Article Archive

February 23rd 2016

• • News

  • USC winding down proposals ignite row over tax base Politics Harry McGee
  • Ask Brian: Will DCU graduates have a vote in the Seanad elections? Education Brian Mooney
  • Not retiring quietly, Ruairí Quinn has harsh words for critics Politics Kathy Sheridan
  • Denis Staunton: David Cameron shows appetite for battle ahead UK Denis Staunton
  • Boris Johnson’s Brexit mania is political class at ignorant best UK Janan Ganesh
  • €10m deal to boost payments for rural GPs Health Paul Cullen , Martin Wall
  • Migrants stranded in Greece as Balkan states tighten controls Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • US and Russia agree to enforce new Syria ceasefire Middle East
  • Miriam Lord: From crest of 2011 wave, Enda has two regrets Politics Miriam Lord
  • David Cameron: no second referendum if UK votes for Brexit UK Denis Staunton
  • Taoiseach criticised for failing to attend TV3 debate in Mayo Politics
  • Majority for repeal of Eighth Amendment, poll shows Politics Stephen Collins
  • Michigan Uber driver faces six murder counts US
  • Enda Kenny, Micheál Martin have 'equal backing for taoiseach' Politics Stephen Collins
  • Election 2016: Final TV debate out to persuade swing voters Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Enda Kenny, Micheál Martin get equal backing for taoiseach Politics Stephen Collins
  • Ballot Capers: Vote Healy-Rae No 1 and No 2. That ok? Politics Hugh Linehan
  • GP candidates battle decline of rural communities Health Paul Cullen
  • ‘Whinger’ label aimed at Fianna Fáil, claims Enda Kenny Politics Fiach Kelly , Mary Minihan , Sarah Bardon , Harry McGee
  • Éamon Ó Cuív: FF supporting Fine Gael a ‘rubbish idea’ Politics Fiach Kelly , Sarah Bardon
  • Record number of newly homeless families in January Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Families told to leave emergency accommodation within a week Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Welcome to the future of words: the printed dictionary Education Chris Mulhall
  • We don’t need no free-market education Education Stephen O'Brien
  • Calais ‘jungle’ migrants hope for last minute reprieve Europe Lara Marlowe
  • Woman charged over deaths of two men in Mallow fire Irish News Barry Roche
  • Fr McVerry calls for emergency Cabinet meeting on homeless Social Affairs
  • Teen hurt in Cork match waited 75 minutes for ambulance Health Barry Roche
  • Election 2016: Leaders prepare for final curtain Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Donald Trump says he would like to punch protester in face US
  • Michael Lowry loses court bid to stop trial on tax charges High Court Mary Carolan
  • Delays on Dart, commuter services following truck crash Consumer
  • Ann Phelan: ‘I’m fed up with the whole bloody lot of you’ Politics Sorcha Pollak
  • One person killed in train crash in the Netherlands Europe
  • Strikes could ‘wreck’ Luas, Paschal Donohue warns Environment Rachel Flaherty , Martin Wall
  • Dublin is 33rd best city in the world for quality of life Consumer Mark Hilliard
  • ‘Notorious’ murderer will not serve time for prison incident Circuit Court
  • Garda raids target suspects for David Byrne murder Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • ‘Appropriate woman’ to chair group on Eighth amendment Politics Sarah Bardon
  • ‘Don’t vote for parties that think money grows on trees’ - Renua Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Landlords convicted but avoid jail over failure to register leases Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Burton warns of ‘very conservative’ FF-FG administration Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Retaining USC ‘right thing to do’ says Sinn Féin Politics Mary Minihan
  • The $400,000 job with three months holiday no one wants Offbeat
  • Fianna Fáil says it’s possible to overtake Fine Gael as largest party Politics Harry McGee
  • Highest incidence of young suicides is in Cork city and county, says charity Health Patsy McGarry
  • New Delhi’s water supply still disrupted after protest damage Asia-Pacific
  • Kurdish special forces rescue Swedish girl held by Islamic State militants Middle East
  • Nurse who recovered from Ebola back in hospital UK
  • Dublin glamour model found guilty of assault District Court Tom Tuite
  • Syrian government agrees to ‘cessation of hostilities’ plan Middle East Patrick Wintour
  • Schoolgirl awarded €40,000 after attack by neighbour’s dog Circuit Court Saurya Cherfi
  • Coalition with Fine Gael ‘would destroy Fianna Fáil’ Politics Stephen Collins , Rachel Flaherty
  • Election 2016: John Giles backs Labour’s Aodhán Ó Ríordáin Social Affairs Mark Hilliard
  • Social Democrats warn opponents: ‘Beware the young voter’ Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Business and politics figures at funeral of Denis O’Brien snr Irish News Peter Murtagh
  • Mars Ireland recalls chocolate bars after plastic found Consumer Mark Hilliard
  • Woman who raised child as her own pleads not guilty to kidnap Africa
  • Leo Varadkar urges supporters to transfer votes to Joan Burton Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Barack Obama asks Congress for ‘fair hearing’ on closing Guantanamo US
  • At least one dead, three missing as UK power station collapses UK
  • Leaders’ debate: health, housing, USC and cronyism major issues Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Ted Cruz vows to deport Irish immigrant ‘Tommy O’Malley’ US Simon Carswell
  • One in eight Irish people have vitamin D deficiency - study Health Paul Cullen
  • Warning of humanitarian crisis as Macedonia tightens border controls Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Three years for sexual assault of 13-year-old babysitter Irish News Barry Roche
  • Interference with election posters is ‘more intense’ this year Politics Elaine Edwards
  • Names of those hoarding land to be published on register Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Italy summons ambassador after reports US spied on Berlusconi Europe
  • Sinn Féin candidate complains to gardaí over election material tampering Politics Sarah Bardon
  • Fianna Fáil female candidate claims intimidation by FF supporters Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Evacuation of Calais ‘jungle’ delayed Europe Lara Marlowe
  • Government accused of incorrect claims about Moore St High Court Mary Carolan
  • Fine Gael and Sinn Féin to be winners in Galway West – poll Politics Harry McGee
  • Swedish doctor who held kidnapped woman in bunker gets 10 years Europe
  • Boy (13) dies following incident at river in Kildare Social Affairs Aine McMahon
  • British ambassador: Easter Rising is worthy of respect Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Election 2016: No major breakthroughs in final leaders’ debate Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Five takeaways from the leaders’ debate Politics Harry McGee
  • Parties to make final pitches to voters ahead of election Politics Stephen Collins
  • Calais: surviving life in the Jungle World
  • Train crash in Netherlands kills driver, injures seven Europe
  • Nissan's self-parking chair can push itself in Offbeat
  • Baby gorilla born at Bristol Zoo after rare C-section Offbeat
  • Trump says he wants to punch heckler in the face Politics
  • Labour TD Ann Phelan storms out of live radio debate Politics
  • Migrants force their way through Greek-Macedonian border World
  • Fortune tellers predict election outcome Politics
  • Eyewitness footage of Didcot explosion aftermath UK
  • 'Commitments' star Johnny Murphy dies at 72 Irish News
  • Gerry Adams defends travelling to US for medical procedure Politics
  • Taoiseach hopes for easier conditions for house buyers Politics
  • Stephen Collins: 'The debate wasn't a game changer' Politics
  • Nasa release audio of strange 'outer space type music' from 1969 Science
  • Marco Rubio vows to keep Guantanamo should he win presidency US
  • Martin and Burton clash over minimum wage Politics
  • Adams accused of taking 'a million in expenses' from Westminster Politics

  • Sport

  • Daire Plunkett glad Dublin hurlers have got to basics Hurling Malachy Clerkin
  • Conor Murray confident Ireland can pass Twickenham test International John O'Sullivan
  • Davy Fitzgerald unconvinced by current league format Hurling Ian O'Riordan
  • Good news for Kerry manager Éamonn Fitzmaurice Gaelic Football
  • Willie Mullins to make call on headgear for Don Poli Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Schmidt to decide on Ireland squad after injury updates International John O'Sullivan
  • Eddie Jones focuses on pragmatism over patriotism with ‘hated’ England International Robert Kitson
  • ‘Mark’ motion likely to be withdrawn at GAA Congress Gaelic Football Ian O'Riordan
  • British Open won’t visit Donald Trump’s Turnberry Golf Ewan Murray
  • Tiger Woods’ agent denies claims player suffered setback Golf
  • Gerry Thornley: Powers that be have duty of care to protect players Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Titanic duel in store as Bayern Munich take on Juventus Champions League
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • Louis van Gaal hails Manchester United as ‘fantastic’ English Soccer Stuart James
  • Prince Ali calls for suspension of Fifa presidency vote International
  • Police arrest man in connection with coin throwing at West Brom English Soccer
  • Adam Johnson says he gave girl his number because he ‘was attracted to her’ English Soccer Josh Halliday
  • Luke Charteris out as Wales team named for France clash International
  • Australian man turns down job because it interferes with his golf Golf
  • Rafael dos Anjos ruled out of Conor McGregor fight with foot injury Other Sports
  • Connacht’s Eoghan Masterson ruled out for the season Pro12 Linley MacKenzie
  • Jared Payne not ruled out of England clash despite missing training International Johnny Watterson
  • Devin Toner: Whole pack must shoulder blame for scrum woes International Johnny Watterson
  • Gráinne Murphy retires from international swimming Other Sports
  • Martin O’Neill keeps door open for Damien Delaney Ireland return International Emmet Riordan
  • Hannah O’Sullivan named in young USA team for Curtis Cup Golf Emmet Riordan
  • Elliot Daly in line to win England debut against Ireland International
  • Italy manager Antonio Conte the latest on Chelsea’s radar International David Hytner
  • Magnificent Messi leaves Arsenal’s hopes in tatters Champions League Barney Ronay
  • Manuel Pellegrini looks for a payback for Sunday’s gamble Champions League Jamie Jackson
  • Juventus storm back to grab draw against Bayern Munich Champions League
  • Arsenal trade punches before Barcelona move in for kill Champions League Daniel Taylor
  • Piling in to ruck data for the Six Nations International Andy McGeady

  • Business

  • Stocks gain as oil jumps and sterling falls on EU exit fears Markets Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Cantillon: can we afford to be a Brexit bystander? Economy
  • Cantillon: USC cuts no relief to higher earners Personal Finance
  • Sterling hits seven-year low on Boris Johnson Brexit call Markets
  • Bank of Ireland pension deficit grows by €250m Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • North weighs up cost implications of EU referendum result Economy Francess McDonnell
  • Huguenot Xmi granted request for examinership Media & Marketing
  • Cantillon: Sony in-ear device might just be too helpful Technology
  • Brexit and election fears put investors on alert Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Bank of Ireland shareholders given reasons to be cheerful Financial Services Ciarán Hancock
  • John FitzGerald: Main parties’ manifestos fall short on welfare payments Economy John FitzGerald
  • Stocktake: market bottom or a bear market rally? Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Hedge fund poker game gets tougher Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Fashion designer Daniel Kearns teams up with David Beckham Retail & Services Deirdre McQuillan
  • Q&A Dominic Coyle: Claiming relief on nursing home fees Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Global markets slip back into red as risk appetite fades Markets
  • Danone eyes further sales and profit growth in 2016 Agribusiness & Food
  • Four ways self-employed are hard done by Irish tax system Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • Time to give up the smartphone? There’s a switch back to ‘dumb’ phones Technology
  • InterContinental Hotels to return $1.5bn to shareholders Transport & Tourism
  • Kerry posts revenue of €6bn as weak euro offsets lower pricing Agribusiness & Food Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Bombardier won’t look for further investment from the North Transport & Tourism Francess McDonnell
  • Standard Chartered reports surprise $1.5bn loss Financial Services
  • German business morale falls for third month running Economy
  • EU referendum is driving demand for sterling protection, says Carney Economy
  • Ladbrokes reports first pre-tax loss in a decade Financial Services
  • German economic figures impress but clouds are gathering Economy Derek Scally in Berlin
  • Boost for Government as employment hits highest level in 7 years Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Just send the tax bill to my personal Irish subsidiary Economy John Schwartz
  • Cliff Taylor: Five key trends in latest jobs figures Economy Cliff Taylor
  • Global stock market rally runs out of steam Markets
  • LSE confirms merger talks with Deutsche Boerse Financial Services
  • More than 1,000 credit union members opt for short-term loans Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • Ibec warns of political instability after election Economy
  • Allergan beats revenue forecasts on higher US brand sales Health & Pharma
  • Rubio is nuttier than Trump, and that’s saying something Business Paul Krugman
  • Johnson & Johnson loses $72m ‘talcum powder’ cancer case Health & Pharma
  • Anglo Irish Bank could not rely on pillar banks for aid, witness claims Financial Services Conor Gallagher
  • Clinical trials group Icon targets growth of up to 20% in 2016 Health & Pharma
  • David Drumm to represent himself in US bankruptcy appeal Financial Services Simon Carswell

  • Opinion

  • Martyn Turner Opinion
  • Election 2016 – reaching out to the undecided voters Letters
  • Ireland and the Brexit debate Letters
  • Campaign to highlight domestic violence Letters
  • Pope Francis and Donald Trump Letters
  • Health service and accountability Letters
  • Taking Liberties – An Irishwoman’s Diary on Dublin’s Dubbiest Dubs Opinion Elgy Gillespie
  • Alan Dukes: Remember that elections are about promises not priorities Opinion Alan Dukes
  • Fintan O’Toole: Fianna Gael has been a long time coming Opinion Fintan O'Toole
  • Joe Humphreys: Church has no reason to fear secularism Opinion Joe Humphreys
  • ‘Irish Times’/IpsosMRBI opinion poll findings highlight missed opportunities Editorial

  • Life & Style

  • Second Opinion: Politicians need to believe in their primary care plans Health & Family Jacky Jones
  • ‘Cancer is almost intrinsic to the human condition’ Health & Family Aoife Valentine
  • Loving memory: Catching on to the slow gamma wave Health & Family John Holden
  • Parents need to be open to teenagers’ need for secrecy Health & Family Sheila Wayman
  • Electroconvulsive therapy: a treatment still full of dilemmas Health & Family Muiris Houston
  • Ireland’s family-owned pharmacies under threat from big chains Health & Family Aoife Valentine
  • Should your children keep secrets from you? Parenting Sheila Wayman
  • Aisling on beauty: Up your cleansing game to repair fortysomething skin Beauty Aisling McDermott
  • Question Time on The Women’s Podcast: What should a woman pack in her maternity hospital bag? People
  • Fashion week finds: 10 trends seen on the street People Corina Gaffey
  • House of tarot cards: who will win the election? People Patrick Freyne
  • Bungalow blitzed on 1960s Ardilea estate New to Market Bernice Harrison
  • McGills plan 152-bed hotel as they extend Harcourt Street holdings Homes & Property

  • Culture

  • Visual art round-up: Yinka Shonibare’s headless mannequins Visual Art Aidan Dunne
  • Unthinkable: Do we have a duty to look after ourselves? Culture Joe Humphreys
  • Blood, sweat and breasts: Derbhle Crotty’s bold approach to acting Stage Peter Crawley
  • My problem with how eating disorder narratives shape our thinking Books Claire Hennessy
  • ‘Commitments’ star Johnny Murphy dies at 72 Culture Hugh Linehan
  • Rehearsal Room, a short story by KJ Orr Books K J Orr
  • A Greater Ireland: The Land League and Transatlantic Nationalism in Gilded Age America by Ely M Janis review Books Dean Jobb
  • Do women miss out because they can’t give up on Prince Charming? Books Joan Brady
  • New study shows how huge Hollywood's diversity problem really is Film