January 2026 could hardly be described as a slow news month. With no shortage of major international and domestic stories competing for attention, The Irish Times’ decision to give front-page prominence to an article about a ‘rights guide’ was striking. The headline stated that the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) claimed schools “must” use…
Church can be voice for vulnerable school kids
A group of students
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