How should Ireland support protesters in Iran?

RTE BRAINSTORM, 1 November 2022

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2022/1101/1332556-iran-protests-iranian-zhina-amini-ireland-response/

Why it’s time to reform Irish schools and scrap the Leaving Cert

RTE BRAINSTORM, 26 August 2021

'The main problem with the Leaving Cert is that it is oppressive.'

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2021/0826/1242940-ireland-schools-education-leaving-cert-reform/

Coronavirus: do we have a moral duty not to get sick?

The Conversation UK: March 16, 2021

https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-do-we-have-a-moral-duty-not-to-get-sick-148837

Related article in Romanian:

https://stiri.cnstv.ro/inainte-de-a-ne-cere-dreptul-de-a-fi-ingrijiti-de-stat-avem-datoria-morala-sa-nu-ne-imbolnavim-teoria-unui-universitar-italian/

Related radio interview for Radio Sputnik:

https://soundcloud.com/radiosputnik/personal-responsibility-essential-for-personal-and-collective-health-of-citizens-academic-says

What Thomas Hobbes might say about Boris Johnson and the Northern Ireland Protocol

March 8, 2021

What Thomas Hobbes might say about Boris Johnson and the Northern Ireland Protocol

‘Right now, the UK and the EU are not in a good place’

RTE Brainstorm, 4 Mar 2021

"The breakdown of trust between the UK and the EU is perhaps the biggest casualty of the latest stunt by Boris Johnson's government"

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2021/0304/1200901-uk-eu-brexit-northern-ireland-protocol-trust/

RTE BRAINSTORM: 14 JANUARY 2021

Ireland’s complex relationship with shame

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin giving a State Apology in the Dáil after the findings laid out in the report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2021/0114/1189623-mother-and-baby-homes-report-shame-ireland/

RTE BRAINSTORM: 7 JANUARY 2021

How the US Capitol mob riots have put democracy under attack

Supporters of US President Donald Trump inside the US Capitol yesterday. Photo: Roberto Schmidt/AFP/Getty Images

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2021/0107/1188171-us-capitol-protest-riot-attack-january-2021-trump-terrorism/

RTE BRAINSTORM: 18 NOVEMBER 2020

How I became disillusioned with the UK and fell for Ireland instead

Vittorio Buffachi at UCC: "I'm no longer an Anglophile, I now consider myself a proud Hibernophile." Photo: Emmet Curtin

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2020/1006/1169717-vittorio-bufacchi-ireland-uk-anglophile-hibernophile/

RTE BRAINSTORM: 5 NOVEMBER 2020

‘The end of Trump? It’s only the beginning’

"If he wants to, Trump can run again for president in 2024"

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2020/1105/1176123-trumpism-united-states-political-dynasty/

MOTLEY MAGAZIN: 3 NOVEMBER 2020

https://motley.ie/when-the-winner-doesnt-take-it-all-the-harsh-reality-of-american-politics/?fbclid=IwAR2-zLbNAlub98vc9YvXu0AgZ6gnhD2ygmIIhkm_xjg9wV3QsB6ixhtfvxk

RTE BRAINSTORM: 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

Ethics and the virus: ‘nothing spoils mighty craic like ethics’

Dublin's Berlin D2 where a brunch event attracted much criticism after a video showed attendees not complying with Covid-19 public health guidance

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2020/0827/1161683-pandemic-coronavirus-ethics-berlin-d2-golfgate-politicians-travel/

THE NEW STATESMAN: 19 MAY, 2020

How coronavirus exposed our society’s inherent ageism

https://www.newstatesman.com/international/2020/05/coronavirus-old-age-over-60s-risk-care-homes-herd-immunity-deaths?fbclid=IwAR10UMIob9xzBBDZ0g3uTn_bu9GUlkGx7opHN67j6i2efr59qKrDpc9X85g

THE CONVERSATION, UK: MAY 13, 2020

Lord of the Flies real-life story shows how humans are hard-wired to help each other – philosopher

https://theconversation.com/lord-of-the-flies-real-life-story-shows-how-humans-are-hard-wired-to-help-each-other-philosopher-138350?fbclid=IwAR28Y4g9V7_VY9fB-b3w3K3gMM_S_EvytJMwlPJ8dtgEXfBl8iBx4PrDh24

THE CONVERSATION, UK: 29 APRIL 2020

https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-it-feels-like-we-are-sliding-into-a-period-of-unrest-but-political-philosophy-offers-hope-137006

RTE BRAINSTORM: 25 MARCH, 2020

Why we trust experts in times of crisis

Dr Cillian De Gascus, Dr Tony Holohan and Dr Ronan Glynn at a Department of Health coronavirus briefing

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2020/0325/1126227-experts-trust-coronavirus/

RTE BRAINSTORM: 2 MARCH, 2020

Why it’s time for Ireland to embrace a grand, grand coalition

"It may just be that a Sinn Féin, Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil Grand, Grand Coalition could be the solution to our woes"

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2020/0302/1119695-grand-grand-coalition/

RTE BRAINSTORM: JANUARY 24TH, 2020

Why free childcare in Ireland should be an election issue

"Irish culture is proudly child-friendly, yet children appear to be a very low priority in the political agendas of many mainstream parties"

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2020/0123/1110371-free-childcare-ireland-election-2020/

THE CONVERSATION, UK: 24 JANUARY 2020

What’s the difference between lies and post-truth in politics? A philosopher explains

https://theconversation.com/whats-the-difference-between-lies-and-post-truth-in-politics-a-philosopher-explains-130442?fbclid=IwAR3_gl11bm12OksOYe-3YYjV7lz18J2FzYGWbwbiukNZ_cRUhHUu4W51Mmg

RTE BRAINSTROM: SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2019

Can climate activism save us from Post-Truth?

Climate change activists from the Extinction Rebellion group block the road junction at London's Oxford Circus in April 2019

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2019/0916/1076203-can-climate-activism-save-us-from-post-truth/

RTE BRAINSTORM: APRIL 5TH, 2019

THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT AOC

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2019/0405/1040819-theres-something-about-aoc/

RTE BRAINSTORM: FEBRUARY 12TH, 2019

Here’s the moral case for a second Brexit referendum

"Ireland's experience on the Nice Treaty is a perfect example of autonomy and good democratic procedures in practice, something that the UK may want to learn fromÂ and imitate" — https://www.rte.ie/eile/brainstorm/2019/0208/1029032-heres-the-moral-case-for-a-second-brexit-referendum/

RTE BRAINSTORM: JANUARY 7TH, 2019

A housing protest outside Government Buildings in Dublin

https://www.rte.ie/eile/brainstorm/2018/1218/1017909-the-philosophy-behind-irelands-housing-crisis/

RTE BRAINSTORM: OCTOBER 25TH, 2018

What’s the future for the Labour Party?

"The Labour Party needs to reflect on its conduct over the last 10 years and ask itself has it done enough to convince the Irish working-class that it is trustworthy"

https://www.rte.ie/eile/brainstorm/2018/1024/1006404-whats-the-future-for-the-labour-party/

RTE BRAINSTORM: AUGUST 23RD, 2018

What are the political implications of the pope’s visit?

The Papal Cross in Dublin's Phoenix Park. Photo: Aneesh Rahim

https://www.rte.ie/eile/brainstorm/2018/0822/986818-the-political-implications-of-the-popes-visit/

RTE BRAINSTORM: MAY 1ST, 2018.

ON KARL MARX

https://www.rte.ie/eile/brainstorm/2018/0427/958659-my-brother-knows-karl-marx/

THE REBIRTH OF SOCIALISM

https://www.rte.ie/eile/brainstorm/2017/1011/911510-the-rebirth-of-socialism/

RTE Brainstorm 11 OCT 2017

Opinion: as socialism once again becomes a global force to be reckoned with, it’s time to assess just what socialism is – and also what it’s not

What Galileo can teach us about Brexit

https://www.rte.ie/eile/brainstorm/2018/0130/937121-what-galileo-can-teach-us-about-brexit/

RTE Brainstorm 31 JAN 2018

Opinion: when it comes to alignments, those negotiating the Brexit relationships between Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK and the EU could take a leaf out of Galileo’s book

The surreal presidency of Donald Trump

https://www.rte.ie/eile/brainstorm/2017/1123/922246-the-surreal-presidency-of-donald-trump/

RTE Brainstorm 23 NOV 2017

Opinion: the current inhabitant of the White House may be displaying some surrealist touches but politics is no place for ambiguity

Are school shootings a human rights issue?

https://www.rte.ie/eile/brainstorm/2018/0222/942627-are-school-shootings-a-human-rights-issue/

RTE Brainstorm 22 FEB 2018

Opinion: after another tragic incident in an American school, it is time to talk about these events as a violation of the rights of the child rather than in terms of evil.

7. Op-Eds