Article Archive

October 10th 2014

• • News

  • Kenny rejects McNulty Seanad seat claim Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Government supporters back income rises in next week’s budget Politics Stephen Collins
  • Howlin goes Greek as Burton talks of water protesters with fancy phones and tablets Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • The difficult choices on budget measures that divide us Politics
  • Judge voices concern over prison record keeping Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Low turnout expected in Dáil byelections Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Tánaiste claims anti-water charge protestors intimidating housing estate residents Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Celestial Green expenses not documented Environment Colm Keena
  • Dublin Port urged to cater for larger cruise vessels Environment Elaine Edwards
  • Unmarried Irish fathers have limited rights and responsibilities, says Mitchell Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • O’Brien’s political links in meter contract influential, TD claims Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Call for Ireland to join Austria in legal action against UK over nuclear plant Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • ‘If they had admitted it at the time, it would have made a huge difference’ Crime & Law
  • Prisons are reforming but disturbing aspects of previous culture remain Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Historic Mills grenade made safe with controlled explosion Irish News
  • Victims ‘left to flounder’ in medical negligence cases Crime & Law Ruadhán Mac Cormaic
  • Labour TD seeks rejection of Galway Bay fish farm application Environment Lorna Siggins
  • Ukip trounces Conservatives in Clacton-on-Sea byelection UK Mark Hennessy
  • Judgment reserved in McKevitt case Courts
  • ‘Un-Christian’ yoga banned in Austrian primary school Europe
  • France wins Nobel Prize for Literature a 15th time World Lara Marlowe
  • Two sentenced to life for murder of Wexford man Crime & Law
  • Brendan Howlin acknowledges people under financial strain Politics Mary Minihan
  • Glasgow Letter: SNP still nurses ambitions in divided Scotland UK Mark Hennessy
  • Hong Kong on edge after government vetoes talks Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Opposition to RTÉ nomination of outgoing Meas CEO Health Paul Cullen
  • Irish Times poll: Voters want tax cuts in budget rather than improved public services Politics Stephen Collins
  • Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel launch libel case in Dublin Crime & Law
  • Ship in Dublin gives ‘declaration of health’ after Sierra Leone docking Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Stillbirths here after fatal foetal abnormality abortions cause alarm Health Paul Cullen
  • Privatisation of social housing ‘a disgrace’, says Alan Kelly Social Affairs Olivia Kelly
  • Breaches in psychiatric care cited in report Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Council defends demolition of houses in Moyross Social Affairs Aine McMahon
  • British plans to screen for Ebola at major ports questioned Europe
  • Signs of discord at synod on family Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Varadkar rules out Ebola screening at Irish airports Politics Mary Minihan , Colin Gleeson
  • Fuel-efficient cars reduce energy use by a quarter Irish News Frank McDonald
  • Final round of CAO offers available today Education Mark Hilliard
  • Pause in India-Pakistan fighting brings respite for civilians Asia-Pacific
  • Voting gets under way in two Dáil byelections Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Budget 2015: Government ill-prepared for switch from recession politics to recovery politics Politics Noel Whelan
  • Broken water pipe left unfixed as ownership questioned Environment Tim O'Brien
  • 26 shipping workers face job loss over Dublin Port plan Environment Elaine Edwards
  • Two men jailed for fighting in Dublin courts complex Courts
  • Islamic State ‘have taken 40%’ of Kobani, says monitor group Middle East
  • No more cuts but no room for profligacy, says Howlin Politics Mary Minihan
  • News Corp granted copy of trial transcript for defamation case Crime & Law
  • Mother jailed for 18 months over assault with broom handle Courts Declan Brennan
  • GSOC ordered to share documents with Ian Bailey Crime & Law Mary Carolan
  • Pledge to address issues at Athlone direct provision centre Social Affairs Sinead O'Shea
  • Court shown last recorded movements of murdered woman Crime & Law Anne Lucey
  • Malala praised as ‘extraordinary, brave young woman’ Middle East Sorcha Pollak
  • Give up the ciggies Health
  • Speculation on health of North Korea’s Kim Jong-un mounts Asia-Pacific
  • Rent supplement tenants illegally ‘topping up’ payment Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Fianna Fáil leader faces tough challenges ahead, Irish Times poll indicates Politics Stephen Collins
  • Europe will need migrants in the future, so why is it shutting them out? Europe Paul Gillespie
  • Vatican synod should be ‘based on gospel’ Religion & Beliefs Paddy Agnew
  • Woman charged with murder of Csaba Orsos in Co Wicklow Courts Tim O'Brien
  • Peacemakers Yousafzai and Satyarthi rewarded for their courage Asia-Pacific
  • The links between Hollywood, Heat and the Irish High Court Crime & Law Ruadhán Mac Cormaic
  • US police reveal Palin family’s involvement in ‘drunken brawl’ US Simon Carswell
  • Malala ‘honoured’ to receive joint Nobel Peace Prize World
  • Ebola death toll rises to 4,033 out of 8,399 cases - WHO World
  • Nude Snapchat photos reportedly accessed by hacker group Technology
  • North Korean leader’s public absence ‘due to leg injury’ Asia-Pacific
  • Man knocked over at Oxegen festival claims damages Crime & Law
  • Martina Purdy quits BBC to ‘join religious congregation’ Politics Amanda Ferguson
  • Gardaí to begin fresh dig for remains of Fiona Pender Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Danny Talbot’s family seeks independent inquiry into care by HSE Crime & Law Gareth Naughton
  • Ruling next week on evidence by Garda unit Courts
  • Fianna Fáil claims SF and Labour promises ‘erode politics’ Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Craughwell beats FG’s McNulty to win Seanad byelection Politics Mary Minihan
  • Some householders having trouble reading water meters Environment Tim O'Brien
  • United Nations warns of massacre if Kobani falls Middle East Tom Miles and Ayla Jean Yackley
  • Peter McVerry brands cuts to top rate of tax ‘outrageous’ Politics Mary Minihan
  • Belvedere past pupils join ‘Rockmen’ in admissions battle Education
  • Byelection candidates: who is in the running Politics Fiach Kelly
  • US and Turkey rule out ground strikes against Islamic State Middle East Daren Butler and Oliver Holmes
  • The Bat Stamp: Batman postal stamps unveiled US
  • Kim Jong-un notably absent from parliament Asia-Pacific
  • Dramatic footage from aftermath of flash floods in Italy Europe
  • Gerard Craughwell wins Seanad byelection Politics
  • A mother and baby in direct provision Social Affairs

  • Sport

  • Innovative Autumn fixtures see Lasers racing on the Liffey Other Sports David O'Brien
  • Frustrated Connacht have struggling Treviso in their sights Pro12 Gavin Cummiskey
  • Martin in rich vein of form ahead of campaign to clinch Tour of Beijing Other Sports Shane Stokes
  • Les Kiss will have learned plenty from his spell with Ulster Rugby Liam Toland
  • Kieran Donaghy caps the big comeback with September award Gaelic Football Seán Moran
  • Roy Keane ‘not fascinating, but interesting’, says Roddy Doyle International Mary Hannigan
  • Enigmatic Roy Keane not quite the open book International Emmet Malone
  • Peter O’Mahony returns to lead Munster for Scarlets test Pro12 Gavin Cummiskey
  • Inside German Football: Germany’s young guns clear the way for nation’s future International Emmet Malone
  • Ireland squad announced for Rugby League World Cup Rugby
  • Bristling Roy Keane brings Alex Ferguson to book Soccer Mary Hannigan
  • Gilbraltar: 10 slivers of trivia ahead of Saturday’s soccer match International
  • Ulster show three changes for Warriors table top tussle Pro12 John O'Sullivan
  • Ewen McKenzie denies having affair with team official International
  • Strauss, Moore, Kirchner return for Leinster Pro12 John O'Sullivan
  • Inside German Football: Great oaks from little acorns grow International Emmet Malone
  • Richard Keogh the only definite absentee International Emmet Malone
  • Munster host Clermont on Saturday night European Cup John O'Sullivan
  • Inside German Football: Vorsprung durch technique - Germany’s formula for success International Emmet Malone
  • Munster make seven changes for the visit of Moseley to Clonmel Rugby John O'Sullivan
  • Mike Ruddock steps down as U-20s coach International
  • GAA county final previews Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Ketsbaia out to make life difficult for Scotland International
  • Late Power surge particularly sweet for Richie Hurling Seán Moran
  • Portugal Masters reduced to 54 holes after more delays Golf
  • Connacht hang tough in Treviso Rugby John Fallon
  • Cork stay hot on the heels of Dundalk National League
  • Dutch courage not enough for Kazakhstan International
  • Late wins for St Pat’s and Limerick National League
  • Rory McIlroy still a home bird at heart Golf Ewan Murray
  • Sending-off allows Dundalk to make hay National League
  • Munster building momentum ahead of Champions Cup Rugby
  • Why Martin O’Neill should dump Roy Keane Sport Diarmaid Ferriter

  • Business

  • Planet Business Economy Laura Slattery
  • Davy’s global search finds the answer at home Transport & Tourism Mark Paul
  • Wolf eats the Salmon Economy Mark Paul
  • Mueller link to Malaysian Airlines unlikely to get off the ground Transport & Tourism Mark Paul
  • How will we burst this bubble in Irish economists? Economy Mark Paul
  • Business groups’ top timing on Keano v Fergie Companies Mark Paul
  • Making Ireland more attractive for talented overseas workers Business Charlie Taylor
  • Getting more from Generation X Business Sylvia Ann Hewlett
  • Healthcare leader with humble roots Business Caroline Madden
  • Silicon 50 event celebrates most influential Irish people in the valley Business Jennifer O'Connell
  • Stubbing out of 900 jobs will signal end of era for tobacco manufacturing in Ireland Manufacturing Gerry Moriarty
  • Quinlan eyes raising funds from $2bn equity investor Commercial Property Tom Lyons
  • Home loan limits will lead to ‘prudent lending’ and cut default risk, says Fitch Financial Services
  • Retail chain criticises rent policy of landlords Retail & Services Mark Paul
  • Company has failed to back up ‘deceit’ claims over pyrite, court told Commercial Property Mary Carolan
  • Developer John Flynn bids to end conflict with Nama Commercial Property Tom Lyons
  • State’s first lotto regulator named Financial Services Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Wind energy body recommends tax breaks for individual investors Energy & Resources Ronan McGreevy
  • Some 2,000 hospital staff vote for strike Business Martin Wall
  • Government plans legal framework for corporate funds Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • AIB increases lending to €6.8bn in eight months Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Pharmaceutical firms in effort to prolong ‘double Irish’ tax scheme Economy Arthur Beesley , Cliff Taylor
  • Oil prices slip below $89 a barrel to lowest since 2010 Energy & Resources
  • NI Executive to borrow £100m to avert impending budget crisis Economy Francess McDonnell
  • Amazon said to be planning first physical store Retail & Services
  • Unemployment scheme is outsourced to private firms Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Former Siptu official queries plans to compel him to appear Business Martin Wall
  • Dell creates a new Commerce Services R&D Centre in Dublin Technology Pamela Newenham
  • It’s all go at Harvey Norman as retailer is not down or under Retail & Services Mark Paul
  • Obama strategist’s guide to turning a long-shot into a winner Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Red Bull to pay $13m because it doesn’t ‘give you wings’ Agribusiness & Food Pamela Newenham
  • ‘Double-Irish’ death knell hangs heavily over Coalition Economy Arthur Beesley
  • SFA calls for new 10% capital gains tax for entrepreneurs Economy Pamela Newenham
  • Microsoft CEO backpedals on women’s pay comments Technology
  • Bank stress test results to be released on October 26th Financial Services
  • Tullow shares drop on back of falling oil prices Energy & Resources Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • PTSB gets ready for investors to take stake Financial Services Tom Lyons
  • Bankrupt solicitor seeks to set aside judgment as Judge had bank shares Financial Services Mary Carolan
  • European values slide on recovery fears Markets Ciarán Hancock
  • Facebook has no short-term plan to profit from WhatsApp Technology
  • What do the people of Thurles want from Budget 2015? Business

  • Opinion

  • In brief . . . Letters
  • Water flouridation Letters
  • Speeding blackspots Letters
  • Same-sex marriage Letters
  • Central Bank and mortgage lending rules Letters
  • Sale of below-cost alcohol Letters
  • Getting ready for Budget 2015 Letters
  • Martyn Turner Opinion Martyn Turner

  • Life & Style

  • Five steps to good mental health Life & Style
  • Food File: the weekly food news round-up Food & Drink Marie Claire Digby
  • Last call for Adam’s at Slane Fine Art & Antiques Michael Parsons
  • Hotelier says he opened new cafe because of the lower VAT rate Food & Drink Alison Healy
  • Autumn sales round-up Fine Art & Antiques Michael Parsons
  • Tesla unveils its fastest car ever with all-wheel drive and “autopilot” Motors
  • For Sharon Wauchob, it’s no great leap from farming to fashion Fashion Maggie Armstrong
  • Get Running Stay On Track: Week 5 Get Running

  • Culture

  • Shuffle: Listen to the best downloads and singles of the week Music Eoin Butler
  • All bicep, all heart: Is competitive arm wrestling a real thing? Damn right it is Culture Patrick Freyne
  • Pop corner: heroes and zeros of the week Music Ailbhe Malone
  • Sir Mark Sykes, the man who changed the face of the Middle East Heritage Wesley Boyd
  • Honouring Ireland’s war dead – by counting them accurately at last Books Tom Burnell
  • Robin Ticciati / Scottish CO: Schumann - The Symphonies 1-4 Music Michael Dervan
  • Buffalo Sunn: By the Ocean By the Sea Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • '71 review: a visceral reminder of dark days Film Donald Clarke
  • Live and kicking: advance ticket sales are back with a bang Music Jim Carroll
  • Review: Spring Awakening Stage Mick Heaney
  • DTF review: Notallwhowanderarelost Stage Mick Heaney
  • DTF Review: Book Burning Stage Peter Crawley
  • DTF review: Jack Charles v The Crown Stage Helen Meany
  • Patrick Modiano: a personal portrait of a Nobel prize winner Books Dervila Cooke
  • Blackberry Smoke: Southern sons of anarchy Music Ronan McGreevy
  • The Arc, part VI: Our collaborative theatre project with no second act Stage Kate Heffernan
  • Donald Clarke meets Killian Scott Film
  • Interview with Johnny Ward of Love/Hate tv-radio-web