Article Archive

October 7th 2015

• • News

  • Tidy up: removing clutter can help improve your life Health
  • Improved regulations for English language schools delayed Education Fiona Gartland
  • The Government wants to put wifi networks into classrooms Education Joe Humphreys
  • Legal action ruled out over €29,000 for travel at Fás Education Carl O'Brien
  • How Fás became a byword for wasteful public spending Education Carl O'Brien
  • Martin increases pressure on councillor over road incident Politics Fiach Kelly
  • ESB urged to compensate victims of 2009 Cork flooding Environment Olivia Kelleher
  • EU and Russia hail postponement of Ukraine rebel elections Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Sinn Féin queries unionist reticence on existence of UDA Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Nato rejects Russian claim violation of Turkish airspace accidental Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Commander admits US responsible for Afghan air strike Asia-Pacific Spencer Ackerman
  • Over €2.4m unclaimed from people who died without wills Crime & Law Fiona Gartland
  • Enda Kenny willing to meet family of missing girl Mary Boyle Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Boy settles action over birth for €2.15m High Court
  • Unique landscapes hope to get Unesco status Environment Pamela Duncan
  • Primary school principal in loyalist Shankill area points to social, economic and political issues Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Report finds Protestant boys underperforming in Northern Ireland schools Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Micheál Martin wants Project Eagle investigated Irish News Marie O'Halloran
  • Miriam Lord: Leinster House cocks crow for coy Enda Politics Miriam Lord
  • Corrupt officials face up to 10 years in jail under new Bill Politics Sarah Bardon
  • HSE-run centre for the elderly ‘does not have enough toilets’ Health Colin Gleeson
  • Election in November would pull the rug from under the banking inquiry Politics Sarah Bardon
  • O’Connell St plan to ban new adult shops, chippers, arcades Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Inquiry ordered concerning Facebook claims Irish News Derek Scally
  • Obesity peaks, smoking below 20% but binge drinking rife Health Paul Cullen
  • Hong Kong Letter: A city divided on democracy Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Four arrested over ‘terrorism murder’ in Sydney Asia-Pacific
  • Labour calls for extension of subsidies for childcare Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Taoiseach promises to help families of Omagh bomb victims Irish News
  • Attempts to sell radioactive material to extremists ‘foiled’ Europe
  • Migrant crisis: Naval Service members ‘not due overseas pay’ Asia-Pacific Conor Lally
  • Man to appear in court over €700,000 cannabis haul Crime & Law
  • Irish Water expects 80 per cent to pay charges Environment Dan Griffin
  • Russia claims its warships are targeting Islamic State Middle East
  • College awareness week to target areas of low participation Education Joe Humphreys
  • High rate of Leaving Cert Maths, Biology appeals successful Education Joe Humphreys
  • Gardaí examine CCTV after stabbing in Co Cork Crime & Law Barry Roche
  • MSF calls for commission on Kunduz hospital attack Middle East
  • O’Brien action against Dáil committee adjourned High Court Mary Carolan
  • Return to direct British rule in NI a possibility, Villiers warns Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to DNA researchers Science
  • Banking inquiry should finish work before election, Burton says Politics Mary Minihan , Sarah Bardon
  • Robot ‘chemputer’ gives scientists clues to origin of life Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • Woman settles claim against Dunnes over glass in pork chop High Court
  • Cameron vows to tackle social issues, deliver ‘Greater Britain’ UK
  • Marriage equality Bill passes all stages in Dáil Politics Michael O'Regan
  • Concern juror created ‘12 Angry Men’ situation in Wexford trial Crime & Law Fiona Gartland
  • Girl (5) psychologically abused at creche wins €17,500 Circuit Court Saurya Cherfi , Ray Managh
  • School completion programme under threat due to funding cuts Education Joe Humphreys
  • Court told occupation of showhouse by protesters to end High Court
  • Ireland to beat France at the weekend, says mathematician Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • Italian priest suspended after paedophilia comments Religion & Beliefs Paddy Agnew
  • Men drink and smoke more than women, health survey finds Health Paul Cullen
  • McGuinness expects Fianna Fáil leadership change after election Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Third candidate decides not to contest election for Renua Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Two migrants arrested after walking Channel Tunnel UK
  • Banking inquiry will not publish David Drumm statement Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Yemen’s Houthis and former leader’s party accept UN peace plan Middle East
  • Scientists suspected of not listening to ordinary people - survey Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • MSF seeks independent inquiry of Afghan bombing as Obama apologises Asia-Pacific Mark Tran
  • Did you hear the one about the horse that walked into Tesco? Irish News Brian McDonald
  • NI coroner ‘incredulous’ at missing evidence in McColgan murder Irish News
  • Portugal opposition Socialists and far-left to hold coalition talks Europe
  • Syrian troops launch ground offensive backed by Russia Middle East Kareem Shaheen
  • Three teenage suicide bombers kill 17 in Nigeria Africa
  • China-Japan tensions rise over Unesco Memory of the World programme Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Rare funnel-web spider found in Co Antrim Environment
  • Sexual abusers exist in every community, says One in Four Social Affairs Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Application for bail by former Anglo official is rejected Crime & Law Fiona Gartland
  • Siptu rejects move to end link to Labour Party Irish News Martin Wall
  • Migrant crisis: Merkel, Hollande warn against nationalism Europe
  • Cocaine, cannabis, cash seized and man arrested in Sligo Crime & Law
  • Allegations of irregular expenses claims at UL to be examined Education Joe Humphreys
  • Cahill says she’s no issue with Sinn Féin contesting by-election Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Budget 2016: Cabinet to meet over finishing touches Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Woman had to have ‘tantrum’ in hospital so partner would get palliative care High Court
  • Woman bailed after charge over alleged €200,000 theft District Court Barry Roche
  • An Taisce loses challenge to €65m Tralee-Dingle road scheme High Court Mary Carolan
  • Dublin Airport prepares for information board’s departure Irish News
  • Troops surrounded by mob armed with posters and threatening hugs and kisses Irish News Peter Murtagh
  • Cork study links childhood obesity and sugary drinks Health Paul Cullen
  • Surgeons reattach toddler’s head after internal decapitation Asia-Pacific
  • Naval Service mission to rescue migrants continuing in 2016 Irish News Conor Lally
  • Almost 50,000 apply for grant without paying water bills Social Affairs Colin Gleeson
  • Merkel, Hollande urge EU states to unite to tackle refugee crisis Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Case on alleged assault of garda during protest due in 2016 Irish News Mark Hennessy
  • Bastian Schweinsteiger meets family of Berkeley victim Irish News
  • Electric Ireland to reduce home electricity prices by 2% Consumer Colin Gleeson
  • Hungary’s neighbours join anti-migrant border patrols Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Van Morrison’s wife takes action over views from Dalkey house High Court
  • Brazil president Dilma Rousseff suffers new setback over austerity World
  • Tests show Islamic State used mustard agent in Iraq, say Kurds Middle East
  • Kenny says he is ‘very concerned’ about future of J1 Politics Simon Carswell
  • Binyamin Netanyahu cancels German visit as violence spreads Middle East
  • Mary Fitzpatrick selected to run for Fianna Fáil in Dublin Central Politics Harry McGee
  • Seanad criticism of Irish Water’s seven-year plan Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Taoiseach accuses FF leader of being ’utterly fraudulent’ over Irish Water Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Minister for Justice hails passing of marriage equality legislation Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Hollywood director shoots road safety video World
  • Doctors reattach toddler's head to spine Irish News
  • Flames engulf historic church World
  • Irish Times Insights: Election rumours and budget forecasts Irish News

  • Sport

  • Focused Australia closely following Michael Cheika’s script International John O'Sullivan
  • Coach says USA will punch their weight at future World Cups International Johnny Watterson
  • ‘We’re going to have to be on our game’ – Seán O’Brien International Gerry Thornley
  • David Meyler set for Irish midfield role against Germany International Emmet Malone
  • Wes Hoolahan now latest concern for boss Martin O’Neill International Emmet Malone
  • Jared Payne and Rob Kearney set to return for Ireland Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • Gordon D’Arcy: France can expect unexpected from Ireland International Gordon D'Arcy
  • Seán Moran: Champions League format fails to stir Gaels’ blood Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Colin O’Riordan and Darragh Joyce set to impress AFL scouts Gaelic Games Eamon Donoghue
  • Paddy Andrews and TJ Reid are September’s Player of the Month winners Gaelic Games
  • Video: An insight into camp life - snoring, slagging and Dairy Milks International
  • Ma’a Nonu to win 100th New Zealand cap against Tonga International
  • Room 1313: No sleep for spooked Sam Warburton International
  • John McKee committed to Fiji after positive World Cup International
  • Danny Willett has no issue with Rory McIlroy special exemption Golf
  • Northern Ireland’s Jonny Evans out of Greece qualifier International
  • Scotland warn Robert Lewandowski they won’t hold back International
  • Ireland to show self-belief despite loss of Seamus Coleman International Emmet Malone
  • Robbie Keane responds to Roy jibe and looks ahead to Germany International
  • Joachim Löw to field a settled Germany side against Ireland International Malachy Clerkin
  • Ireland must beware rejuvenated Picamoles, says Easterby International
  • Order of St George left out of Melbourne Cup Racing
  • Toner rejects comparisons between Sexton and Zlatan International Gavin Cummiskey
  • Sepp Blatter facing 90-day suspension from football International Owen Gibson
  • Springboks demolish USA and secure top spot in Pool B International Johnny Watterson
  • Munster A make Leinster A work for Interprovincial win Rugby
  • America At Large: Cardinal rules just there to be broken Other Sports Dave Hannigan
  • France's Racing Metro cohort vow to hunt down Johnny Sexton International Gerry Thornley
  • Georgia edge Namibia in error-strewn Sandy Park encounter International
  • Rugby stars on life in the Ireland camp Rugby World Cup 2015

  • Business

  • Road Warrior Transport & Tourism Joan Scales
  • Data transfer case: Commerce will not falter but data centres will profit Business Karlin Lillington
  • Transatlantic data channels will stay open, says European Commission Technology Derek Scally
  • ECJ ruling vindicates privacy activist Max Schrems, criticises DPC Technology Derek Scally
  • New Central Bank governor will have to pick fights and win friends Manufacturing Cliff Taylor
  • Lloyds sale a safe bet, for Osborne at least Financial Services Fiona Walsh
  • Safe Harbour ruling: Privacy campaigners consider implications Technology Mark Hilliard
  • Ardagh likely to float metals business on New York Stock Exchange Manufacturing Barry O'Halloran
  • Credit union lending slumps to 15-year low Financial Services Fiona Reddan
  • IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.1% Business
  • Decision to pull Digicel’s IPO is a huge blow to Denis O’Brien Technology Ciarán Hancock
  • Over 106,000 Irish cars affected by VW scandal Business
  • Auto and oil sectors lift European stocks Markets Colm Keena
  • Digicel blames weak US market for shelving flotation plan Technology Cliff Taylor
  • Stella Cinema in Rathmines faces the final curtain with €1.75m guide Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Paramount Hotel and Turks Head seeking €15m-plus Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Nama to sell 440 homes and shops Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Over €150m for top provincial shopping centre Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Wexford Street guiding €3.25m Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • LeasePlan to move to extensive Dublin headquarters at Red Cow Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Office/industrial portfolio at €19.7m Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • SW3 Capital adds €30m Eir centre to Dublin portfolio Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Unfinished house on 1.25 acres in Foxrock fetches €2.7m Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • New director at Coldwell Blanker Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • D4 filling stations with potential Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Bord Pleanála’s HQ has wide appeal Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Samsung sees profit boost despite smartphone woes Technology
  • Former city centre church offers potential for conversion Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • We want to grow a business that cares about teachers, students and parents Companies Ruth O'Connor
  • €2m for Fitzwilliam Square Georgian Commercial Property Jack Fagan
  • Irish-based Apollo Aviation raises $833m from investors Transport & Tourism Charlie Taylor
  • South Mall office block for €4.25m Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • Xavier Court apartment scheme in central Dublin on sale for €7.8m Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • Parnell Service Station by canal at Harold’s Cross comes with shop Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • AB InBev makes $104bn bid for rival brewer SABMiller Agribusiness & Food
  • Tesco Ireland sees 3.7% decline in first-half sales Retail & Services Charlie Taylor
  • Cloud computing firm Workday to hire extra 200 people Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Volkswagen chief says recall to start in January Manufacturing
  • Betting suspended on next Central Bank governor Economy Charlie Taylor
  • Volkswagen still on top as number of cars licensed jumps Transport & Tourism Charlie Taylor
  • Paddy Power to be censured for ‘immigrants jump in’ ad Media & Marketing Dan Griffin
  • Seven food outlets closed and two others prosecuted Agribusiness & Food Dan Griffin
  • IBRC asks court to bring forward Quinn case Commercial Property Mary Carolan
  • Topaz invests €11.4m to bring Eddie Rocket’s to forecourts Retail & Services Ciara O'Brien
  • O’Brien says he will try to refloat Digicel Technology Mark Paul
  • Nama says Mick Wallace has no evidence for latest Project Eagle claim Commercial Property Barry O'Halloran
  • Analysis: Irish Water plans less than half of investment needed to upgrade infrastructure Retail & Services Colm Keena
  • Publishers will not have to pay to have articles show web-based content Technology
  • Fiona Muldoon appointed as FBD chief executive Financial Services Laura Slattery
  • Volkswagen boss says emissions inquiry needs more time Technology
  • Sports Direct to acquire remaining shares in Heatons Retail & Services Charlie Taylor
  • Budget 2016: An economic, business and international view Business
  • Apple Watch finally available in Ireland: Was it worth the wait? Technology

  • Opinion

  • Martyn Turner Opinion
  • The need to reconcile an expanding agricultural sector and tackling climate change Editorial
  • Political posters Letters
  • Forecasts and exchequer returns Letters
  • Time to encourage younger TDs? Letters
  • Creationism in schools? Letters
  • ‘Devil worshippers’ Letters
  • Frank Aiken and Fianna Fáil Letters
  • ‘Sunday Independent’ and John Hume Letters
  • Renua Ireland’s call for flat tax Letters
  • Presbyterians and dissenting tradition Letters
  • Remembering Brian Friel Letters
  • Longboat Quay and building regulations Letters
  • Reeling in the yeast – An Irishman’s Diary about Dublin’s most enduring shopkeeper Opinion Frank McNally
  • European Court of Justice strikes a blow for the little guys Editorial
  • Kathy Sheridan: The hidden costs of cancer Opinion Kathy Sheridan
  • Justin McCarthy: No one wins when supermarkets sell chickens for €3 Opinion Justin McCarthy

  • Life & Style

  • I’m leaving Ireland again in search of a new sense of home Returning to Ireland Antony Wolfe
  • PSA-Tata tie-up could lead to compact Jaguar Motors Neil Briscoe
  • Take me to church for divine conversion Interiors Alanna Gallagher
  • A walk for the weekend: Gráinne Mhaol Loop, Achill, Co Mayo Travel Deirdre Davys
  • New to the Parish: ‘He was really shy. I thought that was really endearing’ People Sorcha Pollak
  • Michael Harding: An admission of Irishness in an English country garden Life & Style Michael Harding
  • Paris Fashion Week: A luxury take on biker style for Louis Vuitton Fashion Deirdre McQuillan

  • Culture

  • Brian Mór na hamharclainne Treibh Alan Titley
  • Fonn fola Treibh Mícheál Ó hAodha
  • Codladh na hoíche Treibh Ailín Ní Chonchúir
  • Gearrliosta Ghradam Uí Shúilleabháin fógartha – ficsean agus saothar taighde san iomaíocht don duais Treibh Pól Ó Muirí
  • The show goes on for Nicola Benedetti despite flight cancellation | Classical music Music Andrew Johnstone
  • Doctorin’ the tower: KLF maverick in a small Antrim town Culture Paul Duane
  • Uncle Ned: a prize-winning short story by Mike Mac Domhnaill Books
  • Stevie Smith: like all great poets, she invites contradictions Books Will May
  • DTF review | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time : Dazzling spectacle plus simple story is a winning equation Stage Mick Heaney
  • DTF Review | The True Story of Hansel and Gretel: Don’t expect a fairytale ending Stage Peter Crawley
  • Nialler9's New Irish Music: Rejjie Snow, Owensie, Girls Names & New Valley Wolves Culture Niall Byrne
  • The Literary Churchill – Author, Reader, Actor by Jonathan Rose: life imitates art? Books Frank MacGabhann
  • Drew Detective! Teen sleuth Nancy Drew pulls on her gumshoes for one last job tv-radio-web Emily Longworth
  • Pop Corner: Little Mix get censored, Ariana Grande moves on, Ed Sheeran splits from 1D Music Ailbhe Malone
  • Nadiya Jamir Hussain is 2015 Great British Bake Off champion tv-radio-web
  • If Downton Abbey is going to end on a high, the revolution will need to be bloody tv-radio-web Patrick Freyne
  • Drone footage captures the beauty of Iceland Culture