InFocus

Aubrey McCarthy: A Voice for Those on The Edge of Society

The businessman is the founder of Tiglin, a charity which runs a network of centres for people living with addiction or poverty.
By Emer Moreau

Catherine Stocker: A Dyed-in-the-Wool Social Democrat

The Dublin councillor is adamant that Ireland's health and education systems must break free of their conservative, Catholic origins to line up with the modern country's values.
By Cormac Watson

Paula Roseingrave Pitches Green Policies and Disability Advocacy

The psychotherapist contested the 2020 general election for the Green Party.
By Gillian O'Neill

Ryan Alberto Ó Giobúin: Prioritising Investment in Education

The PhD candidate has spent five years researching the negative repercussions of gaps and inequalities in education.
By Jennifer Ní Chiara

Sadhbh O’Neill: “I’m Green with a Small G”

The former councillor and current PhD student is well briefed on environmental policy but less concerned with higher-education issues.
By Jody Druce

Hugo MacNeill: Using Networking for Good

The former rugby player is running on a three-pronged platform of economy, north-south relations and disability advocacy.
By Emer Moreau

Tom Clonan: Running for the Seanad as an Act of Protest

The former army captain a long-time campaigner for disability rights and tackling sexual harassment and abuse in the Defence Forces.
By Mairead Maguire

Hazel Chu: No More Politics As Usual

Green Party councillor Hazel Chu outlines her progressive vision for Irish politics as she contests the Seanad bye election.
By Jennifer Ní Chiara

Revising the Legacy of William Rowan Hamilton

The Trinity mathematician was the subject of a number of unflattering rumours after his death, but he is a key figure in one of the most important roles of academia: blue-skies research.
By Gillian O'Neill

The Psychology of Toxic Productivity – and How It’s Impacting Students

Toxic productivity and burnout aren't formally recognised conditions, but there's no doubt that they're widespread problems in colleges.
By Sophie Coffey