Article Archive

October 23rd 2015

• • News

  • Breathe Health
  • Enlightened legislation to protect vulnerable in court proceedings Crime & Law Patricia Rickard Clarke
  • Judgments: Key cases in brief Crime & Law
  • ‘The Court’s goal is not just worthwhile but admirable’ Crime & Law Peter Cluskey
  • Tymoshenko resurgent in Ukraine’s local elections Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Kirchner’s legacy at the centre of high-stakes election World Tom Hennigan
  • Asti leadership crisis sparked warning over pay dispute Education Joe Humphreys
  • Environmental damage has causal link with mass migration World Paddy Woodworth
  • Opposing Lansdowne Road deal could leave Asti isolated Education Martin Wall
  • Interview: Mike Nesbitt ready to embrace NI’s future Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • UUP conference: ‘I think we will make serious gains in the Assembly elections’ Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Merkel calls on EU to share responsibility for refugees Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Consultant surgeon earns €736,000 from HSE Health Paul Cullen
  • Asti warns of possible school closures in pay deal dispute Education Martin Wall , Joe Humphreys
  • Gardaí to meet business leaders to discuss rural crime Crime & Law Colin Gleeson
  • Shortage of nurses major cause of hospital trolley crisis, Sinn Féin claims Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • TD claims cartel operating haulier licence training courses Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Storm over Holocaust remark grows as Netanyahu meets Kerry Middle East Peter Beaumont
  • Ulster Unionist Party conference: Hope after Nesbitt steadies ship Politics Gerry Moriarty
  • Landlords could raise rents to guard against controls - report Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Ruadhán Mac Cormaic: Violence fills political vacuum in Israel Middle East Ruadhán Mac Cormaic
  • London letter: Brexit referendum campaigning steps up UK Denis Staunton
  • Detective ‘in fear of his life’ on day of fatal shooting of Real IRA member, inquiry hears Crime & Law Elaine Edwards
  • Overcrowding at Beaumont sees 46 patients waiting for beds - INMO Health Mark Hilliard
  • Seattle mayor congratulates Ireland on marriage equality Irish News Fiona Gartland
  • Students among the few to arrive at Cork train station Irish News Barry Roche
  • At least 43 dead after bus and truck collide in France Europe
  • Man in ‘serious condition’ after being hit by truck in Dublin Irish News
  • Vetting legislation needed to clear way for ‘fitness to teach’ hearings Education Joe Humphreys
  • Disqualified drivers may be ‘named and shamed’ Crime & Law Steven Carroll
  • Clocks set to go back one hour on Sunday Irish News
  • Passengers caught out over nationwide train strike Irish News Sorcha Pollak
  • Paul Ryan announces candidacy for Republican House speaker US
  • Sweden school attack a suspected racist hate crime World
  • Troika’s arrival was a ‘bloodless coup’, says Enda Kenny Politics Suzanne Lynch
  • Labour will raise pension if returned to office, says Burton Social Affairs Fiach Kelly
  • Hurricane Patricia makes landfall in western Mexico World
  • Plane lands safely in Dublin after fuel dump due to emergency Irish News Pat Flynn
  • Female judges appointed to NI High Court for first time Crime & Law
  • Dublin buildings turning blue for UN’s 70th anniversary World
  • Huge drug-smuggling tunnel found under Mexico-US border World
  • Call for partial property tax exemption in managed estates rejected Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Men jailed for ‘predatory gang rape’ attempt have terms cut Courts
  • Wet, windy with some bright spells over bank holiday weekend Environment Sorcha Pollak
  • Abortion pill bus sets off on two day tour across Ireland Social Affairs Sorcha Pollak
  • Man who used daughter to make child porn for ‘fun’ has term cut Courts
  • Longboat Quay firm seeks €3.5m cost of fire safety works High Court Mary Carolan
  • UUP confident over chances in 2016 Assembly elections Politics Amanda Ferguson
  • Jail for British man caught sexually abusing horse on CCTV Crime & Law
  • Map of Middle-earth annotated by JRR Tolkien discovered News
  • Connors deaths: Family remains brought to Wexford for burial Irish News Patsy McGarry
  • Irish expats gather in Shanghai to discuss Asian opportunities Irish News Clifford Coonan
  • Parents’ group voices concern over school closure threat Education Joe Humphreys
  • Rush hour traffic disruption after M50 incident Irish News
  • Cyprus gets assurances on Turkey from EU leaders Europe Michael Jansen
  • ‘Slab’ Murphy case told of ‘very different’ cheque signatures Courts
  • No reports of bad reactions in chemo scare, says authority Health Paul Cullen
  • Photos of children placed online without permission, court told Circuit Court Saurya Cherfi
  • IMO urges action on ‘unacceptable’ overcrowding at Beaumont Health Paul Cullen
  • Montenegro braced for ‘unprecedented’ protests Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Armed gardaí visible at Border checkpoints in Co Louth Crime & Law Elaine Keogh
  • Obese Ireland: Renewed urgency on question of junk food tax Health Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Yes Equality campaigner (23) dies in San Francisco Irish News Colin Gleeson
  • Healthy Town blog: A chance encounter lowers the blood pressure Health Emer Connolly
  • Banned driver who hijacked car before crash gets five years Circuit Court Aoife Nic Ardghail
  • No cuts in services expected next year, says Tusla chief Social Affairs Barry Roche
  • Unions warn of more train strikes Irish News Martin Wall
  • Some businesses including pubs close for Traveller funeral Social Affairs Patsy McGarry
  • Defence Forces win international sniper competition Irish News Colin Gleeson
  • Court hearing suspended after man exposes himself to judge District Court Gordon Deegan
  • France crash: ‘Here, where everyone knows each other, we are annihilated’ Europe Lara Marlowe
  • Michael Noonan says Government did discuss ATM security Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Young people feel ‘just say no to drugs’ line is a lie - Ó Ríordáin Health Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Separate emergencies at Shannon and Dublin airports Irish News
  • Console opens counselling rooms in Donal Walsh’s memory Irish News Anne Lucey
  • France in mourning after 43 die in crash, including boy (3) Europe Lara Marlowe
  • Jacob Zuma backs down on third-level fees in South Africa Africa Bill Corcoran
  • Mexican police uncover Tijuana-US drug tunnel World
  • Netanyahu wants Abbas held 'accountable for his actions' Middle East
  • Scene from bus and truck crash in southern France Europe
  • Footage of motorists crashing into level crossings released Irish News
  • Passengers caught out over nationwide Irish Rail strike Irish News
  • Aerial footage shows destruction at French crash site Europe

  • Sport

  • Aoife Hopkins to challenge Annalise Murphy for Rio Olympics spot Other Sports David O'Brien
  • Emma Gray calls time on her Ireland career Other Sports Mary Hannigan
  • Gregor Townsend expects ‘great battle’ with Leinster Pro12
  • Australia Oceania Cup win can secure Ireland Olympics spot Other Sports Stephen Findlater
  • Magnificent Richie McCaw ready to put his body on the line again International Gavin Cummiskey
  • Steve Hansen fully aware of threat South Africans pose International Gerry Thornley
  • Central Council considers football championship reforms Gaelic Football Sean Moran
  • IABA reneged on agreement over Billy Walsh’s employment Other Sports Malachy Clerkin
  • Perfect records on the line as Munster and Scarlets clash Pro12
  • Darren Cave and Paddy Jackson return for Ulster Pro12
  • Liam Toland: Creating space and exploiting it still the All Blacks’ way International Liam Toland
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • ‘I am no angel,’ admits Chelsea’s Diego Costa English Soccer
  • Lack of winter break in England is ‘evil’, says Louis Van Gaal English Soccer
  • Kevin Phelan’s Tour card hopes disintegrate in Hong Kong Golf
  • Jérôme Champagne to stand for Fifa presidency International
  • IABA ‘did everything within reason’ to meet Billy Walsh’s demands Other Sports Malachy Clerkin
  • Tiernan O’Halloran to captain Connacht against Ospreys Pro12
  • Manuel Pellegrini denies punishing Vincent Kompany English Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • Tokyo neighbours Du Preez and Burger relishing Twickenham International Gerry Thornley
  • Ireland to play Switzerland friendly next March International
  • Former Louth great Stephen Melia passes away Gaelic Football Seán Moran
  • Australia boosted by return of David Pocock and Israel Folau International
  • Weekend Premier League team news English Soccer
  • Colin Bowe opens Cheltenham account with Shantou Flyer Racing
  • Aidan O’Brien declares 21 runners for Leopardstown Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Manchester derby: More at stake than just city bragging rights English Soccer Barney Ronay
  • Gary Shaw’s double ensures safety for Longford Town National League
  • Glasgow’s disputed cards let Leinster turn game around Pro12
  • Karl Sheppard ensures Cork City avoid defeat at home National League
  • Akinade helps keep Bohemians’ Europa League hopes alive National League
  • Ulster make hay with another home win and bonus point Pro12
  • Limerick must win last game of season to survive National League
  • Early Ciarán Coll goal gives Harps big advantage National League
  • Dinny Corcoran strikes twice to secure Sligo’s status National League Emmet Malone
  • Shingler’s last-gasp penalty condemns Munster to first defeat Pro12 Andrew Gwilym
  • Joe Schmidt: ‘I’m certainly not going anywhere’ International Emmet Riordan

  • Business

  • Revenue given ‘significant’ new powers to tackle tax evaders Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Ladbrokes shares rise 7% as group steps up marketing spend Retail & Services
  • Bank of England’s Carney accused of venturing into politics with EU speech Economy
  • ECB opens the door to December stimulus Economy
  • Draghi disavows ambiguity as he makes ECB plans clear Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Hot beverage sales soar 13.5% amid retail recovery Retail & Services Laura Slattery
  • Dell offers assurance over Irish workforce Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • FBD cannot rule out closures as it strives to return to profitability Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Finance Bill: Government clamps down on CGT loopholes Economy Barry O'Halloran
  • Volkswagen engine chiefs suspended in probe Manufacturing Richard Milne
  • Digicel faces new threat via rival’s deal talks Technology Mark Paul
  • Tax liabilities over non-executive director expenses addressed Business
  • O’Donnells cannot defend bank’s action, judge rules Financial Services Mary Carolan
  • Markets surge on Draghi statements Markets Barry O'Halloran
  • Judge expresses sympathy in judgment for €47m against developers Financial Services
  • Collison brothers earn their stripes with top EY award Technology Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Finance Bill shows signs of scrutiny of corporate tax regime Business Cliff Taylor
  • Brandtone founders claim emerging catergory award Technology Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Dobson scoops industry award Agribusiness & Food Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Building a firm around jobs in construction Work Charlie Taylor
  • Corporate giving: do Irish companies make the effort? Work Charlie Taylor
  • Banana farm slips up Companies Mark Paul
  • Lifes2Good in toothbrush dispute Retail & Services Mark Paul
  • Philip Lane’s economic flock Economy Mark Paul
  • Irish woman finds sweet spot at heart of Mars Agribusiness & Food Olive Keogh
  • Why Warsaw’s skyline should be a source of national pride for Ireland Economy Derek Scally
  • Alphabet, formerly Google, sets share buyback, Technology
  • Amazon posts second straight profit powered by Web Services Technology
  • Carechoice to create 200 new jobs in north Dublin Retail & Services Charlie Taylor
  • Cloud services bolster Microsoft results, shares soar Technology
  • Takeover talks to acquire Dublin-listed Zamano collapse Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Six key steps in weighing up a potential business partner Work
  • Pharma giant Pfizer to create 130 jobs in Dublin, Cork Health & Pharma Charlie Taylor
  • Trinity Biotech reports dip in third quarter revenues Health & Pharma Charlie Taylor
  • Attempts to foment a re-volution in Haiti Technology Mark Paul
  • Euro zone business growth surprisingly strong Economy
  • Electric Picnic in tune Media & Marketing Mark Paul
  • Euro flat but shaky after ECB ambush surprises markets Economy
  • Dublin Port secures €100m EIB loan for redevelopment project Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Up to €100m in EU-backed loans to be made available to Irish SMEs Financial Services Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Motor insurance premiums halved over 10-year period Transport & Tourism Charlie Taylor
  • Facebook wins planning approval for €200m Meath data centre Technology Elaine Keogh
  • Quinn family action on €2.34bn loans adjourned again, no new trial date fixed Financial Services Mary Carolan
  • TalkTalk receives a ransom demand over cyber attack Technology
  • Irish woman to lead ECB team tackling soured loans Economy
  • Shire results beat forecasts as it still tracks Baxalta Health & Pharma
  • Ireland enjoys big improvement in debt metrics Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Origin appoints Rose Hynes as chairman Agribusiness & Food Ciarán Hancock
  • China cuts rates again as growth engine stalls Economy
  • Cerberus set to buy €6.25bn Nama loan portfolio for €800m Commercial Property Barry O'Halloran
  • UBS rogue trader struggles to adjust to life after jail Financial Services
  • New evidence of Central Bank speeding up sale of IBRC liquidation bonds Business Cliff Taylor
  • Cairn Homes and Lone Star among bidders for Project Clear loans Financial Services
  • David Drumm to spend at least three more weeks in US detention Financial Services Simon Carswell
  • China’s central bank cuts benchmark interest rates again Business
  • Facebook jumps to over $100 a share Technology
  • Blue-chips lead the way after good news from China, ECB Markets Mark Paul

  • Opinion

  • Irish people paid a heavy price with erosion of personal wealth betweem 2009 and 2013 Editorial
  • Adequate resourcing and new policing models must come with Garda reforms Editorial
  • Diesel engines under a cloud Letters
  • Canada and an electoral upset Letters
  • Credit unions and ‘absurd regulations’ Letters
  • Kathleen Clarke and Roger Casement Letters
  • Slapping children Letters
  • Netanyahu’s comments on the Holocaust Letters
  • Social housing – ideology and economics Letters
  • Carrickmines survivors Letters
  • Ictu and the Eighth Amendment Letters
  • Traveller accommodation and health Letters
  • Noel Whelan: Fears about West Belfast influence over Sinn Féin gain credence Opinion Noel Whelan
  • Martyn Turner Opinion
  • Access to education in a republic Letters
  • Perils of hillwalking Letters
  • Rebel without a pause – An Irishman’s Diary about John Devoy Opinion Frank McNally
  • Peter Stafford: Private investment in rental market will solve housing crisis Opinion Peter Stafford

  • Life & Style

  • Dublin Marathon: The supporters’ guide Fitness Mary Jennings
  • Fire walk with me. Ah go on, it’s for charity People Conor Pope
  • Hilary Fannin: I don’t have the stomach for another boom People Hilary Fannin
  • Sleeping Beauty: now with added vampires People Aoife Valentine
  • Take the ‘high’ road: How to fall back in love with running Health & Family Ruth Field
  • Give Me Five: Home-made bagels, cream cheese, salmon Food & Drink Lilly Higgins
  • Video: The level-crossing crashes that halt your commute Motors Justin Comiskey
  • Food File: Masterclass in Howth, sweet potato chips and coffee in Bear Market Food & Drink Marie Claire Digby
  • Take it home: a Croatian wine and a German beer Food & Drink
  • Halloween events: 20 things to do with the family Life & Style
  • Irish craft beer goes mainstream Food & Drink Patrick Freyne
  • Strictly Come Dancing: how Tristan MacManus caught the dancing bug from his grandparents People Anthea McTeirnan
  • I love being back in Ireland. I even love being sworn at on the Dart Returning to Ireland Ceire Sadlier
  • Brilliant solicitor who acted in sensational 1960s fraud trial People
  • Dublin-born doctor who was an authority on treating cancer in children People
  • Domini Kemp: delicious brunch recipes for cheats Food & Drink Domini Kemp
  • Inspirational music teacher with a reputation for getting things done People
  • Doctor and footballer who played for Ireland in soccer and rugby People
  • Strictly’s Tristan follows in his grandparent’s quicksteps Life & Style
  • Urban buzz: keeping bees in Dublin city centre People

  • Culture

  • Tunes of the week: Hello, Adele is back to the day job Music Eoin Butler
  • Joanna Newsom: Divers - Album Review Music Siobhan Kane
  • Julian Argüelles: Tetra - Album Review Music Cormac Larkin
  • Hot 8 Brass Band: Vicennial - 20 Years of the Hot 8 Brass Band - Album Review Music Jim Carroll
  • Avicii: Stories - Album Review Music Jim Carroll
  • Luke Haines: British Nuclear Bunkers - Album Review Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers: Loved Wild Lost - Album Review Music Joe Breen
  • Gráinne Hunt: Firing Pin - Album Review Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Majical Cloudz: Are You Alone? - Album Review Music Jim Carroll
  • Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott: Wisdom, Laughter & Lines - Album Review Music Lauren Murphy
  • What’s on Thursday: The Academic, Contractions Culture
  • What’s on Sunday: Reverse! Pugin, Gary Numan, Sense Culture
  • What’s on Saturday: Beach House, On The River, Pan-Pot Culture
  • What’s on Monday: Nick Miller: Selected Culture
  • What’s on Tuesday: Randy Newman Culture
  • Saoirse Ronan: bold before her time Film Tara Brady
  • Maverick Sabre: 'Disillusionment with the music industry comes minute you sign your first deal' Music Jim Carroll
  • Pick of the week, and what’s on this weekend: Bram Stoker, Rufus Wainwright, Guinness Jazz Festival Culture
  • What’s on Wednesday: A Tapestry of Colour Culture
  • Television: RTÉ’s school documentary still has lessons to learn tv-radio-web Bernice Harrison
  • Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension review - more found footage that should’ve stayed lost Film Tara Brady
  • What’s on this weekend: Competitive conkers, vampire parties and all that jazz . . . Culture Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Why Dublin’s breath of fresh air seems a little stale Art & Design Kate Coleman
  • WFO review – Guglielmo Ratcliff: A dream-like tale of doomed love Stage Michael Dervan
  • Review – The Kitchen: Sizzle and spice and all things rice Stage Peter Crawley
  • Radio: Celtic Tiger titans do their community service tv-radio-web Mick Heaney
  • Kevin Stevens on A Lonely Note: seeking the tingle of true art Books Kevin Stevens
  • A Lonely Note, by Kevin Stevens Books Rosita Sweetman
  • Anthony Glavin on Eggshells by Caitriona Lally: a novel that keeps its promises Books Anthony Glavin
  • To Break review: A strange world made out of rough materials Stage Peter Crawley
  • Koanga review: An opera that promises but never delivers Stage Michael Dervan
  • Rory O'Neill: 'I have always resisted that 'straightification' of the gays' Film