Article Archive

January 30th 2014

• • News

  • Judges seek radical overhaul of appointments process Crime & Law Ruadhán Mac Cormaic
  • Trierweiler ‘fell off skyscraper’ on hearing of affair Europe
  • HSE apologises over deaths of babies in Portlaoise Health Pamela Duncan
  • PAC hears significant revenue lost through quashed points Crime & Law Fiach Kelly
  • Government to consider Cern membership Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • Taoiseach backs Ballymurphy families Politics Stephen Collins
  • Knox ‘sad and frightened’ by Kercher murder verdict Europe Paddy Agnew
  • Irish Times photographer Paddy Whelan dies Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Tokyo threat: is a massive earthquake on the way? Education Anthony King
  • Science isn’t swayed by the fashion of the age Education Cormac O Raifeartaigh
  • Maths model for tweets throws up some surprises Science Claire O'Connell
  • Walk a crooked mile: the perils of using a phone while you stroll Science Claire O'Connell
  • A network of ‘homes’, where children’s happiness was relentlessly destroyed Social Affairs Eamonn McCann
  • New agency aims to offer child protection to those at risk on a co-ordinated basis Social Affairs Frances Fitzgerald
  • Responsibility for protection of pupils in our schools Education
  • Obama at bay US
  • Court challenge unlikely to overturn tribunal findings Oireachtas John O'Dowd
  • Scientists find new way to get stem cells Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • Kerry to present framework for peace talks on return to Middle East Middle East Mark Weiss
  • Dubliners support idea of levy on disused sites Politics Olivia Kelly
  • Ukraine's parliament deadlocked as Russia freezes aid Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Priest said orphans in Derry home were ‘the product of an evil relationship’ Social Affairs Dan Keenan
  • ‘The myth about Obama is that he is a liberal’ US Simon Carswell
  • Mother of Toscan du Plantier writes of frustration over inquiry Crime & Law Barry Roche
  • Labour’s Tommy Broughan warns of being dragged into UK’s ‘politicised’ war commemorations Oireachtas Maria O'Halloran
  • Government to hold first talks with GPs on plan for free medical care for under 6s Irish News Martin Wall
  • Limerick’s city of culture budget to be audited Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Syrian government says it is ready to discuss transitional authority Asia-Pacific Michael Jansen
  • US congressman apologises for threatening to throw reporter over balcony Asia-Pacific
  • Creighton accuses FG and Labour of taking ‘top-ups’ Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Motorist who severed pedestrian’s leg in crash jailed Courts Ann Healy
  • Boy hit with toy block gets €20,000 compensation Courts Stephen Maguire
  • Woman sues over fall at Rolling Stones concert in Slane Courts
  • Frosty reaction from anti-pylon campaigners Environment Peter Murtagh
  • Tralee mayor resigns from FG over gender quotas Politics Anne Lucey
  • ‘Remarkable’ level of over-50s’ children emigrating Social Affairs Colin Gleeson
  • Public finance departments spent €7.6m on consultants in 2013 Politics
  • Captain Kenny and crew exit pylon quadrant Oireachtas Miriam Lord
  • Kenny does a Bertie and strokes pylon controversy into touch Politics Harry McGee
  • Europe needs a ‘quantum leap’ in economic integration, warns Merkel Europe Derek Scally
  • Senator says 112 proposals for Seanad reform between 1937 and 2013 Irish News Michael O'Regan
  • Kenny wants North-South interconnector included in pylon review Irish News Michael O'Regan
  • Tributes to Seán Flynn, a journalist of the ‘highest integrity’ Education Dick Ahlstrom
  • State may have to compensate school abuse victims, says children’s watchdog Crime & Law Mark Hilliard
  • Amanda Knox faces verdict in Italy in Kercher murder retrial Europe
  • Stay-at-home father’s child maintenance doubled Crime & Law Fiona Gartland
  • Government widens pylon inquiry, denies climbdown Environment Harry McGee
  • Health insurer Laya to hike prices by 10 per cent Health Conor Pope
  • Seven dead and thousands stranded in US ice storm US
  • Families of Ballymurphy Massacre victims to meet Taoiseach Politics Ciara Kenny
  • Justin Bieber charged with assaulting limo driver in Canada World
  • UN meeting on peace in Asia descends into bitter row Asia-Pacific
  • Rob Ford accused of conspiring to have man beaten in jail World
  • Rabbitte to examine ‘parity of treatment’ of energy projects Irish News Michael O'Regan
  • Syrian authorities demolish seven residential districts Middle East
  • Yanukovich on sick leave as Ukraine crisis deepens Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Part of Iron Age fort at Dúnbeg in Dingle falls into sea Environment Anne Lucey
  • Europe Letter: European Court of Human Rights has profoundly shaped Irish law Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Scarlett Johansson steps down as Oxfam ambassador Middle East
  • Reilly says 12 month out-patient waiting lists unacceptable Irish News Martin Wall
  • At home with Afghanistan’s ‘King of the North’ Asia-Pacific John D McHugh
  • Around 120 passports go missing in Ireland every day Politics Rachel Flaherty
  • More than 200 social work posts vacant as child referrals increase Social Affairs Carl O'Brien
  • Storm to hit coasts with very high waves and strong winds Environment Genevieve Carbery
  • Bangladesh court sentences 14 to death over 2004 arms smuggling Asia-Pacific
  • Lufthansa workers appeal to Government to protect plant Politics Kitty Holland
  • O’Keeffe accepts Taoiseach’s apology and says ‘please act’ Social Affairs Carl O'Brien , Michael O'Regan , Marie O'Halloran
  • Chapel design to remember civilian victims of Rising unveiled Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • ‘Would you like a side of heroin with your Happy Meal?’ US
  • Major health implications as large majority of over-50s are obese or overweight Social Affairs Colin Gleeson
  • Reilly seeks report on deaths at Portlaoise maternity unit Health Pamela Duncan
  • Boy fainted regularly from hunger, NI abuse inquiry hears Social Affairs Dan Keenan
  • Roache ‘sticking to his script’ when lying about abuse UK
  • Ten senior managers in one Rehab division share €900,000 in salaries Social Affairs Martin Wall
  • DCU ranked among ‘top 50 under 50’ universities Education Dick Ahlstrom
  • ‘Neknomination’ drinking craze condemned Health Aine McMahon
  • Garda whistleblower begins giving evidence to PAC Crime & Law Irish Times Reporters
  • Gardai called after Limerick shop runs out of Brooks tickets Crime & Law David Raleigh
  • Acute hospital funding to be cut by €200m Health Martin Wall
  • PSNI seeks Bloody Sunday witnesses for new inquiry Irish News
  • Child and Family Agency a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Minister urged to reveal RTÉ’s Iona compensation Irish News Michael O'Regan
  • Need for end of life care for older homeless, report finds Irish News Barry Roche
  • Woman who sued over injury at Slane withdraws case Courts
  • Ó Cuív challenges Coveney to debate farm package funding Irish News Alison Healy
  • Virtually impossible to feed world and protect environemt - Coveney Irish News Alison Healy
  • Laya Healthcare raises prices by 20 per cent Irish News Alison Healy

  • Sport

  • Racing Santander match suspended after boycott International
  • Kerry hand league debuts to Murphy and O’Brien Gaelic Football
  • José Mourinho accuses West Ham of playing ‘football from the 19th century’ English Soccer
  • Yang Yong-eun sets early pace at Phoenix Open Golf
  • Schumacher being woken from artificial coma Other Sports
  • The Grounds Staff: Pitching for the perfect surface Rugby
  • Ones to watch: Six young guns ready to fire Rugby Johnny Watterson
  • The Coaches: Six driven men in search of one winning formula Rugby
  • Off The Charts looks best at Thurles Racing
  • Increase in category climbs promises some gruelling action in this year’s Rás Other Sports Shane Stokes
  • Mark Gottsche knows London in need of a second act as league kicks into action Gaelic Football Malachy Clerkin
  • Clongowes hold off Kilkenny College to advance in Leinster Schools Senior Cup Rugby
  • Congress will be asked to rule on ‘Anthony Nash effect’ Gaelic Games Ian O'Riordan
  • Rory McIlroy vows to have a go at shot worth a cool €1.8m in Dubai Desert Classic Golf Ewan Murray
  • Learning to cope with the pressure as champions International Lynne Cantwell
  • Jules Plisson to make his debut for France International
  • Two new caps for England in Paris International
  • Rob Kearney feels sense of liberation under new regime International Johnny Watterson
  • Luke Fitzgerald latest doubt with recurring troublesome lower abdominal strain International Gerry Thornley
  • Ireland face into tough Davis Cup tie in Minsk Other Sports
  • Juan Mata makes seamless transition English Soccer
  • Rory McIlroy shoots stunning 63 in Dubai Golf
  • Why bowing out of refereeing is a mixed blessing for Alain Rolland Rugby Johnny Watterson
  • Italy hand debut to winger Esposito for Wales game International
  • Norwich boss Hughton will investigate Hoolahan remarks English Soccer
  • Best welcomes impact of young props International
  • Ribery and Benzema discharged in sex trial International
  • Sherman’s jibes are water off a duck’s back for Manning Other Sports
  • Fifa calls for improvements to ‘unacceptable’ work conditions in Qatar International

  • Business

  • Kenny gains but O’Rourke still well in front in radio battle Media & Marketing Genevieve Carbery
  • Media judges Media & Marketing Bernice Harrison
  • Cracking the numbers code Media & Marketing Bernice Harrison
  • A tiger approach to the Chinese Year of the Horse Media & Marketing Bernice Harrison
  • TG4 happy not taking the dub step Media & Marketing Bernice Harrison
  • How the Mac made computing possible for ‘the rest of us’ Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Payment in the palm of your hand Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Agencies prepare to pitch Media & Marketing Bernice Harrison
  • Weblog Technology Marie Boran
  • It looks like 2014 will be a good year for data protection Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Cantillon: Dismal science cuts through Scottish debate Economy
  • Italian car giant Fiat becomes less Italian Manufacturing Paddy Agnew
  • Professionals’ salaries up to 15% higher in Dublin Companies Ciara O'Brien
  • Governor of the Bank of England warns of sterling changes for independent Scotland Economy Mark Hennessy
  • Cantillon: Motorway deal a safety belt for bondholders Transport & Tourism
  • Dissenting shareholders make their feelings known at Greencore board elections Agribusiness & Food
  • Ulster Bank behaviour ‘shocking’, claims Mattie McGrath Financial Services Mark Hennessy
  • Nine entrepreneurs shortlisted for Manley awards Business
  • Return of bankers’ bonuses ruled out until after State sells its stake in sector Financial Services Barry O'Halloran
  • Noonan confirms NTMA had 14 staff earning over €200k last year Financial Services Gordon Deegan
  • Swedbank to advise Ormonde on €50m fundraising for Spanish tungsten venture Energy & Resources Barry O'Halloran
  • Fed tapers monthly asset purchase by $10bn amid foreign currency volatility World
  • Dow Chemical chief rejects call for break-up Energy & Resources
  • Maverick entrepreneur who went from boom to bust with Celtic Tiger Ireland Tom Lyons
  • Businessman Jim Mansfield dies after illness Companies Tom Lyons
  • Turkish rate hike unnerves European markets Markets Charlie Taylor
  • CPL pretax profits up 17 per cent Retail & Services Charlie Taylor
  • Origin completes acquisition of stake in Agroscope Agribusiness & Food
  • Half yearly sales up 1.8 per cent at Diageo Manufacturing Charlie Taylor
  • Santander posts lower than expected profits Manufacturing
  • Company insolvencies down 26 per cent Media & Marketing Charlie Taylor
  • Aminex in share placing to raise £8 million Energy & Resources Charlie Taylor
  • Euro zone morale climbs as recovery strengthens Europe
  • Lenovo to buy Google’s Motorola for $2.91bn Technology
  • Shares tumble again after Fed cuts economic stimulus Markets
  • Facebook 2.0: how internet giant is cashing in on mobile Technology
  • Irish startup Cleverbug raises €4.4 million in funding Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Energia enters residential market Energy & Resources Charlie Taylor
  • Product growth helps BSkyB to beat forecasts Media & Marketing
  • Review: GoPro Hero 3+ Black edition Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech tools: Lytro Light Field camera Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech tools: Torso Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Bank of Cyprus to release €950m of bail-in deposits Financial Services
  • Household net worth now rising at fastest rate since 2006 Economy Charlie Taylor
  • Sky isn’t the limit when it comes to YouTube Media & Marketing Bernice Harrison
  • Lynch loses court bid to halt AIB pursuit over €26m debt Financial Services Mary Carolan
  • Borgen-esque crisis leaves Danish government in turmoil Business
  • Spanish recovery gathers pace as GDP growth expands to 0.3% Business
  • US economy now growing at annual rate of 3.2% Economy
  • McKillen being ‘coy’ on whether he bid for IBRC loans, court told Business Mary Carolan
  • Dell Ireland initiates voluntary redundancy programme Technology Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Italian debt in demand amid emerging market turmoil Europe
  • US seeks $2.1 billion from Bank of America in fraud case Financial Services

  • Opinion

  • State’s failure to protect pupil from abuse Letters
  • Cross-Border funding cut for disabled artists Letters
  • Phrases we could live without Letters
  • So long, Pete Seeger Letters
  • Remembering Seán Flynn Letters
  • Breathing new life into Mount Carmel Letters
  • Irish Water: avoiding costly mistakes Letters
  • Less religious education, more maths? Letters
  • ‘Homophobia’ and same-sex marriage Letters

  • Life & Style

  • Under blue skies, the blackness has changed Life & Style Michael Harding
  • New Central Bank to rise from Anglo ashes Homes & Property Frank McDonald
  • Around the Block: Counting the cost of the new postcode system Homes & Property
  • Around the Block: Shindig for surveyors Homes & Property
  • Around the Block: Irish US real estate agent scoops International Property Award Homes & Property
  • Sort it Interiors
  • Bargain hunter Interiors Alanna Gallagher
  • Town&Country: What will €275,000 buy? Homes & Property Emma Cullinan
  • Property Clinic Homes & Property
  • Herbert Park tests market again at €2.9m New to Market Gemma Tipton
  • Two by two beds in Dublin 6 for €675,000 and €475,000 New to Market Bernice Harrison
  • Property with a political past in Blackrock for €1.25m New to Market Alanna Gallagher
  • Let yourself go at Engleberg in Dún Laoghaire for €1.15m New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Take Five for about €275,000 Take 5 Emma Cullinan
  • Deceptively spacious Victorian in Sandymount for €1.65m New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • First drive: New MINI Cooper changes more radical than it looks Motors Michael Taylor in Peurto Rico
  • Living here: 'We like our house, but it's not amazing,' says TV architect Homes & Property Brian O'Connell

  • Culture

  • I, Frankenstein Film Donald Clarke
  • Luke Kelly: 30 years after his death, his voice lives on Culture Una Mullally
  • Theatre group at centre of row set for Limerick City of Culture Culture Fiach Kelly
  • Writer’s novel twist on the book club: authors will take part – for a fee Books Julie Bosman
  • Northern Irish writers to share half of £60,000 bursary fund Books
  • Marina Carr is first John McGahern writer in residence at St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra and DCU Books
  • Move over, Obama. Now Maryland’s governor quotes from Colum McCann Books Martin Doyle
  • An Irishman's Diary: All the president’s plot-spoilers Heritage Frank McNally
  • Editor’s choice Books
  • Garth Brooks sells 240,000 Dublin tickets in 90 minutes Music Genevieve Carbery , David Raleigh
  • Next Abbey programme to showcase seven new productions 2.636
  • Make-up and false lashes banned for child Irish dancers Culture Rachel Flaherty