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Has the Irish development model run its course?

January 16, 2025

The main theme of the winter 2024 issue of Studies is the negative social consequences of the Irish development model of heavy reliance on Foreign Direct Investment.

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Evil: the label and the reality

November 11, 2019

KEVIN HARGADEN :: The murder of Ana Kriegel and the rush to demonise the teenage murderers raises profound questions about the way we use the term 'evil'.

‘Follow the money’

March 13, 2026 - As the USA's war with Iran continues, Dr Phyllis Zagano, friend of IJC, has turned her attention to a conflict which has the world on edge.

A fresh look at the ‘kingdom of heaven’

March 13, 2026 - Weeks three and four of Aidan Mathews, online Lenten retreat focus on Matthew’s gospel passages about the kingdom of heaven, comparing it both to a hidden treasure and a pearl […]

A feminist Saint Patrick?

March 13, 2026 - Soline Humbert reflects on what St Patrick’s humanity, openness and spiritual imagination might offer to the church today

‘Access all areas’ a third-level education model

March 11, 2026 - The Taoiseach officially opened a state-of-the-art building at the National College of Ireland. The college, founded by the Jesuits, is celebrating its 75th anniversary.