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Paul Hosford

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Irish politics is so fractured, an outright majority for any party is hard to see

07.02.2026 8

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The State should not be absolved of its role in the public's mental health

31.01.2026 10

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Trump’s imperialist instincts run counter to Ireland’s foreign policy heritage

24.01.2026 10

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Dublin Airport cap debate doesn’t justify Michael O’Leary’s swipe at the Taoiseach

10.01.2026 10

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People living in hotels long-term should have the homes we let to tourists

03.01.2026 10

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Simon Harris will only shine if he elevates other party colleagues 

27.12.2025 10

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Government's failure to improve people's lives risks a disconnected electorate vulnerable to populism

20.12.2025 10

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Is Ireland now suffering the hangover from wining and dining social media giants?

13.12.2025 10

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If Fianna Fáil wants new leadership, who is going to lead them? 

06.12.2025 10

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The Government says it’s not them — it’s us. But is that really why nothing gets built?

29.11.2025 20

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Paschal Donohoe’s departure makes it harder to rebuild Fine Gael

22.11.2025 10

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Why 'starter homes' won’t fix the housing crisis — and may create new problems

15.11.2025 10

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Zohran Mamdani and Catherine Connolly both won by offering hope to voters

08.11.2025 10

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Let's use the number of spoilt votes in Áras election to overhaul our entire political system

01.11.2025 10

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Politicians should be able to question the use of the Special Criminal Court

18.10.2025 10

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Eamon Ó Cuív's defence over hiring of ex-prisoner speaks to his belief in rehabilitation

04.10.2025 20

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Sinn Féin may have missed a trick by not fielding its own presidential candidate

27.09.2025 10

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Gareth Sheridan may find real work is only beginning as he eyes presidency

20.09.2025 10

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Annual budget strategy has to pivot to long-termism

13.09.2025 10

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Still waiting for forgiveness, Bertie Ahern bows out of the race for the Áras

08.09.2025 20

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What will it take to put childcare front and centre in the national conversation?

16.08.2025 10

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Attacks on Indian people come from the normalisation of racism

09.08.2025 10

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Attacks on Indian people come from the normalisation of racism

09.08.2025 9

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Public patience has limits — especially when their tax cut is on the line

26.07.2025 10

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Why no younger candidates are stepping up for the presidency in 2025

19.07.2025 20

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Accusing Thunberg of Instagram activism over Gaza is missing the point

14.06.2025 10

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Jim O'Callaghan making up for lost time with leadership whispers

31.05.2025 10

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World struggles to cope as Donald Trump tears up the rulebook

22.02.2025 9

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Unprecedented political storm has not helped public’s perception

25.01.2025 10

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New year, new government — that's just the start of the work

04.01.2025 10

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