In other news, new National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) research highlights the continuing massive impact of the housing shortage and cost of living pressures on young people, and concludes that politicians are not seen to be representing young people’s interests, while Storm Ashley afforded Ryanair another opportunity to practice good customer relations.

In what some may call a cynical exercise in anticipation of a general election, a taskforce for Dublin established last May has put forward 10 “big moves” which aim to make the city safer, more welcoming and less run down. There's nothing in it about eliminating poverty, although it does include "a dedicated waste management plan for the city centre" but no mention as to whether this would be run by private suppliers or in-house provision.

The Irish Times conclusion: "...if the Taoiseach and his Cabinet colleagues who launched the plan with him yesterday really wish to see where the true source of Dublin’s problems lies, all they need is a mirror."

Housing leads in the Indo's editorial today: "Need for housing supply never greater as building costs continue to increase"

Zen

Your Zen moment this morning is the latest album from US singer-songwriter John Grant. An Icelandic citizen since 2022, Grant's musical breadth and lyrical depth are both staggering. He plays a show in Vicar Street tonight and, frankly, I can't wait.

Have a great day.

Niall