‘If I was voting I wouldn’t have voted for him’ –...
Falling in line with recent trends in Europe and around the world where there has been a pull to the right and a rise in...
Consent, education and thinking beyond victim-blaming ideas like ‘Asking For It’
Kids should learn about consent, and learn that their bodies are their own, at the same time they learn the alphabet, writes Donal O'Keeffe.
"I...
Sherlock welcomes confirmation 999 calls will continue to be answered
Labour spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform, Seán Sherlock, has welcomed confirmation from the Taoiseach that in the event of industrial action by Gardaí on...
An unremarkable tale of everyday Garda professionalism and decency
An unremarkable tale of everyday Garda professionalism and decency shows the good work the best of our guardians of the peace do, writes Donal...
More needed to address broadband issues in West Waterford
Following ongoing concerns over the inadequate broadband services available throughout rural parts of the county, Waterford City & County Council are to write to...
The State already knew about Tuam. Nothing ever changes in Ireland.
The Irish State knew at least four years ago of a historic child-trafficking scheme. In August, Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald referred the matter to...
Non-restoration of LIS to pressure local authorities’ income
Local TD Kevin O’Keefe has said the Government’s decision not to restore the Laneway Improvement Scheme (LIS) in Budget 2017 will put further pressure...
Dear Hillary, when he goes low, go for the jugular
Ahead of the tonight's final debate in the US presidential campaign, Donal O'Keeffe offers the Democratic candidate some advice.
Dear Secretary Clinton,
Well, this is...
Local TDs critical of Budget
‘A do-nothing budget in a do-nothing Dáil’ is how Labour TD, Seán Sherlock described Tuesday's Budget while Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Sport, Kevin O’Keeffe, describing it as...
The Tuam Babies: two years on, hard questions remain
As archaeologists excavate the Tuam Mother and Baby Home site where 796 children are believed to be buried, questions remain unanswered, writes Donal O'Keeffe.
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