A round-up of recent media appearances from colleagues across the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, covering work featured between 10 October and 09 December 2025.
How does AI’s perceived gender influence behaviour?
Prof Taha Yasseri (Sociology) on Futureproof, Newstalk, 2 December 2025
Discussed new research showing how assigning gender to AI systems can affect human–AI cooperation.
What shaped the presidential election outcome?
Prof Gail McElroy (Political Science) on Oireachtas TV, 25 November 2025
Joined a panel to analyse the recent presidential election and its wider implications.
Will the new housing plan deliver?
Dr Barra Roantree (Economics) on Prime Time, RTÉ One, 14 November 2025
Joined the panel to assess the Government’s latest proposals.
What will it take to fix the housing crisis?
Prof Ronan Lyons (Economics) in Futureville Ireland, RTÉ Player, 13 November 2025
Interviewed about Ireland’s future housing needs in episode 3 of this RTÉ documentary series.
Are rent hikes here to stay?
Prof Ronan Lyons (Economics) on Journal.ie and RTÉ News, 12 November 2025
Quoted in coverage of the latest Daft.ie Rental Report, which he authors.
What to expect from the inauguration?
Prof Gail McElroy (Political Science) in The Irish Times, 11 November 2025
Outlines key themes to listen for in Catherine Connolly’s inauguration speech.
New President, new tone?
Prof Gail McElroy (Political Science) on RTÉ Radio 1 This Week, 9 November 2025
Reflects on the significance of Connolly’s inauguration as Ireland’s 10th president.
LPT returns overwhelm Revenue portal
Dr Barra Roantree (Economics) in The Irish Times, 6 November 2025
Referenced in reporting on a surge in LPT filings.
Is the property tax system broken?
Dr Barra Roantree (Economics) on RTÉ Radio 1 and Newstalk, October–November 2025
Discussed fairness and reform of Ireland’s property tax system across multiple outlets.
Should Stripe fix Ireland’s infrastructure?
Dr Barra Roantree (Economics) on Journal.ie, 29 October 2025
Comments on John Collison’s critique of Irish infrastructure.
Leftist win in Ireland?
Dr Lisa Keenan (Political Science) in The Straits Times (Singapore), 25 October 2025
Comments on Catherine Connolly’s presidential victory and what it signals politically.
Election night analysis
Prof Gail McElroy (Political Science) on RTÉ Radio 1, 25 October 2025
Provided expert commentary in a special election programme covering the results.
How political is Ireland’s presidency?
Prof Gail McElroy (Political Science) in Il Post (Italy), 24 October 2025
Explains how the 2025 election has become unusually politicised.
Who’s running for President?
Prof Gail McElroy (Political Science) in Al Jazeera, 23 October 2025
Provides expert analysis of the candidates and context in Ireland’s 2025 presidential election.
Race down to two women
Prof Gail McElroy (Political Science) in The Conversation, 22 October 2025
Examines how the presidential race narrowed and what it could mean for Irish politics.
Presidential preview
Prof Gail McElroy (Political Science) on RTÉ Radio 1 Drivetime, 21 October 2025
Joins a panel to preview the televised debate ahead of the presidential election.
Turnout concerns ahead of vote
Prof Gail McElroy (Political Science) in The Guardian, 20 October 2025
Discusses voter engagement and the perceived lack of enthusiasm in the 2025 race.
Is it time to raise property tax?
Dr Barra Roantree (Economics) in The Irish Times, 19 October 2025
Argues that cutting LPT shifts the burden to more damaging taxes. (Subscriber content)
Is Wikipedia biased?
Prof Taha Yasseri (Sociology) in The Conversation, 15 October 2025
Argues that Elon Musk’s Grokipedia project may replicate the same problems it claims to solve.
Budget 2026: Boom or bust?
Dr Barra Roantree (Economics) on Inside Politics, The Irish Times, 10 October 2025
Critiques the “astronomical spending increases” in Budget 2026.