Article Archive

October 9th 2018

• • News

  • Will Brexit affect my fees if I study in the UK next year? Education Brian Mooney
  • The big switch-off: How should schools tackle smartphone use? Education Peter McGuire
  • Michael D Higgins interview: The favourite but campaign won’t be easy Politics Harry McGee
  • The Irish Times view on the National Maternity Hospital: stick to the timetable World
  • Drug-resistant superbug a factor in seven deaths in Limerick Health Paul Cullen
  • Brazil lurches to far right as Bolsonaro scents victory Europe Tom Hennigan
  • Le Pen and Salvini look to European parliamentary elections Europe Lara Marlowe
  • Brexit: UK and EU play down talk of immediate breakthrough UK Denis Staunton , Simon Carswell
  • Budget to extend free GP care to 100,000 more people Politics Pat Leahy , Martin Wall , Fiach Kelly
  • Declan Ganley’s lawyers seek discovery against Denis O’Brien High Court Peter Murtagh
  • CervicalCheck: HSE talks with smear test labs at critical phase Health Paul Cullen , Vivienne Clarke
  • The Irish Times view on global warming: the crisis of our time World
  • Asylum seekers ‘shocked’ at decision to close Clondalkin centre Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Voluntary hospice calls for guaranteed minimum State funding Irish News Barry Roche
  • Trump apologises to Kavanaugh for ‘terrible pain and suffering’ US Suzanne Lynch
  • Nurses say there are 525 patients waiting on trolleys Irish News Martin Wall
  • Youth released by gardaí after social media threat shuts Dublin school Crime & Law Jack Power
  • Journalist visa refusal seen as body blow for Hong Kong press freedom Asia-Pacific Clifford Coonan
  • Looming storm could hit Ireland on Thursday night Environment Jack Power
  • Superbug linked to eight patient deaths in Limerick hospitals Health Paul Cullen , David Raleigh
  • House and firms searched over €3.5m Drug Refund Scheme fraud Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Turkey to search Saudi consulate in Istanbul over missing journalist Middle East
  • New bus network should age-proofed and phased-in, says Age Action Irish News Sarah Burns
  • Woman’s anorexia case ‘most serious yet’, High Court judge says High Court Mary Carolan
  • DUP chief signals to EU there can be no barrier to NI-UK trade Europe Patrick Smyth
  • Center Parcs to host open days for those interested in 1,000 jobs at Longford park Irish News Mark Hilliard
  • Scouting Ireland report difficulty recruiting safeguarding manager Social Affairs Jack Power
  • Budget 2019: Social welfare rates to rise by €5 a week Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Court says man facing extradition has not shown risk to rights Supreme Court Mary Carolan
  • Bishop says anti-abortion doctors will be ‘railroaded out of practice’ Health Vivienne Clarke
  • DUP delegation reiterates stance to EU negotiators in Brussels Politics Patrick Smyth
  • Woman banned for life from keeping pets after unburied dead dog found in garden Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Budget 2019: Cigarettes hit with 50 cent increase but fuel and alcohol spared Social Affairs Conor Pope
  • Rare white tiger kills zookeeper in Japan Asia-Pacific
  • Bosnian Serb leader eyes controversial Crimea and Srebrenica moves Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Budget 2019: Michael McGrath criticises ‘crisis-driven’ planning Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Budget 2019: The full text of Paschal Donohoe’s speech Politics
  • White House officials surprised by Haley resignation US Suzanne Lynch
  • Budget 2019 analysis: Donohoe on tightrope between tax and spend Politics Harry McGee
  • Robber who jumped into river to evade gardaí loses appeal Courts Ruaidhrí Giblin
  • Proceedings aimed at jailing golfer for alleged breach of contract resolved High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Budget contains ‘no reference to need to improve pay for childcare workers’ Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Son disputes alleged recording of ‘vile’ threats to mother High Court Mary Carolan
  • Irish mussels producer fails in bid to bring European appeal Crime & Law Patrick Smyth
  • Budget’s failure to increase carbon tax is shocking Environment Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Mother whose baby suffered multiple injuries avoids jail Circuit Court Gordon Deegan
  • Health: Warning over sustainability of healthcare spending Health Martin Wall , Paul Cullen
  • India’s #MeToo campaign widens into show business and politics Asia-Pacific Rahul Bedi
  • Emma Mhic Mhathúna was a ‘remarkable, selfless’ person, funeral told Irish News Barry Roche
  • Budget is a betrayal of the homeless, says Doherty Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Hurricane Michael to bring ‘life-threatening’ waves and wind to Florida US
  • Insurgents meet weapons withdrawl deadline in Idlib Middle East Michael Jansen
  • Education budget: Modest increase in school capitation funding Education Carl O'Brien
  • Driver fined and banned for running over pedestrian in Dublin Circuit Court Sonya McLean
  • Dutch court upholds ruling ordering cut in emissions Environment
  • State to pay costs of NMH’s successful challenge to inquiry High Court
  • Data Protection Commission welcomes extra €3.5m in budget Irish News Elaine Edwards
  • A student's take on Budget 2019: 'Complete inaction’ for young renters Irish News Jack Power
  • Budget 2019: Landlords the ‘big winners’ says homelessness worker Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Record investment - but schools will need to keep fundraising Education Carl O'Brien
  • Modest Garda reform budget of €60m offset by overtime reduction Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Budget 2019: ‘It does nothing to address the crisis out there’ Irish News Nora-Ide McAuliffe
  • Additional €150m for disability services in budget Social Affairs Jack Power
  • ‘Krispy Kreme’ budget a ‘nakedly political election’ statement - Burton Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Brexit deal may require special November summit, Coveney claims Politics Simon Carswell
  • Handcuffs used on children at Oberstown, Hiqa report finds Irish News Sarah Burns
  • The winners and losers from a rather modest budget Consumer Conor Pope
  • Defence Forces to get extra money for purchases of new equipment Irish News Conor Lally
  • Future relationship will ‘provide lasting answer’ to NI issue – Raab UK Denis Staunton
  • Health spend analysis: Is this throwing good money after bad? Health Paul Cullen
  • A teacher's take on Budget 2019: Nothing to bridge pay gaps Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Budget 2019: Agriculture to get €64m to help with Brexit impact Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Overseas aid to rise to highest level in 10 years Politics Sarah Burns
  • The exorcists: Bishop setting up team to combat ‘evil forces’ Religion & Beliefs Conor Kane
  • Two new judges nominated to Court of Appeal Crime & Law Mary Carolan
  • Minimum wage increase: What will that extra 25c buy you? Social Affairs Aine McMahon
  • Housing charities marvel at the idea thousands of rental properties will suddenly appear Social Affairs Olivia Kelly
  • Child poverty targeting by Regina Doherty not enough Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Budget 2019: Funding promised for new marine research vessel Irish News Lorna Siggins
  • Farmer jailed a third time over failure to remove livestock from lands High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Budget 2019: Homebuyers get boost with €310m fund Social Affairs Olivia Kelly
  • Emma Mhic Mhathúna’s funeral cortege to stop outside Dáil Irish News Barry Roche
  • Guile of Varadkar and Martin will be tested when confidence and supply is reviewed Politics Fiach Kelly
  • Housing crisis: Government pilloried for developer-led approach Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Miriam Lord: Paschal just needed a chorister’s ruff to complete choirboy image Politics Miriam Lord
  • Disharmony at Church of Ireland school in Greystones ‘regrettable’, synod told Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • A taxi driver’s take on Budget 2019: ‘Cigarette hike is disgraceful’ Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Being Anglican in Ireland can only become more difficult due to Brexit says Archbishop Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry
  • Tax hike on cigarettes and tobacco worth extra €68.1m in year Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Party leaders look to confidence and supply talks post-budget Politics Pat Leahy
  • Budget 2019 in five minutes Oireachtas
  • Archbishop Óscar Romero to be canonised by Pope Francis World
  • Irish Times correspondents on Budget 2019 Ireland
  • Budget 2019: What are the main points and political impact? News
  • Dublin schools come together to protest against Metrolink Irish News
  • Paschal Donohoe on carbon taxes, VAT rates, Brexit and Fianna Fáil Irish News
  • On the campaign trail with Gavin Duffy Politics
  • Trump declares Kavanaugh 'innocent' at swearing-in US
  • Dancing king? Juncker appears to mimic May's dance moves Politics

  • Sport

  • US Navy Flag tries to break new ground by scaling ‘Everest’ challenge Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Munster likely to have Duncan Williams start against Exeter European Cup John Fallon
  • Young Irish players need to look beyond England to the continent International Emmet Malone
  • Leinster buck national trend with conveyor belt of nines European Cup Gavin Cummiskey
  • A year cracking the big time, Cian Lynch has only good complaints Hurling Seán Moran
  • Gerry Thornley: Anglo-Irish battles have a special edge European Cup Gerry Thornley
  • Denmark and Wales could be without stars; Kerry announce new manager Sport
  • The sporting budget: nothing succeeds like success Sport Ian O'Riordan
  • Paul Dunne hoping to rediscover form in British Masters defence Golf Philip Reid
  • Australian Open organisers working towards stand on coaching rule Other Sports
  • Juventus are not thinking about Paul Pogba return Soccer Fabrizio Romano
  • Michael Carrick reveals he suffered with depression in 2009 English Soccer
  • O'Neill finalises Ireland squad for Nations League matches Soccer Emmet Malone
  • Brooks Koepka named PGA Tour player of the year Golf
  • Munster add Neil Cronin to Champions Cup roster European Cup John O'Sullivan
  • Rose backs Pádraig Harrington for Ryder Cup captaincy Golf
  • Octopus wrestling, ski ballet and sports that are now extinct Other Sports Andy Bull
  • James McClean didn’t agree with Harry Arter’s Ireland absence International
  • Racing ad on Sydney Opera House far from plain sailing Sport Michael McGowan
  • Ulster need walking wounded to face Tigers European Cup Michael Sadlier
  • Connacht tap into feel-good factor to prepare for Bordeaux European Cup Linley MacKenzie
  • Conor McGregor given one month medical suspension Other Sports
  • Aidan O’Shea: ‘I don’t go around wondering how much money Dublin get’ Gaelic Football Ian O'Riordan
  • No decision on how Samcro will race this winter Racing
  • Sam Bennett pipped on stage two of Tour of Turkey Other Sports Shane Stokes
  • Jon Mackey named as Canoeing Ireland high performance director Other Sports Liam Gorman
  • Racing relieved as budget increases funding by €3.2 million to €67.2 Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Dagestan celebrates Khabib’s win over ‘chicken’ McGregor Other Sports Maxim Babenko
  • Wales’ Gareth Bale set to be fit for Ireland clash International
  • Extra €15m for projects outlined in new National Sports Policy Sport Ian O'Riordan
  • Russian footballer's sensational somersault penalty goes viral Soccer

  • Business

  • ‘I bought a drone last week and lost it – not good value for money’ Personal Finance Tony Clayton-Lea
  • For corporations, sorry now seems to be the easiest word Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Mother-in-law’s gift could create a tax headache Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Will Naughten’s broadband process end up in the courts? Technology
  • BWG plans €25m Spar expansion and pivot towards digital Retail & Services Mark Paul
  • All eyes on Mike Ashley as French Connection up for sale Retail & Services
  • Sun sets on Club 18-30 as travel industry swaps libido for rage Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Primark plans to rebuild Belfast store damaged by fire in August Retail & Services Francess McDonnell
  • Paddy McKillen jnr plans 257 apartments for Blackrock site Construction Peter Hamilton
  • Six ways to save money when you don’t have very much Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • Explainer: Broadband and Naughten’s New York meeting Technology Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Coillte profits up as it pushes ahead with Brexit-proofing plans Energy & Resources Ciarán Hancock
  • Spar’s expansion plans, Ires and rents, and Coillte’s turnover and Brexit planning Business Ciarán Hancock
  • Rising oil prices could hit growth - but dollar is swing factor Economy
  • Data protection commissioner was unaware of Google+ breach Technology
  • IMF says world economy is plateauing as it cuts growth forecasts Economy
  • Budget 2019 main points: USC cut, €5 welfare hikes and extra paid parental leave Economy Fiach Kelly , Genevieve Carbery
  • IPUT lets Wilton Park building to LinkedIn on 25-year lease Commercial Property Ciara O'Brien
  • Budget 2019: Spending boost for welfare, health, housing as FF/FG agree to review confidence deal Economy Fiach Kelly , Nora-Ide McAuliffe
  • Aviva chief executive to leave as board seeks to revive sagging shares Financial Services
  • Property price inflation moderates to 8.6% in August Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Moody’s positive on Irish banks as it sees impact on them from Brexit ‘contained’ Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Budget 2019: Government ‘using tax receipts to fund lavish spending increases’ Economy Charlie Taylor
  • NTMA hoping to raise up to €3bn from green bond sale Economy Joe Brennan
  • Budget to unveil new tax on multinational asset-shifting Economy Cliff Taylor
  • O’Leary ‘optimistic’ union strife won’t damage Ryanair further in 2018 Transport & Tourism
  • Donohoe confirms ‘disastrous’ VAT rise to 13.5% for tourism Economy Mark Paul , Fiach Kelly
  • Government to improve incentive schemes for entrepreneurs Economy Mark Paul
  • Budget 2019: new €1.5bn ‘rainy day’ fund confirmed Economy Charlie Taylor
  • Budget 2019: New and imported diesel cars hit with 1% surcharge on VRT Economy Michael McAleer
  • Over €770m in budget to safeguard against Brexit Economy Simon Carswell
  • Budget process not fit for purpose Economy Chris Johns
  • Budget 2019: What exactly will it mean for your pocket? Economy Cliff Taylor
  • Former ‘Business Post’ editor Ian Kehoe joins board of RTÉ Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Budget 2019: Betting tax to double to 2% Economy Barry O'Halloran
  • Dublin crane count at 89 on October 1st Commercial Property Justin Comiskey
  • Co Kerry period house and 2.8 acres for €1.6m Commercial Property
  • Kiernan Diamond joins North’s Property while two architects honoured Commercial Property
  • Regional film production wins new incentive as tax relief is extended Economy Laura Slattery
  • Budget 2019: State to spend €286m on transport and infrastructure Economy Barry O'Halloran
  • Sony commits to successor for PlayStation 4 Technology
  • Kevin O’Brien leaves Bank of Ireland to join Julius Baer Financial Services
  • Berlin told to ban 200,000 diesel vehicles from city centre Transport & Tourism Derek Scally
  • Budget 2019: Tax cut on the way for landlords Business Fiona Reddan
  • Paddy Power Betfair flags €23m cost from budget betting tax move Retail & Services Barry O'Halloran
  • Budget 2019: Tax cuts to save ‘squeezed middle’ families €250 a year Economy Fiona Reddan
  • Budget 2019 contains few surprises and business is happy Economy Joe Tynan
  • Minister accused of ‘hitting the snooze button’ over carbon tax Economy Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Where Paschal Donohoe gets the money and how he spends it Economy Joe Brennan
  • Paddy Power Betfair and Dalata suffer on Budget 2019 news Markets Barry O'Halloran
  • Craft brewer ‘locked out’ of premises wins interim injunction Agribusiness & Food Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Inheritance threshold rises marginally for children Economy Fiona Reddan
  • Social entrepreneurs receive funding to help support initiatives Innovation Ciara O'Brien
  • Paul Kelly to take property role with Brown Thomas-owner Selfridges Retail & Services
  • Budget 2019 Families: A little bit for everybody in the audience Economy Fiona Reddan
  • Marginal notes: Paschal Donohoe’s speech decoded Economy Laura Slattery
  • State investment body could provide ‘excess’ €1.5bn for infrastructure Economy Joe Brennan
  • EU lawyers question European Commission’s digital tax plan Economy
  • Budget 2019: Hairdressers say 13½% VAT will be ‘crippling’ Business Daniel Comer
  • Mixed reaction to budget from business community Economy Charlie Taylor
  • SpaceX rocket lands in California for the first time Technology

  • Opinion

  • Óscar Romero was a martyr by default Opinion Elgy Gillespie
  • Hell no: Blasphemy vote is facile Opinion Colum Kenny
  • Doctor Who, I presume? Letters
  • The world’s most boring biscuits Letters
  • Fallen leaves Letters
  • Mental illness and homelessness Letters
  • Bus Éireann’s stranded bus stops Letters
  • Moving Dublin Port Letters
  • A changing church Letters
  • Democracy and educating the voters Letters
  • Conscientious objection Letters
  • Residential care – a regulatory gap Letters
  • National service is not the answer Letters
  • Climate change and Budget 2019 Letters
  • RMS ‘Leinster’: The sinking of a ship off Dublin by a German torpedo Opinion Philip Lecane
  • Fintan O'Toole: Bad social policy makes for bad budgets Opinion Fintan O'Toole
  • Martyn Turner Opinion
  • Martyn Turner Opinion
  • Hurrah, Hurrah: Frank McNally on an Irish revival for the composer who brought Johnny home from war Opinion Frank McNally

  • Life & Style

  • Suicide and taxi drivers: ‘I’m going to be one of them’ Health & Family Emma G Fitzsimmons
  • What’s really in that comforting tin of spaghetti hoops? Food & Drink Rose Costello
  • Why is my apartment loo always dirty when I return in the evening? Homes & Property
  • Struggle to do your own hair? This new curling tool is ‘game-changing’ Beauty Laura Kennedy
  • Living with lung fibrosis: therapies and hoping for a transplant Health & Family Sylvia Thompson
  • Have you heard the one about the fella in a wheelchair? Health & Family Ferdia MacAonghusa
  • ‘A lot of patients just hear breast cancer’ Fitness Anna Joyce
  • Seven top tips to improve your reflexes Health & Family Elena Cresci
  • We’re entitled to stay in Britain after Brexit, but we could be better off at home Abroad Peter Flanagan
  • How to attract a killer tigress? Try a bottle of Calvin Klein Obsession Fashion Jeffrey Gettleman
  • If you've been gaslit or cheated on Rebecca Humphries is worth listening to People Jennifer O'Connell
  • Breast cancer: the crucial step from concern to taking action Health & Family Arlene Harris
  • 50% VAT increase for restaurants is ‘massive ... margins are so tight’ Food & Drink Catherine Cleary
  • Classy Phibsborough turnaround for a budget friendly €495k New to Market Bernice Harrison
  • Our Test Drive: the Ford Focus ST-Line Car Reviews

  • Culture

  • ‘The CIA introduced LSD into American society. They weaponised it’ Books Declan Hughes
  • The importance of interaction, and idleness Art & Design Aidan Dunne
  • An A-Z of modern Ireland: From AA Roadwatch to ‘Zombie’ Books Sarah Cassidy , Kunak McGann
  • Banksy’s greatest work of art: putting £1m through the shredder Visual Art Jonathan Jones
  • ‘I am not a victim’: Strictly’s Seann Walsh under fire from ex-girlfriend tv-radio-web Nadeem Badshah
  • The M House review: An abundance of ideas in an inclusive, inventive production Stage Peter Crawley
  • Taylor Swift pro-Democrat Instagram post causes spike in voter registrations Music Laura Snapes
  • Kanye West to have lunch with Trump in the White House Music
  • The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2019 nominees revealed Music
  • Culture spending up 13.5%, with Arts Council welcoming €75m funding Culture Deirdre Falvey
  • Budget ‘fails’ Gaeltacht communities – Conradh na Gaeilge Heritage Éanna Ó Caollaí