National Union of Journalists fears police demands could place photographers at risk – journalists 'should not be compelled to act as agents of the state', says union Free article

Eoin Ó Broin TD explains what happens when Irish Water PLC is wound down and water charges are scrapped Free article

The economic arguments for Irish unity are strong and bear scrutiny – in both economic and social terms, if the Six Counties of Northern Ireland didn’t already exist, you wouldn’t invent it as a workable fiscal or community model Free article

Historic decision celebrated by relatives – but the campaign continues, says James Connolly's great-grandson Free article

Series by Mícheál Mac Donncha chronicling the road to the 1916 Rising as seen through the pages of An tÓglach – The Irish Volunteer from 24 April 1915 to 22 April 1916 Free article

New poll shows public want a referendum to enshrine Ireland's neutrality in its constitution Free article

Centenary year time to reflect on the unrealised promise of the Proclamation Free article

Events at Conway Mill and Roddy McCorley Club highlight role of republican women down the decades Free article

Otegi – a hero of the Basque struggle for independence and relentless champion of the Basque peace process Free article

Relatives of 1916 leaders will travel for debate, music and drama Free article