Editorials
The Irish Times view on the Summer Economic Statement: reaching the limits of prudence
A bumper €8.3bn package is planned, with much of the extra cash going to the health service and State investment
The Irish Times view on the Abbey Theatre’s summer closure: questions must be answered
The decision comes in the wake of a long-running but as yet unresolved series of controversies over finances, culture and governance
The Irish Times view on the French election: far-right kept out, but no clear way forward
For now, at least, France has turned the tide of right-wing advances, but more battles lie ahead
The Irish Times view on the new Green Party leader: a vote for continuity, not change
Roderic O’Gorman is faced with the daunting task of saving as many party seats as possible in the next general election
The Irish Times view on the future of Anglo- Irish relations: the time is right for a reset
Both sides recognise that change is needed in how Dublin and London work together
The Irish Times view on the presidential election in Iran: hopes raised for political change
Street celebrations in the election’s wake reflected a sense that the tide of democracy is beginning to sweep theocratic Iran
The Irish Times view on the UK election: Keir Starmer’s historic victory
Starmer has a huge majority, but must work quickly to deliver real improvements in areas that affect people’s lives
The Irish Times view on elections in Northern Ireland: tectonic shifts in unionism
The turbulence in unionism contrasts with the calm predictability on the nationalist side
The Irish Times view on Hungary’s EU presidency: a bumpy six months lie ahead
There is relief in Brussels that the rest of the year will not be heavy on legislation and new opportunities for an unhelpful member to cause trouble
The Irish Times view on Ireland and the EU: waning influence at official level
The production line of Irish graduates and officials taking up roles in EU institutions has greatly reduced
The Irish Times view on the exchequer returns: the temptation of a pre-election giveaway needs to be resisted
The challenge is to create a sustainable multi-year plan to address the key investment issues facing the economy
The Irish Times view on the EPA water report: the need for ongoing investment
The resilience of the water supply is the responsibility of Uisce Éireann but the Government has a duty to ensure that the State body has the resources necessary to discharge its responsibilities
The Irish Times view on US presidential immunity: a decision which erodes American democracy
The Supreme Court move will have sweeping effects, notably in the dramatic expansion of executive power
The Irish Times view on Fine Gael and the Dublin Transport Plan: populist posturing
If Fine Gael favours slowing down investment in cycling infrastructure or stymieing better public transport, it should make that clear to voters
The Irish Times view on Northern Ireland’s election: a contest with consequences
Subject to the fortunes of the DUP, Sinn Féin could end up by default with the largest number of MPs,
The Irish Times view on the French elections: a defining week lies ahead
Macron’s snap election gamble has been a gift to the far-right, but its path to power is still far from assured
The Irish Times view on the Government housing targets: the need to focus on long-term reform
The number of variables involved – including net immigration – mean true demand is very hard to predict and the risk is that policy will always be chasing a moving target.
The Irish Times view on the Iranian election: signs that democracy is stirring
A reformist candidate came out top in the first round of voting, indicating a desire for change by many voters
The Irish Times view on the US presidential debate: a bad day for Biden
The president failed to disprove the widespread perception that he is too old to serve a second four-year term
The Irish Times view on Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh: a man who brought joy to summer Sundays
His voice was instantly recognisable, his insights into the people involved in the games was unmatched
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