God knows, readers of The Irish Times need a bit of positivity. As for Ireland’s record on progressive change, it’s not all bad news. [ Optimism may hold secret to longer life, study suggestsOpens in new window ]Madva is co-author of a book on how to bring about social change, which opens with examples from Amsterdam and Copenhagen. The book offers advice on how to stay politically upbeat in challenging times. Photograph: Getty“Part of the key in overcoming this hobbyist orientation, we think, is to find the joy in doing the work.

Source: The Irish Times March 23, 2026 07:36 UTC