Article Archive

September 17th 2013

• • News

  • The cost of ‘free’ education Education Louise Holden
  • Mix it up Health
  • If you can’t win the scientific argument, suppress it Environment Fintan O'Toole
  • To Be Honest – A science teacher writes Education
  • Change One Thing: ‘Pupils should learn to read so that they can read to learn’ Education Ruairi Quinn
  • Education People: Taking up maths, after half a century Education Pat Costello
  • Chalk Talk Education Peter McGuire
  • Connolly being treated for prostate cancer and Parkinson’s disease World
  • Ireland’s debate on education shows little appreciation of experience in other countries Religion & Beliefs Denis Tuohy
  • Australia’s new cabinet male dominated Asia-Pacific Padraig Collins
  • A good sex life depends on good health, not age Health Michelle McDonagh
  • IMB report shows rise in vigilance cases Health Paul Cullen
  • Charles Xue confesses to spreading irresponsible posts online Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Medtronic opens €7.7m ‘brainstorming’ centre in Galway Health Lorna Siggins
  • Russia riled as EU woos ex-Soviet states Asia-Pacific Dan McLaughlin
  • Baby boom poses challenge for child protection and welfare services Social Affairs Carl O'Brien
  • Priest, students among owners at community-developed windfarm Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Richard Haass faces Northern political process going into reverse Politics Gerry Moriarty
  • Grasping an opportunity Middle East
  • Talking about traffic Environment
  • Priory Hall solution deadline of 21 days Environment Olivia Kelly , Arthur Beesley
  • Making cents of doing without small change Irish News Barry Roche
  • Oireachtas committee report recommends the establishment of an IDA Ireland regional office to bring jobs to South East Irish News Barry Roche
  • Eamon and Joan – Labour’s golden couple of the Omnibabble Politics Miriam Lord
  • Lord Mayor hopes Dubs can extend Mayo’s All-Ireland agony Irish News Dan Griffin
  • Next election not until March 2016, says Kenny Politics Arthur Beesley
  • Attempt to extend home-sale boycott Consumer Conor Pope
  • Tourism could be a winner from climate change in Ireland Environment Frank McDonald
  • Hard to balance need for justice with treatment Crime & Law Joe Humphreys
  • Green Party leader regrets paedophile pamphlet Europe Derek Scally
  • Merkel allies beg CDU voters for support Europe Derek Scally
  • Hospitals and doctors overcharged VHI by €7m Health Martin Wall
  • Irish citizens detained in Cairo held for further 15 days Middle East Mary Fitzgerald
  • Nothing scrambled about Clegg’s message to Lib Dem faithful over coalition strategy UK Mark Hennessy
  • Fianna Fáil keeping it low-key after embarassment of previous “think-ins” Politics Harry McGee
  • Sentencing of farmer adjourned again over new claims of jury tampering Irish News
  • Bob Geldof awarded Freedom of the City of London for services to music Irish News
  • Syria accepts Russian plan on chemical weapons, says minister Middle East Michael Jansen
  • UN secretary general describes Syrian gas attack as ‘war crime’ US Simon Carswell
  • Researchers find key differences in brains of abused and neglected young people Social Affairs Carl O'Brien
  • Their lives were ‘snuffed out in a moment of madness’ Irish News Eoghan MacConnell
  • Naval command centre scene of mass shooting World
  • Michael Noonan makes case for budget surplus in 2014 Politics Arthur Beesley , Steven Carroll
  • Profile of Washington navy yard gunman Aaron Alexis US
  • Two killed in separate crashes in Clare and Westmeath Irish News
  • Abuse figures expected to rise as inquiry continues Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Haass to begin critical round of talks in Northern Ireland Politics
  • Thompson clears way for de Blasio to run for NY mayor World
  • ‘Davie was my middle son and the kindest person you could meet’ Crime & Law
  • Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael think-ins both court same Waterford company Politics Harry McGee
  • More than 30 arrests in North sex exploitation investigation Crime & Law Gerry Moriarty
  • Noonan set out position from which he cannot easily retreat Politics Arthur Beesley
  • Howlin warns over too harsh budget cuts Politics Steven Carroll
  • Dermot Rooney left prison . . . days later he was dead Health Joe Humphreys
  • Former Supreme Court judge urges voters to say yes to new appeal court Irish News Mary Carolan
  • Police in stand-off with gunman after three shot in Austria Europe
  • Scottish woman held in Peru will ‘plead guilty’ Crime & Law
  • Man jailed for 18 years for killing Irish backpacker in Melbourne Crime & Law
  • Deadline for referendum vote registration is today Politics
  • Sunny weather to return for weekend Environment Jason Kennedy
  • Gardaí contact family of missing woman Elaine O’Hara Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Kenny warns of ‘tough Budget’ regardless of adjustment size Politics Eoin Burke Kennedy
  • Washington gunman used security pass to access base US Simon Carswell
  • Garda requested donations instead of points, court told Crime & Law
  • Gilmore expects reshuffle, but not immediately Politics Steven Carroll
  • Nearly half believe social media harmful, survey finds Health Paul Cullen
  • Video: Thai children’s choir back Dublin win News
  • EU parliament controversially lists Snowden for rights prize Europe
  • Collection of Maeve Binchy’s ‘Irish Times’ writings launched Social Affairs Peter Murtagh
  • Threatened strike over bonuses at EBS averted Irish News Martin Wall
  • Police say US gunman had mental health problems US
  • Man who shot Killarney stag to pay €3,250 as ‘atonement’ Crime & Law Anne Lucey
  • Costa Concordia upright after 19-hour operation World Paddy Agnew
  • Better diet and less stress can reverse cell ageing Health
  • High Court to hear challenge to direct provision for asylum seekers Crime & Law Ray Managh , Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Violent computer games linked to increased aggression among adolescents Social Affairs Carl O'Brien
  • Cigarettes worth €4.3m seized at Louth service station Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Security under scrutiny over vetting of US Navy Yard gunman World
  • Brazil’s Rousseff calls off state visit to US over spying World
  • Malala Yousafzai receives Amnesty award in Dublin World Peter Murtagh
  • Sinn Féin TD criticises Tánaiste’s speech to British-Irish Association Irish News Mark Hennessy
  • Second area sealed off in Elaine O’Hara investigation Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Nurses will not carry out medical duties if IMO strike goes ahead Irish News Martin Wall
  • Third-level institutions to attend Irish Times Higher Options event Education Elaine Edwards
  • Complaint may reopen sea lice inquiry Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Education congress to discuss profound change in further education Education Dick Ahlstrom
  • Age Action says pensioners forced to choose between food or heating Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Taoiseach rejects ‘uno duce una voce’ accusation Politics Harry McGee , Arthur Beesley

  • Sport

  • Duntle has Sun Chariot option to secure elusive Grade One prize Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Voleuse De Coeurs likely to attempt Leger follow-up in France Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Connacht await fitness test on Craig Clarke ahead of Saturday’s clash against Ulster Rugby Linley MacKenzie
  • Dublin bench warrants respect and will take some watching in the All-Ireland final against Mayo Gaelic Football Malachy Clerkin
  • Long wait for glory ends in Galway as thousands hail victorious camogie teams Sport
  • Moyes plays down lack of experience in European Cup as he looks to club record Soccer Daniel Taylor
  • Drogheda set up FAI Cup semi-final showdown with neighbours Dundalk National League
  • Royal Tara offers mental and physical test for All Ireland Cups and Shields Golf John O'Sullivan
  • Irish canoers target success at Marathon World Championships Other Sports Liam Gorman
  • Lonely rehab nights turn to All-Ireland final day for Andy Moran Gaelic Football Ian O'Riordan
  • McGrath heads new line of loosehead likely lads Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • John Delaney reveals significant interest in Republic of Ireland manager’s position Soccer Emmet Malone
  • Shelvey apologises to Swansea fans English Soccer Joe Lovejoy
  • Platini puts Fifa decision on hold International
  • English rugby clubs continue to talk up new competition Rugby Robert Kitson
  • Ronnie O’Sullivan says players have thrown snooker matches Other Sports
  • Simple truth – English and French clubs never wanted to salvage Heineken Cup Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Cookson confident of comprehensive victory over McQuaid Other Sports
  • ERC set October date for meeting on future of European competitions Rugby
  • Bethpage to host 2019 US PGA and 2024 Ryder Cup Golf
  • Gallagher among departures from Donegal backroom team Gaelic Football
  • Manu Tuilagi apologises for David Cameron ‘bunny ears’ gesture International
  • Joe Schmidt names extended squad for November series International
  • Deignan fractures collarbone after Tour of Britain fall Other Sports Shane Stokes
  • Pellegrini gets the perfect start as City power home in the end Champions League Jamie Jackson
  • Rooney inspires United with two goals against Leverkusen Champions League Daniel Taylor
  • Shock in Donegal as county board confirm departure of three of backroom team Gaelic Football Seán Moran

  • Business

  • Asia Briefing: What makes a true monopoly? World Clifford Coonan
  • Asia Briefing: China’s ‘free trade zone’ plans get cautious welcome World Clifford Coonan
  • Are the days of fat fees and hefty commissions coming to an end? Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • Serious Money: John Looby Personal Finance John Looby
  • ‘Cape’ indicator remains the friend of the ordinary investor Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Asia Briefing: Chinese premier ready to get his hands dirty World Clifford Coonan
  • Me & My Money Personal Finance Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Asia Briefing: Richest man in China sees 20 more years of growth to come World Clifford Coonan
  • Future Proof: JMC Mobile Economy Aine McMahon
  • Cost of Fed’s potential policy ‘taper’ may be jobs Economy Paul Krugman
  • Talks underway to avert strike at EBS Retail & Services Martin Wall
  • Cantillon: What now for Danske Bank in Ireland? Financial Services
  • TV3 argues for current affairs sponsorship Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Whose round is it, anyway? Retail & Services
  • Randox redefines success in the lab Health & Pharma Francess McDonnell
  • RTÉ plans to beef up 24-hour news service Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Belfast hopes rise with Bombardier’s new jet Transport & Tourism Francess McDonnell
  • Brent below $110 as Syria tension eases Energy & Resources
  • Cost of lottery licence questioned Financial Services Eoin Burke Kennedy
  • UK government kicks off Lloyds sale Financial Services
  • Entrepreneur starts his version of Harvard Business
  • Debenhams to make year profit forecasts Retail & Services
  • NTMA announces bill auction Ireland
  • Bruton warns against over-regulation Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Q&A Dominic Coyle Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Three British pub chains scouring for Dublin acquisitions Retail & Services Mark Paul
  • Philips to return €1.5bn to shareholders Ireland
  • A bit soon to ‘like’ Facebook? Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Video: Grand Theft Auto V set to break records Technology
  • Success of Wetherspoon in Ireland will come down to the price of its pints Retail & Services Chris Johns
  • Central Bank sets out arrears targets Economy
  • Geoghegan-Quinn welcomes tax inquiry Business Lorna Siggins
  • Profits at Mars Ireland soar to nearly €10m Agribusiness & Food Gordon Deegan

  • Opinion

  • Protestant fee-paying schools Letters
  • The prison trap Letters
  • Modest proposal and personal insolvency practitioners Letters
  • A deposit on plastic bottles? Letters
  • Luther and the pundits Letters
  • The future of the Seanad Letters
  • Silenced priests Letters
  • Martyn Turner Opinion

  • Life & Style

  • Healthy Scan: Seán Rocks, broadcaster Health & Family Joanne Hunt
  • Catherine Fulvio’s secret for fast and nutritious family dinners Health & Family Joanne Hunt
  • Change your posture and you may never look back Health & Family Arlene Harris
  • Second Opinion: Organisational culture has the upper hand over hygiene Health & Family Jacky Jones
  • ‘Second opinion changed my life’ Health & Family Kitty English
  • That’s Men: The last word on redefining stress Health & Family Padraig O'Morain
  • The kids are alright: it’s your relationship that needs attention Parenting Sheila Wayman
  • Choosing a different direction Parenting Charlie Taylor
  • Some 6,000 babies later, obstetrician recalls his medical journey Health & Family Una Bradley
  • Putting your good health where your mouth is Health & Family Michelle McDonagh
  • Tackling health inequalities is a lifelong struggle Health & Family Paul Cullen
  • A Year of Living Mindfully: 38 Compassion lets us see ourselves through the lens of kindness Health & Family Tony Bates
  • My Running Life: Niall Dunne Health & Family Joanne Hunt
  • The woman who put me off golf for life Life & Style Michael Harding
  • One wild festival: camping in the Comeraghs Ireland Paddy Woodworth
  • Medical Matters: Patients better served when bedside evaluation is linked to technology Health & Family Muiris Houston
  • Three Irish attractions in Lonely Planet’s adventures book Travel Jason Kennedy
  • The new Peugeot 308 steps up to the plate Motors Donal Byrne
  • Skoda to scrap its Fabia hot hatch from next year Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Ghosn predicts a brighter road ahead at Frankfurt Motors
  • Volvo finds a way to squeeze into small car market Motors

  • Culture

  • James Fintan Lalor and turbulent times Heritage Seamus Hosey
  • Exclusive video: Bell X1 - Careful What You Wish For Music
  • Ladling it out Stage Peter Crawley
  • White noise Stage Emma Somers
  • Bing Crosby letter to John Charles McQuaid to go on display Culture Ronan McGreevy
  • Marlowe, murder and mayhem Stage Laurence Mackin
  • Learning the hard way Stage Peter Crawley