Article Archive

March 31st 2016

• • News

  • Gardaí to begin balloting on proposed roster changes Irish News Martin Wall
  • Belgium struggling with tragedy amid error and inefficiency Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • Teachers go to war over pay, productivity and the junior cycle Education Carl O'Brien
  • Portuguese man says working in Ireland was like being ‘in prison’ Crime & Law Ciarán D'Arcy
  • Nearly 3,500 used homeless accommodation at end of 2015 Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Greens end talks with Fine Gael on forming government Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Richard Bruton outlines Fine Gael minority coalition plan Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Five consortiums shortlisted to build new national children’s hospital Health Paul Cullen
  • Crime declines overall but incidents of rape and gun crime increase Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Doctors want mandatory reporting for sports injuries at school Health Paul Cullen
  • Four nurses struck off by board for misconduct Health Paul Cullen
  • Ayatollah defends missile programme Middle East Saeed Kamali Dehghan
  • Prison menus revamped to cater for special diets Crime & Law John Lawrence
  • Micheál Martin postpones talks with Fine Gael Politics Pat Leahy
  • 1916 Rising leaders were ‘egotists’, Arlene Foster says Politics Rodney Edwards
  • Frances Fitzgerald responds to crime figures Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Cork teenager dies in swimming pool of Spanish apartment Irish News Barry Roche
  • Suspected ‘hospital ward’ serial killer arrested by Italian police Europe
  • Charity proposes new plan to solve housing crisis Irish News Vivienne Clarke , Kitty Holland
  • Most Irish hospitals have ‘poor cleanliness’, report finds Health Paul Cullen
  • Willie Penrose questions need for deputy Labour leader Politics Vivienne Clarke
  • Croatia furious as UN court acquits Serbian ultra-nationalist Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • South African court rules Jacob Zuma must reimburse the state Africa
  • India flyover collapse: 14 dead and 150 feared trapped Asia-Pacific
  • Scientists discover genes that shorten lifespan Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • Actor and entertainer Ronnie Corbett dies aged 85 UK
  • Ronnie Corbett: a collection of his best jokes UK
  • Father who drowned with his son was ‘kind-hearted chap’ Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Tributes pour in for ‘brilliant and funny man’ Ronnie Corbett UK
  • Childcare workers can earn less than €10 an hour, survey says Social Affairs Tim O'Brien
  • Transdev tells Luas staff cuts may be needed if strikes go on Irish News Martin Wall
  • Death of mother after giving birth leaves family ‘stunned by grief’ Irish News Charlie Keegan
  • Fianna Fáil makes Fine Gael wait for government talks Politics Sarah Bardon , Vivienne Clark
  • Irishman dies in Sydney following stabbing in restaurant Asia-Pacific Pádraig Collins
  • Man in his 40s perishes in Co Kildare house fire Crime & Law
  • Weakened Boko Haram sends girl bombers against Cameroon civilians Africa Joe Penney
  • Bomb in Turkish city leaves seven police officers dead Europe
  • President pulls out of Belfast 1916 event over political divisions Politics Gerry Moriarty , Mary Minihan
  • Kelly says Constitution blocked attempts to tackle housing crisis Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Irish scientist recreates fossil in full colour for the first time Science Dick Ahlstrom
  • Paris attacks: Salah Abdeslam to be extradited to France Europe Suzanne Lynch
  • ‘High earner’ Dublin Bus inspector claims unfair dismissal Irish News Elaine Edwards
  • Open verdict at inquest of grandmother who died after head trauma Crime & Law Louise Roseingrave
  • Wisconsin backlash against Donald Trump as he trails in poll US Trip Gabriel
  • Q&A: What you need to know about microchipping your dog Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Almost ‘half a million’ dog owners facing fines up to €5,000 Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Ambulance staff to ballot for strike action Health Colin Gleeson
  • US and China to sign Paris climate change agreement in April US
  • Micheál Martin: Fianna Fáil will not change tack on Irish Water Politics Sarah Bardon
  • ‘Over 1 million’ attend Dublin Easter Rising commemorations Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Jake Brennan inquest jury recommends lower speed limits Crime & Law Conor Kane
  • Inquest corrects record after Margot Seery murder admitted Crime & Law Louise Roseingrave
  • Future is bright for Irish solicitors, says Law Society president Crime & Law Mark Hilliard
  • Man on night out fell asleep on rail tracks Crime & Law
  • Seven years on, shadow of earthquake still hangs over L’Aquila Europe Paddy Agnew
  • Donald Trump calls for 'some form of punishment' for women having abortions US
  • Microsoft aim to change the way visually impaired see the world Technology
  • Birdy bulletin: reporter panics as parrot lands on her shoulder Offbeat
  • Holoportation: the future of communication? Technology
  • CCTV captures car falling four storeys Irish News
  • Kolkata: Authorities search for survivors under collapsed flyover Asia-Pacific
  • Buncrana: Davitt Walsh talks of the moment he saved baby Rionaghac-Ann Irish News
  • Passengers evacuate Brussels metro station along tracks World
  • Donald Trump says Muslims are not reporting terrorists Irish News
  • People flee Brussels airport after explosions World
  • CCTV captures moment of flyover collapse in India Asia-Pacific
  • Cardiff police chainsaw their way into drugs raid UK

  • Sport

  • Ruby Walsh plays down chances of a third Grand National win Racing
  • Garry Ringrose happy to listen, learn and bide his time Rugby John O'Sullivan
  • Conor Murray galvanised by fear of failure in Pro12 Pro12 John Fallon
  • Daunting task facing Offaly and new manager Eamonn Kelly Gaelic Games Ian O'Riordan
  • Ulster need full masts up against Connacht to steady ship Rugby Michael Sadlier
  • Young Muslim woman to play rugby while wearing her hijab Rugby Johnny Watterson
  • Ken Early: O’Neill’s prudent approach reflects poorly on Trapattoni International Ken Early
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • Conor McGregor gets welterweight rematch with Diaz Other Sports
  • Sonia O’Sullivan: Do marathon runners a favour and select for Rio now Sport Sonia O'Sullivan
  • Shane Lowry: Jason Day’s all-round game probably the best Golf Shane Lowry
  • No celebrations for Jordan Spieth as he eyes a second Green Jacket Golf Ewan Murray
  • Amnesty International report alleges Qatar 2022 worker abuse International Owen Gibson
  • Gary Neville’s Valencia tenure comes to an undignified end Soccer Sid Lowe
  • Emmanuel Eboué has Sunderland contract terminated English Soccer
  • Isobel Joyce steps down as captain of Ireland Women Other Sports
  • Connacht guaranteed home Challenge Cup semi if they beat Grenoble European Cup
  • Ulster and Connacht welcome back Ireland heavyweights Pro12
  • Alex Ferguson urges Man United fans to stick by Louis van Gaal English Soccer
  • FC United of Manchester: the infighting killing punk football English Soccer Daniel Taylor
  • Fernando Alonso ruled out of Bahrain Grand Prix Other Sports
  • Pardew: Palace have lost one of their ’smallest fans’ after Corbett’s death English Soccer
  • Jonathan Walters confident of making Euros after operation International
  • Ruby Walsh suffers sprained ankle after fall at Clonmel Racing
  • Man United face May deadline to make José Mourinho move English Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • Lendl Simmons lives charmed life as West Indies make T20 final Other Sports
  • Eoin Reddan relishing dogfight as Munster loom into view Rugby Gavin Cummiskey
  • Eric Black takes temporary charge of Aston Villa English Soccer
  • John McIntyre not worried by prospect of Galway relegation Hurling Seán Moran
  • Arsenal are a club stalled by the hand of history English Soccer Jonathan Wilson
  • Migrant workers in Qatar suffer ‘appalling conditions’ Soccer Owen Gibson
  • Conor McGregor: the tale of the tape Other Sports

  • Business

  • Irish firms embrace social media but fail to monitor use Technology Charlie Taylor
  • 20% of Irish firms hit with ransomware attacks Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Peter Sutherland: The Brexiteers’ magical thinking on global trade Economy Peter Sutherland
  • FBI move against Apple set an alarming precedent Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Premier Foods agrees to meet McCormick after improved offer Agribusiness & Food
  • Shares rise as fears of US rate hike ease Markets Barry O'Halloran
  • Cantillon: Microsoft AI bot runs amok on Twitter Technology
  • Ulster Bank defends treatment of customers Business Conor Pope
  • CRH named in $34 billion anti-Israel lawsuit Manufacturing Mark Paul
  • Primark makes its mark in Spain as turnover hits €1.17bn Retail & Services Guy Hedgecoe
  • Dublin house prices fall for fourth month in a row Business Conor Pope
  • Irish gold brokers win rights to market sale of ‘million dollar coin’ Markets
  • Uncertainty over Brexit already curbing UK growth, says Davy Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Dublin council raises concerns over Liffey Valley expansion Commercial Property Olivia Kelly
  • Irish consumers face insurance rises after court ruling Financial Services Dominic Coyle
  • Some 15,000 jobs under threat in Tata Steel sell-off Retail & Services
  • Car hacking danger grows with move to autonomous vehicles Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Cantillon: Lack of fines shows energy regulator needs more fuel Energy & Resources
  • Web Log: Tumblr keeps users happy with improved replies Technology Marie Boran
  • Web Log: Texting while walking may soon be illegal Technology Marie Boran
  • Web Log: Social media teaches Microsoft AI important lesson Technology Marie Boran
  • Atlantic Bridge unveils €140m fund for tech firms Technology Ciarán Hancock
  • Wireless group targets double digit profit growth Media & Marketing Laura Slattery , Fiona Reddan
  • Asia shares edge up to four month high after Wall St gains Markets
  • Michael Chadwick set to retire from the Grafton Group Construction Fiona Reddan
  • TUI on track after summer holiday bookings rise Transport & Tourism
  • Deadlier trojans pave way for major bank fraud Technology Karlin Lillington
  • Setback to consumer spending as German retail sales dip Economy
  • Argentina approves deal to end debt dispute, re-enter markets Economy
  • British current account deficit balloons, Osborne warns against EU ‘Brexit’ Economy
  • Euro zone inflation stays negative in March but ‘core’ prices rise Economy
  • Background: At the helm of Grafton Group Construction Pamela Newenham
  • Tech Tools: SOI handbag light sheds light in dark space Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech tools review: Smartfrog Cam Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Tech Tools: UA Healthbox has everything you need to monitor your health Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Standard & Poor’s cuts outlook on China government credit to ‘negative’ Economy Clifford Coonan
  • Savers withdraw €541m amid plummeting deposit returns Economy Fiona Reddan
  • UK property funds see biggest outflows since 2008 Economy
  • Apple’s new iPhone SE hits stores ahead of 40th anniversary Technology
  • Danske Bank tops list of financial complaints Financial Services Pamela Newenham
  • Game Account Network brings VR casino to Oculus Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • KLM trials biofuel-powered flights between Amsterdam and Oslo Transport & Tourism Ciara O'Brien
  • Green light for plan to build Dublin’s tallest office block Commercial Property Olivia Kelly
  • 99 problems: Jay Z to sue Tidal’s previous owners Technology
  • Cashel's Ranbaxy plant to close with loss of 100 jobs Health & Pharma Colin Gleeson
  • European stocks dragged down by lenders Markets Pamela Newenham
  • Week five: The AIB Start-up Academy AIB Start-up Academy

  • Opinion

  • Reduced homecare for older people: A cutback that is self-defeating Editorial
  • Palmyra: Syria’s rich heritage ‘can be rebuilt’ Editorial
  • Children’s hospital Letters
  • Brain injuries and waiting lists Letters
  • Home rule and the Commonwealth Letters
  • Forming a new government Letters
  • Teachers and emigration Letters
  • The price of water Letters
  • Religion and the census Letters
  • The Rising and ways of forgetting Letters
  • Easter chastising – An Irishman’s Diary on the national talent for insult Opinion Frank McNally
  • Coming to terms with Donald Trump Letters
  • Wesley Boyd: The link from Pearse to Vinnie Ryan cannot be ignored Opinion Wesley Boyd
  • Derek Byrne: Marriage equality creates false sense of security for LGBTI people Opinion Derek Byrne
  • Eamonn McCann: A more liberal interpretation of the North’s abortion law Opinion Eamonn mccann

  • Life & Style

  • Developers get ready for a busy season Homes & Property
  • Estate agencies opening new doors Homes & Property
  • Avonbeg Mill goes on the market for €200,000 New to Market Aoife Valentine
  • Blackrock redbrick with budding garden for €595,000 New to Market Rose Doyle
  • Fuss-free Edwardian style in Rathgar for €1.25m Homes & Property Rose Doyle
  • Home and income in Ballsbridge New to Market
  • Renovated Victorian house in Killiney for €1.75m Homes & Property Frances O'Rourke
  • Large Edwardian in Sydney Parade for €3.25m Homes & Property Bernice Harrison
  • Townhouse by the canal in Dublin 4 for €2.15m Homes & Property Gemma Tipton
  • Detached four-bed refurbished with style in Shankill New to Market Frances O'Rourke
  • Bungalow bliss in Foxrock for €795,000 Homes & Property Alanna Gallagher
  • Can I sue agent over house purchase delay? Homes & Property
  • Redesigned light-filled family home in Dalkey Homes & Property Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Fashion forward: A Stella McCartney steal and a good-looking smartwatch Fashion Deirdre McQuillan , Dominique McMullan
  • Family Fortunes: My grandmother ditched the convent for my debonair grandfather People Faye Boland
  • Seasonal Suppers: Purple sprouting Food & Drink JP McMahon
  • Meal Ticket: Pupp, Clanbrassil St, Dublin - great for pooches and humans to chill Food & Drink Aoife McElwain
  • Tesla’s yet-to-be-seen electric car already has buyers lining up Motors Michael McAleer
  • Wear it out: Minimal, retro and vintage collide but don’t clash in this teen’s look Fashion Emma Fraser
  • Ronnie Corbett created some of the most memorable moments in British comedy People
  • Renowned architect Zaha Hadid dies aged 65 Homes & Property
  • 'The Elvis': Donal Skehan's delectable bacon sandwich Recipes

  • Culture

  • Astonishing Sod: the king of Twitter comedy Books Una Mullally
  • Mary McPartlan: ‘The pain and sorrows of emigration are so rooted in our songs’ Music Siobhan Long
  • While the Late Late steps lightly past, Bob Geldof rips into the legacy of the Rising tv-radio-web Patrick Freyne
  • Ahead of their Dublin show, King talk Prince, soul and staying in control Music Jim Carroll
  • Vertigo author Joanna Walsh on self-writing Books Joanna Walsh
  • Songs of the week: Whitney, Mango, Pet Shop Boys and The Shaker Hymn Music Eoin Butler
  • Life, death and faith: approaching the unanswerable Books Joe Humphreys
  • Pop Corner: Selena Gomez is besties with Taylor Swift; Adele grows a beard Music Ailbhe Malone
  • Annemarie Neary on Siren: there can never be ‘no-go areas’ in Troubles fiction Books Annemarie Neary
  • Remembering the genius and lunacy of legendary music promoter Bill Graham Music Jim Carroll
  • Cúirt; Fish Short Story winners; Gavin Corbett at TCD; Cork World Book Fest Books Sarah Gilmartin
  • Lisa McInerney: the Irish Times Book Club podcast Books Martin Doyle
  • Mammal review: brilliant depiction of unspoken needs and muffled emotions Film Tara Brady
  • Sebastian Schipper, the one-take wonder: filming Victoria 'was a crazy enterprise’ Film Tara Brady
  • Victoria review: ingeniously made, superbly acted, continuously thrilling Film Donald Clarke
  • Chucho Valdés - Tribute to Irakere: still making jaws hit the floor Music Cormac Larkin
  • Grant-Lee Phillips - The Narrows album review: rich, warm, diverse Americana Music Joe Breen
  • Taverner Choir and Players - Western Wind: a well-pointed performance with bracing soprano lines Music Michael Dervan
  • Imagining Ireland makes a stunning break for Europe Stage Laurence Mackin
  • Guerilla Toss – Eraser Stargazer: avant-garde punks take weirdbeard route Music Jim Carroll
  • Tacocat - Lost Time: an album of punk, pop and strop that neutralises gender Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • The Field-The Follower: Alex Willner’s newly minted snap and crunch Music Jim Carroll
  • Bibio-A Mineral Love: From 1960s soul through to ’70s funk, with a touch of prog Music Lauren Murphy
  • Matt Corby – Telluric: extraordinary voice and tough-but-tender songs Music Jim Carroll
  • Remembering the comedy of Ronnie Corbett tv-radio-web