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Voices
reprisal
Tom Clonan: Ireland never rewards whistleblowers like Maurice McCabe and me - it punishes us
Opinion
'It is arguable that the acts of vulture funds are outside what is to be permitted by the Constitution'
No plan
How a Norwegian street musician crashed her van in The Liberties, bought a horse, and was embraced by the community
rental bias
'Letting agencies said that a landlord will never choose me in the rental lottery because I have kids'
Opinion
'Charities need to stop apologising for investing in infrastructure and that includes CEO salaries'
living on the list
Tom Clonan: 'In all our years attending Temple Street, I have never before seen so many sick children and parents'
kenny and trump
'It's in our best interests to bite our tongues. Kenny's White House visit gives us a rare opportunity'
ageist ireland?
'There is often a stigma that people in their 50s, who are out of work, are waiting it out until retirement'
Read Me
Medical students confess: 'I don't talk about my rape. People might not see me as a capable future doctor'
Read Me
An Irishman in Colombia: 'It's worth remembering the Good Friday agreement has acted as an inspiration'
the trumps
Opinion: 'Let's not pore over Melania's facial expressions and pass it off as political engagement'
In business
'I took courage from taking control of my health issues – that washed a lot of the fear away'
growing food with kids
Gardening: 'When children grow their own food, they develop 'food empathy' and have better diets'
travel ban
'I remember a Paddy's Day visit by Haughey when four Irish were put on a London-bound flight in handcuffs'
who owns the news?
Opinion: 'Lack of transparency makes it difficult to know who controls the Irish media'
column
Operation Transformation diary: 'I'm furious but won't stop until I reach my target weight of 13st 5lbs'
column
CAO deadline: 'It's easy to forget about other options outside of this one, points-driven route to education'
trump's travel ban
'A country that invaded and destroyed my dad's home is now telling people like him they are not welcome'
Opinion
'If ever there was a sign that the boom is back, it’s vultures building student homes on Summerhill'
Public Transport
Opinion: 'A €6 charge isn't enough. What about a €24 annual fee for those with free travel passes?'
Father's Rights
'I witnessed abominable prejudice and abuse in the family courts. I had to keep fighting for my kids'
column
'One patient told me she overheard a member of staff referring to her as "just a psychiatric case"'
Opinion
Alternative facts: 'Trump sent a powerful message that facts can be altered to suit his own agenda'
meet the trumps
American soap opera: 'Family, business and government all intertwined in Trump's presidency'
SEXUAL CONSENT
'People often discount their rape because they don't recognise the different ways rape can take place'
column
Operation Transformation diary: 'I usually panic when I'm following a food plan and try to avoid eating out'
Opinion
America First: 'If President Trump stays “on message,” he may just unite, not further divide, the US'
column
U-47700 death: 'As we pretend that policing drugs deters users, we can expect more harm, more deaths'
baptism barrier
Debate Room: 'It's only fair that Catholic children are prioritised in Catholic schools'
social justice
Column: 'It's crucial that we discuss the causes of the Brexit vote and support for political extremes'
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