Mary Minihan

Mary Minihan

Mary Minihan is an Irish Times journalist

A mural of the late Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume in Derry. Hume's life story is soon to be made into a musical. Photograph: The John and Pat Hume Foundation/Twitter
The idea of being asked to perform a ‘party piece’ still fills me with dread

Mary Minihan: Growing up musically mediocre in a place full of talent is daunting

The fascinating and disturbing books we read as children stay with us forever. Photograph: iStock
My children rarely see me with a book, but my mobile is ‘an extension of my hand’

Mary Minihan: ‘There are lots of things to feel guilty about: reading shouldn’t be one of them’

Jan Carson said the rural evangelical community she grew up in was mostly apolitical. Photograph: Alan Betson
Jan Carson: ‘I cried when I got my Irish passport’

Borderlines podcast: Author from Protestant evangelical background in Co Antrim speaks of ‘plural identities’

The Minihans brought the nose North with them from Skibbereen, more’s the pity. Photograph: iStock
I’m sticking with my face mask. It’s no skin off my nose

Mary Minihan: Masks get a bad press, but I won’t be in any rush to give up mine

Séamas O’Reilly, author of the childhood memoir Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?, with his son Ruadh in 2019
Author Séamas O’Reilly hints at visual adaption of Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?

Borderlines podcast: Second instalment of bestselling memoir ‘could be on cards as well’

Playwright and author Rosemary Jenkinson was a guest on The Irish Times’ Borderlines podcast
Border poll could unleash ‘Troubles scenario’, says Belfast writer Rosemary Jenkinson

Author says unionists need to get involved in ‘discussion on the Border and what to do about it’

Mickey Bradley (front right) pictured with fellow Undertones in 2016.
How a loyalist death threat stopped The Clash performing in Derry

Undertones bassist Mickey Bradley tells how Joe Strummer got letter from Red Hand Commandos

Ian Paisley jnr and Kyle Paisley, who was a guest on The Irish Times’ Borderlines podcast this week. Photograph: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press
Boris Johnson cannot be trusted to handle NI affairs, says son of Paisley

Brexit uncertainty has fuelled drive to seek united Ireland – Kyle Paisley

Neven Maguire is chef proprietor of MacNean House and Restaurant in Blacklion, Co Cavan ‘and literally we’re 30 seconds from the Border’.
Neven Maguire recalls how family restaurant was closed by UVF bomb

Chef says Brexit has put unexpected obstacles in way of those involved in hospitality business

After the Widgery tribunal was rushed and deemed a "whitewash" by locals, the Saville inquiry is the definitive account of Bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday: The victims and the wounded

British soldiers gunned down civil rights protesters in Derry in 1972. These are their stories

Derry Halloween parade: ‘The council [did] a good job of making the festivities a lot more family-friendly and a little less debauched, but still creative and delightfully unhinged.’ Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty
‘At the height of the Troubles, Halloween took hold in Derry like nowhere else’

Bands deemed it too dangerous to come and perform there. We had to amuse ourselves

Turning to the other cheek, she wrote: ‘sensitive’. Well, it was certainly how I felt after such a bruising encounter. Photograph: iStock
Mary Minihan: A bruising encounter with a beautician

The woman doing my facial knows just how to take the treat out my beauty treatment

In Tyrone if someone says ‘I doubt they were the better team’, it means there is no doubt about it at all, they definitely were. Photograph: Pacemaker
How to talk Tyrone: They’re not people-pleasers, but I love their bluntness

Tyrone folk can bend words to a different meaning, with confusing results for outsiders

It took me a while to understand the significance of Barry McGuigan fighting under the blue UN peace flag, rather than the Tricolour or union flag. Photograph: Steve Powell/Getty
A brush with Barry McGuigan’s nipple and a Border checkpoint

As the Tricolour was raised for Kellie Harrington, I envied the uncomplicated embrace of flags

Omagh was such an unlikely target. A small town that had until then largely escaped the worst of the Troubles. No one has ever been convicted of the atrocity in a criminal court. Photograph: Trevor McBride
Remembering Omagh: ‘There were stories we couldn’t write because they were too horrific’

Most recall where they were when they heard about bomb that exploded 23 years ago

Workers leaving Tillie and Henderson’s shirt factory in Derry. Born in 1920, Granny left school at 14 and went to work in one of the city’s many shirt factories. Photograph: Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
The secret to a long life? Take an interest and have a laugh

In her nineties Granny, who had been gifted with longevity, greeted people with ‘I’m still here!’

Photograph: iStock
Things that were big in my childhood but mean nothing to my children

Mary Minihan: So many things that dominated my childhood are meaningless to them

At Oxford, one fellow student told me he was scared of me because I was from Derry, “and the IRA were from Derry”.
A Derry Girl in Oxford: ‘The Troubles followed us over the Irish Sea’

Mary Minihan recalls the challenges and thrills of her student days in England

Mouthguards are meant primarily for nocturnal use and aim to prevent the ongoing damage that can be caused by grinding or clenching that usually occurs subconsciously during sleep.
Taking coronavirus stress out on your teeth? Get a mouthguard

Bruxism is brought on by anxiety and stress and can cause teeth to wear, crack or split

“Of course the inner-city community had it worst in Derry, but the Troubles brought terror to the suburbs and beyond too.” Photograph: Julian Dewert/iStock
Checkpoint Derry – An Irishwoman’s Diary on growing up amid the watchtowers

Mary Minihan: 'I suppose I had a kid’s-eye view of the Troubles from the back seat of the car'

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney rejected the Bloomberg report. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Report that State to miss out on EU agencies post-Brexit rejected

Source close to negotiations says ‘Ireland’s biggest problem is it’s not on the continent’

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has announced that new diplomatic missions would open in Chile, Colombia, Jordan, Vancouver and Mumbai on a phased basis throughout 2018 and 2019. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Budget allocation of €2m for Brexit is inadequate, says FF

Ambitious plan to ‘deepen Ireland’s global footprint’ by 2025 will need more investment

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Coveney. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times.
Irish diplomatic corps ‘in expansion mode again’, Coveney says

Minister for Foreign Affairs pledges no funding impediments to Brexit preparations

TDs at the announcement of the Future of Healthcare ‘Sláintecare’ report earlier this year. Labour says the proposal is ‘dead in the water’ after not being mentioned in the budget speech. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins.
Health proposals in ‘band-aid budget’ criticised by Opposition

TDs unhappy at exclusion of universal health care plan which they claim is ‘dead in the water’

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British prime minister Theresa May: the Brexit loan scheme will be aimed at SMEs as they deal with the UK’s exit from the European Union in 2019. Photograph: Philip Toscano/PA Wire
Donohoe unveils €300m Brexit loan scheme for small businesses

Minister allocates €25m to agri-food industry and retains 9% VAT rate for tourism sector

Paschal Donohoe at Government Buildings prior to his Budget 2018 speech. Photograph: Cyril Byrne
Budget 2018: Increases in housing, health and social welfare

Corporation tax to remain at 12.5%, health spending to reach total of €15.3bn

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe is today putting the finishing touches to Budget 2018. Photograph: The Irish Times
Budget 2018: Donohoe holds last-minute meetings to agree final details

Minister for Finance to meet Fianna Fáil and members of Independent Alliance today

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone: “The people will not be in favour of a liberalisation of the abortion legislation to the extent that the Citizens’ Assembly put forward.” Photograph: Gareth Chaney Collins
Zappone: public would reject full liberalisation of abortion laws

Minister for Children says she wants to encourage ‘conversations’ in run-up to referendum

Minister for Children Katherine Zappone. Photograph: Cyril Byrne
Zappone ‘deeply concerned’ at venues refusing abortion meetings

Pro-life TDs from Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin sign statement deploring cancellations

Mary Lou McDonald crossed the floor of the chamber and confronted Leo Varadkar
Varadkar set for a red-letter day

Inside Politics: The Taoiseach described the Sinn Féin deputy leader as ‘very cranky’ in the Dáil yesterday

Mary O’Toole SC said trying to put complex provisions into the Constitution was “just simply impossible” as it was very difficult to get very complex ideas into a couple of sentences.
Abortion on demand would not follow repeal of Eighth Amendment - lawyer

Fine Gael backbencher claims 100,000 people alive in Ireland today due to amendment

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has previously indicated that he does not believe that proposals for a wide-ranging liberalisation of the law would be passed in a referendum.
Taoiseach undecided on stance in abortion campaign

Spokesman says Leo Varadkar needs to see proposals from all-party committee

Seanad leader Jerry Buttimer: “I would be very worried about the tone that’s taking place on Twitter and social media where there doesn’t seem to be any checks and balances.” Photograph: Eric Luke
Abortion committee TDs under pressure from ‘intense lobbying’

Legitimacy of ‘cut-and-paste’ email campaigns questioned

Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty said she had received a letter from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform “telling me they made a mistake”. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw
Regina Doherty to repay €15,800 allowance

Minister arranges repayment following report by Attorney General

Leo Varadkar: pledged to take student concerns about the timing of a referendum on abortion into account when setting a date for the vote. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill
Abortion referendum set for May or June of next year

Varadkar will bring indicative dates of various polls coinciding with elections to Cabinet

Leo Varadkar will repeat the Government’s concern that a “clear and satisfactory” solution on the post-Brexit Border has not yet been presented. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Varadkar to quiz Theresa May on Border commitments

Taoiseach to also reiterate no acceptance of direct rule if North talks remain unresolved

“If we win the bid it’s going to be enormous for the island of Ireland. It’s probably is the biggest sporting tournament that we could host as an island.” Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Varadkar to take part in final Rugby World Cup presentation

Ireland is up against France and South Africa in bid to host 2023 tournament

Galway East TD Anne Rabbitte said she had been “flooded” with emails about the committee’s work since last Friday. File photograph: Dave Meehan/The Irish Times
Lobby groups should be invited to abortion committee - FF member

Galway East TD Anne Rabbitte says she got 1,500 anti-abortion and 86 pro-choice emails

Members of ROSA (Reproductive rights, against Oppression, Sexism & Austerity) outside Leinster House dressed as “handmaids”, characters from the TV series The Handmaid’s Tale in which women are treated by men as property in a future United States. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Citizens’ Assembly was not ‘misled’ on abortion, says judge

Ms Justice Mary Laffoy rejects claim that assembly was coaxed into ‘liberal’ stance

An Irish Water meter. Photograph: Cyril Byrne
Cabinet to discuss law to allow changes to water usage threshold

Eoghan Murphy's memo will allow future governments to reduce the limit people can use before a levy is introduced

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar: “It’s the norm in many workplaces to step aside and to ask people to leave if they’re not performing.” Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos
Varadkar not for turning on under-par senior public servants

Unions counter Taoiseach’s comments by saying performance management already ‘robust’

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe available. Photograph Nick Bradshaw
Varadkar: GRA should show evidence senior officers pressured junior staff

Taoiseach calls for ‘individual accountability’ for anyone who falsified breath tests

Ibrahim Halawa with his sisters Fatima, Omaima and Somaia.
Getting Halawa home ‘as soon as possible’ is a priority, says Coveney

‘It is important that Ibrahim’s needs are immediately assessed,’ says Zappone

Gardasil: TDs have mentioned the HPV vaccine 130 times during the 32nd Dáil, and the Irish Cancer Society says less than 15 per cent of them could be construed as supportive. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty
TDs must stop playing politics with the HPV vaccine

Finian McGrath’s stance on Gardasil is not appropriate for a matter of life and death

Gardasil: Clare Daly TD has called for an independent review of the HPV vaccine. Photograph: Matthew Busch/Washington Post via Getty
Clare Daly ‘makes no apologies’ for asking Dáil questions about HPV vaccine

TD says concerned parents ‘are not hysterical anti-vaccine conspiracy theorists’

A Fine Gael councillor who claimed Sharia law is ‘operating in Ireland’ is being called before the party’s disciplinary committee over his social media posts.
FG councillor faces disciplinary hearing over ‘Sharia law’ claim

Taoiseach said he wanted to distance himself and party from Brian Murphy’s comments

The Social Democrats’ ‘think-in’ in Dublin was hosted by co-leaders Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw
Social Democrats ‘very anxious’ to be in government

Party demands ‘use it or lose it’ policy on hoarded housing land

The performance of Independents Seán Canney, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Shane Ross, John Halligan and Finian McGrath in Government may influence how their Opposition colleagues perform in the next election. File photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times
Will voters remain loyal to small parties and Independents?

Solidarity/People Before Profit aims to puncture Varadkar’s ‘cuddly progressive image’

Finian McGrath: “totally supportive” of the campaign to increase take-up of HPV vaccine. Photograph: Eric Luke
‘I cocked up’: Finian McGrath on his handling of HPV vaccine

Minister says he is more than aware of the impact of cancer, given illness killed his wife

Speaking to Morning Ireland on Monday of this week, Mr McGrath said he only intended to have “debate and discussion” surrounding the vaccine. Photograph: Dave Meehan/The Irish Times
Finian McGrath: what he said about the HPV vaccine and when

While in opposition, Mr McGrath asked the government to remove access to the vaccine

Finian McGrath: he says he now supports the Government campaign to encourage take up of Gardasil after previously opposing the vaccine
McGrath calls Cancer Society as Harris says vaccine comments ‘ill-judged’

Government TDs bring constituents’ concerns about Gardasil to Minister for Health

Leinster House: some Oireachtas members fear retention of routine queries of a sensitive nature may be affected by the General Data Protection Regulation. Stock photograph:
TDs fear new data protection rules will hamper constituency work

Oireachtas members will still be entitled to access electoral registers

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney speaks to the media, at Iveagh House in Dublin, in response to Brexit proposals. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Coveney: Ireland will not be used as ‘pawn’ in EU-UK talks

State will be ‘stubborn’ in Brexit negotiations to defend Irish interests, says Minister

Vice-president of the European Parliament Mairéad McGuinness: ‘The idea of leaving and coming back on your own terms is quite an ask.’ File photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Brexit customs proposal a big ask, says Mairéad McGuinness

Government insists peace process must not be used as ‘bargaining chip’ in negotiations

Dublin welcomes ‘more clarity’ from UK on Brexit plans

Government says UK paper on customs needs consideration

Abortion campaigner Ailbhe Smyth: ‘My gut is telling me Brexit could be problematic.’ Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill
Brexit ‘may lead to later abortions for Irish women’

Pro-choice campaigners express worry over potential impact of UK’s exit on access to services

Under the new system, TDs from larger parties will be allowed more Dáil speaking time. Photograph: Alan Betson
TDs face earlier start in morning when Dáil returns

Controversial changes on amount of speaking time for TDs also to be introduced

Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty’s department is to be renamed the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection next month.
Leo Varadkar’s rebranding of departments could cost €15,000

New portfolios require revamped door plaques, ministerial seals and stationery

Stephen Donnelly has said he cannot believe Customs officers have been asked to halt their efforts to come up with ways to ensure an open Border after Brexit. Photograph: Eric Luke
Leo Varadkar accused of ‘dangerous’ Brexit move by FF TD

Stephen Donnelly criticises Taoiseach’s order to Revenue over Border solutions

Government Chief Whip Joe McHugh has said Ireland should be repaid by the European Investment Bank for its role during the financial crisis. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill
Chief Whip demands financial aid from EU after Brexit

Joe McHugh says the bloc must help Ireland after it bore the brunt of European austerity

Government Chief Whip Joe McHugh: “The peace process is still a process as far as I am concerned.” Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill
NI peace process not a ‘finished product’, warns Chief Whip

Joe McHugh appeals to British politicians not to send State ‘back to dark days’ post-Brexit

Leo Varadkar: “If they can’t come up with solutions, well then maybe they might talk about mine”
Taoiseach offers ‘practical solutions’ on Brexit

Varadkar says after 14 months those in favour of hard Brexit have failed to offer proposals

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar arriving at Queen’s University, Belfast. He said Northern Ireland was a “unique place” for which a “unique solution” may be required from the Brexit discussions. Photograph: Getty Images
Varadkar and May ready to drop everything for Northern talks

Taoiseach says he does not believe difficulties between SF and DUP are insurmountable

Vice-chancellor Richard English with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Queen’s University Belfast: “Who do we in Europe speak to when we want to speak to Belfast?” asked the Taoiseach. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA
Taoiseach seeks to inject new dynamic into Brexit talks

Leo Varadkar’s hard line may be attempt to shock DUP into moving beyond its rhetoric

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Queen’s University in Belfast. Photograph: Paul Faith/AFP
Varadkar: I’m not trying to unsettle anyone by attending Pride

Taoiseach attending Pride breakfast during Belfast visit

Leo Varadkar in the Great Hall at Queen’s University, Belfast. Photograph: AFP/Paul Faith.
Abortion vote may be held to suit students, says Varadkar

Taoiseach says abortion vote may be before or after summer

Committee chairwoman Kathleen Funchion of Sinn Féin said Leo Varadkar “could have been a little more diplomatic” in his recent pronouncements about Brexit. Photograph: Alan Betson
Bertie Ahern rejects idea of technological post-Brexit Border

Former taoiseach says any physical Border would be bad for the peace process

Labour Party member Loraine Mulligan breastfeeding her son Dylan at the launch of a Labour party policy paper on breastfeeding. Photograph: Alan Betson
GPs should promote breastfeeding, says Labour

Party proposes measures to counteract Ireland’s ‘formula feeding culture’

Leo Varadkar has confirmed he will attend a Pride breakfast event in Belfast on Saturday morning. Photograph: Getty Images
Leo Varadkar confirms he will attend Belfast Pride breakfast

Taoiseach also rejects DUP criticism of the Government ahead of Northern Ireland talks

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed he will attend the Pride breakfast event in Belfast on Saturday morning after meeting political leaders in Northern Ireland on Friday. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times.
Leo Varadkar confirms he will attend Belfast Pride event

Taoiseach on DUP view on same-sex marriage: ‘I won’t be making any compromises’

Aasylum seekers, refugees and human rights supporters marching to the Department of Justice as part of a national day of action to end direct provision. File photograph: David Sleator/The Irish Times
Children in direct provision complain about food, overcrowding

Taoiseach defends direct provision but admits current system ‘doesn’t work’

The write-off of almost €5,500 in unpaid Dáil restaurant and bar tabs has been described as ‘simply inexcusable’ by the Social Democrats.
Unpaid Dáil bar tabs write-off described as ‘inexcusable’

Social Democrats criticise move to settle outstanding accounts ‘at public expense’

Leo Varadkar: he said he had raised the DUP’s opposition to marriage equality with party leader Arlene Foster
Varadkar’s visit to North will coincide with Belfast Pride festival

Varadkar has signalled intention to support cause of marriage equality in the North

DUP leader Arlene Foster and deputy leader Nigel Dodds. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.
DUP accused of ‘political impotence’ by Fine Gael Senator

‘I think he is very low level’: DUP’s Jeffrey Donaldson declines to engage with Richmond

The Dáil Chamber: TDs and Senators can avail of a tab facility when ordering drinks or bar food in Leinster House, which they can pay off later. Photograph: Alan Betson
Unpaid Dáil bar bills written off over failure to settle tabs

New credit policy is being devised by Oireachtas officials for TDs and Senators

Members of the Cabinet Francis Fitzgerald, Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar and Paschal Donohoe. Photograph: Collins
Varadkar: we want to increase State pension this year and every year

Micheál Martin says Sunday Independent pensions story ‘ludicrous’

Michael D Higgins and Leo Varadkar with Mr Justice Frank Clarke (L) as he was appointed Chief Justice of Ireland and President of the Supreme Court. Photograph: Aidan Crawley/The Irish Times
Varadkar backing Michael D Higgins if he wants second term

Taoiseach says there would ‘potentially’ be a presidential election next year

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar: said there was a political border between the Republic and Northern Ireland, but not an economic one. Photograph: Collins
Frustrated Leo Varadkar attacks Brexiteers on border issue

‘We’re not going to help design some sort of border we don’t believe should exist’

‘Asked about a newspaper story that reported tensions between the British and Irish governments, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar let rip.’ Photograph: Collins
Varadkar’s comments on Brexit are a sharp message to London

Analysis: Taoiseach’s extraordinary outburst signifies a distinct change of mood

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar: the Government i s “absolutely committed” to the Judicial Appointments Bill which will provide for a lay majority in the selection of judges
Taoiseach outlines referendum plans over next two years

Fianna Fáil Amendments will delay controversial Judicial Appointments Bill, says Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British Prime Minister Theresa May in Downing Street. Photograph: Philip Toscano/PA
Defiant Varadkar tells British: we won’t design Brexit border for you

Taoiseach says ‘if anyone should be angry, it’s us’

Simon Coveney as he recently announced that over 500,000 passports have already been issued this year so far
Coveney says there is ‘no proposal’ for Irish Sea border

Government says onus on Britain to come up with border solution

Passport control at Dublin Airport. There is currently no dedicated facility in Ireland for holding people the authorities decide should be deported. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Work on Dublin Airport immigration detention centre to begin

Brazil’s foreign ministry raises ‘discontent’ with Irish diplomats over border procedures

The digital age of consent refers to age from which it is legal for data controllers to hold data gathered from minors. Photograph: Thinkstock
Cabinet agrees to set ‘digital age of consent’ at 13

Ireland is required to harmonise its laws with a European directive on data protection

Charlie Flanagan: he said he had made anti-corruption measures to deal with so-called “white collar” crime a priority since becoming Minister for Justice
‘Trading in influence’ to be made a criminal offence

New Bill will address recommendations in Mahon tribunal, says Minister

Those who apply for legal aid at the Legal Aid Board’s Dolphin House office in Dublin will only have their applications processed if it involves proceedings for ‘a domestic violence remedy or enforcement of maintenance’.
Legal aid in domestic cases to be cut due to budget constraints

Board in funding talks with Department of Justice amid ‘unprecedented move’

Mr Justice Peter Charleton at Dublin Castle. So far €207,000 has been spent on the inquiry. Photograph: Dara MacDónaill
Garda whistleblower tribunal expected to cost more than €4m

Government sources say Mr Justice Charleton ‘acutely aware’ of need to monitor costs

The licences will be subject to annual renewal and sales can only take place between 10am and 6pm daily. Photograph: Alan Betson
Law to allow breweries sell alcohol produced on premises to touring visitors

Nearly every town now has its own craft brewery, says Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan

Frank Clarke: he was the first member of his family to go to university
Frank Clarke was only name to go to Cabinet

Shane Ross said to be ‘satisfied’ with process for appointing new chief justice

Finian McGrath: Called for publication of Olympics ticketing report. Photograph: Dave Meehan/The Irish Times
Report of inquiry into Olympic ticket touting controversy to be published

Department of Transport confirms Cabinet decision to publish report in August

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan and Chief Justice Susan Denham at the annual report of the Courts Service for 2016 in Smithfield. Photograph: Gareth Chaney Collins
Cabinet to pick chief justice from three-judge shortlist

Chief Justice Susan Denham to step down after six years as head of judiciary

The “Craft Beer Bill” allowing breweries and distilleries to sell their products on their premises, originally proposed by Labour TD Alan Kelly, will be discussed at Cabinet. Photograph: Collins
Publication of Olympic ticket report to be decided by Cabinet

Last Cabinet meeting before summer recess to also discuss costs of whistleblower inquiry

An RTÉ spokesman said the organisation had concluded a diversity report and would be progressing an internal diversity initiative, based on the report. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien / The Irish Times
Leo Varadkar welcomes RTÉ’s gender pay gap review

Kevin Bakhurst forced pay hike for underpaid female newsroom staff

Chief Justice: Ms Justice Susan Denham is retiring after six years in the role. Photograph: Aidan Crawley
Cabinet to nominate new chief justice before summer recess

Concern that Susan Denham’s successor would not be in place before retirement

Paloma Aparezida Silva-Carvalho (24) who was arrested after arriving in Dublin Airport ahead of an Irish holiday.
Detention of Brazilian woman ‘unusual’ and ‘draconian’

Paloma Aparezida Silva-Carvalho detained at Dublin Airport after arriving for holiday

Dublin from space: a radar image distinguishes between densely populated urban areas and relatively unsettled areas on the edge of the city. Photograph: Nasa
Ministers discuss creation of new city to stop choking of Dublin

Cabinet told population of State to rise by 19%, to 5.6 million, by 2040

The process for refunding money to Irish Water customers could add €10 million to the €170 million refund bill.
Customers will have to apply for water refunds and prove they paid

Irish Water customers face online application process to get their money back

Leo Varadkar: Modest minimum wage increases are sustainable.
Taoiseach: minimum wage hike is modest but ahead of inflation

Employer representatives on Low Pay Commission disagree with proposals

Lord Alfred Dubs announced the inquiry. Photograph: Jack Taylor/Getty Images
Ireland’s abortion regime to be scrutinised by British politicians

Inquiry will focus on issues relating to women travelling from Ireland to Britain

Simon Harris (R): ‘You cannot be worse off for having abided by the law of this land than those who didn’t abide by the law’. Photograph: Collins
Water refunds to be paid out of unspent funds in several departments

€170m will not come from ‘whip around’, Leo Varadkar says

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