Kherson sets the stage for looming winter war Russia is now retreating from a city it declared its own just weeks ago. With winter looming, both sides in the war in Ukraine will … Prime Time • 22 Nov 22
Russian military faces criticism from key Putin allies Some key members of Vladimir Putin's regime appear to be increasingly willing to accept that Russia's war in Ukraine is faltering, explains Mark Coughlan. Prime Time • 14 Oct 22
How the war in Ukraine could cause a global food crisis Russia's invasion of Ukraine has upended agricultural supply chains. Even if the war ended tomorrow, the world could still face severe food shortages in the … Prime Time • 24 Jun 22
How everything is different for today's first-time buyers What has changed for today's prospective homeowners, that makes their housing situation so different to their parents? The very short answer is: everything, writes Mark … Prime Time • 03 Feb 22
Will Omicron be the last big wave of Covid-19? Amid record Covid-19 case numbers, there are grounds for both optimism and caution, explains Mark Coughlan. What are the numbers telling decision-makers about the Omicron … Prime Time • 07 Jan 22
Is enough being done to reach the unvaccinated? New statistics from the CSO give fresh insight into the vaccination status of those admitted to hospital with Covid-19, explains Mark Coughlan. Prime Time • 22 Nov 21
Here's what you need to know about NPHET's modelling The assumptions made in the modelling provide an insight into what senior members of NPHET believe is happening with the spread of the virus, explains … Prime Time • 19 Nov 21
Around 1 million currently eligible for vaccine booster About one million people are currently eligible for a booster vaccine dose in Ireland, according to a Prime Time analysis of HSE vaccine data. Prime Time • 18 Nov 21
What is the Government's Covid strategy? Neither the growth in case numbers nor the associated warnings from officials have caused a collective change in behaviour, explains Mark Coughlan. Where do we … Prime Time • 17 Nov 21
Is NPHET going to recommend new restrictions? As Covid-19 case numbers surge ahead of Christmas, a couple of indicators will be worth watching over the coming week, explains Mark Coughlan. Prime Time • 03 Nov 21