It’s All About the Blockchain
In 1999, economist Paul Krugman said, ‘By 2005 or so, it will become clear that the Internet’s impact on the economy has been no greater than the fax machine’s.’ Krugman’s…
The Technological Universities Bill 2015 in the Seanad
The Technological Universities Bill 2015 passed the Dáil at the end of January and is now going through the process to obtain Seanad approval. The Bill sets out the framework…
The Rural Broadband Problem
The recent exit of Eir from the Rural Broadband tender scheme, and the subsequent accusations that the process has been mismanaged is not the most interesting material to read about.…
Brexit May Affect Extradition Agreements
The Supreme Court has referred a question to the European Court of Justice regarding British extradition, following the challenge of an arrest warrant by an Irishman. Mr Thomas Joseph O’Connor,…
#MeToo: Has Ireland Reached Its Tipping Point?
After The New York Times published an explosive report detailing decades of sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein dozens of women came forward with their own accusations against the Hollywood…
Data Protection Bill Published by Government
The Government has published the Data Protection Bill 2018 which will sign into the law the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR, which will enter into force…
Caighdeán na Gaeilge ag Dul in Olcas i mbunscoileanna
De réir tuarascáil chigireachta ón Roinn Oideachais a foilsíodh ag tús na seachtaine seo, tá caighdeán theagasc na Gaeilge i mbunscoileanna na hÉireann ag dul in olcas. Rinneadh beagnach 5,000…
Positive Psychology: A New Path to Happiness?
Psychology is a word that is casually thrown around in conversation, and is usually taken to mean the study of the mind, in particular the ‘abnormal mind’. One could be…
The Oxfam Scandal: An Insight Into the Abusive Undercurrents of Modern Society
The Oxford Committee for Famine Relief which is now more commonly known as ‘Oxfam’ was founded in Oxford, Britain in 1942. During the height of the Second World War, the…
Flavour of the Month: Camila Cabello
Following her shocking exit from American girl group Fifth Harmony, Camila Cabello has managed to top the charts and score amazing stints performing on the likes of the legendary stage…
In Review: Fire & Fury
Following a bewildering year for the American political establishment, due to the advent the Trump administration, critics and citizenry alike faced the monumental task of piecing together the scattered and…
Is The Abolishment of F1 Pit Girls a Step Too Far?
A polarising decision has been made to abolish the long-standing tradition of ‘grid girls’ from Formula 1. Sean Bratches, Managing Director at Commercial Operations at Formula 1, made the announcement…