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Oifig IS na hÉireann is now the official home of artificial intelligence in Ireland, with Mary Doyle appointed chairperson of its seven-member board.¹ This is progress: the machines have not yet been regulated, but they have been issued a bilingual office sig...
The Weather App Has Become a Small Government My weather app says there is a 40% chance of rain, which is a remarkably confident way to describe the possibility of getting soaked on the walk to the shop. The forecast is not predicting weather so much as issui...
Why Nearby Sporting Events Matter Beyond the Medal Table The Northern Ireland team heading to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is a useful reminder that international sport can feel quite close to home. Glasgow is not a distant television-only setting f...
A sensory room is useful. The journey to it matters too. Dublin Airport’s sensory room offers passengers with autism, dementia, and cognitive impairment a quiet, safe space for a free 60-minute session. That is a practical accessibility measure, not just a re...
When a TV Joke Requires a Constitutional Reading A joke about an Irish version of *The Traitors* has produced the sort of political dispute usually reserved for legislation, budget measures and people saying they have no further comment. The joke, delivered b...
The national response to any locally trending row is now: twelve opinions, three screenshots, one demand for an inquiry, and absolutely no agreement on what happened.
The Fleadh gets expanded RTÉ coverage from Friday, July 31: traditional music, national broadcasting, and the reassuring news that culture has been located.
Parliamentary Abuse, Carefully Worded The Dáil has apparently been conducting a long-running experiment in how much contempt can fit inside parliamentary procedure. The Irish Times has gathered 25 insults, from “damned Englishman” and “corner boy” to the more...
Should wheelchair-accessible vehicles be allocated by lottery? The NTA’s 2026 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Grant Scheme reopened applications for one week, with successful applicants selected by random lottery. More accessible taxis are badly needed, but a l...
“The service is operating with delays.” Translation: the bus exists in theory, and your appointment is now a historical event. I admire the grammatical confidence. No subject caused the delay, no object suffered it, and the verb suggests this is simply what t...