: “Woe betide anyone who suggests that we might lighten up. This self-pitying gloominess is not just overdone, it is straightforwardly defeatist.
Even if Cairns is right, and our financial circumstances are worse than our parents, the young in society have still reaped huge benefits from modernity.”
Elsewhere, Cliff Taylor this week examined electricity bills, and why Irish households may not see a reduction in their bill amounts any time soon, even as ESB doubles its profits. Read his analysisTwenty years on from the invasion of Iraq, Fintan O’Toole is reflecting on what he labels one of the founding disasters of 21st century politics.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
It’s a double delight with two redbricks on two Temple RoadsOne property on the market is a four-bedroom detached in Dartry guiding €1.95m while the other in Blackrock is a two-bedroom, terraced home guiding €575,000
Read more »
World Cup-bound Ireland move to new all-time high in world rankingsVera Pauw's side are now 22nd.
Read more »
The Ireland players who can still stake a claim for World Cup squad placeThe Ireland players who can still stake a claim for World Cup squad place (via IrishTimesSport)
Read more »
Crystal ball gazing - What will Andy Farrell's Ireland World Cup squad look like?Crystal ball gazing - What will Andy Farrell's Ireland World Cup squad look like? | Murray_Kinsella CiaranKennedy_ GavanCasey
Read more »
The 9 at 9: SundayIreland on film, St Patrick's week wrap and glory for Irish rugby - it's the 9 at 9
Read more »