Article Archive

April 15th 2016

• • News

  • Media has ‘absurd’ views on child protection, Tusla chief claims Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • How Brussels bomber slipped past European intelligence Europe Peter Cluskey
  • Seán Quinn reports ‘high degree of hostility’ from managers Irish News Rodney Edwards
  • FF unlikely to support FG government if it includes Labour Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Irish investors in former Quinn firm back local managers Irish News Rodney Edwards
  • ESB’s pay increase could set precedent for other workers Irish News Martin Wall
  • 32nd Dáil: no taoiseach elected at the third attempt Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran , Michael O'Regan
  • 32nd Dáil: who backed who in the third vote for taoiseach Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Former academic welcomes gender quota proposal for NUI Galway Education Carl O'Brien
  • St Vincent’s hospital defers service for new melanoma cases Irish News Conor Pope
  • Mullingar hospital inquest shows little has changed for those affected by tragedies Health Paul Cullen
  • Hutch associate may have been target of Dublin shooting Irish News Conor Lally
  • Pope’s Lesbos visit to stress solidarity with locals and refugees Europe Paddy Agnew
  • Miriam Lord: Enda and Micheál fail better in the formation game Politics Miriam Lord
  • ‘Kleptocracy Tour’ highlights UK’s role in global corruption UK Denis Staunton
  • US prosecutors drop battery charge against Trump aide US Simon Carswell
  • Court told traumatic delivery led to infant’s death in Mullingar Health Paul Cullen
  • Brexit: Irish-based Britons urged to register for referendum Politics Peter Murtagh
  • Fine Gael minority government hinges on Irish Water Politics Stephen Collins , Fiach Kelly , Sarah Bardon
  • Man (25) killed in motorbike crash near Urlingford Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • At least nine killed in 6.5 magnitude Japan earthquake Asia-Pacific
  • Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders clash in fiery NY debate US Simon Carswell
  • You should only eat Dolmio once a week, says sauce maker Consumer
  • Czech Republic to change its name to ‘Czechia’ Europe
  • Siptu will ‘not be found wanting’ in Luas dispute Irish News Vivienne Clarke , Martin Wall
  • NZ hotel bans Lycra shorts because of ‘unsightly bulges’ Offbeat
  • Numbers waiting over three months for cancer test at record levels Health Paul Cullen
  • Thousands of refugees flee for Turkish border after surprise Isis attack Europe
  • Gardaí release photo of man killed in Dublin shooting Crime & Law Vivienne Clarke , Conor Lally
  • Catherine Martin: the only losers in this charade are the people Politics
  • Belgian transport minister quits over airport security accusations Europe
  • New heart attack treatment saves 30 lives a year, HSE says Health Paul Cullen
  • Have you received your Census form yet? Irish News
  • Panti Bliss ranks number 29 on Time 100 readers’ poll Irish News Niamh Towey
  • Germany agrees to Turkish request to allow investigation of TV satirist Europe Derek Scally
  • Brian Hayes: Ireland needs to prepare a plan for Brexit Politics Stephen Collins
  • Portuguese road workers must be paid €418,000 in month High Court Mary Carolan
  • Two boys charged with having sex with girl (15) further remanded District Court
  • Tom O’Gorman family seeks ‘full ventilation’ of death at inquest Coroner's Court Louise Roseingrave
  • Half of Aer Lingus cabin crew in survey worked while ill Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Hill walker who fell in Wicklow awarded €40,000 damages Circuit Court Ray Managh
  • Who is Keith Murtagh, intended target of latest shooting? Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Long-service Tesco staff back strike over proposed pay cuts Irish News Martin Wall
  • Psychiatric nurses threaten strike over staffing shortages Health Paul Cullen
  • Appropriate to recall US supporters of 1916, says Chief Justice Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Tomb raider gang leader sentenced to death in China Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • ‘Man of means’ with €40,000 watch, €800 runners refused bail District Court Tom Tuite
  • Nurse admits using terminally-ill man’s bank card without consent Irish News Liz Farsaci
  • CSO figures show 91 same-sex marriages since referendum Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Adopted son of Kevin Boland settles bid to evict mother Circuit Court
  • Brazil supreme court upholds Dilma Rousseff impeachment vote World Tom Hennigan
  • Arlene Arkinson case: No memory of allowing searches Crime & Law
  • Jude Miley: Family of brain-damaged boy ‘never given hope’ High Court Mary Carolan
  • Woman did not know of symphysiotomy for decades, court told Crime & Law Mary Carolan
  • ‘Crackers’ trial: Californian cleared of air rage charges Crime & Law
  • Women at risk of miscarriage ‘cannot wait’ for new hospital Health Kathryn Hayes
  • Two Dublin men charged with possessing 150kg of explosives Courts
  • FG rejects claims Kenny compromising Seanad’s integrity Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Defective tyres? That’ll be an €80 fine and two penalty points Crime & Law Mark Hilliard
  • Collopy brothers admit possession of heroin worth €50,000 Circuit Court David Raleigh
  • Second large earthquake hits Japan in just over 24 hours Asia-Pacific
  • Karen Buckley: Murdered nurse’s first anniversary marked Irish News Olivia Kelleher
  • Girls charged with kidnapping toddler ‘for sexual offence’ UK
  • Cattle back on sale after bidders at controversial auction fail to pay Social Affairs Mark Hilliard
  • Catherine Martin gives impassioned maiden Dail speech Oireachtas
  • Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton clash over big banks US
  • Eight-month-old baby rescued unharmed from rubble of Japan earthquake Asia-Pacific
  • New-seal-land: Thousands of seals inhabit US island Offbeat

  • Sport

  • Irish crews set for Olympic Games rehearsal in Varese Other Sports Liam Gorman
  • Glenanne travel north in driving seat for playoff place Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Pat Fenlon will seek improvement from Shamrock Rovers National League Emmet Malone
  • Seán Cavanagh admits he could retire ‘this year’ Gaelic Football Seán Moran
  • Keith Earls points to fear factor driving Munster Pro12 John Fallon
  • Luke Donald and Branden Grace share lead at Hilton Head Golf
  • Brian Cody’s creed proves key to Kilkenny reaching final goal Hurling Seán Moran
  • Leinster need to tick all boxes to keep Edinburgh at bay Pro12 John O'Sullivan
  • Liam Toland: Munster will lay traps for their flamboyant brothers Rugby Liam Toland
  • The Morning Sports Briefing Sport
  • Craig Joubert: I would reconsider World Cup penalty decision International
  • Fernando Alonso given green light to return for Chinese Grand Prix Other Sports
  • Mouse Morris: Grand National hat-trick at Ayr a big ask Racing
  • Liverpool to play Villarreal in Europa League last four Soccer
  • Man City to play Real Madrid in Champions League semis Champions League Jamie Jackson
  • Tommy Bowe to return for Ulster against Zebre Pro12
  • Robbie Henshaw switched back to fullback for Munster clash Pro12
  • Eddie Howe: Harry Arter’s Bournemouth season may be over International Emmet Malone
  • Michel Platini’s appeal against ban to be heard on April 29th International
  • Katie Taylor’s Rio spot in doubt after first defeat since 2011 Other Sports
  • Doherty hoping that Elliott can make debut in Dublin derby Soccer Emmet Malone
  • Irvine and Joyce lose first chances of Olympic qualification Other Sports
  • Weekend Premier League team news English Soccer
  • Ferrari impress at Chinese Grand Prix practice Other Sports
  • Patrick Hyland set for WBC world title clash against Gary Russell Jr Other Sports
  • Katie Taylor remains in running for Rio Olympics despite shock defeat Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Little to choose between Dublin and Mayo in under-21 semi-final Gaelic Football
  • Pablo Larrazabal hails level-par round as one of top three of his career Golf
  • Sprinter Sacre set for Sandown showdown with Un De Sceaux Racing Chris Cook
  • Jurgen Klopp evoked Istanbul to inspire Liverpool against Dortmund English Soccer Andy Hunter
  • Wenger plays down prospect of Arsenal finishing behind Spurs English Soccer Dominic Fifield
  • We do not fear Real Madrid, says Manuel Pellegrini after Champions League draw Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • Hurling’s goal drought reflects safety-first philosophy dominating game Hurling Malachy Clerkin
  • Ronan Finn’s penalty helps Dundalk go three clear at top National League
  • Katie Taylor can reassert greatness by defeating adversity Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • Rangers’ Mark Warburton plays down return of Old Firm derbies Soccer Ewan Murray
  • Leinster scoring blitz adds bonus to win over Edinburgh Pro12 Johnny Watterson
  • Claudio Ranieri keeping his feet on the ground English Soccer Stuart James
  • Shamrock Rovers end poor run in emphatic fashion National League Emmet Malone
  • Wayne Rooney expected to play against Aston Villa Soccer Paul Wilson

  • Business

  • Road warrior: Tesla vs Boeing, 13 million bottles of wine, US aviation market merger Transport & Tourism Joan Scales
  • Losses soar at DZ Bank subsidiary after assets sale Financial Services Charlie Taylor
  • Lidl’s Irish sales ‘significantly’ greater than €1bn Retail & Services Mark Paul
  • Arthur Beesley: Mario Draghi’s room to move may be limited Economy Arthur Beesley
  • Push for new regulation on special purpose vehicles in IFSC Financial Services Joe Brennan , Mark Paul
  • Microsoft hits back against gag orders on government requests Technology
  • Bombardier says UK membership of EU is better Business Francess McDonnell
  • Ireland attractive to Arab visitors, says senior hotel executive Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Glanbia accused of ‘short-changing’ after dropping prices Agribusiness & Food Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • BP shareholders protest over chief executive’s 20% pay rise Energy & Resources
  • ESB a business with many arms, extending North and beyond Energy & Resources Barry O'Halloran
  • The Westmeath farmer’s son with a Lidl plan for growth Retail & Services Mark Paul
  • AIB trades ‘tired’ sponsorship for GAA glory Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Alison Cowzer and Eleanor McEvoy join Dragons’ Den panel Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Complaints but no coherence in government media policy Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Boys and Girls joins global advertising network Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • The art of selling, while not selling out your soul Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Planet Business Economy Laura Slattery
  • Panama Papers shine a light on Ireland’s SPVs Financial Services Joe Brennan , Mark Paul
  • Caveat: Forget Panama, there’s no shortage of business secrecy at home Companies Mark Paul
  • China first-quarter economic growth slowest since 2009 Economy Clifford Coonan
  • Keeping a business in the family can be tricky Business Colin Gleeson
  • Are graduate recruitment schemes still a smart idea? Work Charlie Taylor
  • Sunny Hill €8.1m takeover bid for Petroceltic lapses Energy & Resources Charlie Taylor
  • AIB accused of misleading regulators on loans progress Financial Services Colin Gleeson
  • Marketing the future of the internet of things Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Game-based software helps with training Retail & Services Gráinne Ní Aodha
  • Success after recession is icing on the cake Agribusiness & Food Ruth O'Connor
  • Irish Ferries owner acquires new high-speed vessel for $13.25m Transport & Tourism Charlie Taylor
  • ‘Brexit’ is ‘most significant risk for Irish economy’ Economy Charlie Taylor
  • Roche family increase stake in NTR Plc after €131.8m buyback Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Powerful women in Irish politics and media convene in Kerry Media & Marketing Erin McGuire
  • Ikea finalising its biggest overhaul in decades Retail & Services
  • Factbox: IKEA’s complex structure Retail & Services
  • Fair pay does not have to be equal pay Work Tim Low
  • Listicle: How to maximise the value of expat assignments Work
  • Fine Gael MEP says Government unprepared for Brexit Economy Colin Gleeson
  • Citigroup’s first quarter profit plunges 27pc Financial Services
  • Pharma group Shire to create 400 jobs in Co Meath Health & Pharma Colin Gleeson
  • ‘Climate of fear’ deters many from doing business in MidEast Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • One51 cancels flotation and shareholders’ meeting Manufacturing Barry O'Halloran
  • Central Bank failed to act on property lending alert, court hears Economy Mary Carolan
  • Poor trading forced Anglo into €7.2 billion deal, court told Financial Services Declan Brennan
  • Brazil and south Europe aid Carrefour recovery Retail & Services
  • Breakthrough in US licence impasse for Norwegian Air Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Women in media leadership roles face ‘immense’ challenges Media & Marketing Una Mullally
  • Jitters keep European markets lower Markets Ciara O'Brien
  • Wolfgang Schäuble slams door on debt relief for Greece Economy

  • Opinion

  • Child protection: Too little, often too late Editorial
  • Noel Whelan: Losing your Dáil seat is not the end of the world Opinion Noel Whelan
  • Martyn Turner’s cartoon Opinion Martyn Turner
  • Chaplains and the State Letters
  • Hobbits in Kerry Letters
  • Let voters have their say in referendums Letters
  • Prayer in the Dáil and Seanad Letters
  • Vowels – softly does it Letters
  • Gender quotas and NUI Galway Letters
  • Dumpers and their privacy Letters
  • Why Tory-hating is a rational activity Letters
  • Amnesty International and abortion Letters
  • The role of universities Letters
  • A political impasse Letters
  • Letters after her name – An Irishman’s Diary about the strange fame of Helene Hanff Opinion Frank McNally
  • ‘Forgotten’ Seanad election: A farce in three acts Opinion Enda O'Coineen
  • A ban on mixed martial arts would miss the point Opinion Stephen King
  • Una Mullally: No comment Opinion
  • Sean Healy: More investment not possible without higher taxes Opinion

  • Life & Style

  • Hilary Fannin: Resurrection Sunday in a hospital waiting room People Hilary Fannin
  • ‘Bullet-proof’ Billy Elliot takes his tutu to Dublin People Róisín Ingle
  • Food File: a trail of good food across Ireland Food & Drink Marie Claire Digby
  • Meal Ticket: Sweet Beat Café, Sligo Food & Drink Aoife McElwain
  • Food packaging: the Irish products that have good taste all wrapped up Food & Drink Aoife McElwain
  • Donal Skehan: Spiced Mussels with Gubbeen Chorizo and Irish Cider Recipes Donal Skehan
  • Donal Skehan: Wild garlic and cheddar scones Recipes Donal Skehan
  • Donal Skehan ... how to explain Irish food to an American Food & Drink Donal Skehan
  • Drinking wine tonight? Should you be worried about sulphites? Drink John Wilson
  • Murph’s Bistro review: eel is back on the menu Restaurant reviews Catherine Cleary
  • Five ways to enjoy craft beer (that won’t turn you into a hipster) Drink Sorcha Hamilton
  • So what’s hot and what’s not this week? Life & Style
  • Ivor Kenny: Distinguished academic, author and visionary head of IMI People
  • Which is the best sports club in Ireland? People Ciara O'Brien , Shane Hegarty , Damian Cullen , Ian O'Riordan , Malachy Clerkin , Leonie Corcoran , John O'Sullivan , Emmet Malone
  • Top Gear films Rolls Royce segment around Ring of Kerry Motors
  • Montserrat, the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean Travel

  • Culture

  • Landowner denies megalithic dolmen was damaged by works Heritage Peter Murtagh
  • Donal Dineen’s Sunken Treasure: Gang Starr’s Step Into The Arena Music Donal Dineen
  • ‘There are people in the military extremely sceptical about drone warfare’ Film Tara Brady
  • Has Record Store Day lost its mojo? Music Jim Carroll
  • Brand New Testament review: a divine, playful comedy Film Tara Brady
  • In praise of dirty books: let’s write and read about sex Books Rob Doyle
  • Easter Week 1916: the gassing of the Irish Heritage Ronan McGreevy
  • Why place is as important as plot or character Books Zoë Miller
  • Going out: the best of what’s on this weekend Culture
  • From PC to PTSD to publication Books Matt Johnson
  • Television: Too posh to push at the Portland maternity hospital tv-radio-web Bernice Harrison
  • Karl Geary signs major publishing deal for debut novel Books Martin Doyle
  • Nialler9's New Irish Music: September Girls, Mmoths, Sample Answer and more Music Niall Byrne
  • The unbreakable lightness of being Kimmy Schmidt tv-radio-web Una Mullally
  • Radio: Tubs gets the smell of abuse, Joe Duffy hears the ‘purpose of sexuality’ tv-radio-web Mick Heaney
  • God Is Watching You: How the Fear of God Makes Us Human, by Dominic Johnson Books Lorraine Courtney
  • Review: Pleasure Ground Theatre Peter Crawley
  • Patrick Freyne meets 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' star Tituss Burgess tv-radio-web
  • Official trailer for Nicolas Winding Refn's 'The Neon Demon' Film Trailers
  • Dublin's Orange Order mark 1916 Rising with exhibition Heritage
  • 'Just indescribably beautiful': Star Wars cast describe Skellig Michael Film