Article Archive

January 28th 2014

• • News

  • Education: How did we get the teaching of Irish so wrong? Education Grainne Faller
  • Education: We need a change of approach to vocational education and training policy Education Berni Brady
  • Education: Transition Year students try out medicine Education Louise Holden
  • Chalktalk: news and views in education Education Deirdre Falvey
  • Judgment day in Strasbourg for Irish victim of sexual abuse Irish News Suzanne Lynch
  • Mouthwash ‘could lead to greater incidences of heart attacks and strokes’ Health Ronan McGreevy
  • National dementia audit in acute hospitals shows major gaps in care Health Michelle McDonagh
  • €6m worth of vaccines destroyed in six years Health Priscilla Lynch
  • Tunisia adopts constitution – a way forward for others Africa
  • Teaching religion and the time factor Education
  • Former Dutch soldier trains jihadist recruits to fight Assad Europe Peter Cluskey
  • EU-Russia talks downgraded amid tensions over Ukraine Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Special Olympics is Limerick Run’s chosen charity Health
  • Farmers warn ESB law would let firms on to land ‘by back door’ Irish News Alison Healy
  • The key to restoring trust in Irish politics is an informed public Oireachtas Mark Mulqueen
  • Southwest Kerry area receives dark skies designation Environment Ronan McGreevy
  • Garda chief’s answers leave us all with questions Crime & Law Fintan O'Toole
  • No prosecution of Nigella Lawson over cocaine use UK Mark Hennessy
  • NUI Galway centre to create stem cells for treatment of diabetes and arthritis Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • First garden city where ghosts include Orwell, Shaw, nudists and quacks UK Hugh O'Shaughnessy
  • Dublin housing supply drops to crisis levels Social Affairs Olivia Kelly
  • Ukraine’s parliament set for crisis meeting as Tymoshenko rejects compromise Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Syrian talks hit impasse as mission to Homs stalls Middle East Michael Jansen
  • US-based Turkish cleric denies plotting against Erdogan government Europe
  • Grandparents to have access twice a month to infant of deceased son Crime & Law Fiona Gartland
  • State will not pay 40 teachers who failed to register Education Dick Ahlstrom
  • Rabbitte signs €26.5m national post code deal Irish News Marie O'Halloran
  • Disupte over timing of request for blood for woman who died after Caesarean section Irish News Gareth Naughton
  • Ban on ‘blasphemous’ play lifted Irish News Marie O'Halloran
  • Gardaí investigate Flatley rhino horn burglary Crime & Law
  • Man refused to give blood sample to black doctor Crime & Law Gordon Deegan
  • Over 600 passengers, crew fall ill on Royal Caribbean cruise US
  • Gardaí appeal for witnesses after cyclist killed in Saggart Irish News
  • Children made to eat own vomit, inquiry to be told Social Affairs Dan Keenan
  • Irish Water says it will achieve exchequer savings of €2bn by 2021 Politics Harry McGee
  • Government defends set-up cost of Irish Water Politics Harry McGee
  • Cancer cases set to double by 2040 Health Pamela Duncan
  • Shatter criticises ‘minority’ of PAC for prejudging points issue Crime & Law
  • Garda whistleblower wants to give evidence in private to PAC Politics Arthur Beesley
  • Ombudsman says penalty points inquiry will be ‘test case’ Crime & Law
  • Shatter’s intervention amplifies questions over capacity of PAC inquiry Politics Arthur Beesley
  • Garda ombudsman expects ‘full and immediate co-operation’ Politics Arthur Beesley
  • High Court extends order to feed anorexia sufferer until Friday Crime & Law Mary Carolan
  • Action by teacher against Twitter resolved Crime & Law Mary Carolan
  • Three former senior gardaí challenge tribunal findings Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Smithwick Tribunal failed to establish collusion based on balance of probabilities Irish News John O'Brien , Michael Finnegan , Michael Staunton
  • Lack of basic crime reconstruction a ‘serious omission’, say former gardaí Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Irish child porn accused may seek judicial review Crime & Law
  • Man arrested after public order offence in Dundalk Crime & Law
  • Ukraine PM quits, protest law quashed in bid to ease crisis Europe
  • Ministry occupation shows limited power of Klitschko over Kiev protesters Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Obama seeks to regain initiative with speech to US lawmakers US Simon Carswell
  • American folk singer and activist Pete Seeger dies at 94 US
  • Poor crew decisions among factors in Cork air crash Irish News Barry Roche
  • Quentin Tarantino sues Gawker over links to leaked film script US
  • O’Keeffe ruling has ‘significant implications’ - Quinn Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Interview drivers with terminated points, urges Wilson Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • New PAC divisions ahead of decision on points hearing Politics Arthur Beesley
  • ‘You must protect children in the schools’ Crime & Law Barry Roche
  • Shatter’s legislation to reform legal sector due before Cabinet today Politics Harry McGee
  • Children’s emergency centres to open at Tallaght, Blanchardstown Health Martin Wall
  • Legal regulator to be set up as Cabinet agrees reforms Politics Arthur Beesley
  • Ruling means children ‘must be protected in schools’ Crime & Law Suzanne Lynch , Barry Roche
  • Dole cuts only in ‘extreme cases’ under Government scheme Politics Fiach Kelly
  • ‘Everybody started pushing . . . everybody started panicking’ Crime & Law Steven Carroll
  • Nobody in Irish Water will be paid for doing nothing, says Kenny Irish News Michael O'Regan
  • Ceann Comhairle threatens to resign as TDs ignore House rules Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran , Michael O'Regan
  • Kenny declines to say if State will apologise to Louise O’Keeffe Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran , Michael O'Regan
  • PAC to hear from Garda whistleblower in private Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Drinking culture linked to sexual violence, research finds Social Affairs Sorcha Pollak
  • Teenage Traveller asks Court to uphold challenge to school’s admission policy Courts Mary Carolan
  • Former journalist and politician Ted Nealon dies aged 84 Politics Stephen Collins
  • Panel set up to examine controversial pylon issue Environment Stephen Collins
  • Journalist Séamus Martin appointed to Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Politics Arthur Beesley
  • O’Keeffe says onus on Department of Education to protect children in schools Social Affairs Barry Roche
  • Mamphela Ramphele to stand against Zuma Africa Bill Corcoran

  • Sport

  • Solwhit set to return next season Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Quarterback not the main centre of attention this year Other Sports Marc Santora
  • Leinster confirm they will be taking full quota of tickets for Toulon fixture Rugby Gavin Cummiskey
  • Tiger Woods heads to Dubai to get back on track as Pádraig Harrington looks to Phoenix Golf Philip Reid
  • It’s location, location, location for Liam O’Neill as GAA agree to bigger slice Gaelic Games Ian O'Riordan
  • Rodgers disappointed at not getting Salah but looks to strengthen Liverpool squad English Soccer Andy Hunter
  • Jim Culloty hopes Lord Windermere can bounce back in Hennessy Gold Cup Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Car crash victim Hourigan one of GAA’s ‘most promising up and coming hurling referees’ Gaelic Games Ian O'Riordan
  • Almost a quarter of GAA players believe betting a problem within the association Gaelic Games Ian O'Riordan
  • David Moyes warns United players to up their game or face exit English Soccer Daniel Taylor
  • Yohan Cabaye to join PSG English Soccer
  • Marty Moore looks set to make Ireland debut in Six Nations opener International Gerry Thornley
  • Ireland calls once again for returning Luke Fitzgerald International Gavin Cummiskey
  • Joe Schmidt’s prizing of cutting edge over having a cut may make him the perfect fit for Ireland Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Lewis Hamilton crashes out on first day of testing Other Sports
  • Jose Mourinho putting the champagne on ice English Soccer
  • Henrik Stenson shares big money prize in Dubai Golf
  • Steven Gerrard still revelling in derby day pressure English Soccer Andy Hunter
  • Sam Warburton could yet start for Wales against Italy International
  • Brian O’Driscoll focused on the here and now International Gavin Cummiskey
  • Ballesteros junior stands in for dad in Dubai Golf Ewan Murray
  • England wing Chris Ashton dropped for France opener International
  • Liverpool hammer Everton, leaders Arsenal drop points English Soccer
  • Hull City’s new-look forward line draws a blank as Jason Puncheon seals it for Crystal Palace English Soccer
  • Arsenal slip up against Southampton as they fail to stretch their advantage at top English Soccer Toby Moses
  • Mata starts and Van Persie returns but United unconvincing in victory English Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • Kompany says City’s attacking style is their biggest weakness English Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • Daniel Sturridge doubles down in demolition derby English Soccer Andy Hunter
  • Two sent off as Newcastle hit woodwork three times in stalemate with Norwich English Soccer
  • Swansea ease their fear through deflected goals English Soccer
  • Giants of the game – where are they now? International John O'Sullivan

  • Business

  • StockTake Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • China’s shrinking workforce to create new problems World Clifford Coonan
  • Time for answers as Ulster Bank on stage Financial Services Francess McDonnell
  • Pressure on to agree terms of bailout fund Economy Suzanne Lynch
  • Tyco announces 500 jobs for Cork with new business services centre Manufacturing Olivia Kelleher
  • Ballymore lodges plans for homes, offices and shops in London Commercial Property Mark Hennessy
  • RBS faces £8bn loss after provision for mis-sold US mortgage claims Financial Services
  • Cantillon: Hasenstab puts Ireland in his sales pitch Companies
  • Cantillon: Bundesbank insolvency plan intrigues Europe
  • Maths initiative launched in Shannon Business Gordon Deegan
  • Leaner times may lie ahead for second-largest economy World Clifford Coonan
  • Sloyan Brothers directors to appear for cross-examination Companies Tom Lyons
  • Insecure rich lash out even more furiously World Paul Krugman
  • Cantillon: No cold water being thrown on debate Retail & Services
  • Bank of Montreal acquires F&C Asset Management Financial Services Fiona Reddan
  • Ikea points to a recovery in consumer demand as sales rises Retail & Services
  • Best year for UK economy since 2007 Economy
  • Apple results disappoint putting CEO under pressure to innovate Technology
  • Greencore numbers boosted by improving UK market Agribusiness & Food Fiona Reddan
  • Sale of State’s AIB stake will not rule out retroactive aid – Noonan Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • €450m bank levy 'may breach EU rules on aid' Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • UK economy now growing at fastest rate since 2007 Europe
  • Small lift in Christmas retail sales seen as ‘disappointing’ Retail & Services
  • Shazam, Rdio expand music discovery partnership to Ireland Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Time to give up the 'cute hoor' tag Business Chris Johns
  • Banker falls to his death in London’s Canary Wharf Business
  • Wexford company to close with loss of 47 jobs Transport & Tourism Fiona Reddan
  • Board changes at Permanent TSB Financial Services
  • Global market rout pauses as Turkey mulls rates hike Markets
  • No longer flush: Queen down to her last million Business
  • Ulster Bank axes 78 jobs from its Irish mortgage arrears division Financial Services Eoin Burke Kennedy
  • Ireland urged to play ‘hardball’ to get a deal on legacy bank debt Ireland Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • No plans to change executive pay cap at AIB - department Financial Services
  • Making sense of Vodafone share options Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Emerging market jitters World
  • China’s new free-trade zones aim to compete with Hong Kong World Clifford Coonan
  • Future Proof: Angela Mullins, owner of Lily Jewellery & Accessories World Vanessa Conneely
  • Me & My Money Retail & Services Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Irish firms in Asia could gain by dropping use of dollar World Clifford Coonan
  • What does the closure of Thomas Cook mean for intrepid travellers? Transport & Tourism Fiona Reddan

  • Opinion

  • Phrases we could live without Letters
  • Stories of the Rising Letters
  • ‘Homophobia’ and same-sex marriage Letters
  • Less religious education, more maths? Letters
  • Time for Ireland to reach for the stars Letters
  • Stamp of disapproval Letters
  • Pylons and the price of power Letters
  • First out the traps for elections? Letters
  • Martyn Turner Opinion Martyn Turner
  • Closure of Mount Carmel Hospital Letters
  • The authors: Career gardaí who served at highest levels Opinion

  • Life & Style

  • Tell Me About It: Why do adult offspring bully parents who have formed new relationships? Life & Style Kate Holmquist
  • Medical Matters: The TV programme that gets the public moving has my vote Health & Family Pat Harrold
  • Boxty makers hoping to achieve the same status as champagne and Parma ham Food & Drink Alison Healy
  • Getting your mojo back on track Health & Family John Collins
  • Feeling the strain on week two, but still determined Health & Family Sylvia Thompson
  • Health Scan: Andrew Hyland Health & Family Colin Gleeson
  • A strong commitment: Deco wins over the West End People Mark Hennessy
  • You may be able to survive cancer, but can your relationship? Health & Family Sylvia Thompson
  • Ford posts higher profit but faces pressure in US Motors
  • My Health Experience: When lung cancer strikes those who have never smoked Health & Family Dawn O'Shea
  • That’s Men: What could you be if there were no limits? Health & Family Padraig O'Morain
  • Taking your first steps in the maze of baby advice Parenting Sheila Wayman
  • Ask the Expert: Easing child’s worries about kidnapping Parenting John Sharry

  • Culture

  • The end of Yeats: work and women in his last days in France Culture Lara Marlowe
  • Lines from the teacher Heritage Joe Humphreys