Catch up with Faculty staff in the media this week. Through their writing, speaking, research and expert comment on the issues of the day, they improve our knowledge and understanding of the world.

Listings are in staff alphabetical order. Any School groupings appear at the end of the listings. Please click on the relevant link(s) in each section to access the media item.

 

Dr Brian Barry, School of Law, provides expert comment on the first formal guidelines for Irish Judges on the ‘responsible use of generative AI’ in an article in the Irish Legal News website on 06 November 2025: Irish judges told they can use AI for some tasks.

 

Michael Becker, School of Law, provides expert comment on the UK government’s decision to stop sharing intelligence with the US about the movements of alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean. Metro UK 12 November 2025: UK stops sharing intelligence with US over Trump’s ‘illegal’ attacks.

 

Professor Paul Dockree, School of Psychology and TCIN, provides expert comment on a Prime Time segment on AI use.

 

Professor Daniel Geary, School of Histories and Humanities, has written an opinion piece on the recent wins for the Democrats in US elections cautioning that they may ‘increase the chances of Trump using authoritarian means to retain his grasp on power’ in the Irish Times on 08 November 2025: Make no mistake, American democracy remains in a perilous state. (Subscriber content)

 

Professor Stephanie Holt, School of Social Work and Social Policy, is featured in an article which references her research into Ireland’s family law court system in the Irish Independent on 10 November 2025: Plea for family law court reform amid warnings victims being put at risk.

 

Professor David Kenny, School of Law, discusses Catherine Connolly's term to come on RTÉ Radio 1 Drivetime on 11 November 2025: Catherine Connolly elected as 10th President of Ireland. Listen from 19:30.

 

Professor Ronan Lyons, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, appears in and provides expert comment in a number of media articles on the latest DAFT.ie Rental Report.

 

Professor Gail McElroy, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, provides expert comment in media items about the Irish presidential inauguration. 

 

Professor Jane Ohlmeyer, School of Histories and Humanities, features in an article on the news that the ‘From That Small Island’ documentary series will be shown in the US on PBS. Irish Echo on 05 November 2025: Big push for ‘small Island’ Documentary.

 

Professor Shane O’Mara, School of Psychology and TCIN. Professor O’Mara and colleagues recent ERC award is featured in a number of media articles:

 

Dr Barra Roantree, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, is referenced in this article on the Local Property Tax in the Irish Times on 06 November 2025: LPT returns overwhelm Revenue portal.

 

Professor Ian Robertson, Fellow Emeritus, School of Psychology and TCIN, has written an article on how DJ Carey’s values got crushed between the noble mission of the GAA and the glitz of fame, in the Irish Times on 09 November 2025: A neuropsychologist on DJ Carey - Living through the eyes of others hollows a person out. (Subscriber Content)

 

Professor Ian Robertson, Fellow Emeritus School of Psychology and TCIN, is a guest on a Prime Time programme speaking about AI use. RTÉ 1 on 11 November 2025: Prime Time - Clip begins at 22.55.

 

Trinity Oscar Wilde Centre for Creative Writing, School of English. The prestigious Rooney Prize for Irish Literature prize is administered by the Trinity Oscar Wilde Centre. As the winner of the 2025 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature, awarded to Ferdia Lennon for his debut novel ‘Glorious Exploits, is announced, the prize and the Trinity Oscar Wilde Centre feature in media articles: