Ireland’s Earning a Grim Climate Reputation

Kieran Cooke / Climate News Network Sep 5, 2018 Called the Emerald Isle for its natural beauty, Ireland’s rising greenhouse gas emissions are making it Europe’s climate laggard. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pope in Ireland Vows to End Cover-Up of Clergy Sex Abuse

NICOLE WINFIELD and MARIA GRAZIA MURRU / The Associated Press Aug 25, 2018 The Roman Catholic Church leader says he shares the outrage over the church's role in concealing the "repugnant crimes" and commits to end the "scourge." Victims say his words need to be backed by action. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ireland on Track to End Fossil Fuel Investments

Kieran Cooke / Climate News Network Aug 8, 2018 Lawmakers ban investment in companies that derive more than 20 percent of their revenue from coal, oil and gas, the key drivers of climate change. Ireland is the first country in the world to take such action. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Where Is the Spirit of Rebellion?

John Pilger / johnpilger.com Jul 9, 2018 The hidden history of uprisings at a female prison factory in Australia bears similarities to today's events. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Irish Voters Backing Abortion Rights by Wide Margin

GREGORY KATZ and RENATA BRITO / The Associated Press May 26, 2018 Activists proclaim victory for Irish women as voters in largely Roman Catholic Ireland appear to overwhelmingly approve repealing a 1983 constitutional ban on abortions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Irish Expats Fly Home for Vote on Abortion

Emily Wells / Truthdig May 25, 2018 A historic referendum is giving the country a chance to abolish a ban on the procedure, which has been illegal in Ireland since 1983. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Israel Facing Backlash Over Gaza Violence

FARES AKRAM and KARIN LAUB / The Associated Press May 15, 2018 Turkey expels Israel’s ambassador, Ireland and Belgium summon their Israeli envoys and leading European countries and the U.N. human rights office call for an investigation of the bloodshed. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Ireland Leads the EU in Household Pollution

Kieran Cooke / Climate News Network Apr 24, 2018 The latest research shows that carbon emissions from Irish homes are the highest in the 28-member European Union. Large-scale use of coal, peat and oil is blamed. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump’s ‘Bizarre’ Treatment of Female Irish Journalist Draws Rebukes

By Jon Queally / Common Dreams Jun 28, 2017 The president singles out Caitriona Perry from a group of reporters, calls her "beautiful" and summons her to his side while he is on the phone with Ireland's prime minister. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

An Activist Hails Law Criminalizing Purchase of Sex in Ireland

By Rachel Moran Apr 6, 2017 The new legislation also sparks a sense of mourning for women who didn’t live to benefit from it. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Irish Prime Minister Criticizes Trump’s Immigration Policy in White House Speech (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Mar 18, 2017 In his St. Patrick’s Day speech Thursday—with the president at his side—Enda Kenny (pictured, right) delved into the history of Irish immigration to the U.S. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Standing Up to Apple

By Robert Reich / RobertReich.org Sep 4, 2016 For years, Washington lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have attacked big corporations for avoiding taxes by parking their profits overseas Last week, the European Union did something about it For years, Washington lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have attacked big corporations for avoiding taxes by parking their profits overseas. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )