Commentators are condemning recent housing initiatives, particularly the 'rightsizing' approach, arguing that homeowners are unfairly bearing the costs of systemic policy breakdowns.

An opinion piece discusses whether a generational smoking ban, while seemingly clever on paper, might not be as effective or practical in reality.

Hoxton has won a High Court noise dispute against Yamamori Izakaya, a ruling seen as another setback for Dublin's struggling nightlife scene.

An opinion piece advocates for the abolition of Ireland's Universal Social Charge (USC) for individuals earning under €100,000, aiming to alleviate pressure on middle-income workers facing inflation and high fuel prices.

Lorraine Courtney offers commentary on the ongoing discussion about implementing a nightly tourist bed tax for Dublin, questioning the city's readiness and comparing it to other tourist destinations like Rome.

A columnist questions the Irish government's decision to potentially remove Special Needs Assistant (SNA) supports from schools while simultaneously introducing free hot lunches and schoolbooks for all primary children, arguing that essential services should not be sacrificed for 'nice-to-haves'.

An opinion piece suggests that Sinn Féin should be more concerned about internal silence than open dissent, arguing that members questioning party orthodoxy provide a vital health service.

Lorraine Courtney questions why society trusts adults drinking in pubs but not in public parks, arguing that leaders should differentiate between problematic behavior and responsible enjoyment of public spaces.

Lorraine Courtney discusses how many Irish couples are choosing to buy a house instead of having an expensive wedding, with the average Irish wedding costing over €35,000.

An opinion piece argues against recent claims of misogyny within the Dáil, stating that such accusations are often overused and that women do not require excessive protection. The author criticizes the quick application of strong labels like 'misogyny'.

Louis Theroux’s new film exploring the “manosphere” was released on Netflix last week, and you could write the reaction even before the documentary aired.

Reports have emerged regarding Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's relationship status, with media outlets noting her apparent split from her fiancé months before it became public. Ocasio-Cortez has remained silent on the matter, while commentators have drawn comparisons between her choices and those of 'tradwives'.

An opinion column proposes replacing Ireland's defunct TV licence with a universal media charge to fund diverse public service media, rather than solely supporting RTÉ.

We could have a Dáil of 185 TDs by the next general election, driven by population growth and the constitutional formula that turns population headcounts into seats in Leinster House.

An opinion column argues that eulogies should be banned from funerals, suggesting that such events are not appropriate for open-mic style speeches and many parishes already quietly prohibit them.