Conor Wilson

Prime Time

Empty offices: What now for Dublin's commercial property?

Investment in commercial property fell by more than half in 2023 compared to 2022.

Prime Time • 22 Feb 24

The truth is out there? Why interest in UFOs is back in focus

This summer, US Congress heard claims the US government had covered up collecting and reverse engineering crashed UFOs. Although there was no evidence to support the claims, the subject of UFOs was brought sharply back in focus.

Prime Time • 08 Dec 23

Does Dublin need an elected mayor? Not everyone agrees

A Citizens' Assembly has recommended that Dublin should have a directly elected mayor, but is it workable?

Prime Time • 02 Nov 23

Abbierose Byrne had surgery at Temple Street Hospital in 2022.

Temple Street parents say scope of review is too narrow

A UK consultant has been commissioned to examine "the clinical care provided by an individual consultant based at Temple Street."

Prime Time • 19 Sep 23

The Iveagh Market, closed for 27 years, is overgrown with greenery.

Markets Failure: Locals demand urgent action as Iveagh decays

Built in 1906 and given to Dublin city as a gift to the people by the Guinness family, the Iveagh Markets have been closed to the people for 27 years.

Prime Time • 14 Sep 23

Derelict Ireland? Why so many of our properties lie empty

There are 81,712 vacant properties in Ireland according to a recent report from GeoDirectory, a data company jointly established by An Post and a number of property registration-related state entities.

Prime Time • 03 Aug 23

Minister Helen McEntee. (Photo: Rolling News)

Five things to understand about the new Hate-Speech Bill

A new bill updating Ireland's laws on hate crime and hate speech has been approved by government and is making its way through the Seanad. Here are five points about the Bill to help understand where you stand on it

Prime Time • 06 Jul 23

Sleeper trains have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in Europe in recent years

Can taking the 'midnight train' help EU reach climate targets?

Can a recent resurgence in the popularity of 'sleeper' trains between major European cities provide a viable alternative to aviation and help the EU reach climate targets?

Prime Time • 21 Jun 23

Insurance costs crippling adventure tourism, say centre owners

The 2020 Action Plan for insurance reform contained 66 recommendations, including new guidelines on awards for personal injury. Awards have fallen, but those in the adventure tourism sector are warning their premiums remain unaffordable.

Prime Time • 12 May 23

The cost of a simple chicken fillet roll with butter, lettuce and mayonnaise has gone up from €3.99 just over a year ago to €5.20 today

Inflation, high prices and the economics of chicken fillet rolls

There are signs that global inflation is beginning to fall. The problem for Ireland is that it's falling more slowly here than in the rest of the EU.

Prime Time • 28 Apr 23