Revisit gender pay gap legislation ‘as a priority’, Citizens’ Assembly told

Lack of transparency on gender focused data a ‘significant barrier’ to removing pay inequality

The Irish Times view on direct provision: a new system takes shape

A discredited system has survived this long because the political will to dismantle it has been absent

No gender parity in Dáil ‘until 2063’ at current rate of progress

Citizens’ Assembly also told of problems caused by gender imbalance in media

Women ‘far from achieving gender equality’, says Citizens’ Assembly

Chairwoman issues warning as Citizens’ Assembly to discuss issue for second weekend

The Irish Times view on direct provision: what’s the plan?

No Government representative has even begun to explore how 7,700 people can be moved into alternative housing

Roderic O’Gorman says he wants to take the ‘meanness’ out of direct provision

Interview: Minister for Integration insists system will be dismantled within Government’s lifespan

Europe has lost Apple battle, but the war is far from over

Europe Letter: Intense spotlight on Ireland’s tax regime won’t go away anytime soon

UCC president to retire early for ‘personal reasons’

Professor Patrick O’Shea due to leave just over three years into 10-year term of office

New Department of Children to be responsible for Direct Provision

System for housing asylum seekers to be abolished by end of Government

Direct provision: How the controversial system may be demolished

Dismantling system for accommodating asylum seekers is likely to be lengthy process

The Irish Times view on direct provision: Towards the endgame

Housing and intolerable living conditions are one part of the equation, but unacceptable delays in processing applications is another

Direct Provision system to be ended within life of next government

Abolition of system was a key demand of the Green Party in formation talks

The Irish Times view on direct provision: an end is now in sight

An overhaul of this indefensible system must be included in the programme for the next government

Covid-19 has exposed ‘unsuitability’ of direct provision system - expert group

Long waiting times for asylum seekers criticised in briefing note

Are we there yet? The seven sticking points in government formation talks

Legislative and political deadlines mean talks must finish by next week, senior figures say

Coronavirus: Ex-Italian PM given all-clear to participate in Dublin conference

Romano Prodi arrived from Emilia-Romagna hours before warning on non-essential travel from region

Citizens’ Assembly backs call for ‘women in the home’ clause to go

Members say constitution needs amendment but citizens divided on what should replace

Number of men ‘looking after the home’ trebled in 10 years

Citizens’ Assembly meeting to discuss gender equality this weekend

‘Magic of Citizens’ Assembly’ to address gender equality this weekend

Gender stereotyping to be among the issues to be discussed by the citizens

Gender equality: Citizen’s Assembly moves to fulfil 1916 Proclamation aims

Public policy, gender roles in work and care and sharing of responsibilities to be debated

Men ‘delighted’ to be invited to Citizens’ Assembly on gender equality

Chairwoman says assembly is testament to gender equality being ‘back on the agenda’

Affordable childcare the key to gender equality in workplace, say experts

Taoiseach promises Citizens’ Assembly on equality will close to the gender pay gap

Direct provision: The controversial system turns 20

The origins and current realities of Ireland’s method of housing asylum seekers

Catherine Day appointed to chair citizens’ assembly on gender equality

Delayed forum to be up and running by end of year following selection of 99 voters

Historical scandals obscure vital role of voluntary organisations

Rite&Reason: Trust is key to partnerships between civil society groups and the State

Diarmuid Martin Q&A: If the Irish church wants to survive it has to change

The most influential Catholic prelate in Ireland has one year left as a bishop - has he any regrets?

Ireland needs to mobilise and build EU alliances, says Catherine Day

Need for more young Irish people to get involved in key European institutions

An EU-US diplomat speaks: Trump’s election ‘required a bit of adjustment’

His 40 years in the EU have given Irish diplomat David O’Sullivan a front-row view of history

State advised not to run voluntary hospital services

Review recommends major changes to funding arrangements to voluntary service providers

‘Carving out’ North from UK post-Brexit an ‘absolute deal breaker’

Leading anti-Brexit MP tells conference that boundary in the Irish Sea ‘won’t happen’

Juncker’s right-hand man made secretary general of European Commission

Martin Selmayr replaced as president’s chief of staff by Clara Martinez Alberola

Chester Beatty honoured 50 years after his death with new stamps

Former mining magnate left the ‘greatest gift by any individual to this country’

Talk of ‘frictionless Border’ post-Brexit a fairy tale’, says Pascal Lamy

‘No border’ solution does not exist, says former WTO head and ex-EU trade commissioner

Former EU official to head review of voluntary hospitals in health service

Harris wants three-person panel to report within a year

Brexit could be Ireland’s San Andreas fault, McDowell warns

Greater EU integration would put ‘massive strain on this island’, former PD leader says

UK’s Brexit negotiators only starting to understand EU – Catherine Day

Top Brussels aide says UK media will ‘change mood music’ and make talks more difficult

UK must make up its mind on Brexit, says EU adviser

Catherine Day says union waiting to see where Britain is willing to compromise

Brexit deal can be done, ex-Irish diplomat says

Catherine Day tells the All-Island Civic Dialogue the EU will ‘hammer out’ a solution

Could an Irish referendum delay or even derail Brexit?

‘Unavoidable’ that talks on article 50 will trigger a referendum here, seminar hears

Ireland must forge better links with small EU states, forum hears

Institute of International and European Affairs hears Franco-German axis tightening

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