https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 25 Feb 2026 02:20:48 +0000Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41799470.htmlStudents deserve more than a hollowed out college experience2026-02-25T01:29:00+00:002026-02-25T01:29:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The minister's request for third-level institutions to compress their lecturing days indicates a minister who is completely out of touch with how student life works, writes Mary McAuliffeThe minister's request for third-level institutions to compress their lecturing days indicates a minister who is completely out of touch with how student life works, writes Mary McAuliffeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41799257.htmlMichael McGrath: EU is ready to fight back against threats to our democracy2026-02-25T01:05:00+00:002026-02-25T01:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The new European Centre for Democratic Resilience is tackling attempts by authoritarian regimes to disrupt our freedomThe new European Centre for Democratic Resilience is tackling attempts by authoritarian regimes to disrupt our freedomExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41799386.htmlOnly time will tell if SNA retention is permanent 2026-02-24T19:00:00+00:002026-02-24T19:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/By finding an extra €19m the Government has shown it can put its money where its mouth is in the face of public outcryBy finding an extra €19m the Government has shown it can put its money where its mouth is in the face of public outcryExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41799542.htmlHonourable but superfluous: Adams and Ahern discuss peace process with eye on Gaza2026-02-24T18:04:00+00:002026-02-24T18:04:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/At an Oireachtas committee hearing on Tuesday, Ahern gave an idiot’s guide to the long road to Good FridayAt an Oireachtas committee hearing on Tuesday, Ahern gave an idiot’s guide to the long road to Good FridayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41799233.htmlCiara Reilly: Power shift behind SNA U-turn exposes Government's weakness2026-02-24T12:41:00+00:002026-02-24T12:41:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Government’s climbdown on SNA allocations reveals fragile leadership, weak reform planning, and deep mistrust in special education policyThe Government’s climbdown on SNA allocations reveals fragile leadership, weak reform planning, and deep mistrust in special education policyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41798717.htmlFuture Cork: A new chapter is on the horizon for Cork, but only with continued support2026-02-24T01:00:00+00:002026-02-24T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Numerous transformative projects that will change how we live, work and travel in the city are under way, but funding streams are uncertain Numerous transformative projects that will change how we live, work and travel in the city are under way, but funding streams are uncertain Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41798609.htmlUkraine is the biggest and most consequential of all the American betrayals2026-02-24T01:00:00+00:002026-02-24T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/As the war enters its fifth year, it’s time for Europe to take the fight to Putin on its own terms and tell Trump to get lostAs the war enters its fifth year, it’s time for Europe to take the fight to Putin on its own terms and tell Trump to get lostExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41798702.htmlWith N-word incident, Bafta have shot themselves in the foot2026-02-23T12:43:00+00:002026-02-23T12:43:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/In not editing out Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson’s shouted tics, Bafta have allowed their successful diversity drive to be overshadowedIn not editing out Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson’s shouted tics, Bafta have allowed their successful diversity drive to be overshadowedExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41798081.htmlDark money is a threat to national security that Ireland can no longer afford to ignore2026-02-23T01:00:00+00:002026-02-23T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ireland may features among those countries perceived to be least affected by political corruption, but our company formation regime and light-touch regulation of corporate vehicles present opportunities for hostile state actors and organised crime, writes John Devitt.Ireland may features among those countries perceived to be least affected by political corruption, but our company formation regime and light-touch regulation of corporate vehicles present opportunities for hostile state actors and organised crime, writes John Devitt.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41798075.htmlEmma deSouza: So much more needs to be done to support rural resettlement2026-02-23T01:00:00+00:002026-02-23T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/It is a privilege to be a part of a rural community, but it's not without its challengesIt is a privilege to be a part of a rural community, but it's not without its challengesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41793131.htmlFuture Cork: Is the city ready to enter the 21st century?2026-02-22T16:55:00+00:002026-02-22T16:55:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Five years into our 10-year vision for the city, there has been real progress but the biggest eyesores remain, while city centre green space has been decimated, write Jude Sherry and Frank O'ConnorFive years into our 10-year vision for the city, there has been real progress but the biggest eyesores remain, while city centre green space has been decimated, write Jude Sherry and Frank O'ConnorExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41797349.htmlDavid O'Mahony: Perhaps ‘going in the book’ is the best way to deal with our emotions2026-02-21T01:02:00+00:002026-02-21T01:02:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Any time I annoy her — usually with such heinous crimes as saying 'you need to tidy all your stuff away' — there’s a high chance we’ll find Daughter scribbling in a notebook, sketching sad faces or rain clouds, usually annotated for clarityAny time I annoy her — usually with such heinous crimes as saying 'you need to tidy all your stuff away' — there’s a high chance we’ll find Daughter scribbling in a notebook, sketching sad faces or rain clouds, usually annotated for clarityExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41796857.htmlColin Sheridan: Defence Forces funding increase must not erode Ireland’s neutrality2026-02-21T01:00:00+00:002026-02-21T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Former Defence Forces officer, Colin Sheridan, argues Ireland must prioritise human capital and measured policy over reflexive militarisationFormer Defence Forces officer, Colin Sheridan, argues Ireland must prioritise human capital and measured policy over reflexive militarisationExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41796848.htmlIs Ireland drifting from neutrality amid Europe’s €381bn rearmament drive?2026-02-21T01:00:00+00:002026-02-21T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/As Europe embarks on historic military expansion, Ireland faces mounting pressure to reconsider neutrality and defence spending prioritiesAs Europe embarks on historic military expansion, Ireland faces mounting pressure to reconsider neutrality and defence spending prioritiesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41795585.htmlFuture Cork: A city's vitality is more important than regulatory perfection2026-02-21T01:00:00+00:002026-02-21T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/My absurd experience advising nuns about fire safety in a beautiful Georgian convent taught me the most important thing about a building is the life inside itMy absurd experience advising nuns about fire safety in a beautiful Georgian convent taught me the most important thing about a building is the life inside itExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41796425.htmlAfter the floods, climate obligations cannot be optional2026-02-20T01:00:00+00:002026-02-20T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A recent Supreme Court decision confirmed all public bodies must perform their functions in a manner consistent with national climate plans and objectivesA recent Supreme Court decision confirmed all public bodies must perform their functions in a manner consistent with national climate plans and objectivesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41795903.htmlFuture Cork: The city centre enters a new golden age after decades of change2026-02-20T00:55:00+00:002026-02-20T00:55:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Cork has seen war and peace, boom and bust, and on more than one occasion the flat of the city has risen Phoenix-like from the ashes of total annihilation, writes Cónal CreedonCork has seen war and peace, boom and bust, and on more than one occasion the flat of the city has risen Phoenix-like from the ashes of total annihilation, writes Cónal CreedonExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41795876.htmlWhy is the Irish Government getting involved in a Spanish medical negligence case?2026-02-19T01:00:00+00:002026-02-19T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Department of Health is seeking to reverse a European court decision a Spanish woman's human rights were violated when her nipple was removed during breast cancer surgery. Why? To restrict medical negligence claims in IrelandThe Department of Health is seeking to reverse a European court decision a Spanish woman's human rights were violated when her nipple was removed during breast cancer surgery. Why? To restrict medical negligence claims in IrelandExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41795828.htmlAI won’t decide Ireland’s future, workers will 2026-02-19T01:00:00+00:002026-02-19T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/If a generation raised on technology sees AI as a threat, not opportunity, it is a sign we’re mismanaging this transitionIf a generation raised on technology sees AI as a threat, not opportunity, it is a sign we’re mismanaging this transitionExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41794805.htmlThe HPAT has turned out to be a failure. Back to the Leaving Cert2026-02-19T01:00:00+00:002026-02-19T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/If being able to assess information and make important decisions in a timely fashion in a pressurised environment is not preparation for a career in medicine, what is?If being able to assess information and make important decisions in a timely fashion in a pressurised environment is not preparation for a career in medicine, what is?Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41794529.htmlManaging retention and exit of personnel is key to resolving Defence Forces staffing issue 2026-02-18T01:02:00+00:002026-02-18T01:02:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Private industry swoops in to hire highly-trained members of the Defence Forces. So the taxpayer is paying for that training while industry captures the return, writes Tony GeraghtyPrivate industry swoops in to hire highly-trained members of the Defence Forces. So the taxpayer is paying for that training while industry captures the return, writes Tony GeraghtyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41794877.htmlWho really benefits from lifting the Dublin Airport passenger cap?2026-02-18T01:00:00+00:002026-02-18T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Figures from the tourism industry shows increasing passenger numbers are not driving GDP growth — it's the other way aroundFigures from the tourism industry shows increasing passenger numbers are not driving GDP growth — it's the other way aroundExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41795120.htmlCiara Reilly: Definition of need has changed to save money on SNAs2026-02-17T20:00:00+00:002026-02-17T20:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Pause to planned special needs assistant allocation review feels neither reassuring nor meaningful. We’ll be here again unless big changes happen, writes teacher Ciara ReillyPause to planned special needs assistant allocation review feels neither reassuring nor meaningful. We’ll be here again unless big changes happen, writes teacher Ciara ReillyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41794655.htmlUnequal access to remote work is a policy failure2026-02-17T01:00:00+00:002026-02-17T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/New figures suggest the push-back to the office could collapse one of the most significant innovations in modern working life, and also risks hardening inequality within the workforce if remote work becomes an exclusive perk for higher-paid staffNew figures suggest the push-back to the office could collapse one of the most significant innovations in modern working life, and also risks hardening inequality within the workforce if remote work becomes an exclusive perk for higher-paid staffExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41794601.htmlGarda Powers Bill has puzzling treatment of journalistic privilege2026-02-17T01:00:00+00:002026-02-17T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Surely the minister for justice wants the best protections for the rights of journalists in fulfilling their essential democratic role, writes Cian Ó ConcubhairSurely the minister for justice wants the best protections for the rights of journalists in fulfilling their essential democratic role, writes Cian Ó ConcubhairExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41794478.htmlRolling back environmental regulation is the ultimate act of self-harm2026-02-17T00:51:00+00:002026-02-17T00:51:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Across the world, right-wing political forces are working to dismantle decades of environmental and social progress, writes Ciaran Brennan Across the world, right-wing political forces are working to dismantle decades of environmental and social progress, writes Ciaran Brennan Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41792657.htmlChange in disability care is possible — it just requires planning2026-02-16T01:00:00+00:002026-02-16T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Young people with disabilities face a cliff edge when their parents die. It doesn't have to be this way Young people with disabilities face a cliff edge when their parents die. It doesn't have to be this way Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41792414.htmlFeeder school data is misleading and old-fashioned2026-02-16T01:00:00+00:002026-02-16T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Narrow framing of 'success' in education is based on a flawed understanding of how modern schools work — and how children really thriveNarrow framing of 'success' in education is based on a flawed understanding of how modern schools work — and how children really thriveExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41793080.htmlShona Murray: Europe at risk if it does not become a 'genuine federation'2026-02-14T01:24:00+00:002026-02-14T01:24:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Now that reality of Donald Trumps second administration has set in, Shona Murray asks what should Europe do?Now that reality of Donald Trumps second administration has set in, Shona Murray asks what should Europe do?Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41792807.htmlShannon Airport and ICE deportation flights raise fresh questions over Irish neutrality2026-02-14T01:11:00+00:002026-02-14T01:11:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/ICE deportation stopovers at Shannon Airport reignite debate about neutrality, accountability and Ireland’s complicity in US removalsICE deportation stopovers at Shannon Airport reignite debate about neutrality, accountability and Ireland’s complicity in US removalsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41792381.htmlDavid O'Mahony: Better to be bloody, bold, and resolute when adapting for the silver screen2026-02-14T01:01:00+00:002026-02-14T01:01:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The strongest adaptations are ones that show a love and understanding of the source material, even if they don’t manifest it literallyThe strongest adaptations are ones that show a love and understanding of the source material, even if they don’t manifest it literallyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41792903.htmlJoanna Donnelly: Focus for forecasters is on how to communicate uncertainty2026-02-14T01:00:00+00:002026-02-14T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Limitations in how far we can predict the weather, and how accurately we can describe the future changed climate, has been limited by chaos at the starting point or description of the boundary conditionsLimitations in how far we can predict the weather, and how accurately we can describe the future changed climate, has been limited by chaos at the starting point or description of the boundary conditionsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41793035.htmlLouise Burne: Our 'do nothing Dáil' is much more appealing than Britain's omnishambles2026-02-14T00:35:00+00:002026-02-14T00:35:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/With the British government seemingly in chaos every week, Louise Burne reflects on our sull, but stable, Government in Leinster HouseWith the British government seemingly in chaos every week, Louise Burne reflects on our sull, but stable, Government in Leinster HouseExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41792627.htmlRory Hearne: U-turn on short-term lets is cynical2026-02-13T01:06:00+00:002026-02-13T01:06:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Government's roll back on its restrictions for short-term lets shows the Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael coalition has capitulated to parish pump politics, writes Social Democrats TD Rory HearneThe Government's roll back on its restrictions for short-term lets shows the Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael coalition has capitulated to parish pump politics, writes Social Democrats TD Rory HearneExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41791664.htmlNew Garda powers bill could conceal abuses2026-02-13T01:00:00+00:002026-02-13T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Gardaí can consistently deny racial profiling because there is no data on who is stopped and searched — but the new powers bill doesn't allow this data to be collected. Why, asks Cian Ó ConcubhairGardaí can consistently deny racial profiling because there is no data on who is stopped and searched — but the new powers bill doesn't allow this data to be collected. Why, asks Cian Ó ConcubhairExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/