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 …

Voices of Civic Engagement

Emma DeSouza 03/12/2025

Deliberative democracy has been on the rise globally as more governments embrace citizen participation as a tool in policymaking. Despite this …

I wish we could ignore Bill Gates on the climate crisis

10/11/2025

There are truckloads of money available. Just after Gates published his new missive, Oxfam revealed that the net worth of the 10 richest US …

Turning away from ‘Authoritarian Populism’

Tiarnán McDonough 18/09/2025

For the last two weekends in a row, protests in central London have given rise to scenes that have been reported around the world and will trouble …

Tackling Inequalities in Cervical and Breast Cancer in Ireland

Clodagh Lynch 19/08/2025

Cancer is one of the biggest health challenges in Ireland, but its impact is not felt equally across the population. Breast cancer accounts for 31.8% …

The Revolutionary Impact of Driverless Cars and Taxis

Paul Sweeney 13/08/2025

Billionaire Dermot Desmond recently called for the scrapping of investment in the new Dublin Metro. His reason is actually thoughtful and …

Ireland's Ageing Population and the Challenge for Health and Social Care

Clodagh Lynch 02/07/2025

By 2057, Ireland will have over one million people aged 65 and older. This is not just any statistic, but it represents a shift that will shape how …

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