Article Archive

February 9th 2016

• • News

  • Terry Wogan was turned down for BBC job by David Attenborough UK
  • EU vote is example of democracy running ahead of history UK Janan Ganesh
  • Russians and Assad killing many more civilians than Isis, says former hostage Europe Lara Marlowe
  • Star chef Benoît Violier may have been victim of wine scam – report Europe Jon Henley
  • RTÉ faces ‘entrapment’ legal action by Fine Gael councillor Crime & Law Colm Keena
  • Overseas doctors hit by delays in Irish job applications Health Paul Cullen
  • Scientists discover stem cell that grows into replacement tissue Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • Lawyers pay tribute to departing judge in Dublin court Crime & Law Colm Keena
  • Analysis: Smaller flats on the way as new planning rules come into effect Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Yanis Varoufakis to campaign with anti-water charges group Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Seanad election will take place at end of April Politics Stephen Collins
  • Numbers needing social housing in Dublin city top 43,500 Social Affairs Olivia Kelly
  • John Kasich campaigns on the ‘sunny side’ of Republican street US Simon Carswell
  • Regency Hotel shooting: Continuity IRA statement leads to confusion Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Taoiseach and Adams clash over Dublin hotel attack Politics Mary Minihan , Sarah Bardon , Harry McGee
  • Regency Hotel shooting puts all eyes on Sinn Féin Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Ballot Capers with Hugh Linehan: Runners and riders Politics Hugh Linehan
  • Fianna Fáil commits to improved services instead of tax cuts Politics Fiach Kelly , Sarah Bardon
  • Fine Gael promise of more public service jobs sounds familiar Politics Harry McGee
  • Election 2016: John O’Mahony faces tough test in Galway Politics Keith Duggan
  • Little sign of accountability in Portlaoise hospital scandal Health Paul Cullen
  • Sixteen HSE staff at centre of Portlaoise hospital inquiry Health Paul Cullen
  • Most new Dublin homes will be apartments, figures show Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Miriam Lord: Enda’s fairytale visit to south Dublin Politics Miriam Lord
  • Regency Hotel shooting: Funeral will have major Garda presence Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Eddie Hutch snr’s killing seen as reprisal for Regency attack Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • ‘There’s an image problem’: the drive to attract girls to Stem Education Nora-Ide McAuliffe
  • A love of Snapchat and Twitter does not make children digital natives Education Mary Cleary
  • ‘That’s terrible. Terrible!’: Trump shocks with vulgarity at rally US Simon Carswell
  • Hong Kong police fire warning shots during street hawker riots Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • At least nine dead and 120 injured as German trains collide Europe Derek Scally
  • Kenneth O’Brien murder investigation spreads to Wicklow Crime & Law
  • Five things to watch out for in the New Hampshire primary US Simon Carswell
  • Timeline of latest Dublin gangland shootings Crime & Law Sorcha Pollak
  • Luas strikes appear set to go ahead this week Irish News Martin Wall
  • International media reacts to Dublin shootings Crime & Law Sorcha Pollak
  • Taiwan developer arrested over earthquake building collapse Asia-Pacific
  • Sinn Féin says it would abolish Special Criminal Court Politics Sarah Bardon , Kathryn Hayes
  • Hutch murder: Gardaí report ‘progress’ in tracing owner of getaway car Crime & Law Colin Gleeson , Conor Lally , Mark Hilliard
  • Archbishop denounces Dublin shootings as ‘despicable’ Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Labour calls for archbishop to mediate between ‘mafia-type gangsters’ Politics Mary Minihan
  • Judge to inspect Moore Street buildings in 1916 preservation case High Court Mary Carolan
  • Police wish to thank ‘legend’ who tripped suspected drug dealer UK
  • ‘Dog-sized’ giant rabbit looking for new home as pet Offbeat
  • Indian soldier rescued six days after being buried in avalanche Asia-Pacific Rahul Bedi
  • Indian scientists study whether man was killed by meteorite Asia-Pacific
  • Renua ups ante with attack ad on Fine Gael and Michael Lowry Politics Harry McGee
  • Garda assaulted on patrol awarded €60,000 damages High Court
  • Denis O’Brien’s bid for orders against Dáil committee struck out High Court Mary Carolan
  • Identity Ireland disappointed with political response to attack Politics Olivia Kelleher
  • Man throws live alligator into Florida restaurant Offbeat
  • How we celebrate 1916 will shape future - Methodist leader Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Trócaire launches its 43rd Lenten campaign Social Affairs Patsy McGarry
  • Social justice activist Reverend McCaughey dies aged 83 Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Hundreds of thousands at risk if troops surround Aleppo, says UN Middle East
  • UCD Students’ Union plans mandatory sexual consent classes Education Sorcha Pollak
  • Iraqi forces drive Islamic State from territory east of Ramadi Middle East
  • Judge orders ‘hard earned’ cash returned to prostitutes after theft Circuit Court Conor Gallagher
  • Sinn Féin proposes increased income tax for higher earners Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Labour pledges to increase minimum wage from €9.15 to €11.30 Politics Mary Minihan
  • TV3 to host first party leaders’ debate on Thursday Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Ex-Anglo director saw nothing improper about ILP deposits Crime & Law
  • Fianna Fail poised to take second seat in Donegal - TG4 poll Politics Harry McGee
  • Staff running 999 phone service consider 12-hour work stoppage Irish News Martin Wall
  • North Korea expanding nuclear capabilities, US official says Asia-Pacific
  • Gardaí had ‘no intelligence’ suggesting attack would take place at hotel Crime & Law Colin Gleeson
  • Israeli-Arab politicians suspended over visits to Palestinian families Middle East Mark Weiss
  • Couples ‘more likely to split’ over social media than infidelity Social Affairs Patsy McGarry
  • Inquiry under way after 10 die in head-on Bavaria train crash Europe Derek Scally
  • Fianna Fáil pledges extra 4,000 nurses and 500 consultants Health Paul Cullen
  • Battle for Aleppo could be crucial turning point in Syrian war Middle East Michael Jansen
  • Concern over ‘culture of inappropriate expense claims’ at UL Education Carl O'Brien
  • Gardaí make ‘significant progress’ in tracing owner of murder getaway car Crime & Law Mark Hilliard
  • Sinn Féin manifesto: election platform both left and populist Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Jeb Bush discovers ‘joyful’ campaign in New Hampshire US Simon Carswell
  • Opening of second special court to speed up hearing of gangland cases Crime & Law Colm Keena
  • Catholic bishops urge Northern politicians to reject abortion law Social Affairs Mark Hilliard
  • Pope promises a more forgiving church through new ‘Mercy Corps’ Religion & Beliefs
  • Extra resources key to ending reign of Limerick gangs Crime & Law Kathryn Hayes
  • Adams appears to downplay Special Criminal Court abolition Politics Sarah Bardon
  • 'That's terrible!': Trump repeats supporter's Cruz insult US
  • Police and vendors clash in violent Hong Kong riots Asia-Pacific
  • The Irish Times Debate semi-final 2 at Dun Laoghaire IADT Education
  • The Irish Times Debate semi-final 3 at The Cadet School Education
  • The Irish Times Debate semi-final 1 at Queen’s University, Belfast Education
  • The Irish Times Debate semi-final 4 at Sutherland School of Law, UCD Education
  • Hard knocks: civilian casually trips suspect fleeing police UK
  • Renua target Lowry relationship in ad Politics
  • The US diner that is fit for a president Offbeat
  • At least nine killed as trains collide in southern Germany Europe
  • The Irish Times Debate semi-final 2 at Dun Laoghaire IADT (trailer) Education
  • Eyewitness footage of perilous migrant sea rescue Europe
  • The Irish Times Debate semi-final 3 at The Cadet School (trailer) Education
  • The Irish Times Debate semi-final 1 at Queen’s University, Belfast (trailer) Education
  • The Irish Times Debate semi-final 4 at Sutherland School of Law, UCD (trailer) Education
  • The Irish Times Debate 1916 Centenary Competition launch in partnership with Ireland 2016 Education
  • Students embrace rebellion with full-scale re-enactment Education

  • Sport

  • James McCartan to appeal against 12-week suspension Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Joe Schmidt wary of Guy Novés’s remodelled French side International Gerry Thornley
  • Gerry Thornley: Title now the Holy Grail in the Six Nations International Gerry Thornley
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • Derby County sack Paul Clement after seven games without a win English Soccer Louis Taylor
  • Football Supporters’ Federation to discuss widespread walkout English Soccer
  • Bertram Allen named senior show jumper of the year Other Sports Margie McLoone
  • Paul O’Connell announces retirement from rugby International
  • Paul O’Connell retirement: Twitter reacts International
  • Paul O’Connell: there was no way back due to severity of injury International
  • Paul O’Connell: 10 of the big man’s biggest moments International John O'Sullivan
  • Uefa release extra Northern Ireland tickets after allocation furore International
  • Dan Biggar could return for Wales’ clash with Scotland International
  • Tennis umpires secretly banned over involvement in gambling scam Other Sports Sean Ingle
  • Jonathan Danty: lifestyle problems nearly cost me France shot International
  • Seán O’Brien back in full training ahead of France game International John O'Sullivan
  • Mary Immaculate College finish top as DIT suffer 18-point defeat Hurling
  • Paul Nicholls: Willie Mullins could take my crown with top Cheltenham Racing
  • Clongowes stay focused with three-try victory over CBC Monkstown Rugby
  • England include Maro Itoje and Josh Beaumont in squad for Italy clash International
  • Paul O’Connell: The Colossus who came to epitomise a golden generation International Gerry Thornley
  • Andy McGeady: Leicester fairytale backed by place in Football Money League English Soccer Andy McGeady
  • Angelo Ogbonna rises high to seal West Ham win over Liverpool English Soccer James Riach
  • 'A true leader': Ireland legend Paul O'Connell retires from rugby Rugby

  • Business

  • Danske’s North customers savers not spenders Financial Services Francess McDonnell
  • iPhone broken? Don’t call the repair shop Technology
  • Political promises aplenty on the election trail Economy
  • University awards contract for student homes in Belfast Construction
  • Attention must be paid to volatility in markets Economy
  • Central Bank realised €1bn on bonds in 2015, Noonan says Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Housebuilder faced with conflicting demands Construction Barry O'Halloran
  • Cash buyers make up 47% of all residential sales Economy Ciarán Hancock
  • Home rental costs rose by average 9% last year Business Conor Pope
  • Rubio and the GOP stuck in own ‘Groundhog Day’ Economy Paul Krugman
  • How the parties are handling the ‘fiscal space’ Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Stock market ‘bloodbath’ sees 5.5% fall in Iseq Markets Ciarán Hancock
  • More than €4bn wiped from Dublin market Markets Ciarán Hancock
  • Ireland wins best travel destination award in China Transport & Tourism Clifford Coonan
  • China’s soccer business scores with transfers Companies Clifford Coonan
  • Keeping chocolate on the menu as recession bites Agribusiness & Food Olive Keogh
  • Q&A: Should I sell Vodafone shares I had forgotten about? Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Stocktake: Bloodied bank investors feel the pain Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • People pay for absence of competition Work Fiona Reddan
  • Election tax debate needs new focus Economy John FitzGerald
  • Eurozone bank coco bonds extend slide Financial Services
  • Putin’s new internet czar joins hunt for Google, Apple taxes Technology
  • Investors dump stocks, seek safe havens as bank fears flare Markets
  • Oil prices jump, shrug off equity slump, glut concerns Markets
  • German output drop raises doubts about growth prospects Economy
  • Spain is ‘pretty much sold out’ tour operator says Transport & Tourism
  • Iseq gives up 1.1% in early trading Markets
  • Q&A: Apple’s Error 53 Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Oil at $30 hurting insurance of shale drillers Energy & Resources
  • Five of Dublin’s most expensive rentals Economy
  • MTV owner Viacom’s quarterly revenue misses estimates Media & Marketing
  • Deutsche Bank is ‘rock solid’ - John Cryan Financial Services
  • Running your own business means holidays are optional, survey finds Work Ciara O'Brien
  • Property market still depressed with sales at 50% below ‘normal’ Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Vestas record order intake points to strong 2016 Energy & Resources
  • Shares on the slide again as world markets remain nervous Markets
  • UK watchdog fines ex-JPMorgan banker over ‘London Whale’ trades Financial Services
  • Revenues fall 8% at Coca Cola Agribusiness & Food
  • Consumer watchdog tackled 62 businesses in 2015 Retail & Services Barry O'Halloran
  • Schauble says he’s not worried by Deutsche Bank’s woes Financial Services
  • Cliff Taylor: Fears of a ‘nasty surprise’ lurking ahead for markets Markets Cliff Taylor
  • David Drumm extradition hearing rescheduled for Thursday Financial Services
  • Global rout continues with no let up for banks Markets Mark Paul
  • Panda to buy rival Greenstar’s refuse collection business Retail & Services Cliff Taylor
  • Drop in Disney profits, but ‘Force’ is strong in first quarter Markets

  • Opinion

  • North Korea: Playing with fire Editorial
  • Salad days and buying Irish Letters
  • Cats and dogs – the real debate Letters
  • Remembering Henry O’Neill Letters
  • All about fiscal space Letters
  • Catechism of election clichés Letters
  • Irish political divisions Letters
  • Health service and bureaucracy Letters
  • Fintan O’Toole: Irish people do not get to elect a government Opinion Fintan O'Toole
  • Seán Farren: Unionist rebellion holds the key to the Rising Opinion Sean Farren
  • Rite & Reason: Defining the present in terms of past sacrifice is wrong Opinion Mary Condren
  • An Irishman’s Diary on four presidents in one place Opinion John Horgan
  • Martyn Turner Opinion
  • Election 2016: Learning the lessons of 1977 Editorial

  • Life & Style

  • Medical matters: The universal truths of a hospital – through the eyes of intern Health & Family Muiris Houston
  • Valentine’s Day blues? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone Health & Family Mark Harrold
  • What does friendship mean to you? Health & Family Caitríona McBride
  • ‘I didn’t want to die but I wanted to shut down this awful terrifying place I was in' Health & Family Colette Sheridan
  • Drama festival brings positive mental health to Dublin stage Health & Family Colette Sheridan
  • Irish research is unlocking the dark secrets of dementia Health & Family Paul Cullen
  • Are friendships good for your health? Health & Family Caitríona Mc Bride
  • Aisling on beauty: True friends know a make-up addict needs her fix Beauty Aisling McDermott
  • Question Time on The Women’s Podcast: ‘What issues will you be raising with politicians?’ People
  • Twinning: good friends with identical styles Fashion Dominique McMullan
  • Seeing a way back after maternity leave Parenting Sheila Wayman
  • Back to work after maternity leave: stock up your freezer Health & Family Sheila Wayman
  • Second opinion: Sure, we all know what ageing is, don’t we? Health & Family Des O'Neill
  • That’s Men: Easy-going friendships might suit men more than women Health & Family Padraig O'Morain
  • ‘If it wasn’t for my friend’s support, my son and I would be on the streets’ People Mewa Manita
  • Are you pregnant? Ask your Fitbit Health & Family Leonie Corcoran
  • Our Test Drive: the Ford Mustang EcoBoost Car Reviews

  • Culture

  • Unthinkable: Is Islam compatible with human rights law? Culture Joe Humphreys
  • Dublin Metroplitan Police observes the movements of ‘extremists’ Heritage Patrick Smyth
  • Visual art round-up: The kind of country Irish people have made Visual Art Aidan Dunne
  • Máire T Robinson: Sheela-na-gigs and writing what you don’t know Books Maire T Robinson
  • The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York by Robert Caro review Books Karl Whitney
  • Strozza Capponi At Seventy-Three Books Macdara Woods
  • How Music Works: Distorted Perspectives - building an audience for the avant garde Music Niall Byrne
  • Seeds of peace were sown in Troubles’ darkest days Books Shaun McDaid
  • TV review: Happy Valley returns tv-radio-web Bernice Harrison