Big State subsidies make apartments viable, but average earners still priced out
New report shows that Government incentives make the numbers add up for developers, but not at an affordable cost for buyers
By Cliff Taylor
Wolf Alice at 3Arena review: An ultimately superb – if underattended – show
Scintillating gig shows Ellie Rowsell’s skills as frontwoman and band’s talent for old-school indie pop
By Ed Power
JJ Hanrahan hell-bent on getting Munster back on track
Rugby’s new centres of attention; New football rules far from perfect
Micheál Martin to find out scale of damage done to him in Fianna Fáil by Gavin fiasco
Meanwhile, Jim O’Callaghan continues to lean into the immigration debate
Tensions in Tanzania as president calls off Independence Day weeks after election win
Samia Suluhu Hassan, re-elected with almost 98 per cent of the vote, faces a young, increasingly well-educated and independent-minded population
How far property prices have risen in nine Dublin areas since the crash
Stark contrast between 2012/2013 sale prices and more recent sales, with some areas showing increases of more than 100 per cent
Politicians are bad at the internet. Just look at Simon Harris’s TikTok
Keir Starmer’s new Substack only proves the point
EU satellite images identified ‘dark vessel’ in Irish Sea that could be linked to rogue drones
Airborne devices appeared in Dublin Bay, close to flight path of Ukrainian president’s plane
By Conor Gallagher and Naomi O’Leary
Ciarán Murphy: Thrilling club final highlighted the best and downright worst of new rules
Manner of Dingle’s last-gasp winning score showed up a flaw that needs to be addressed
Have Irish property prices reached their peak? Five experts give their take
Property prices in Irelaned continue to rise so is there merit in waiting to buy?
Dáil deputies make their love for dogs (and cats) known in emotional animal welfare debate
Ethel Gannon, Coco Gould and Padmé Murphy just three of the pets namechecked as TDs backed case for stronger protections
By Miriam Lord
Advocates for Europe’s values are hard to find in asylum debate
Centre ground continues to shift rightward on migration policy
By Jack Power
Fourteen cases taken against State over age verification of international protection applicants
Tusla confirms it ‘does not conduct age assessment in the strict statutory sense’ on people presenting as unaccompanied minors
By Ellen Coyne
Switching to EVs can reduce emissions for Irish businesses without breaking the bank
Electric vehicle sales account for 18.4 per cent of new cars this year - Irish businesses need to catch up
By Neil Briscoe
Dear Trish, I’m worried about my friend Meghan and her aggressive crafting
She’s a saffron-scented aristo who I shouldn’t name, and I’m only a cabbage-scented bog creature. But we’re very close
64 Wine review: One of the most glorious neighbourhood spots you are likely to find
This is the place to go for a cosy evening out in the new year, as long as you choose the right table
Naoise Dolan on Things That Disappear by Jenny Erpenbeck: Subtle, wry and newly pertinent
This fresh English translation by Kurt Beals introduces new resonances and ironies
By Naoise Dolan
Letters to the Editor, December 11th: On curbing traffic congestion, the Kenova report and standing up for yourself
While awaiting long-term solutions, there are numerous options for some easing of the problems quickly
Judge halts marathon dispute between brother and sister over former family home in Dublin
Siblings involved have both since died but fresh proceedings over Inchicore property are pending
By Mary Carolan
Mass eviction on Mountjoy Square: ‘I don’t know where to go with the babies’
Landlord intends to sell apartments and has issued notices of termination through estate agent Buckley Real Estate
By Alekson Lacerda and Niamh Towey
Sean Scully: Tapestry review – A rewarding encounter with one of Ireland’s most acclaimed painters
Visual art: Despite turning 80 this year, the Irish artist shows no sign of retreating into habit
By Tom Lordan
Daniel Wiffen outlines his moral opposition to Enhanced Games
Leinster could look to France; GAA presidency looks like two-horse race; Lauren Walsh secures card
Ed Sheeran at 3Arena review: Pop’s everyman superstar serves up Christmas bangers and beige ballads
The Dublin gig is a reminder of why Sheeran is both a streaming behemoth and a popular punching bag
By Ed Power
European Council president makes a courtesy call as buzz about drones continues
Ibec urges increase in defence and security spending to safeguard business
O’Brien blocks DAA-Jacobs deal and how to invest your savings
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