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S Mick Clifford: Housing crisis deepens as homeowners block developments to ‘protect character’
In a housing crisis, objecting to every development under the guise of ‘character’ protection masks deeper societal privilege

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

Mick Clifford: Strip search claims at Leinster House protest raise real questions — and some invented ones
S Mick Clifford: Strip search claims at Leinster House protest raise real questions — and some invented ones
Dáil claims of Garda sexual violence demand real investigation — but not at the cost of facts or credibility

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

Mick Clifford: Two fingers to democracy — How Michael Lowry became the Government’s biggest liability
S Mick Clifford: Two fingers to democracy — How Michael Lowry became the Government’s biggest liability
Michael Lowry’s shadow looms over the Government, exposing the fragility of political integrity and the cost of dishonesty

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Mick Clifford: The land of a hundred thousand welcomes — and unwelcome truths
Mick Clifford: The land of a hundred thousand welcomes — and unwelcome truths
Ireland’s global image took a hit this week as Conor McGregor, social media, and viral headlines shaped the narrative

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Mick Clifford: Why Ireland must face tough questions about its covid strategy
S Mick Clifford: Why Ireland must face tough questions about its covid strategy
Ireland’s pandemic response shaped lives, but did it cause more harm than good? A full, honest inquiry is overdue, writes Mick Clifford

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

Russia Ukraine War
S Mick Clifford: Does neutrality still protect Ireland? Why it’s time for an honest conversation
As global threats rise, Ireland’s neutrality faces scrutiny. Is it a principled stance or outdated idealism? The debate intensifies

Sun, 09 Mar, 2025

Mick Clifford: Who will be Ireland’s next president? The potential candidates so far
Mick Clifford: Who will be Ireland’s next president? The potential candidates so far
Ireland’s presidential race is soon to begin gathering pace, with major names emerging as potential candidates. Who will take on the challenge of Áras an Uachtaráin?

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

Nathan McDonnell had it all — until a €32m drug bust changed everything
S Nathan McDonnell had it all — until a €32m drug bust changed everything
Unlike his respected family, there is little sympathy for the Porsche-driving McDonnell in the town where his persona ‘wasn’t really in keeping with the kind of town Tralee is’

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

General Election Ireland 2024
Mick Clifford: Foul play in the Dáil? Micheál Martin’s Irish dribble leaves everyone confused
A linguistic slip — or strategic play? Taoiseach’s Dáil exchange sparks debate over language, politics, and truth

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

Minister to meet woman who wants inquiry into the death of her son killed in hit-and-run
S Mick Clifford: The cynical use of a tragedy to play politics
Politicians are doing a great disservice to a bereaved family

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025

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