Tagged with: ireland

Challenging disability access to transport in Ireland

Sophia Black 17/12/2025

In Ireland, people with disabilities, whether visible or non-visible, face various difficulties in accessing public transport. These challenges limit independence and restrict access to essential services like healthcare, education, and employment, undermining the promise of social inclusion. Accessing transport has always been an issue in …

6 Takeaways from TASC’s Workshop on Strengthening Irish Democracy in an Era of Democratic Decline

03/10/2024

On September 10th, TASC gathered a diverse group representing government, business, civil society, media, and community groups to discuss challenges …

What needs to be done to keep Irish beef farming alive and kicking

Molly Breen 11/04/2023

IntroductionAs a young student born and reared in County Dublin, I am no expert on the ins and outs of beef farming. Yet, I have always appreciated …

Is an All-Party, Power-Sharing, Governmnet in Ireland Possible?

Peter Emerson 24/03/2023

As currently (undefined but) practiced, majority rule implies that any party or group of TDs/MPs which constitutes more than 50% of the …

Innovate for Ireland

Paula Tumulty 14/07/2022

Innovate for Ireland: Is this scheme an extension of privilege and elitism or a new opportunity to contribute to democracy and equality? PhD …

The 10 reasons why house prices and rents must fall

PJ Drudy 08/10/2018

House prices in recent years should never have been allowed to soar to the point where they have become unaffordable for the vast majority of …

NBP: Problematic privatisation

Donal Palcic 28/09/2018

The roots of the ongoing debacle with the implementation of the National Broadband Plan (NBP) can be traced back to the privatisation of Eircom. …

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