RTÉ Brainstorm

Several Irish-born people helped the French Resistance, including Samuel Beckett, Janie McCarthy, Mary Elmes and Maureen O'Sullivan

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The psychological motivations behind this popular phenomenon include mating, community, online connections, wellness and nature

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Dealing with bills, insurance forms, subscriptions and other low-grade bureaucratic life admin with friends can make things feel more doable

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Thousands of taxpayers are missing out on refunds by not availing of tax credits for medical expenses, rent and college tuition fees

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Around 30% of Irish households don't have easy access to private home charging, with policy and regulatory gaps hindering progress

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The weather can impact us in both obvious and subtle ways, and both rain and sun bring different benefits to our lives

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The Irish taxi market doesn't need a free-for-all, but it does need competition, flexibility and a serious conversation about value for money

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The move to get applicants to complete multiple interviews for jobs is another form of the conservative bias around hiring in many firms

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True durability is measured in design intelligence, responsible materials and emotional connection, not luxury markups or brand prestige

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The English language is often viewed as chaotic and full of "exceptions," but most spellings follow patterns of sound, meaning, and structure

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