Article Archive

March 4th 2014

• • News

  • Education by design Education Sylvia Thompson
  • Chalktalk: News and views in education Education Deirdre Falvey
  • Terenure steps up to the plate on childhood obesity Health Pamela Duncan
  • Government prepared to negotiate with IMO on all aspects of new GP contract except fees Health Martin Wall
  • C.diff more common than MRSA but public not aware Health Michelle McDonagh
  • Call to repair potholed Kerry roads Environment Anne Lucey
  • Fine Gael has much more to do as it faces into 2014 elections Health
  • One general practice received nearly €800,000 in gross payments Irish News Martin Wall
  • Garda challenges reopening of GSOC investigation against him Courts
  • Donegal man gets 15 years for sexual abuse Courts
  • Comfort letters to on-the-runs openly discussed – Campbell Politics Kate Holmquist
  • Dublin City Development Plan changed to suit ESB Environment Olivia Kelly
  • More maths teachers for higher level students Education Dick Ahlstrom
  • Ukrainian envoy to Ireland raises concerns with Taoiseach Europe Arthur Beesley
  • NUI Galway to award athletes extra CAO points Education Brian McDonald
  • Callely pleads guilty to fraudulent use of invoice for mobile phone expenses Courts
  • Pistorius arrival wrong-foots waiting media Africa Bill Corcoran
  • It’s official: last winter was wettest on record Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Universal health insurance cost will not be known for a year Politics Fiach Kelly , Martin Wall
  • Universal health cover details to emerge by next year Politics Martin Wall , Fiach Kelly
  • Court grants protection mother against son Courts Fiona Gartland
  • Witness tells of blood-curdling screams as Pistorius trial begins Africa Bill Corcoran
  • Michelle Obama to blog when visiting schools in China US
  • An evil most parents will not encounter Courts
  • A Hpat student on the hard slog for medicine Education Grainne Faller
  • Tatar leader denounces Russian incursion Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • ‘You never have to explain why you drink; you always have to explain why you don’t’ Health Kate Holmquist
  • Body of man (30) found after Co Louth blaze Irish News
  • Mother links son’s suicide to cyberbullying Courts Gareth Naughton
  • Raids on suspected illegal animal slaughtering plants in south Armagh Crime & Law Gerry Moriarty
  • Man dies in single vehicle crash in Co Kerry Irish News
  • Ukraine crisis: ‘This is our motherland. We have something to defend’ Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Russia ‘on the wrong side of history’ - Obama US Simon Carswell
  • EU summit called for Thursday in Brussels World Suzanne Lynch
  • Sanctions will be most likely EU response World Suzanne Lynch
  • Judge fast-tracks case on prison works tender Courts Mary Carolan
  • Grangegorman project to deliver 5,700 jobs Education Olivia Kelly
  • How Ukraine’s fate was decided in a hunting lodge Europe Conor O'Clery
  • Gilligan’s daughter witnessed shooting Crime & Law Conor Lally , Colin Gleeson
  • Brooks says she had no idea hacking was taking place under her watch UK
  • Victims’ groups welcome life sentences for child rapist Crime & Law Colin Gleeson
  • Cameron aide resigns over child abuse image allegations UK
  • West ramps up pressure on Russia over Ukraine moves Europe Daniel McLaughlin in Simferopol
  • Plans for National Diaspora Centre announced Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Man who raped girls in Athlone gets two life sentences Courts Declan Brennan
  • Tymoshenko among Kiev uprising figures to visit Dublin Politics Suzanne Lynch
  • US success proves European disciples of austerity wrong Europe Fintan O'Toole
  • Grading the Government – three years on, how has it performed? Politics Harry McGee
  • Initial profit on CFDs turned to steep loss, Anglo trial told Courts Fiona Gartland
  • Cost of living in dear old Dublin is rising again Consumer Conor Pope
  • Inquiry hears allegations of rape and regular sexual abuse Crime & Law Dan Keenan
  • Restrictions announced ahead of EPP congress Irish News Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Gardaí arrest two after Roscommon post office robbery Crime & Law Sorcha Pollak
  • State may not support binding renewables targets - Rabbitte Environment Suzanne Lynch
  • Nurse sexually assaulted pensioner who couldn’t move because of amputated leg Crime & Law Paul Higgins
  • Ukraine situation ‘frightening and dangerous’ - Kenny Politics Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Change One Thing: Bureaucracy is strangling third-level education Education Ferdinand von Prondzynski
  • To be honest - A school librarian asks: who will teach children to judge and organise information? Education
  • Kenny insists decision on UHI not being put off Irish News Michael O'Regan , Marie O'Halloran
  • Women in politics are ‘shouted at, bullied,’ MEP says Politics Rachel Flaherty
  • Manager charged with stealing €590,000 from Boylesports Courts Barry Roche
  • Focus turns to restive Xinjiang after killing of 29 in Kunming knife attack Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Connolly feels ‘personal sense of betrayal’ over McCabe tape Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Farmers protest over cattle prices outside department Irish News Alison Healy
  • Judge refuses settlement offered by RTÉ creche Courts Ray Managh
  • Focus on rote learning causes problems for Leaving Cert students Education Dan Griffin
  • Police capture remaining suspects after Kunming knife attack Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan in Kunming
  • Russia Today anchor criticises intervention in Ukraine Europe
  • Tánaiste conveys concern to Russian Ambassador Irish News
  • Love/Hate actor could avoid conviction on drugs charges Crime & Law Tom Tuite
  • Pistorius defence lawyer seeks to undercut neighbour’s evidence Africa
  • Garda swoops on organised crime gang Crime & Law Colin Gleeson
  • Russia reports missile test-fire as Ukraine tensions rise Europe Daniel McLaughlin in Simferopol
  • Gardaí investigate pub assault in Co Louth Crime & Law Conor Lally , Rachel Flaherty
  • €1.45m settlement for girl (7) with cerebral palsy Courts Mary Carolan
  • Berlusconi denied permit to attend Dublin conference Europe
  • Student sues for €5m after suffering injuries in rugby match Crime & Law Mary Carolan
  • Government sets out priorities for remainder of term Politics Arthur Beesley
  • Only half of doctors feel duty to report incompetence Health Joe Humphreys
  • Oireachtas Committee to hold hearings on health insurance Health Martin Wall
  • Davy Fitzgerald says he was severely bullied as a child Irish News
  • Pistorius advert by Paddy Power attracts 50 complaints Irish News Ronan McGreevy

  • Sport

  • Keegan confident Mayo are moving in right direction again Gaelic Football Keith Duggan
  • Mouse Morris in a quandary over First Lieutenant’s Cheltenham Festival target Racing Brian O'Connor
  • “Irish Champions Weekend” has €3.73 million up for grabs in September Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Lancaster poised to stick to same starting team for showdown with Wales Rugby Robert Kitson
  • Shane Long believes he will make his Ireland opportunity count Soccer Emmet Malone
  • FA charge signals record ban for Pardew Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • Future of International Rules Series to become clearer within the next week Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Keane happy to be pressed into action Soccer Emmet Malone
  • Dublin on same road as last year, says Gavin Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • History suggests Rory McIlroy will dust himself down and bounce back from Honda crash Golf Philip Reid
  • Liverpool post losses of over €60 million English Soccer
  • Ireland’s pursuit of elusive silverware a likely indicator of World Cup potential Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Optimism that Johnny Sexton will be given all-clear for Italy International Johnny Watterson
  • Brian O’Driscoll in line for record breaking appearance International Johnny Watterson
  • Scotland bring back Kelly Brown to face France International
  • Mertesacker and Rosicky agree Arsenal deals English Soccer
  • Del Bosque won’t be swayed by sentiment International
  • Mullins always wary of doping threat Racing
  • John O’Shea may not start against Serbia English Soccer
  • End of an era for Puyol and Barcelona Champions League
  • Schmidt has to decide between Sexton and Jackson International John O'Sullivan
  • Graeme Smith bows out after Australia defeat Other Sports
  • Sean Murray prioritises job at hand International John Fallon

  • Business

  • Asia Briefing: Future could be Bright for Irish food companies as Shanghai takes an interest Economy Clifford Coonan
  • Asia Briefing: China tech stocks the ones to watch Transport & Tourism Clifford Coonan in Beijing
  • Asia Briefing: Expansion of Irish missions recognises importance of Asia Economy Clifford Coonan
  • Asia Briefing: Despite some cooling measures, property market still the road to riches in China Economy Clifford Coonan in Beijing
  • The ‘psychology of stupidity’ in decisions on investments Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Me & My MoneyLeigh Tucker, designer Economy Tony Clayton-Lea
  • StockTake: Waiting for Europe’s upturn Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Inflation obsession persists, year after year Economy Paul Krugman
  • Analysis: Bank of Ireland back in the black with share price racing ahead Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Prominent New York lawyer bowled over by Belfast Economy Francess McDonnell
  • Cantillon: Eircom sits on the ransom strip for the proposed Three/O2 merger Technology
  • Cantillon: When is a phone not a phone? Technology
  • Cantillon: Decision close on McKillen portfolio Commercial Property
  • Bank of Ireland sees ‘significant’ progress in 2013 Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Bank of Ireland to seek 450 voluntary redundancies in next year Financial Services Ciarán Hancock , Fiona Reddan
  • IBRC sold loan book for under internal value Financial Services Tom Lyons
  • Mt Gox collapse could ultimately help bitcoin - NY regulator Technology
  • World markets slide as risk appetite crumbles over Ukraine Markets
  • Gold traders set their sights on $1,400 an ounce Markets
  • Despite some improvements in work, women are still lagging behind on pay Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • How to complain over Computershare handling of Vodafone payout Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Paddy Power posts record pre-tax profits of €141 million Retail & Services Pamela Newenham
  • Number of houses being built expected to increase Commercial Property Charlie Taylor
  • Cheaper energy weighs on euro zone factory prices Manufacturing
  • Ireland still ranked as a follower when it comes to innovation Financial Services Charlie Taylor
  • Is Bank of Ireland making too much profit? Financial Services Chris Johns
  • Temple Bar to be home to Ireland’s first Bitcoin ATM Technology Pamela Newenham
  • European shares rebound as Ukraine tensions ease Markets
  • Total Produce revenues climb to €3.2bn Agribusiness & Food Pamela Newenham
  • Irish consumer sentiment at near seven-year high Economy Charlie Taylor
  • Apple’s chief financial officer to step down in September Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Caution urged despite fall in number in mortgage arrears Financial Services Charlie Taylor , Conor Pope
  • Analysis: BoI share sale shows investor interest remains strong Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Wilbur Ross to sell part of Bank of Ireland stake Markets
  • Higher point-of-care revenues boost Trinity Biotech profits Health & Pharma Charlie Taylor
  • RTÉ ‘infuriated’ after Prime Time technical glitch Media & Marketing Rachel Flaherty
  • SEPA switch-over still hampering exchequer returns Economy Charlie Taylor
  • European markets rebound as tensions over Ukraine ease Markets Charlie Taylor
  • Australia boosts Paddy Power profit to record levels Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran

  • Opinion

  • The value of humility? Letters
  • Weighed down with charges Letters
  • Food (safety) for thought Letters
  • An Taoiseach's export potential Letters
  • Many Oscars, one Donald Letters
  • Enslaved to the cult of the car? Letters
  • Jailed journalists and press freedom Letters
  • Accents and consonants Letters
  • Judging judges’ pay Letters
  • Anthem anathema Letters
  • Working hours and regulations Letters
  • Crisis in Ukraine Letters
  • Martyn Turner Opinion Martyn Turner

  • Life & Style

  • Nutritional supplements: hit or myth? Health & Family Sylvia Thompson
  • Giving your children a soundtrack for life Parenting Sheila Wayman
  • Ask the Expert: How do I help my son get over a broken heart? Parenting John Sharry
  • Breakthrough targets children’s pre-hospital pain Health & Family Michelle McDonagh
  • Tech a rest: apps to help you get a good night’s sleep Health & Family Roisin Burke
  • That’s Men: Older people need to be vigilant about turning to alcohol Health & Family Padraig O'Morain
  • Sleep champions: Fourth and final week Health & Family Grainne Faller
  • Factory farms – misery on the hoof Health & Family John McKenna
  • Health Scan: Claire Quinn Health & Family Colin Gleeson
  • Ford’s new premium brand headlines Geneva preview Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Making moves to tackle child obesity with fun run in Limerick Health & Family Kathryn Hayes
  • VW sets out a tech vision for the future Motors Michael McAleer
  • Paris Fashion Week: back to life, back to reality People Deirdre McQuillan
  • Maserati Alfieri tilts at Porsche Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Opel will launch in-car internet in 2015 Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Alfa’s 4C Spider is sexy arachnid Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Geneva Motor Show: Lunchtime update Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Monitoring units only ‘tip of iceberg’ when it comes to epilepsy care Health & Family Arlene Harris
  • Jaguar confirms new 3 Series fighter will be called XE Motors Neil Briscoe
  • What we like: the Jennifer Lawrence look Fashion Dominique McMullan
  • Geneva: Apple’s CarPlay launch could be a game changer Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Language, songs and whipping dogs to break the ice The Arctic
  • Events to keep our ‘graduates’ running Health & Family John Collins
  • Tell Me About It: My boyfriend is trying to control me Life & Style Kate Holmquist

  • Culture

  • ‘They missed uncle Charlie by an inch’ Heritage Michael Parsons
  • The Vortex: ‘I wanted to see if you could do Coward with Irish accents’ Culture Peter Crawley
  • Mona, the world’s most expensive joke? Culture Fergal McCarthy
  • Council assumes full control of Temple Bar Cultural Trust Culture Frank McDonald
  • Editor’s Choice Books
  • Flatley to lead Cork’s St Patrick’s Day Parade this year Heritage Barry Roche
  • Review: John Grant Music Brian Boyd