I wrote about those rare sanctuaries that are mobile phone signal black spots….If there is sadness to be felt, there is the soothing flicker of the screen to numb us. Emptiness lets things rise to the top. www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

Yesterday I gave my vote to my six year old. Literally. I gave him full autonomy. He chose each candidate on my ballot paper in order. Here’s four surprising lessons in a thread #ge24 #election2024

Follow #Budget2024 live with @conorpope.bsky.social Here’s the key points we know so far: *Double child benefit at Christmas; *Social welfare up by €12; * Three energy credits of €150; *Increased rent tax credits; *Mortgage tax break *Rise in top tax rate ceiling irishtimes.com/your-money/2...