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Irish waters in the Atlantic represent a black hole in western defences. The idea that Russia might decide to take its war to Europe’s exposed flank is a far-fetched scenario but not impossible
Official doublethink has left us with a warped definition of neutrality that has confused the public and left the country defenceless
Outpouring of praise in recent days is something he never experienced during his political lifetime but that did not dim his enthusiasm for politics
Even among politicians, support for the proposed changes to the Constitution is lukewarm at best
The choice confronting voters will be whether the attraction of change outweighs the stability and general prosperity offered by the Government parties
The pervasiveness of the Sinn Féin narrative is partly down to its adept use of social media to promote its unremittingly negative version of reality
The Joint Declaration has often been taken for granted in the 30 years since, but it was arguably more significant than the Belfast Agreement that followed
An unjustified ‘failed state’ narrative has taken a grip on public discourse in recent years
Party has made a concerted effort to use the legal system to muzzle the media as well as political opponents who have dared to criticise it
Despite Brexit, Ireland and the UK have more in common than any other two states in Europe. The two islands are inextricably linked by ties of family and kinship
Michael D Higgins criticised the European Commission President for overstepping her remit. What does he think he was doing?
Only certainty about the next election is that nothing is certain
While it is almost certain that Sinn Féin will emerge as the largest party, that is no guarantee of government
Dire warnings about the impact on trade for Irish firms did not materialise
A referendum to cap the number at 174 would surely find favour with voters, although sitting TDs may be reluctant to contemplate it