Article Archive

January 16th 2014

• • News

  • US-German ties ‘worse now’ than during Iraq war due to spying US
  • Roache ‘made my skin crawl’, alleged rape victim told police UK
  • Nearly 2,000 residents flee as California wildfire spreads US
  • Taoiseach describes CRC revelations as appalling Irish News Martin Wall
  • Your stories of relatives who fought in the Rising Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Murder accused transferred from jail to Central Mental Hospital Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • St Vincent’s Healthcare group says it will ‘swing around into compliance’ with pay rules Irish News Martin Wall
  • Reform Alliance could soar like an eagle....or turn into a turkey Politics Harry McGee
  • FG plan of campaign to benefit McGuinness Politics Arthur Beesley
  • Murder accused ‘boasted’ about shooting Melanie McCarthy McNamara Courts Natasha Reid
  • Exploration Station: can Dublin lead Europe with new centre? Education Anthony King
  • Philosophers must oppose arrogance of scientism Education William Reville
  • Setback for new political alliance Politics
  • Heritage Council urges tax incentives to rescue historic buildings in Irish towns Environment Frank McDonald
  • Conservatives walk tightrope on EU reform UK Mark Hennessy
  • Europe letter: European Parliament could further Irish case for debt relief Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Crown says hospital misled department Irish News Michael O'Regan
  • François Hollande’s new centrism wrong-foots right and left World Lara Marlowe
  • Attack on US post in Benghazi was preventable, says Senate committee US
  • Obama to unveil changes to US spying in response to Snowden leaks US Simon Carswell
  • Vatican to face UN committee on child rights Europe Paddy Agnew
  • Former CRC chief says donations were not transferred directly to executive salaries Irish News Martin Wall
  • Urn containing Freud’s ashes smashed during theft attempt UK Maev Kennedy
  • Melanie McCarthy McNamara was bleeding profusely when she arrived at hospital Courts Natasha Reid
  • Commission says no basis for inquiry into complaints about Shatter Politics Stephen Collins
  • Two governments did not step back from North talks, Tánaiste insists Irish News Marie O'Halloran
  • Mixed reaction to ‘pragmatic approach’ taken on bogs by Deenihan Politics Frank McDonald
  • No sign of a Syrian peace process to end war as fractured opposition argues Middle East Ian Black
  • Gilmore mindful of human dimension to problem of illegal Irish in the US Irish News Michael O'Regan
  • Ministers should raise human rights concerns during visits, says diplomat Politics Steven Carroll
  • Damascus says it had talks with western intelligence about Islamist rebels Middle East Alan Cowell
  • Government to consider transfer of Law Society staff to new legal regulator Crime & Law Ruadhan Mac Cormaic
  • 79-year-old Aosdana member jailed for three months over Shannon protest Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Fine Gael TDs press Kenny on pylon plans Politics Arthur Beesley
  • Doctor diagnosed woman with gastric flu a day before she died Health Pamela Duncan
  • Turf-cutting to continue under peatlands plan Politics Frank McDonald
  • Egypt voters back new constitution - sources Africa
  • US nuclear chiefs removed over ‘cheating on tests’ US
  • Case of row over a skip heard in Family Court Crime & Law Fiona Gartland
  • Pharmacy promises to match drug prices in North Health Conor Pope
  • Gardaí seize €100,000 of cannabis in Laois Crime & Law
  • Dáil Sketch: Phil and Enda’s eggcellent adventure Politics Miriam Lord
  • Irish Water chief defends bonus payments to staff Politics Fiach Kelly
  • 17 Britons arrested over Philippines web child abuse ring Asia-Pacific
  • Promotion of Irish in North ‘blocked by hostile attitudes’ Politics
  • Government likely to be left with entire €65m storm damage bill Politics Arthur Beesley
  • Egyptians show no sign of election fatigue at third constitutional poll Africa Michael Jansen
  • Brains age faster even with moderate drinking, study finds UK Mark Hennessy
  • Nothing here for ‘ambulance chasers’ of Public Accounts Committee Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Gaelic footballer jailed for assault on opponent Irish News Barry Roche
  • Ex-heads of spreadbet firm lose bid to halt bankruptcy Courts Mary Carolan
  • Taoiseach tells Dáil he was aware of €180m cost of setting up Irish Water Politics Marie O'Halloran , Michael O'Regan
  • HSE raises fresh concerns over ex-CRC chief's pension Irish News Martin Wall
  • Search resumes off south east coast for missing man Irish News Conor Kane
  • Non-urgent surgery cancelled at Galway hospital Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • New legislation to tackle written-off cars Irish News Dan Griffin
  • Two held after car seller rammed and pursued Crime & Law Sorcha Pollak
  • Who’s who on the board of Irish Water Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Bonuses in State agencies to come under renewed scrutiny Politics Harry McGee
  • Woman (92) seriously injured in Dublin gas explosion Irish News
  • Exchequer lost €40 million over delay in introducing online betting Bill - FF Irish News Marie O'Halloran
  • Sharon and Paisley shared a belief that their people were chosen by God Politics Eamonn McCann
  • Understanding the dynamics of robots and living bodies Education Peter Lynch
  • Council decides not to name Spire after Nelson Mandela Environment Mark Hilliard
  • ‘Only Fools and Horses’ actor Roger Lloyd-Pack dies aged 69 UK
  • Woman tells court of ‘horrible assault’ by veteran DJ UK David Mercer and Ryan Hooper
  • Google loses UK bid to block breach of privacy action Technology
  • Former solicitor to admit to €2.8 million theft Crime & Law
  • Police in Edinburgh search for missing 3-year-old boy UK
  • Hariri killing meant to spread panic in Lebanon, court hears Europe
  • Crown: Vincent’s medical staff are ‘lions led by donkeys’ Irish News Marie O'Halloran , Michael O'Regan
  • EU drops dinner with Putin to show ‘not business as usual’ Europe
  • Six misconduct allegations against doctor withdrawn Health Mark Hilliard
  • Ohio executes convicted killer using new two-drug method US
  • Gilmore silent on bonuses for Irish Water staff Irish News Michael O'Regan
  • Hundreds of State-funded agencies told to reveal pay rates Environment Carl O'Brien
  • Wallace property sold for 50% of its current construction price Irish News Marie O'Halloran , Michael O'Regan
  • Gardaí may be called in to investigate CRC finances Health Rachel Flaherty
  • Hogan denies misleading Oireachtas about Irish Water Environment Michael O'Regan
  • UN pushes Vatican to reveal scope of child abuse scandal World

  • Sport

  • Seán O’Brien signs new Leinster contract International Gerry Thornley
  • Brendan Rodgers claims Liverpool won’t be settling for fourth place English Soccer Andy Hunter
  • Disappointing Anderson finally on way out English Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • Long saga finally over as striker makes Hull switch English Soccer Emmet Malone
  • Robin van Persie is convinced manager David Moyes will turn things around English Soccer Louise Taylor
  • Mike Ruddock names squad capable of challenging for Six Nations under-20 title International Gavin Cummiskey
  • Steele’s regular caddie turned back at US immigration Golf
  • Counties urged to see bigger picture over player release for pre-season provincial tournaments Gaelic Football Seán Moran
  • A little raging helps driven Ian Keatley find the range Rugby Keith Duggan
  • Competition over Top 14 television rights allows French clubs to cash in Rugby Mark Rodden
  • Leinster Council launch formal inquiry into biting incident Hurling Seán Moran
  • Matt O’Connor says victory over Ospreys the main focus Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Kerrigan lifts Derry to McKenna Cup victory over St Mary’s Gaelic Football
  • IRFU increase their offer to Seán O’Brien Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Rory McIlroy keeps it on the straight and narrow Golf
  • It’s always really hot in Melbourne, so deal with it Other Sports Kevin Mitchell
  • Neymar insists ‘nothing illegal’ in Barcelona contract Soccer Sid Lowe
  • Richardt Strauss a surprise inclusion for Leinster Rugby
  • Paul McGinley leads Ryder Cup hopefuls from the front Golf
  • Main men through in Melbourne but Del Potro feels the heat Other Sports
  • Mauricio Pochettino staying at Southampton English Soccer
  • Boston creaming it as Liverpool sign Dunkin’ Donuts deal English Soccer
  • Last Instalment cheers Philip Fenton as Texas Jack comes up trumps in Kinloch Brae Racing
  • Ron Dennis reappointed as McLaren chief executive Other Sports
  • Bernie Ecclestone (83) to stand trial on bribery charges Other Sports Owen Gibson

  • Business

  • KKR invests $100m in Dublin-based helicopter business Transport & Tourism
  • Fitch upgrades Bank of Ireland after preference share deal Financial Services Mark Paul
  • Web Log Technology Marie Boran
  • ‘People make a fuss sometimes, but I don’t pay attention to that’ Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Tech Tools Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech Tools Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech Tools Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech tools Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Civic geeks meet policy wonks: Code For Ireland Technology Johnny Ryan
  • Ryanair trebles ad budget as O’Leary embraces TV Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Over-55s are ‘indifferent’ to advertising, says MediaVest Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • SodaStream targets star appeal as stock loses sparkle Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • US ruling could make the web a dangerously different place Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Little consensus on retrospective Irish bank aid - Regling Ireland Suzanne Lynch
  • Nama has won 89 out of 90 legal cases since 2009 Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • ‘Amber’ resurfaces as RTÉ One strips mystery drama Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Eason in staff talks over cuts of €2.5m Retail & Services Tom Lyons
  • Sisk wins first phase of €144m London housing project Commercial Property Barry O'Halloran
  • Liquidator expected to sell €6m worth of assets left behind by Anglo Financial Services
  • Overseas investors interested in Doonbeg golf resort in Co Clare Retail & Services Gordon Deegan
  • Bruton calls for talks in Liebherr dispute Companies Anne Lucey
  • Cantillon: Will Suntory swoop get lost in translation? Agribusiness & Food
  • Cantillon: ECB’s first woman will be acolyte of no man Economy
  • French-led consortium set to take over building group Siac Commercial Property Barry O'Halloran
  • Production delay in Ghana keeps the lid on Tullow share price Energy & Resources Mark Paul
  • Yahoo chief operating officer dismissed after 14 months Technology
  • Aventas Group to spend €16m on Quinn Cement factory in Cavan Manufacturing Tim O'Brien
  • Primark props up sales at AB Foods as sugar slumps Retail & Services
  • Fall in European new-car sales slows in 2013 Manufacturing
  • Belfast’s Crown Bar back in business Retail & Services Francess McDonnell
  • Apple to refund parents $32.5m for apps bought by children Technology
  • Finding jobs for the unemployed is the key to diminishing the risk of poverty Ireland John FitzGerald
  • Fall in Irish pharmaceutical exports hits trade surplus Ireland Ciara Kenny
  • Cost of living rises 0.2 per cent in 2013 Retail & Services Conor Pope
  • UPC trials free wifi hotspots for customers Technology Ciara Kenny
  • Goldman Sachs profit hit by lower bond trading revenue Financial Services
  • C&C maintains expectation of double-digit growth Agribusiness & Food Ciara Kenny
  • Analysts predict Moody’s will leave Ireland’s rating at junk Ireland
  • X-Bolt Orthopaedics secures €1.8m for hip fracture product Health & Pharma Ciara Kenny
  • Passenger numbers at Shannon to grow as new services begin Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Storyful begins 2014 with ABC News deal Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Diageo was biggest out-of-home advertiser in 2013 Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Internet-only grocer Ocado reports positive sales over Christmas Retail & Services
  • Post-Christmas sales at PC World and Currys set record for December 26th Retail & Services
  • Bovis Homes says sales climbed 19% last year Commercial Property

  • Opinion

  • A new way back for Irish emigrants Editorial
  • Phrases we could live without Letters
  • McAleese and church stance on gays Letters
  • Teachers and boycott of Israel Letters
  • A freedom trail through Tiger mall? Letters
  • New age v old-school religion Letters
  • Calming effect of chess-playing Letters
  • Pylons and the price of power Letters
  • Evaluating Ariel Sharon Letters
  • All in the brain? Letters
  • Irish Water and consultancy fees Letters

  • Life & Style

  • Grab a bargain Interiors Alanna Gallagher
  • I’m a changed man, said the General with a faint smile Life & Style Michael Harding
  • Street Lives: Friendly to a friend in Temple Bar Homes & Property Owen Marshal
  • Sort it Interiors Denise O'Connor
  • A Georgian home beside the sea in Westport for €795,000 New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Around the Block: Director of New Homes at Lisney Homes & Property
  • Around the Block: signoffs and signups New to Market
  • Around the Block: Optimistic growth Homes & Property
  • Frills and thrills as Brown Thomas shows off spring/summer collection Fashion Deirdre McQuillan
  • Look on the Brighton side in Rathgar for €1.1m New to Market Bernice Harrison
  • The right note at Elton Park in Sandycove for €1.535m 2.1233 Bernice Harrison
  • Designer style in Carrickmines for €1.7m 2.1233 Alanna Gallagher
  • Room to swing a Celtic tiger in Malahide for €1.6m 2.1233 Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Modern Ailesbury home will test pockets of new year buyers at €1.4m 2.1233 Alanna Gallagher
  • Big and bright with room to improve in Dún Laoghaire for €1.225m 2.1233 Gemma Tipton
  • Cherry nice cottage in Dalkey for €795,000 New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Hands off our food – California brings in law requiring chefs to wear gloves Food & Drink Marie Claire Digby
  • ‘Every generation tried whatever the hell they could’ Homes & Property Edel Morgan

  • Culture

  • Centenary commemorations should not distort history, says President Higgins Stage Joe Humphreys
  • New archive tells stories of ordinary volunteers in Easter Rising Heritage Stephen Collins
  • I Break Horses: dancing in the dark, and letting in the light Culture Lauren Murphy
  • Irishman's diary: Not standing on principle Heritage Frank McNally
  • Philosopher to address Abbey symposium on the national ‘traumas that were never named’ Culture Suzanne Lynch
  • Your annual epic Oscar-nomination nap Film Donald Clarke
  • The Gloaming: ‘There’s a kind of experiment happening every night’ Culture Siobhan Long
  • Short film to tackle early career of Roy Keane Film Sorcha Pollak
  • American Hustle and Gravity get 10 Oscar nods Culture Donald Clarke