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The Government has pledged to establish a citizens’ assembly to reform the education system – but what issues should we address? We asked a dozen public figures in the arts, media, business and education for their views

GAA stars to raise money for charity with intercounty FIFA 20 tournament

After hearing of a similar fundraiser in Spain, Joanne O’Riordan got on the case

Labour MP lists Dublin trade unionist’s speech as one of the greatest by a woman

Joan O’Connell’s speech to the TUC on equal pay was included in Made in Dagenham film

Disability rights campaigner Joanne O’Riordan graduates from UCC

Campaigner conferred with BA in criminology

Joanne O’Riordan says papal visit a chance to learn from mistakes

Student notes importance of facing challenges, says visit offers opportunity to do that

Outspoken Catholic women absent from ‘Voices of impact’ forum

Norah Casey defends choice of speakers at World Meeting of Families’ ‘fringe event’

The World Cup venue where no one cares; Kildare show home advantage matters

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Prince Charles declines spicy food before stepping into famine hut

Royal greeted by entrepreneurs and academics on visit to University College Cork

The schoolgirl raising understanding about young carers

Caoimhe Bennett was one of the 20 finalists in the Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards

Government criticised for 10-year failure to ratify UN disability pact

Protest told Ireland ‘stating on international stage that disability rights do not matter’

30 Irish women you need to know

To mark International Women’s Day on Wednesday, here are 30 women who are shaping Irish life

Ireland: the next generation

Which Irish people will influence Ireland – and the world – in the coming years? These 22 twentysomethings are likely contenders

Prison report urges Zappone to take on more responsibility

Many young prisoners suffer severe bullying in residential institutions – Fr Peter McVerry

Most overseas visitors ever expected for St Patrick’s Day

Luas to run for Dublin event as thousands expected to watch parade in capital

Mayor of Co Cork announces general election candidacy

Two Fine Gael TDs and one Fianna Fáil TD elected in Cork North West in 2011

Joanne O’Riordan: Outstanding Young Person of the Year

Teen with rare congenital disorder says award highlights abilities of every citizen

Joanne O’Riordan nominated for international JCI award

Disability activist named among 20 semi-finalists for Junior Chamber award

Time for Government to stand up for equality in education

‘A troika-imposed measure means children with special educational needs receive only 85 per cent of recommended resource teaching hours’

Radio: Silly season gets serious as ‘Liveline’ turns to Greek crisis

Review:‘Bright Sparks’, 'Liveline' and 'Pat Kenny Show'

The wheelchair is over 100 years old: it’s time to innovate more for those with disabilities

Thought-controlled robotics designed to assist people with physical disabilities takes another step forward

Your serve: the reader replies to The Irish Times Women’s Power List

Readers’ nominations include Micheline Sheehy-Skeffington, Moninne Griffith, Louise Bayliss, Maria Walsh, Emily O’Reilly, Emily Logan, Joanne O’Riordan, Catherine Murphy

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