Article Archive

December 10th 2013

• • News

  • Mandela memorial may cause diplomatic difficulties for world leaders Africa Julian Borger and Harriet Sherwood
  • Chalktalk: News and views in education Education
  • Opinion: Pisa results, good news and bad Education Ruairi Quinn
  • An inspector calls Education Declan Cahalane
  • Thai PM rejects resignation call Asia-Pacific
  • Bono: My friend Nelson Mandela, the man who could not cry Africa Bono
  • Dún Laoghaire sculpture to be sent back to artist Politics Fiona Gartland
  • Founder of Bóthar says staff getting hate mail and phone calls Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Motorcyclist killed in Cork crash Irish News Barry Roche
  • Ireland warned to cut €2.5bn next year Politics Fiach Kelly
  • World leaders join South Africans for Mandela memorial Africa Peter Murtagh , in the FNB Stadium , Johannesburg
  • Two French troops killed in Central African Republic Africa
  • African family withdraws challenge to direct provision scheme Crime & Law Ruadhan Mac Cormaic
  • Number of shots fired at Glasnevin hotel Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Catholic Church to publish latest tranche of child protection audits Social Affairs Patsy McGarry
  • Professional classes join French tax revolt World Lara Marlowe
  • CRC’s appointment process turned spotlight on Brian Conlon Irish News Martin Wall
  • Former CRC chief will not appear at Oireachtas committee Health Carl O'Brien , Martin Wall
  • Former chief executive of CRC says charities should be fully open on how all funds are spent Irish News Martin Wall
  • Fund to make €1.25bn available to Irish firms and researchers Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Ryanair to pay €50,000 to child over luggage injury Courts
  • Gardaí appeal for information over car hijacking Crime & Law Eoghan MacConnell
  • Supreme Court clears way for substantial developments Crime & Law Mary Carolan
  • Kiltegan congregation criticised in latest Church reports Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Video: Lake on Mars could have teemed with microbial life Science
  • Numbers covered by health insurance fall by 62,000 last year Irish News Martin Wall
  • Irish ministers raised nuclear concerns Environment Mark Hennessy
  • Community group fails in bid to buy centre in latest Allsop auction Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Taoiseach rules out public inquiry into health executive salaries Irish News Michael O'Regan
  • Ex-deputy state pathologist willing to attend court proceedings Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Breast implant boss jailed for four years Europe
  • Accidental verdict in death of child who fell out window Irish News Barry Roche
  • Two arrested after oil laundering plant discovered in Co Meath Crime & Law
  • Obama, Cameron pose for ‘selfie’ at service Africa
  • Mandela hailed as ‘last great liberator of the 20th century’ Africa
  • US calls for release of jailed Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Boy refused school place for almost two years Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • ‘Small handful’ of solicitors should not cause public to lose trust in profession Crime & Law Ruadhan Mac Cormaic
  • CRC’s former chief executive repays HSE excess salary Health Carl O'Brien , Martin Wall
  • Spelling out the needs of students with dyslexia Education Louise Holden
  • The ugly sound of a howl of joy haunts Sinn Féin’s account of IRA killings Politics Fintan O'Toole
  • Historic agreement signed to lay pipeline linking Red Sea and Dead Sea Middle East Mark Weiss
  • Machiavelli’s ‘The Prince’, an evil work of genius, still fascinates 500 years on Politics Michael Sanfey
  • Avoiding a blackout Social Affairs
  • Must do better on teaching of 15-year-olds Education
  • Number of public patients continues to rise Health Pamela Duncan
  • Hopes fading that Bolotnaya 12 will be given a reprieve Europe Isabel Gorst
  • China withholds visas for US journalists after critical stories Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan in Beijing
  • Robben Island guards recall Mandela’s acts of kindness Africa Bill Corcoran
  • Kim Jong-un’s uncle ‘purged’ on charges of corruption, drug use and womanising Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan in Beijing
  • University of Limerick to start expansion Education Kathryn Hayes
  • Pat Storey presented with silver cross left in will to ‘Ireland’s first woman bishop’ Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Dunnes strikers to address South African trade union press conference Africa Bill Corcoran
  • Mandela’s legacy a challenge for leaders, says Eamon Gilmore Africa Peter Murtagh
  • Children’s fun day shows how deeply Mandela has changed his society Africa Peter Murtagh
  • EU's top diplomat in Ukraine as tension rises on the barricades Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • South African-raised MP accuses Tories of ‘craven indulgence’ to apartheid rulers UK Mark Hennessy
  • Snap election unlikely to cure Thailand’s ills Asia-Pacific Simon Tisdall
  • Mayor of Florence on course to become leader of Italian centre-left party Europe Paddy Agnew
  • Riots rock Singapore after bus accident kills Indian worker Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Grangegorman development stalls over petrol station Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Peter Mathews given a month to decide if he will run for Fianna Fáil Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Family express disappointment over latest delay in French investigation of Toscan du Plantier killing Irish News Barry Roche
  • Property developer John Kelly rejects ‘scurrilous’ allegations by ex-solicitor Thomas Byrne Crime & Law Ruadhan Mac Cormaic
  • Relative claims jammed gun saved target’s life Courts Eoghan MacConnell
  • Former US marine jailed for sex assault on niece Courts
  • Phoenix Park concert-goer had cardiac arrest, inquest told Courts Garreth naughton
  • Deal confirms ESB liable for pension hole Consumer Barry O'Halloran
  • Ten staff at care facility suspended pending investigation Health Martin Wall , Carl O'Brien
  • Writers of the world call for end to mass online surveillance World Patrick Smyth
  • State Claims Agency in the spotlight over handling of sensitive medical cases Crime & Law Ruadhan Mac Cormaic
  • South Africa set to come to a standstill for Mandela memorial service Africa Peter Murtagh and Bill Corcoran

  • Sport

  • David Moyes admits relief at second-half improvement Champions League
  • Manchester City give Bayern Munich something to think about Champions League Barney Ronay
  • Munster confirm Robin Copeland signing Rugby
  • Barcelona considering building new ground Champions League
  • Conor Murray signs new deal to stay at Munster International Gavin Cummiskey
  • Heaslip and O'Brien rumours appear to be false Rugby Gavin Cummiskey , Johnny Watterson
  • Barcelona to attack Celtic at pace Champions League
  • Afghanistan make bright start against Ireland Other Sports Emmet Riordan
  • Mourinho sticking to his guns Champions League
  • Tearful and emotional? All in day’s work for Connacht journalist Linley MacKenzie Rugby Linley MacKenzie
  • Former Stoke City trainee claims club and ex-England captain ignored ‘abuse’ English Soccer Daniel Taylor
  • Tony McCoy pays tribute to Binocular Racing
  • Man City narrowly miss top spot after unlikely win over Bayern Champions League
  • United secure win to top group but flaws still evident Champions League Jamie Jackson
  • Hobbled Barca still look too good for Celtic Champions League
  • Hurricane Fly is crowned Horse of the Year again Racing Brian O'Connor
  • IRFU believes concussion protocols will be in place for 2014 Six Nations Rugby Johnny Watterson
  • GAA looking at taking control of all fixtures Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Munster anxiously awaiting news on Conor Murray’s injury Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Rugby family has shameful past in propping up apartheid regime Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Martin Demichelis can see no weak points in his former team Bayern Munich Champions League Barney Ronay
  • Football Review Committee proposes four eight-county provinces Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • IRFU chief executive Philip Browne fears cost of losing out to club owners Rugby Johnny Watterson
  • Stunned Toulouse reject suggestion they under-estimated Connacht challenge Rugby Mark Rodden

  • Business

  • Bailey Brothers disqualified as company directors Retail & Services Colm Keena , Mary Carolan
  • Brent crude rises toward $110 Energy & Resources
  • Carpetright first-half revenues down Retail & Services
  • Euro advances to six-week high Economy
  • EADS to cut 5,800 jobs in Europe Economy
  • Lloyds sells St James stake for £685m Financial Services
  • Fujitsu to create 192 jobs in Derry Economy Francess McDonnell
  • Professional job opportunities down 10% Economy Pamela Newenham
  • General Motors names Mary Barra as new CEO Transport & Tourism
  • Galway’s Skeffington Arms makes €4m tax settlement Business Colm Keena
  • Me & My Money - Fabio Molle, Funky Christmas Jumpers Personal Finance Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Asia Briefing: China Mobile inks long-awaited iPhone deal Technology Clifford Coonan
  • Asia Briefing: Regional agricultural growth taking root in North Korea Economy Clifford Coonan
  • Future Proof: Fragrances of Ireland - ‘Energy of the sea’ keeps Wicklow family firm on course Manufacturing Olive Keogh
  • Asia Briefing: Huawei to exit US over spying claims Technology Clifford Coonan
  • Asia Briefing: End of beef ban in Japan to open way for move in China Agribusiness & Food Clifford Coonan
  • Stocktake: US equities are a hard sell Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Investor beware: don’t buy into the irrational exuberance of market analysts Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Time to juggle investments to beat the looming new year tax hikes Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • Q&A Dominic Coyle Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Republican answer is to add to the pain of the unemployed Economy Paul Krugman
  • Nama seeks €33m judgment against two Dublin businessmen Commercial Property Mary Carolan
  • Michael and Thomas Bailey disqualified from directorships for seven years Commercial Property Mary Carolan
  • Irish-based staff of US multinationals more profitable than European peers Financial Services Mark Paul
  • Cantillon: You’ll never beat the Irish? Financial Services
  • Cantillon: Bailey’s called to account, maybe Commercial Property
  • Ireland’s hopes of rating upgrade hit by negative European outlook from Moody’s Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Kentz to seek shareholder backing for €316m purchase of US rival Valerus FS Energy & Resources Barry O'Halloran
  • House raid items not owned by Sean Dunne will be returned, court told Commercial Property Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Seán Gallagher’s company Beach House records accumulated loss Retail & Services Colm Keena
  • Firm of ‘garlic man’ Paul Begley making almost €4,000 a week in profit Retail & Services Gordon Deegan
  • Eurogroup says Greece needs more austerity Economy Derek Scally , Suzanne Lynch
  • AIB takes control of Athlone Towncentre Retail & Services Barry O'Halloran
  • Cantillon: Time to end the ESB’s dominance? Energy & Resources
  • Loaf Catering spreads goodwill at Christmas Business Francess McDonnell
  • How ESB deal was done, with secret talks in Mullingar and Naas Energy & Resources Mark Paul
  • No retroactive deal for Irish banks, says euro zone rescue fund head Economy Suzanne Lynch

  • Opinion

  • No bus passes for shuttle service Letters
  • Resettlement plan in the Negev Letters
  • The power of the provinces Letters
  • Assertion by negative of opposite Letters
  • Remembering Nelson Mandela Letters
  • Investigation of Garda Fallon murder Letters
  • Quinn’s strike ban Bill Letters
  • Quartet upset Letters
  • Martyn Turner Opinion Martyn Turner

  • Life & Style

  • Coming home for Christmas: the highs and the lows Parenting Sheila Wayman
  • Tell Me About It: My friend’s wife is a bully – what can I do? Life & Style Kate Holmquist
  • To Be Honest: A mother responds to a complaint about breastfeeding educators Health & Family
  • Stayin’ alive with technology Health & Family June Shannon
  • Medical Matters: Prescribing a cut in the number of drugs could improve quality of life Health & Family Muiris Houston
  • Health Scan: Deirdre Hilliard Health & Family Colin Gleeson
  • A Year of Living Mindfully: I’ve rounded the last lap but I find my tank is empty Health & Family Tony Bates
  • A life dedicated to dying well Health & Family Dr Paul D'Alton
  • Ask the Expert: How do I stop my son being a sore loser? Parenting John Sharry
  • Coming out in support of your child Parenting Sheila Wayman
  • Christmas always drives me crackers Health & Family Ruth Field
  • That’s Men: Why teenagers’ behaviour makes perfect sense Health & Family Padraig O'Morain
  • Pig out, then get out: How exercise cancels Christmas excess Health & Family John McKenna
  • My Health Experience: Illness gave me a chance to paint Health & Family Jim McKeon
  • Earning the right to a medical card Health & Family Muiris Houston
  • A very Haughey Christmas but no merry new year People Rosita Boland
  • Arnotts presents spring/summer 2014 collection Fashion Deirdre McQuillan

  • Culture

  • Video: Our man on red carpet (for the first time) Film Patrick Freyne
  • The trouble with men: ‘We’re constantly competing, and we all lose’ Books Arminta Wallace
  • Live from the Met Music Eileen Battersby
  • The lost tribe that is trying to save the world Film Felicity Hayes-McCoy