Article Archive

May 12th 2015

• • News

  • The increasingly precarious life of an academic Education Peter McGuire
  • Ban on eating beef in India Asia-Pacific Rahul Bedi
  • Michelle Obama ‘knocked back’ by race issues in 2008 US presidential contest US
  • Nicola Sturgeon leads vastly enhanced SNP team to Westminster UK Mark Hennessy
  • Widower’s legal action over ill wife comes a day too late, court rules High Court Mary Carolan
  • European Commission proposes migrant quotas for member states Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Macedonia urges faster decision on EU membership Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Gerard ‘Jock’ Davison murder inquiry will be lengthy, says PSNI Crime & Law
  • Stepchange charity to act as bank go-between on mortgage arrears Politics Fiach Kelly , Harry McGee
  • Russborough to sell Old Masters to fund upkeep of house Irish News Michael Parsons
  • David Miliband launches stinging attack on brother Ed’s election campaign UK
  • Thailand and Malaysia to set up camps for influx of boatpeople Asia-Pacific
  • Gardaí take calls after appeal to mother of abandoned baby Social Affairs Conor Lally
  • David Cameron uses new cabinet to build ties with Conservative right UK Mark Hennessy
  • Cyprus talks to resume on May 15th Europe
  • Hollande calls for end to US embargo on Cuba Africa
  • Unions to seek flat-rate rise as public sector talks begin Politics Martin Wall , Fiach Kelly
  • Bin Laden narrative challenged by journalist Seymour Hersh US
  • Country ‘cannot sustain’ 29 hospital emergency departments Health Aoife Carr
  • Picasso smashes record for most expensive auctioned artwork World Michael Parsons
  • Honduras: ‘They have silenced us completely’ World Sorcha Pollak
  • Sleeping No vote awakens as polling day looms Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Connemara parish priest supports Yes vote in marriage poll Politics
  • Kenny calls for a strong turnout for referendum votes Politics Mary Minihan
  • Anthony Stokes assault hearing postponed due to lack of judge Crime & Law
  • Dzhokhar Tsarnaev ‘genuinely sorry for what he did’ US
  • Woman who was lifted into bus lane pleads guilty to public order offences Crime & Law George Jackson
  • What you need to know about the public service pay talks Irish News Cliff Taylor
  • National Youth Council calls for Yes in same-sex marriage vote Irish News Aoife Carr
  • Man who claimed he had chronic fatigue was racing ‘supercars’ High Court
  • Public servants cannot expect ‘blank cheque’, says Kenny Politics Mary Minihan
  • Marriage not simply about two individuals in love - archbishop Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Plan to cut bankruptcy term referred to committee Politics Fiach Kelly , Harry McGee
  • DNA test to be carried out on abandoned baby Crime & Law
  • Bangladesh blogger hacked to death by masked assailants Asia-Pacific
  • Half of inflammatory bowel disease sufferers lose jobs - report Health Dan Griffin
  • European court rejects Colin Duffy claim over 2009 detention Crime & Law
  • Yes vote could have EU impact, claims research group Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Irish woman attacked, raped months before killing, court told Asia-Pacific Padraig Collins
  • Costs of €20,000 awarded against asylum seeker for injury Circuit Court Saurya Cherfi , Ray Managh
  • Police missed chance to investigate Jimmy Savile UK
  • Ian Bailey ordered to pay all costs from failed damages action High Court Mary Carolan
  • Man arrested in possession of detonating cord at Dublin hotel, court told Courts
  • Nepal: Irish woman describes moment earthquake struck Asia-Pacific Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Gerry Adams: Irish need government not led by FG or FF Politics Mary Minihan
  • Substantial El Nino event predicted Environment
  • Chuka Umunna to run for leadership of Labour UK
  • ECJ asked to help establish liability over road crash payment Supreme Court Mary Carolan
  • PantiBar pleads guilty to breaking smoking ban District Court Tom Tuite
  • Kerry meets Putin in Russia to discuss Ukraine and Syria Europe
  • Taoiseach critical of HSE’s attitude to patient safety Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Custody for teenager who would not get out of bed Courts Tom Tuite
  • David Cameron may hold early referendum on EU UK
  • Blaze erupts at Ballynagran landfill in Co Wicklow Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Bangladesh rescues Malaysia-bound illegal migrants from boat Asia-Pacific
  • Man accused of Waterford murder dismisses legal team Criminal Court
  • Ukraine settlement elusive as truce collapses Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Nepal quake: Aid groups describe chaotic scenes Asia-Pacific Dan Griffin
  • Joby Hickey painting ‘Leeson Street’ stolen by thief on bike Crime & Law Mark Hilliard
  • Students set for plane, train and automobile scramble to vote Irish News Anthea McTeirnan
  • Students told to get guarantee before paying language schools Education Joe Humphreys
  • Councillor queries LGBT flag flying over Cork City Hall Social Affairs Louise Roseingrave
  • Bill on minimum pricing of alcohol due before Dáil recess Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Taoiseach sharply criticises HSE on patient safety Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Two get suspended sentences over theft of £700 of sex toys Crime & Law Alan Erwin
  • State’s elderly population set to increase significantly Social Affairs Mark Hilliard
  • ‘Serious failures’ in care of baby who later developed cerebral palsy Health Aine McMahon
  • Mary Lou McDonald asked in Dáil to remove Yes vote badge Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Heroin and cannabis worth €95,000 seized in Dublin Crime & Law Mark Hilliard
  • Dunnes Stores staff to get 3 per cent pay increase Irish News Martin Wall
  • Abandoned baby’s DNA to be sampled Irish News Conor Lally
  • Ahern and Cowen paid €80,810 each in pensions, Dáil told Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Blow for US-EU trade deal plan as Obama’s Bill blocked US Simon Carswell
  • Classroom internet access linked to much higher test scores Education Joe Humphreys
  • Number of adverse birth incidents reported increased last year Health
  • Farming groups asking members to make up their own minds Irish News Alison Healy
  • Nepal earthquake: Death toll rises to 66 after tremor World
  • Irish Penal Reform Trust urges support for young adult offenders Social Affairs Sorcha Pollak
  • Denis O’Brien granted reporting restriction in action against RTÉ Crime & Law Mark Paul
  • 1955 Picasso smashes art auction record World
  • White House: Bin Laden article 'riddled with inaccuracies' US
  • Panic in Kathmandu after another earthquake hits Nepal Asia-Pacific
  • Panic in Nepal parliament as earthquake hits Asia-Pacific
  • Off-duty policeman foils armed supermarket robbery Europe
  • Eyewitness footage of landslide after Nepal earthquake Asia-Pacific
  • Jetmen: futuristic flying over Dubai Technology
  • Concern report from Nepal after second earthquake Asia-Pacific

  • Sport

  • Willie Mullins considering On His Own for French Gold Cup Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Rickie Fowler’s family’s presence caps ‘special’ day Sport
  • Two legs good, one leg bad for semi-finals of European Champions Cup Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Confidence flowing for Jackson on back of rich vein of form Pro12 Gerry Thornley
  • Guinness Pro12: A draw will do for Leinster when they take on Edinburgh Pro12 John O'Sullivan
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • Wales winger George North positive about recovery International
  • Tom Brady hit with four game ban for part in Deflategate Other Sports Tom Lutz
  • Luis Enrique keen to avoid ‘crazy game’ in Munich Champions League
  • Fifa to monitor racism ahead of Russia 2018 International
  • Darren McCurry wants Tyrone to rise to the occasion Gaelic Football Keith Duggan
  • Waterford count cost of Pauric Mahony injury Hurling Seán Moran
  • Donegal’s dominant record over Tyrone looks likely to continue Gaelic Football Seán Moran
  • Eden Hazard scoops Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year Award English Soccer
  • Pietersen not part of England’s plans this summer, says Strauss Other Sports
  • Former Sligo Rovers manager Paul Cook appointed Portsmouth boss English Soccer Ruaidhri Croke
  • Trio in line for three-day debuts with Leinster Lightning Other Sports Emmet Riordan
  • Jack Grealish declines Ireland call-up International Emmet Malone
  • Gareth Bale has no intention of leaving, says Carlo Ancelotti Champions League
  • Katie Taylor set for return to action against Swedish pair Other Sports
  • Ben Te’o happy to have found his feet after a testing first season Pro12 John O'Sullivan
  • Chelsea’s Peter Cech opens talks with Besiktas about summer move English Soccer
  • Manchester United to listen to offers for Robin Van Persie English Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • FA Cup Final to make a return to Irish terrestrial televsion English Soccer Ruaidhri Croke
  • Germany cruise past Craig Fulton’s Ireland side with second-half onslaught Other Sports
  • Paul Pogba could start for Juventus at Real Madrid Champions League
  • Leinster Lightning’s unbeaten record under pressure in Clontarf Other Sports Emmet Riordan
  • Two men arrested after Oldham’s Irish manager receives death threats English Soccer Michael Walker
  • Jack Grealish’s father says he cannot afford any distractions International
  • Brave Bayern come up short as Barcelona reach final Champions League Barney Ronay
  • Carlo Ancelotti hands out rebuke to Gareth Bale’s agent Champions League Sid Lowe
  • Jack Grealish declines Ireland call-up International
  • Fiona O'Sullivan on her Irish roots and Euro qualifiers International

  • Business

  • Respected household name still expanding and innovating Health & Pharma Olive Keogh
  • Cracking down on closet trackers Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Me & My Money Ronan Horgan, managing director of Bibby Financial Services Ireland Personal Finance Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Belfast Briefing: Causeway Sensors aim to take nanos global Business Francess McDonnell
  • Standard Life post issue delivers more chaos Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Criticism of hedge fund fees misses the point Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Promissory note profit hidden in Central Bank footnote Economy John FitzGerald
  • Irish bond yields far cry from ‘Piigs’ days Business
  • Platinum producer Lonmin scales back spending plans Energy & Resources
  • Cantillon: credit flowing to SMEs – after delays Economy
  • Management buyout at PJ Walls in deal worth over €10m Construction Barry O'Halloran
  • More than 160,000 may qualify for bank redress of €100-€200 Business Conor Pope
  • Cantillon: Tesco empire strikes back in store wars Manufacturing
  • European stocks post best three-day advance since January Markets Barry O'Halloran
  • Sharp says it may reduce capital, shares slide nearly a third Technology
  • Home exchange can open door to wide world of holiday experiences Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • Revenues up 10.5% at Glanbia as it benefits from strong dollar Agribusiness & Food Fiona Reddan
  • The companies that will pay for your summer holiday Work
  • Minister rejects tax relief bid from Standard Life shareholders Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Revenues up 6.7% to £698m at Grafton Group Retail & Services Charlie Taylor
  • Greece dodges economic bullet but cash may run out in two weeks Economy
  • Some euro zone banks ‘as likely to fail’ as in 2008 Financial Services
  • Easyjet’s profit warning sees shares plummet Transport & Tourism
  • RTÉ runs Newstalk ‘Move the Dial’ ad – by mistake Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Google self-driving cars involved in 11 accidents Technology
  • Mylan may sweeten terms for Perrigo deal Health & Pharma
  • UK sells more Lloyds shares, has raised over £10bn Financial Services
  • Ireland urged to implement key economic reforms Economy Suzanne Lynch
  • Chinese company treats 6,400 employers to French holiday Financial Services
  • Consumers starting to spend again, survey finds Economy Conor Pope
  • Verizon Communications to acquire AOL in $4.4bn deal Technology
  • Former RSA chief made ‘fall guy’ for insurer’s problems, tribunal told Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • IFG targets “meaningful profitability” in 2015 Financial Services Fiona Reddan
  • Kingspan and ESB in NI solar panel initiative Energy & Resources Francess McDonnell
  • Greece taps emergency IMF fund to repay €750m Economy
  • KBC Bank Ireland back in profit as impairment costs decline Financial Services Charlie Taylor
  • Pay talks for public servants start with 15-minute session Economy Martin Wall
  • HSBC’s Geneva bank ‘no longer a place to hide untaxed assets’ Financial Services
  • Defending Wall Street’s right to go back to its old ways Economy Paul Krugman
  • Farming needs smart, ambitious people, says Coveney Economy Alison Healy
  • AIB granted conditional order on Tony O’Reilly shares Commercial Property
  • European Commission warns Greece over liquidity Economy Suzanne Lynch
  • Newstalk: 'Move The Dial' Media & Marketing

  • Opinion

  • An Irishman’s Diary on Argentina’s link to 1916 Opinion Andy Pollak
  • Aftermath of Westminster elections Letters
  • Marriage referendum Letters
  • Byelections Letters
  • Folic acid and early pregnancy Letters
  • Aideen O’Kelly Letters
  • Women and golf Letters
  • William Binchy: Same-sex referendum Yes would affect child welfare laws Opinion William Binchy
  • Not forgetting the rainy day when it comes to the economy Opinion
  • Bloody crackdown Editorial
  • Frank McDonald: Another bonus for bungalow-builders in changes to regulations Opinion Frank McDonald
  • Fintan O’Toole: ‘Keep your drawers on and pray’ doesn’t cut it Opinion Fintan O'Toole
  • Relationships are at the heart of debate on same-sex marriage Opinion Paul D’Alton

  • Life & Style

  • Aisling McDermott on Beauty: Irish men should start looking after their skin Beauty Aisling McDermott
  • New addiction picture crosses age brackets, income groups and substances Health & Family Erin McGuire
  • Parenting through addiction: Breaking the generational cycle Parenting Sheila Wayman
  • Callous two-tier system cannot help student in alcohol crisis Health & Family Cristina Galvin
  • Parenting through addiction: ‘It strips you as a mother but builds you back up’ Parenting Sheila Wayman
  • That’s men: We need to accept that we can’t always be excellent Health & Family Padraig O'Morain
  • The mile-long club: the last lengths loom Get Swimming Melanie Nocher
  • Distillers seek second golden age of Irish whiskey Food & Drink Alison Healy
  • Get Swimming Week Twelve Get Swimming
  • Week 12: Breast-stroke confessions and a swimsuit of positivity Health & Family Dominique McMullan , Conor Pope
  • Jeep confirms Range Rover rival Motors Neil Briscoe
  • A friendship that thrives through breastfeeding Health & Family Ann Marie Hourihane
  • Abbeville pictures show deterioration of former Haughey estate Homes & Property Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Men’s fashion tribes: which group do you fall into? Fashion Dominique McMullan
  • Wejchert architects' Killiney home reflects founders’ design style New to Market Alanna Gallagher
  • Get Swimming Week 12 Get Swimming
  • Our Test Drive: the Jeep Cherokee Motors
  • Is kayaking around Dalkey Ireland’s Best Day Out? Life & Style

  • Culture

  • John O’Conor’s 30-year competitive edge Music Arminta Wallace
  • Trapped in the tight, murky orbit of Ballinasloe Visual Art Aidan Dunne
  • What the Romans really did for British history Books Guy de la Bédoyère
  • Unthinkable: Are parents entitled to rule their children? Culture Joe Humphreys
  • Nialler9's New Irish Music: I Am Niamh, Tomorrows and All Tvvins Music Niall Byrne
  • Diamond Day: Mary Costello on the pride and fear of the first-time author Books Mary Costello
  • My books, my homing pigeons: Mary Russell on why she buys her own titles Books Mary Russell
  • Peter O’Neill on And Agamemnon Dead, an alternative collection of Irish poetry Books Peter O Neill
  • What’s on Sunday: Indiana, King Creosote and International Literary Festival Dublin Culture
  • What’s on Saturday: Nearshore, The Birdsong Project, Jam City, Epoch, Republik Music and Gerd Janson Culture
  • What’s on Friday: Melodic, Mark Knopfler and Whelan's Says Yes Culture