Article Archive

May 12th 2014

• • News

  • Dragging the legal sector into the 21st century Crime & Law Ruadhán Mac Cormaic
  • Law firm behind European Court ruling on child abuse honoured for its role Crime & Law Mark Hilliard
  • New legal Bill will bring much needed change at King’s Inns Crime & Law Maeve Hosier
  • Summer savin’, give it a blast: ways to cut costs Consumer Conor Pope
  • Pricewatch: Readers’ queries Consumer Conor Pope
  • Redefining outreach: Community education goes online Education Louise Holden
  • Home truths from trusted source shed light on French stagnation World Lara Marlowe
  • Removal of discretionary medical cards ‘indefensible’, says HSE official Irish News Martin Wall
  • Labour’s proactive call for change a smart move Politics Harry McGee
  • Garda scandals show Department of Justice ‘not fit for purpose’ , says Varadkar Politics Harry McGee
  • Protesters warned as Thailand’s political crisis intensifies Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • ‘Ethnic profiling’ played role in Roma children raid Social Affairs Pamela Duncan
  • 80,000 take part in Darkness into Light events Social Affairs Pamela Duncan
  • Memorial created to missing Fiona Pender in Tullamore, Co Offaly Irish News Eoghan MacConnell
  • Prison officers told new regime will tame prison gang violence Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Child protection reviews to be published today Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • EU referendum vital to future, says Cameron UK Mark Hennessy
  • Presidential election campaign begins in Syria as Aleppo still under siege Middle East Michael Jansen
  • American nuns at rough end of Pope Francis’s mixed messages US Maureen Dowd
  • Housing rights campaign will grow in months ahead, vow homeless families Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Church committee on sexuality needs more time for final report Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Decision to grant planning permission for clean up of Haulbowline warmly welcomed Irish News Barry Roche
  • West’s expectations of Iran ‘stupid’, says Khamenei Middle East
  • Two Irish churches move closer together Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Why we should pay for water Politics Una Mullally
  • Department of Education does not respect academics, conference told Irish News Martin Wall
  • Nigerian president optimistic about finding abducted schoolgirls Africa
  • Daft.ie to continue use of 'rent allowance filter' on searches Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Irish Water scraps €340m expansion of Ringsend plant Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Ringsend waste treatment plant problematic since inception Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Big majority vote for independence in Donetsk Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Man to appear in court today in relation to fatal Wicklow crash Crime & Law
  • France proposes summit on Nigerian schoolgirl abductions Africa
  • Green candidate Grace O’Sullivan believes she has realistic chance of European seat Politics Conor Kane
  • Austerity leaves Spanish suspicious of European project Europe Guy Hedgecoe
  • Majority not interested in European polls – survey Politics Stephen Collins
  • Business group calls for merger of Cork City and County Councils at launch of manifesto Politics Barry Roche
  • Gary Barlow should not return OBE, says PM UK
  • Gardaí to investigate incident where councillor was injured while on campaign trail Irish News Barry Roche
  • Ukraine leaders denounce independence poll as ‘a farce’ Europe Daniel McLaughlin in Donetsk
  • HSE to tell staff of need for further savings Health Martin Wall
  • Garda misconduct ‘unlikely’ to be confined to one district Crime & Law Ciara Kenny
  • Mission accomplished? Irish News
  • After Mandela Africa
  • Man questioned after bomb found in car park of Dublin hotel Irish News
  • Ban on right turn near Custom House Quay introduced today Environment Rachel Flaherty
  • Woman’s medical records disclosed to an insurance company Irish News Elaine Edwards
  • Concern expressed over privacy of proposed new postcodes Irish News Elaine Edwards
  • Public service told to better protect personal data Irish News Elaine Edwards
  • ‘Intoxicated’ man rescued from Sydney Opera House Asia-Pacific
  • Migrant boat carrying 200 sinks off Sicily Europe
  • Andrew Dolan assault pair given community service Courts Eoghan MacConnell
  • Trial told Oscar Pistorius has an ‘anxiety disorder’ Africa
  • EU widens sanctions to raise pressure on Russia over Ukraine Europe
  • Golden Dawn party given go-ahead to contest elections World Suzanne Lynch
  • Church watchdog urges Cloyne to introduce whistleblower policy Religion & Beliefs Barry Roche
  • Meath bishop praised by child protection watchdog Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Voters urged to question candidates about Seanad reform Politics Ciara Kenny
  • Dublin’s Catholic archdiocese gets glowing report in review Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Half allegations against Columbans involved one priest - review Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Terminally ill Irishman, whose online appeal raised $100k, dies Social Affairs Genevieve Carbery
  • Considerable commitment by Patricians to ‘listen to’ abuse victims Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Mourners gather for funeral of Limerick boy who fell into sea Irish News Kathryn Hayes
  • Double expense claim allegation made against Donegal councillor Politics Pamela Duncan
  • Tax cuts a priority for Government - Taoiseach Politics Ciara Kenny , Marese McDonagh
  • Man offered €20k to partake in Collins murder, court hears Courts
  • Congregations, missionaries make ‘slow’ progress on child protection Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Ireland to send OSCE mission to Ukraine elections Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Warning of ‘over-alarmist’ stance on climate risk Environment Ray Bates
  • Rolf Harris assaulted girl while parents downstairs, court hears UK
  • Funeral held for shop manager stabbed to death in Kilkenny Crime & Law Conor Kane
  • Man arrested after carjacking in Dublin city centre Crime & Law
  • Spanish county council chief dies after being shot in Leon Europe
  • Underperforming courses to lose funds in further education shake-up Education Joe Humphreys
  • Boko Haram seeks prisoner exchange for release of girls Africa
  • Review ‘satisfied’ Presentation Brothers know reporting obligations Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • ‘Compassion’ of bishops in Killaloe noted by child watchdog Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry , Gordon Deegan
  • Melting of Antarctic ice sheet ‘unstoppable’- reports Environment
  • Modi likely to win India’s election, exit poll shows Asia-Pacific Rahul Bedi
  • Ten abuse allegations made against six Glenstal monks Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Divine Word missionaries severely criticised by child protection watchdog Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Adams says his arrest has ‘galvanised’ Sinn Féin activists Politics Gerry Moriarty
  • Justice Department head may face questions from Dáil committee Politics Harry McGee , Declan Brennan
  • O'Reilly urges school leavers to look at EU options Education Joe Humphreys
  • Child protection review severely critical of Divine Word Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Is the Association of Catholic Priests slipping back into clericalism? Religion & Beliefs Seán O’Conaill

  • Sport

  • End-of-season Pro12 play-off games have a decidely familiar ring to them Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Séamus Plunkett sees plenty of room for improvement for Laois despite big win over Carlow Hurling Daragh O Conchuir
  • Fascinating Rock books his ticket to Epsom Derby Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Pellegrini takes the honours, but it’s far from clear who is manager of the year International Ken Early
  • Big teams cannot be satisfied with one title, says Pellegrini English Soccer
  • Leinster dire but they still limp across the line against Edinburgh Pro12 Gavin Cummiskey
  • Improved second-half display helps Ireland U-20s overcome Scotland International Alan Lorimer
  • Jamie Savage keeps his composure to claim Irish Amateur Open glory Golf Philip Reid
  • On The Fringe can follow up his Punchestown win Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Dublin in the pink as Giro d’Italia sweeps down from the North Sport Conor Lally
  • Speculation continues to grow that Royal Portrush will stage 2019 British Open Golf Philip Reid
  • Cricket Ireland confirm ODIs here against England and Australia next year Other Sports
  • Jim McGuinness concerned about effect of the black card Gaelic Football Keith Duggan
  • Martin Kaymer holds nerve to win Players Golf
  • Randy Lerner to put Aston Villa up for sale English Soccer
  • United make £27 million bid for Luke Shaw English Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • Donald Sterling seeks forgiveness Other Sports
  • Dolphins fine player for Michael Sam slur Other Sports
  • The bell tolls for Pepe Mel at West Brom English Soccer
  • Josip Simunic fails to have ban overturned International
  • Roy Hodgson names his boys for Brazil International
  • Mercedes play down talk of total domination Other Sports
  • Joey O’Brien pulls out of Ireland squad International Emmet Malone
  • Martin Kaymer stings Jim Furyk again Golf Karen Crouse
  • Aidan O’Brien believes Australia to be the best Epsom Derby prospect he has ever had Racing Greg Wood
  • Committee to assist Ken McGrath rehab after heart operation Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Randy Lerner confirms sale of Aston Villa English Soccer
  • Rio Ferdinand to leave Manchester United English Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • Jubilant City side parade sought-after silverware before Manchester citizens English Soccer Jamie Jackson

  • Business

  • New Innovator: Localmint Business Olive Keogh
  • Redesign roulette eliminated by Irish architecture start-up Business Jj Worrall
  • Savvy businesses need to look after their customers Business Pamela Newenham
  • Innovation Talk: Heartbleed exposes the vulnerability of internet Business Chris Horn
  • Siemens plays down move for Alstom but makes other deals Technology
  • Book review: Game-changer Innovation Frank Dillon
  • Video hasn’t killed interest in board games Business Nick Whigfield
  • Alibaba IPO to put the likes of Amazon and Facebook in shade Technology Clifford Coonan
  • Pfizer’s designs on AstraZeneca stir tax envy among rivals Health & Pharma Olivia Oran , Soyoung Kim
  • Business angels realise bumper return on investment in start-ups Financial Services Pamela Newenham
  • Cameron defends hands-off stance on Pfizer deal Health & Pharma
  • Permanent TSB seeks tenders for loan books sale Financial Services Tom Lyons
  • US tech giants ‘too big’ for national watchdogs Technology
  • Building sector expanding, Ulster Bank survey shows Economy
  • China must adapt to a ‘new normal’, says Xi Economy
  • Central Bank makes no decision on Horan position Financial Services Tom Lyons
  • Samsung chairman Lee Kun Hee stable after surgery Technology
  • One way or another you will pay for running Irish Water Retail & Services John McManus
  • Divorce is a risk when she earns more than him Business Lucy Kellaway
  • Energy prices fall despite threat to supply from Ukraine crisis Energy & Resources
  • Nissan forecasts profit growth but margins remain weak Manufacturing
  • Nama sells Northside Shopping Centre loans for €50m Commercial Property Tom Lyons
  • Britain is now officially a billionaires’ playground Economy
  • Dublin rents jump 14% in one year, according to Daft.ie Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Pfizer says its commitments to British jobs ‘legally binding’ Health & Pharma
  • Trump card: property tycoon lays out big plans for Doonbeg Commercial Property
  • France sees recovery struggling to gain momentum Economy
  • Tribunal chairman describes Hynes evidence as ‘confusing’ Commercial Property Colm Keena
  • Discount chains benefit from growth in Irish grocery market Retail & Services Ciara O'Brien
  • AIB returns to profitability as loan draw-downs jump 60% Financial Services Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • CIX to add 10 jobs as it doubles capacity at Cork data centre Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Savings hit by ‘discouraging’ Government policy - survey Personal Finance Ciara O'Brien
  • Adrian Lynch appointed RTÉ One channel controller Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Book review: The Quantum Age Innovation Frank Dillon
  • BSkyB in talks to unite Murdoch’s pay-TV businesses in Europe Media & Marketing
  • European Technology Summit returns to Cork Technology Pamela Newenham
  • Moody’s due to review Ireland’s debt rating status on Friday Economy Pamela Newenham
  • For your diary Companies Pamela Newenham
  • Northern Ireland bus group to create 130 jobs Transport & Tourism Francess McDonnell
  • Pfizer defends business case behind plan to acquire AstraZeneca Health & Pharma
  • Wayra opens Dublin academy to new startup projects Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Allergan rejects Valeant Pharma’s ‘cut and slash’ takeover Health & Pharma
  • Nama firm pursuing ex-AIB general manager over loans Commercial Property Mary Carolan
  • European stocks at highest in six years Commercial Property Barry O'Halloran
  • Rabbitte tells agriculture to back energy infrastructure Energy & Resources Ronan McGreevy
  • Quinns’ receiver seeks time to consider laptop explanation Commercial Property Mary Carolan

  • Opinion

  • Special needs pupils and schools Letters
  • Believing in God or redefining atheism? Letters
  • Bridging the honours gap Letters
  • Carbon monoxide alarms Letters
  • Detention of Ibrahim Halawa Letters
  • Who was responsible for the light touch? Letters
  • One night in the Shard Letters
  • 1916 families and centenary events Letters
  • The archbishop and the existence of Hell Letters
  • Martyn Turner Opinion Martyn Turner

  • Life & Style

  • Two great places to Go Wild in Co Donegal Ireland
  • Turning the tables: interview with the Demon Barber People Victoria Mary Clarke
  • Medical Matters: A Trinity of memories Health & Family Muiris Houston
  • Audio: New exhibition puts fat on the menu Health & Family Claire O'Connell

  • Culture

  • Moyross on stage: residents take back their story Culture Peter Crawley
  • Sizing it up: when it comes to art, bigger isn’t always better Culture Gemma Tipton
  • An Irishman’s Diary on a classic novel of the Great War Heritage Eamon Maher
  • Film-maker raises €100,000 to develop €4.5m 1916 film Film Marese McDonagh
  • Bacon triptych poised to make $100m in New York auction Art & Design Michael Parsons
  • Trump moves to protect his €15m Irish investment ahead of visit Stage Gordon Deegan
  • Sunday festivals to be held in Dublin city centre this summer Culture Olivia Kelly
  • Buaic-Ghradam Cumarsáide ag Gearóid Ó Cairealláin Treibh
  • Review: Demented 2.636 Jane Coyle
  • Review: Flesh and Blood Women 2.636 Jane Coyle
  • Review: Variations, Concertino and Beauty and the Beast Stage Christie Seaver
  • Oscar was Wilde about books Books Sarah Gilmartin
  • Brought to Book: RTÉ’s Sinead Crowley on her debut novel and literary loves Books Martin Doyle
  • Corn Mill sweeps the boards at All-Ireland Drama Festival Stage Claire O'Brien