Article Archive

May 14th 2019

• • News

  • My son is obsessed with sport – are there any third-level options for him? Education Brian Mooney
  • Long division: Are we doing enough to narrow the inequality gap in Irish schools? Education Michelle McBride
  • Number of police incidents caused by mental health crises doubles Health
  • GAA reaching out to Protestants with service in St Patrick’s Cathedral Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Women in CervicalCheck controversy told of 6-month wait for payment Politics Jennifer Bray
  • Legal eagles registering in Ireland may be caught up in the small print Crime & Law
  • Registrations by UK solicitors in doubt following Law Society letter Crime & Law Colm Keena
  • Varadkar letter assured Facebook’s Sandberg of ‘business-friendly’ climate Politics Simon Carswell
  • New light shed on prospect of Catholic majority in North Politics Freya McClements
  • Department needed to address sectarianism, says report Politics Freya McClements
  • Commission to recommend pay rise for Defence Forces staff Politics Pat Leahy , Martin Wall
  • Government to come under Dáil pressure on broadband plan Politics Pat Leahy , Simon Carswell
  • Authority points to improved tracing after horse abandoned Irish News Brian O'Connor , Jack Power
  • Legislation to stop harassment and stalking to go before Dáil Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Fianna Fáil calls for tougher knife laws after Dundrum stabbing Crime & Law Colin Gleeson
  • The Secret Teacher: Sport should never come at a cost to a child’s school work Education The Secret Teacher
  • Broadband controversy rocks Fine Gael election campaign Politics Harry McGee
  • Warm and sunny week ahead with a warning over gorse fires Environment Jack Power
  • Jimmy Carter breaks hip ahead of turkey hunt US
  • At least four dead and 10 hospitalised after mid-air plane crash in Alaska US
  • New Zealand woman joins nuns in Cork and takes vow of silence Irish News Barry Roche
  • Two truck drivers found not guilty over killing at Cork filling station Irish News Barry Roche
  • ‘We had no input,’ CervicalCheck patient criticises payment scheme Health Vivienne Clarke
  • FF wants committee to investigate broadband contract Politics Jack Power , Sarah Burns , Pat Leahy
  • St James’s Hospital fined €200,000 for emissions rules breach Environment Brian Hutton
  • Cork plan proposes light rail network, 200km cycling network Irish News Barry Roche
  • European election candidates seek court orders over RTÉ debate High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Mother of boys killed by father wants longer jail terms before parole Crime & Law Vivienne Clarke
  • ‘Two children in car’ that dragged garda along road Crime & Law Jack Power , Conor Lally
  • Duterte endorsed in Philippines as candidates dominate election Asia-Pacific
  • Banned anti-gay preacher says someone coming to Ireland in his place Irish News Patsy McGarry
  • Sri Lanka police arrest 23 for targeting Muslims after bombings Asia-Pacific
  • Filtering data for better treatments of kidney disease Science Claire O'Connell
  • Man jailed for stealing deposits from would-be tenants drops appeal Courts Ruaidhrí Giblin
  • Ana Kriégel hit several times with weapon as she lay on floor, trial told Crime & Law Conor Gallagher
  • European elections: Durkan urges electorate to vote for ‘voices of sense’ Politics Sarah Burns
  • Ireland ‘unbelievably incompetent’ at managing health spending Health Paul Cullen
  • State considered renationalising Eir, says Varadkar Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Teenager sentenced over ‘upskirt’ videos of teachers Crime & Law
  • Man who left voucher in deceased paraglider’s taxi located Irish News Sarah Slater
  • Divorce vote: ‘We’re changing the Constitution that people died for’ Crime & Law Colm Keena
  • Merkel gives conditional support for Macron climate neutrality plan Europe Derek Scally
  • EU transparency deficit gives ammunition to Eurosceptics – ombudsman Europe Patrick Smyth
  • George Mitchell says North’s political challenges ‘not unique’ Politics Gerry Moriarty
  • Stan Lee’s former manager charged with elder abuse US
  • DPP employee gave tip-off about dissident republican arrest, court hears District Court Tom Tuite
  • Brexiteers call for ‘completely fresh start’ to end stalemate Politics Simon Carswell
  • Westminster could legalise abortion in North, British-Irish assembly told Politics Simon Carswell
  • Court dismisses Ben Gilroy’s challenge to exclusion from RTÉ debate High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Tourist sues National Museum of Ireland over slip on stairs High Court
  • Government ‘riding shotgun’ to ensure broadband plan costs controlled Politics Pat Leahy
  • High Court Master claims judges over-looking ‘exacting’ test High Court Mary Carolan
  • Baby was suffering from placental disease during pregnancy, inquest hears Coroner's Court Louise Roseingrave
  • Cyclist’s fatal crash left parish numb, funeral hears Irish News Ellen O'Riordan
  • Church leaders urge end to sense of ‘despair’ at Stormont impasse Religion & Beliefs Patsy McGarry , Gerry Moriarty
  • Madonna refuses to cancel plans for Eurovision performance Irish News
  • Trump calls China trade war ‘little squabble’ but says more tariffs possible US Suzanne Lynch
  • Antisocial behaviour on public transport set to worsen, Dáil hears Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Spike in demand for mental health services ahead of State exams Education Carl O'Brien
  • File provided by Gerald Kean led to CAB seizure of Dublin house, court hears High Court Mary Carolan
  • Spire architect designs new €6m Dublin bridge Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Real action must follow ‘symbolic’ climate declaration, says Varadkar Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Ireland needs to be turned ‘entirely on its head’ to tackle climate change Environment Sarah Burns
  • Boy (13) awarded €11.3m in settlement of High Court action over birth injuries High Court
  • Russia and US call for improved relations after Moscow meeting Europe Isabel Gorst
  • State urged to remove school ethos as barrier to sex education Education Carl O'Brien
  • Turkey begins naval exercises near drill ship off Cyprus Europe Michael Jansen
  • ‘Bungled Brexit’ has hit all parts of Irish economy, Unite chief says Irish News Mark Hilliard
  • ‘Rampaging ram’ removed from Mayo beauty spot after woman hurt Irish News Tom Shiel
  • Taoiseach admits scheme for child abuse victims not working Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Supplements used for joint pain may reduce risk of heart disease Health Colin Gleeson
  • Kerry hospital says seven patients whose scans were misread have died Health Paul Cullen , Anne Lucey
  • Miriam Lord: Broadband is all Labour’s idea, Varadkar tells a stunned Howlin Politics Miriam Lord
  • Passage of parental leave Bill an example of ‘new politics working’ Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Brexit: May to bring withdrawal Bill forward in early June UK Denis Staunton
  • Fingal County Council appoints interim CEO Politics Colin Gleeson
  • Gardaí investigate fourth stabbing attack of recent days Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Garda injured after been dragged along by SUV Crime & Law
  • Can the New Zealand model solve Ireland's car insurance problems? Ireland
  • Man-made rubbish found almost 11km below sea level Environment

  • Sport

  • James McCarthy: 'we've never talked about any ‘in-a-row’' Gaelic Games Ian O'Riordan
  • Jockey Chris Hayes facing minimum six-day ban in whip hearing Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Relieved Geaney looking forward to another championship campaign Gaelic Games Ian O'Riordan
  • Jordan Larmour looks back and moves forward Rugby John O'Sullivan
  • Van der Flier and Gibson-Park back in contention for Leinster Rugby John O'Sullivan
  • Munster face old foes against backdrop of another coaching overhaul Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Gerry Thornley: Saracens are top dogs but not invincible Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Tiger Woods sets sights on emulating Nicklaus Major record Golf Philip Reid
  • Saracens aren’t invincible, provincial championships losing their edge Sport Patrick Madden
  • Uefa investigators to seek Man City Champions League ban English Soccer Tariq Panja
  • Kevin McStay: Provincial championships losing their lustre Gaelic Games Kevin McStay
  • Ulster sign Kiwi back Matt Faddes from the Highlanders Pro14
  • England want Mark McCall - but does he want the England job? International Rob Kitson
  • Michael Conlan to fight Olympics nemesis Vladimir Nikitin Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • O’Leary quits racing: Five stars to carry his colours Racing
  • Michael O’Leary to phase out Gigginstown racing operation Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Man City provide ‘comprehensive proof’ of FFP innocence Champions League David Conn
  • Liverpool players face intense ‘pre-season’ ahead of Spurs final Champions League
  • Michael O’Leary’s decision to leave a seismic blow to racing Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Rory McIlroy will represent Ireland at 2020 Tokyo Olympics Golf Philip Reid
  • Conor O’Shea to stay with Italy until after Six Nations at least International Gerry Thornley
  • Ronan O’Gara rules out working as Munster assistant coach Rugby Gavin Cummiskey
  • Luke Comer’s bargain buy Raa Atoll heading for New York Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Aston Villa into play-off final after shootout win at West Brom English Soccer Stuart James

  • Business

  • Investors should be wary of expensive unicorns Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • ‘When I have a goal for something I want, I am very focused to reach the target’ Personal Finance Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Should the self-employed pay more for the dole? Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • How can I be sure an enduring power of attorney will follow my wishes? Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Ferry group Irish Continental urged to replace chairman Transport & Tourism Joe Brennan
  • Volatility returns to markets as US-China tensions escalate Personal Finance Proinsias O'Mahony
  • Relax, Ross’s aviation Bill is going nowhere fast Transport & Tourism
  • Michael O’Leary lobbied Donohoe for ‘urgent’ crew tax cuts Transport & Tourism Jack Power
  • Gayle Killilea denies Seán Dunne ran US property company Commercial Property Christopher Hoffman
  • Gayle in the witness box, rising trade tensions; and loophole catching lawyers Business Dominic Coyle
  • Bayer tumbles after $2bn Roundup award in US Agribusiness & Food
  • Former NewEra head Eileen Fitzpatrick joins Bank of Ireland board Financial Services Ciara O'Brien
  • Strong year for DCC as profits, revenue rise across its businesses Retail & Services Ciara O'Brien
  • Adjust your sets: ITV bids to evolve in age of Netflix Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Datalex appoints former Google finance director as new CFO Technology Charlie Taylor
  • The business of spying on your phone Technology
  • Dublin-based Ion buys former Mergermarket in deal worth over £1bn Technology Charlie Taylor
  • WhatsApp finds voice calls used to inject spyware on phones Technology
  • Vodafone Ireland sees slight rise in revenues as parent slashes dividend Technology Charlie Taylor
  • EU investigates Irish motor insurers over alleged cartel Financial Services Charlie Taylor
  • Nissan issues operating profit warning as woes continue Manufacturing
  • Bank of Ireland directors criticised for lack of ‘skin in the game’ Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Mr Kipling maker crumbles to £42.7m loss Agribusiness & Food
  • Tesco chief earns £4.6m in year where 9,000 jobs put at risk Retail & Services
  • WhatsApp attack: what you need to know Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Irish gym software company Glofox raises $10m to fund expansion Technology Charlie Taylor
  • High Court approves €8.3m Setanta Insurance payment Financial Services Mary Carolan
  • Nextdoor, led by Irish tech leader Sarah Friar, raises $123m Technology Charlie Taylor
  • VR Education expands into South Korea Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Q&A: Why is the EU investigating the motor insurance industry? Business Jack Power
  • UK jobless rate falls again as employers hire ahead of Brexit Economy
  • Permanent TSB chief says merger with another bank not on his agenda Financial Services Laura Slattery
  • Healthcare tech will stimulate move towards preventative model, expert claims Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Markets rebound following China-US trade turmoil Markets Mark Paul
  • Glenveagh offers 56 apartments to Dublin City Council for €22m Commercial Property Gordon Deegan

  • Opinion

  • Death row – An Irishwoman’s Diary on California’s moratorium on the death penalty Opinion Elgy Gillespie
  • Bold action on climate change needed now we have declared emergency Opinion Shana Cohen
  • The Irish Times view on South Africa’s election: the ANC’s last chance Editorial
  • Affordable housing Letters
  • Sinn Féin and the EU Letters
  • The divorce referendum Letters
  • As right as rain Letters
  • What’s in a name? Letters
  • Israel and the Eurovision Letters
  • Election posters and Tidy Towns Letters
  • Who dares to speak of dial-up? Letters
  • Allianz and Donogh O’Malley Letters
  • The Ballymurphy inquest Letters
  • Martyn Turner Opinion
  • Brexit and electoral consequences Letters
  • We have a culture of not listening to abuse survivors Opinion Emilie Pine
  • The Irish Times view on the rental crisis: A Minister in denial Editorial
  • Fintan O’Toole: KPMG hoovers up fees as politicians forget everything Opinion Fintan O'Toole
  • A Portaferry Man in a Storm – Frank McNally on the Irish marine salvage specialist who helped save D-Day Opinion Frank McNally

  • Life & Style

  • Five of the best moisturisers to suit every kind of skin Beauty Laura Kennedy
  • We deaf people have been making ourselves heard . . . loudly Health & Family John Cradden
  • A breath of stale air: how a stuffy room can affect our brain power Health & Family Veronique Greenwood
  • How families of Ireland’s sickest children can fall into a financial black hole Parenting Sheila Wayman
  • Yotam Ottolenghi’s halibut with spiced chickpea and herb salad Recipes Yotam Ottolenghi
  • Yotam Ottolenghi’s spiced halibut with spinach and chickpea stew Recipes Yotam Ottolenghi
  • The Bewater bottle – gorgeous, but requires you to swallow too much Food & Drink Rhik Samadder
  • What are the benefits of using low-calorie cooking sprays? Food & Drink Rose Costello
  • Scope to double down beside the Luas line in D14 for €1.2m New to Market Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • What can I do about a huge condensation problem in my 1960s bungalow? Homes & Property
  • Yotam Ottolenghi: Slow cooked spinach with halibut? It's amazing Food & Drink Yotam Ottolenghi
  • Alyssa Milano calls for sex strike in protest at new US abortion laws People
  • The most Irish thing ever? Ballyhaunis Three identified in quick time People Deirdre Falvey
  • Left to their own devices: is technology harming family life? Parenting Jenny Sherlock

  • Culture

  • Eurovision 2019: Everything you need to know Music Amy O'Connor
  • Exploring the links between Islamic and Celtic art Art & Design Aidan Dunne
  • ‘Lyra and I compared notes about our books. I lived to see my title in print, she did not’ Books Samuel Thompson
  • Dublin Dance Festival review: A riot of movement and sound Stage Michael Seaver
  • Labelling literature and getting on with it: Banshee journal publishes its first book Books Claire Hennessy
  • Make a culture date with Dublin 8 Culture Turtle Bunbury
  • Life’s too short to watch Dr Eva Orsmond telling us how to lengthen it tv-radio-web Peter Crawley
  • Druid theatre company says it will produce only new plays in 2019 Stage Deirdre Falvey
  • Canongate signs Kerri Ní Dochartaigh debut after six-way auction Books
  • Game of Thrones has descended into bumbling spectacle and senseless plots tv-radio-web Ed Power
  • Charity drops Martin Clunes as patron after he rode elephant tv-radio-web
  • Eurovision 2019: Low-calorie ballads weigh down the first semi-final Music Tanya Sweeney