me - Friday 14 June, 2013
Column: Is intolerance prevalent in Ireland?
Ireland has never seemed intolerant to me but recent instances of racism and intolerance in the news has me questioning whether I am right, writes Aileen Donegan.
Column: Here’s why the farmers are protesting on the streets of Ireland
The Irish agricultural sector supports 300,000 jobs and €9 billon in exports, but the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) proposals will inflict serious damage on thousands of farmers, writes Niall Madigan.
# read-me - Thursday 13 June, 2013
Pearse Doherty: Sinn Féin is committed to abolishing the property tax
After the rejection of Sinn Féin’s bill to repeal property tax legislation last night, Pease Doherty writes that the tax could be the tipping point for families across the state.
Column: Ending the death penalty – a view from Texas
Former inmates are among those gathering to fight capital punishment at a world congress event that begins today, but Kirstin Houle from Texas says theirs is a daily struggle they know they will win.
# read-me - Wednesday 12 June, 2013
Column: Mental health is not determined by brain function alone
The latest version of the “psychiatrists’ bible” has been published, containing new additions to the list of mental health disorders. But the influence of such biomedical classification systems in the treatment of mental health is too great, writes Derek Chambers.
Column: The abolition of the Seanad is an act of political vandalism
The government’s move to abolish the Seanad is short-sighted, reactionary and populist – and the stringent whip system that our representatives in Dail Eireann are subjected to demonstrates this, writes Caroline Bergin-Cross.
# read-me - Tuesday 11 June, 2013
Column: US alcohol companies are proposing nutrition labels for booze, should we follow suit?
US alcohol manufacturers might soon reveal calorie content and other nutritional information on bottles and cans, should Ireland do likewise? asks Molly Garboden.
Column: What do you really know about emigrating?
Emigration from Ireland is once again a reality for many young people and their families – but how much do young people facing the prospect really know about the country they are emigrating to before they leave Ireland, asks Marie-Claire McAleer.
# read-me - Monday 10 June, 2013
Column: Proposed road through Kilkenny shows the lack of value placed on heritage
Building a central access road in the heart of historic Kilkenny while simultaneously trying to encourage tourism based on the city’s architectural heritage makes no sense, writes Geni Murphy.
Column: Growing distrust towards European regulators shows we need evidence-based policy making
The BSE crisis in the UK, the tainted blood scandal in France and the recent horse meat fiasco are just some of the scandals that have hit Europe. But the response to public outcry, unfortunately, usually throws science out the window, writes Prof Rangar Lofsted.
# read-me - Sunday 9 June, 2013
Column: Modern Turkey is torn between Ataturk’s legacy and Erdogan’s vision
The riots of the past week may mean the Turkish people have finally found a voice for themselves against the yoke of their masters – be they secular or religious, writes Eric Daly.
Column: Ireland should implement ‘equality budgeting’ to protect society’s most vulnerable
While Minister Joan Burton’s criticism of EU-policy is laudable, much can be done domestically to stem inequality and poverty in Ireland, writes Clara Fischer.
# read-me - Saturday 8 June, 2013
Column: 9 email habits that could change your life
Emails are a handy form of quick communication – but also a source of stress if you’re not organised. If your inbox is giving you nightmares, Ciara Conlon has some tips to make your days a bit smoother.
Column: Even pregnancy can’t block the media criticism of women’s bodies
Whatever you might think of Kim Kardsahian and her ilk, the unhealthy focus on women’s bodies and ‘fat-shaming’ tendencies of the celebrity-obsessed media is dangerous to society as a whole, writes Aoife O’Connor.
Column: We must tackle the underinvestment in pre-school education
Ireland has historically tries to provide education ‘on the cheap’ by affording remarkable influence to religious bodies and other patrons, so the recent childcare controversy should shock – but not necessary surprise – us, writes, Aodhán Ó RÃordáin.
Aaron McKenna: Political ideology is preventing Ireland’s economic salvation
Politicians are too busy trying to point-score with the electorate on social issue to address the real danger to our way of life – our tanking economy. A new party, focused on economic policy, is vital for Ireland, writes Aaron McKenna
# read-me - Friday 7 June, 2013
Column: We have warning labels for tobacco – why not other cancer-causing substances?
Smoking prevention is a great first step toward improving public health – and encouraging Ireland to to cut down on the amount of red meat and processed meat consumed is the logical next step, writes Yvonne McNulty.
Column: A meaningful housing policy would deal with defaulting landlords and at-risk tenants
The rental market in Ireland is largely an amateur business led by small landlords – but, now, with many property-owners in arrears, tenants face an uncertain future, write Lorcan Sirr and Tom Dunne.
# read-me - Thursday 6 June, 2013
Column: Ireland needs a new party to make the ‘Second Republic’ a reality
There is a clear opportunity for a new broad based, progressive, political party that proposes a vision for a new Ireland based on the values of social and economic equality, writes Rory Hearne.
Column: The social welfare system is in a state of flux – and it’s failing jobseekers
Many unemployed people struggle with accessing the correct information on what they are (or are not) entitled to – and the problem is compounded by misinformation and misdirection within the system, writes Brid O’Brien.
# read-me - Wednesday 5 June, 2013
Column: In Istanbul, citizens remain united and committed to peaceful protest
Writing from Istanbul, Arlene Crilly says protesters have a strong sense of solidarity – and remain hopeful that peaceful demonstrations will triumph over the heavy-handed tactics of the government.
Column: The UK will continue to be a far friendlier place for those drowning in debt
The new Personal Insolvency Act may work for some but it’s deficient for a sizeable portion of distressed borrowers, writes Ronan Coburn.
# read-me - Tuesday 4 June, 2013
Column: People don’t trust Europe – but that can be changed
The EU can restore trust by pursuing evidence-based policies that will put people first – namely by setting targets for the real economy, humanitarian aid, and social justice, writes Tom McDonnell.
Column: Governments aren’t doing enough to stop destructive land grabs
The rush for land to get food and fuel for rich Western countries has resulted in the daylight robbery of the world’s poor, writes Karol Balfe.
Column: The countdown to Project Maths is on – what should you expect?
This week the State exams begin and Leaving and Junior Certificate students are getting ready to tackle Project Maths. John Devlin has some tips for those worried about the new syllabus.
# read-me - Monday 3 June, 2013
Column: Being a stay-at-home father was challenging until I found my inner strength
Fathers who choose to be the primary care-givers come up against some challenging attitudes – but once they begin to believe in themselves as parents, they can really appreciate the rewards of bringing up children, writes Adrian Millar.
Lisa McInerney: Caring for children is a tough job – so why don’t we value it more?
Childcare is more of a vocation than a 9-to-5 – but many workers are still underpaid and underqualified, writes Lisa McInerney.
# read-me - Sunday 2 June, 2013
Column: The victims of the Troubles were not ‘collateral damage’ and they deserve justice
The introduction of a bill that would ban people convicted of serious offences from being appointed as a special advisor to a minister in Northern Ireland has raised more serious questions: who are the victims of the Troubles – and have we forgotten them?
Column: The Haddington Road deal is just the same as the last, with a few tweaks
Instead of uniting against this draconian piece of legislation, the unions are operating under a ‘me fein’ attitude that will help no one, writes Kieran Allen.
# read-me - Saturday 1 June, 2013
Column: Why do we care about Will and Kate, the fairytale across the Irish Sea?
One in three Irish people watched the Royal Wedding in 2011 and now the world is waiting with bated breath to see if the heir to the British throne will be a boy or a girl, but why do we care, asks Aoife O’Connor.
Open letter to my priest abuser: ‘I thought it was my fault and I never told my mam’
A survivor of abuse tells a priest it is time he comes forward and tells the truth.
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