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Recent developments in countries where more people are vaccinated add further credit to the opinion that tough ethical challenges await Irish society.

The ethical issues concerning vaccine refusal

One of the most challenging ethical issues concerns returning to normality in a manner that protects public health without jeopardising the personal freedoms of anti-vaxxers ...

Vaccines • 20 Apr

Sea swimming saw an explosion in popularity during the summer of 2020.

The lure of the sea during lockdown

Lockdown has caused many to rediscover the joy of the sea with many of the activities we associate with it either beginning or gaining popularity ...

Sea Swimming • 14 Apr

For the decision to be confirmed, the European Commission will have to be satisfied the existing UK data protection regime affords "adequate" protections for EU data subjects. Photo: Getty Images

The uncertainty around data transfers from EU to UK post-Brexit

The European Commission published a draft adequacy decision covering data transfers from the EU to the UK but with it not being confirmed, it raises ...

Data Transfer • 09 Apr

"A key factor in ageism and bullying identified by the researchers was the issues related to stereotyping as we age."

How to deal with ageism and bullying in the workplace

Research has found that many Irish workers over 55 years of age believe age is a factor in the workplace

Brainstorm • 26 Mar

"The accuracy of algorithms is not the main problem here; the fundamental principle of the relationship between emotions and facial expressions is also called into question" Photo: Getty Images

Are computers really able to tell if you're happy or sad?

Emotion recognition technologies currently show low levels of accuracy so there's a way to go before they can read your emotions

technology • 19 Mar

"Deception is sometimes not only useful but even necessary, highlighting the great benefit that derives from its employment"

Is lying always morally wrong?

While the negative nature of a lie is self-evident, early Christian teaching permitted occasional deception

Ethics • 12 Mar

"We are lacking the community context where the language as a bearer of culture can survive and flourish"

We need to talk (about) Irish

The many thousands who want to speak Irish need opportunities to do so and make it a living language beyond the classroom

Gaeilge • 10 Mar

Would the Dublin Daredevils go on to win the 10 in a row?

Here are some radical ways to solve the GAA's Dublin problem

Could regional franchises and budget caps overcome GAA conservatism to create a level playing pitch for all 32 counties?

Dublin Gaa • 04 Mar

Thousands of businesses have been closed up and down the country due to Covid-19

What can the Govt do now to unlock the economy?

Critical supports have been provided to businesses during the pandemic, but other measures are required to re-open the economy

Economics • 26 Feb

"The key societal challenge is not bailing out the news media industry, but finding sustainable ways to fund quality journalism" Photo: Getty Images

Should Facebook and Google pay media for their work?

When it come to funding journalism, there are a number of options on the table, from reader subscriptions to State support

Media • 25 Feb