Article Archive

December 15th 2015

• • News

  • On trail of traders aiming to make €150m from fake goods Crime & Law Tim O'Brien
  • Council announces biggest project since regeneration of Ballymun Social Affairs Olivia Kelly
  • Hospitals set to miss patient waiting time targets Health Paul Cullen
  • Cork farmer takes ‘holistic’ green approach to beef production Environment Barry Roche
  • Merkel challenges internal party critics of her refugee policy Europe Derek Scally
  • Woman ‘scared to go home’ because of man’s drinking District Court Fiona Gartland
  • COP21: Solar farms may form part of State’s energy mix Politics Harry McGee
  • Man who sexually abused daughter jailed for seven years Criminal Court Fiona Ferguson
  • Sinn Féin says it can reduce hospital waiting lists Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Council plans to build 1,300 homes on vacant Dublin sites Social Affairs Olivia Kelly
  • Bill changes will block reunification of refugee families, group claims Social Affairs Colm Keena
  • Judges raised security concerns before assault on judge District Court Fiona Gartland
  • €23m spent on cosmetic surgery in public hospitals Health Darragh McDonagh
  • HSE running just to stand still, with plan based on false economy Health Paul Cullen , Martin Wall
  • Janan Ganesh: Britons vote with colder blood than we credit UK Janan Ganesh
  • Emigration may affect student loans proposal Education Carl O'Brien
  • Varadkar reveals plans to replace HSE with more local structures Irish News Martin Wall
  • Lack of transparency in planning process at six local authorities Politics Fiach Kelly
  • American soldier to face court-martial for desertion US
  • Met Éireann warns further ‘nasty’ weather may be on the way Environment Ciarán D'Arcy
  • New EU border force and coast guard planned Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Country braces itself for yet more heavy rain Irish News Ronan McGreevy , Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Minister of State talks to herself in Dáil as TDs fail to attend Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Serbia moves down EU path amid Bosnia concerns Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Judge allows Berkeley lawsuits to be consolidated Crime & Law Tracy Garza
  • Court grants repossession orders on seven family homes Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Ask Brian: How do I reapply for the Dare or Hear scheme? Education Brian Mooney
  • A dozen issues to dominate Irish education in 2016 Education Carl O'Brien
  • Education in 2015: Good year, bad year Education Carl O'Brien
  • Education in 2015: the year in quotes Education Carl O'Brien
  • Assault rifles and bomb equipment found in Co Louth Crime & Law
  • Star Wars: Force Awakens has world premiere in US US
  • Nurses deal being closely scrutinised by other public servants Health Martin Wall
  • Drug-driving Bill proposes €5,000 penalty and jail time Crime & Law
  • IFA to publish internal audit of pay and pensions Irish News Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Health care staff may look for additional leave Politics Mary Minihan
  • Cork traders threaten to withhold rates payments Environment Barry Roche
  • Nurses union warns deal will lead to longer waiting lists Health Martin Wall
  • British astronaut Major Tim Peake blasts into orbit UK
  • ‘Positive’ development as Shannon levels stabilise Irish News Ronan McGreevy , Ciarán D'Arcy , Eoghan MacConnell
  • Mental health patients put at risk by lack of staff, watchdog warns Health Rachel Flaherty
  • Legislation for one-year bankruptcy discussed in the Dáil Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Thai man may go to prison for insulting king’s dog Asia-Pacific Thomas Fuller
  • Row breaks out between agencies over flooding in Limerick city Irish News Kathryn Hayes
  • Ibrahim Halawa trial postponed for tenth time Crime & Law Ruadhán Mac Cormaic
  • Perry claims voting irregularities behind nomination failure High Court
  • Varadkar has ‘dropped ambition to reduce waiting lists’ Politics Mary Minihan
  • Sinn Féin claims universal healthcare could cost €30bn Health Sarah Bardon
  • One man and his dog: Dynamic duo trek through Balkans Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Turn Dublin's Moore St into 1916 historical quarter, says FF Politics Mary Minihan
  • Peter Kelly to be nominated as new president of the High Court Politics Fiach Kelly
  • US and Jewish leaders lambast Hungary over ‘anti-Semite’ statue Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Paris attacks: French police arrest three suspects Europe
  • #ExplainAFilmPlotBadly: Funniest tweets from the latest trend Offbeat Niamh Towey
  • Irish man engaged to Michelle Dockery dies after long illness Irish News
  • EU proposes new border agency to deal with migrant crisis Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Ex-Rockwell priest jailed for four years for abusing schoolboy Circuit Court Conor Kane
  • Adams says SF’s absence from Dáil debate is ‘unacceptable’ Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Public schools across Los Angeles ordered to close over threat US
  • Nazi gold train does not exist, scientists say Europe
  • President of TCD students’ union Lynn Ruane to run for Seanad Education Carl O'Brien
  • Marine Le Pen cleared of incitement to hatred charges Europe
  • Woman facing return to prison over refusal to hand over her home to bank High Court Mary Carolan
  • Nurses urged to vote in favour of package which averted strike Oireachtas Michael O'Regan
  • Governing party holds narrow lead in Spanish election World
  • Nurse facing disciplinary action over crystal meth allegations Health
  • Schools in Los Angeles closed due to terror threat US
  • Drug-driving: Crackdown on drivers at testing checkpoints Crime & Law Colm Keena
  • Underage marriages to be banned under new legislation Social Affairs Stephen Collins
  • Northern Ireland welcomes first group of Syrian refugees Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Romanian shepherds storm parliament over grazing rights Europe
  • British astronaut Tim Peake blasts off on six-month mission Europe
  • Science agency unveils plan to open large research centres Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • State not likely to reach EU emissions target by 2020 - report Environment Ciarán D'Arcy
  • UN watchdog closes nuclear investigation of Iran Middle East
  • Drug-driving: Roadside Garda tests on way under new law Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Lobby groups accuse Ireland of failing to vindicate basic rights Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Storm Desmond to cost State millions, says Alan Kelly Environment Sarah Bardon
  • Enda Kenny urges nurses to accept deal which averted strike Irish News Michael O'Regan
  • No public inquiry into Cynthia Owen case to be carried out Politics Aine McMahon
  • Aran islanders to lose sole ferry service to Inis Mór Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Restaurateur in ‘Would You Believe’ TV show has sentence reduced Crime & Law
  • Former IFA chief received €1.2m pension top-up Irish News Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Schools bomb threat likely to be a hoax, Los Angeles officials say US
  • US and Russia can work together on Syria, says Kerry US
  • Government approves pilot scheme for drug injection facility in Dublin Health Stephen Collins
  • Obama attends citizenship ceremony of Westmeath man US Simon Carswell
  • Two held over aggravated burglary at elderly woman’s home Crime & Law
  • TUI warns of strikes at institutes of technology after vote Education Carl O'Brien
  • Mao Zedong letter to Labour Party chief sells for £605,000 Offbeat Aine McMahon
  • Auction calls time on pristine pocket watches for £3m Offbeat Aine McMahon
  • Yemen ceasefire begins as peace talks open Middle East
  • Three TDs at bail hearing for man held on IRA membership charges Crime & Law Fiach Kelly
  • Interest in J-1 visas almost doubles despite new rule Consumer Mark Hilliard
  • Republican candidates gear up for fifth debate US Simon Carswell
  • Pavee Point supports banning of underage marriage Social Affairs Aine McMahon
  • Minister of State conducts Dáil debate to empty chamber Oireachtas
  • British astronaut Tim Peake prepares for blast off Science
  • Carrick-on-Shannon submerged for second time in 6 years Floods

  • Sport

  • King George VI Chase first festive option for Don Cossack Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Cian O’Sullivan eager for a return to competitive action Gaelic Football John O'Sullivan
  • Mathieu Bastareaud expects another tough challenge against Leinster Rugby John O'Sullivan
  • Les Kiss prepared for Toulouse backlash in Champions Cup Pro12 John O'Sullivan
  • Ireland Euro tickets being sold at 30 times face value International Emmet Malone
  • Republic of Ireland set for Netherlands farewell friendly International John Fallon
  • José Mourinho feels his work is betrayed as Chelsea slide away English Soccer Stuart James
  • Tough Champions League draw for both Arsenal and Chelsea Champions League Daniel Taylor
  • Gerry Thornley: Johnny Sexton burdened by weight of expectation Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Aogán Ó Fearghail: under-21 grade likely to remain Gaelic Games Eamon Donoghue
  • Jamie Heaslip looking on the bright side despite losses Rugby John O'Sullivan
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • Former France hooker Marc Dal Maso reveals he has Parkinson’s disease International Paul Rees
  • Donald Trump’s Turnberry removed from British Open rota Golf
  • Dublin’s Alan Brogan announces inter-county retirement Gaelic Football
  • Rory McIlroy named European Tour Player of the Year Golf Ruaidhrí Croke
  • Sporting Advent Calendar #15: Usain Bolt ensures good wins over evil Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • Kerry’s Declan O’Sullivan retires from Gaelic football Gaelic Football
  • Steve Borthwick caught in club versus country row over appointment International Paul Rees
  • Kevin Mitchell: Roy Jones’s lack of an exit strategy is alarming Other Sports Kevin Mitchell
  • South Africa boosts player funding in bid to keep talent at home International
  • Jonah Lomu was virtually penniless at death International
  • Connacht appeal to add two backs to squad is turned down European Cup Linley MacKenzie
  • Leinster’s Cian Healy cited for alleged knee strike European Cup
  • Andy McGeady: Fantasy becomes reality in India but runs into trouble in US Other Sports Andy McGeady
  • Cesc Fàbregas blames players’ attitude for Chelsea’s downward spiral English Soccer
  • Chelsea players have a right to feel betrayed by their manager English Soccer Daniel Taylor
  • Talking the talk: Conor McGregor's best quotes Other Sports
  • The 12-year-old who dreams of being a championship jockey Racing

  • Business

  • AstraZeneca exploring ‘options’ with Acerta Pharma Health & Pharma
  • Clydesdale Bank to list in London and Australia Financial Services
  • Paul Krugman: Paris climate accord brings hope Economy Paul Krugman
  • Foreign investment in emerging markets dips Markets
  • North’s hospitality sector struggling, says industry group Agribusiness & Food Francess McDonnell
  • Cantillon: Just one in 10 board members are women Markets
  • Cantillon: Noonan seeks approval for Chinese move Economy
  • Cafe owner to sue Clerys directors over ‘shortfall’ Retail & Services Mark Paul
  • PwC to recruit more than 500 in Ireland next year Retail & Services Pamela Newenham
  • Consumer confidence improving steadily, survey finds Business Conor Pope
  • Pump prices unlikely to reflect oil slump Energy & Resources Barry O'Halloran
  • Cantillon: Oil prices grease wheels of Irish growth Energy & Resources
  • Oil prices hit seven-year low ahead of Fed rate rise Markets Anjli Raval
  • Beijing smog proves a boon for electric cars Transport & Tourism Clifford Coonan
  • Opportunities for Irish exporters as Macau reinvents itself Agribusiness & Food Clifford Cooonan
  • Q&A: Dominic Coyle – Claiming back tax on US dividends? Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Record M&A activity signals maturing bull run Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • John FitzGerald: Crucial for North that UK stays in EU Economy John FitzGerald
  • Asian shares edge up as oil prices continue to slide Markets
  • Oil prices dip in early morning trading Markets
  • VW sees biggest decline in European market share Transport & Tourism
  • Ornua sells majority stake in US food business DPI Agribusiness & Food Charlie Taylor
  • Microsoft to take on 100 professionals, 60 interns Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Tullow Oil reports promising data in Kenya Energy & Resources Fiona Reddan
  • Investors tell Yahoo: cut 9,000 of your 10,700 staff Technology
  • Forestry investment blossoming in face of data dearth Personal Finance Jamie Ball
  • ‘I like to know where my wine is coming from’ Agribusiness & Food Ruth O'Connor
  • Willie Walsh repeats warning about BA move to Dublin Transport & Tourism
  • Isis Inc: Loot and taxes keep jihadi economy churning Economy
  • Dublin-based Experian sells Hitwise, Simmons for $51.5m Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Apple opens secret lab to develop display technologies Technology
  • Exports up 17 per cent to €10.3bn in month of October Economy Charlie Taylor
  • Planning permission for new homes rises by 24% Economy Charlie Taylor
  • Juncker warns governments against being complacent Economy
  • Uber drivers win right to unionise Transport & Tourism
  • Dublin Film Festival motors on with Audi as sponsor Media & Marketing Charlie Taylor
  • US crude exports won’t affect oil prices - OPEC Markets
  • Bookmaker slashes odds on Brexit Economy
  • US stocks rise as Fed rates meeting starts Markets
  • Irish consumers fail to benefit fully from collapse in oil prices Business Conor Pope
  • UK watchdog examines Nurofen Express claims Health & Pharma
  • James Osborne has no arguable defence, court rules Business
  • Equities rally as oil prices move from multi-year lows Markets Pamela Newenham
  • Merrion Pharma to sell assets to Novo Nordisk Health & Pharma Dominic Coyle

  • Opinion

  • Time to grasp the funding nettle when it comes to Irish third level education Editorial
  • An Irishman’s Diary about solidarity and defiance in Paris Opinion Frank McDonald
  • Carbon monoxide – time to act Letters
  • The price of alcohol Letters
  • Conor McGregor’s swift victory Letters
  • Martyn Turner Opinion
  • Mathematics and education Letters
  • Third-level fees and loan scheme Letters
  • A secular Christmas? Letters
  • Paddy Monahan: Segregation of four-year-olds in schools has to stop Opinion Paddy Monahan
  • Schools and religion Letters
  • Standards in politics Letters
  • The Eighth Amendment Letters
  • Micheál Mac Gréil casts a critical eye at modern Ireland Opinion Finola Kennedy
  • Responding to flooding crisis Letters
  • Vehicle registration: District Court Judge exposes a system of loopholes Editorial
  • Fintan O’Toole: Radical change the only way to achieve stability Opinion Fintan O'Toole
  • How James Joyce predicted Conor McGregor’s triumph in Finnegans Wake Opinion Stephen Loynd

  • Life & Style

  • ‘Adolescent cancer care would be better if it was centralised’ Health & Family Elaine Keogh
  • Capturing the moment . . . can ruin the moment Parenting Sheila Wayman
  • What’s in a name? Confusion remains over titles in the health sector Health & Family Jill Nesbitt
  • Body image: ‘It’s all a trap to keep us in our place and to slow us down’ Health & Family Sylvia Thompson
  • Cancer centre for adolescents and young adults ‘would fit perfectly’ at new children’s hospital Health & Family Elaine Keogh
  • Women in Dublin hold cross-cultural events after Paris attacks Health & Family Sylvia Thompson
  • Murder on the dancefloor with high heel horrors Health & Family George Winter
  • ‘My job is helping people to mourn their loved ones’ Health & Family Colette Sheridan
  • My health experience: ‘I never allow my disease to limit what I can and cannot do’ Health & Family Arlene Harris
  • Heart failure costing State €660m every year, says report Health & Family Michelle McDonagh
  • City council to sell last St Stephen’s Green mews for €620,000 Homes & Property Olivia Kelly
  • Lilly Higgins's Christmas Special: Easy, peasy, herby stuffing Food & Drink Lilly Higgins
  • Question Time on The Women’s Podcast: How was 2015 for you? People
  • Second Opinion: Nordic insights into the art of ageing and dying well Health & Family Des O'Neill
  • That’s Men: Tackling a bully at work can sometimes be the best solution Health & Family Padraig O'Morain
  • Your chance to shine: the gift of jewellery Fashion Sarah Waldron
  • Aisling on beauty: Sniff these 10 great perfumes out for presents Beauty Aisling McDermott
  • Are you guilty of ‘oversharenting’? Health & Family Sheila Wayman
  • Give Me Five: Christmas Stuffing in 50 secs Food & Drink

  • Culture

  • Copy of 1916 Proclamation could fetch €166,000 Heritage Michael Parsons
  • The world won’t listen to Marc Carroll – but it should Music Brian Boyd
  • An exciting moment for Irish art photography Visual Art Aidan Dunne
  • Unthinkable: Why your first kiss will stay real forever Culture Joe Humphreys
  • Space junk or Ewok essentials? The best and worst Star Wars products Culture Shilpa Ganatra
  • Christmas books for children: Sara Keating’s family favourites Books Sara Keating
  • France and the far Right: writing fiction I fear could become fact Books Howard Robinson
  • ‘The end of the world would be quite a sight if you had a nice view and a decent whiskey’ Books
  • How Music Works: what it took to bring back Connolly's of Leap Culture Niall Byrne
  • One of 50 surviving copies of 1916 Proclamation nets £300,000 Heritage Michael Parsons
  • The Force Awakens premiere: old and new stars mix on red carpet Film
  • First trailer for Star Trek Beyond released Film Trailers
  • A first look at JK Rowling's 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' Film Trailers
  • Spielberg's 'The BFG' trailer released Culture