Article Archive

January 29th 2021

• • News

  • Ireland’s carbon emissions decline by almost 6% in 2020 due to pandemic Environment Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Birdwatching brings comfort to Northern Ireland during lockdown Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • ‘We were wiped out. Cancel. Cancel. Cancel,’ says Kerry B&B owner Irish News Anne Lucey
  • ‘Decimated’ tourism sector looks for 2021 silver lining Irish News Harry McGee
  • Germany set to limit AstraZeneca vaccine to under-65s Health Naomi O’Leary , Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Mandatory quarantine plans being ‘urgently’ put in place Politics Cormac McQuinn
  • ‘It is an utterly false promise’ - Nphet rejects zero-Covid strategy as ‘impractical and risky’ Health Paul Cullen , Ronan McGreevy , Cormac McQuinn
  • Facebook Ireland campaign to target hate speech on platform Social Affairs Sorcha Pollak
  • Two Greek doctors who worked on ICU wards for Covid-19 die in avalanche Europe
  • Four Covid-19 patients killed in fire at Romanian hospital Europe
  • 'An utterly false promise': Nolan rejects idea of zero-Covid strategy Coronavirus
  • Covid-19: HSE to introduce antigen testing in hospitals this week Health Martin Wall
  • Cold and wet weekend will see out January with snow on Sunday Irish News Sarah Burns
  • Coronavirus: Dubai blamed by several countries for spreading virus World
  • Resident jumped from upstairs bedroom window at Galway disability centre, Hiqa finds Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Irish civilian dead of WW2 to be recognised as Commonwealth casualties Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Ireland faces vaccines shortfall of 300,000 amid bitter row in Europe over supply Health Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Covid-19: KPMG staff working with HSE receive vaccine Health Paul Cullen
  • State forecasts shortfall of 300,000 Covid vaccines in first quarter Coronavirus
  • North’s First Minister ‘encouraged’ by expected rollout of AstraZeneca Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Chinese warplanes simulated attacking US carrier near Taiwan Asia-Pacific Kathrin Hille , Demetri Sevastopulo
  • Northern editor Tommie Gorman to retire from RTÉ in April Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • South Africa approves controversial parasite drug for coronavirus Africa Bill Corcoran
  • What ‘alternative options’ are under review for 2021 Leaving Cert? Education Carl O'Brien
  • Nphet records 48 further deaths and 1,254 confirmed Covid-19 cases Health Paul Cullen , Sarah Burns , Ellen O'Riordan
  • Jailed child sex abuser fails to prevent trial on more charges High Court
  • Passenger arrivals in State during December top 164,000 Irish News Sorcha Pollak
  • Covid-19: Garda warns of new fines for house parties, events, protests Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Man who abandoned autistic son (7) in Dublin city centre avoids jail Circuit Court Brion Hoban
  • Taoiseach defends EC’s approach in AstraZeneca vaccine dispute Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Father fails in High Court bid to have son returned to Ireland High Court Mary Carolan
  • Quarantine the Australian way: Tight logistics and high cost Irish News Kate Nic Dhomhnaill
  • Cicely Tyson, award-winning star of stage and screen, dies aged 96 US
  • Biden to review Trump’s sanctions against Hague criminal court prosecutor Europe Peter Cluskey
  • Declan Ganley case over restrictions on religious services adjourned High Court Mary Carolan
  • Judge criticises 9-year delay in making adoption orders High Court Mary Carolan
  • Taxi driver who sexually assaulted passenger after she passed out is jailed Circuit Court Declan Brennan , Fiona Ferguson
  • Man jailed for accidentally setting fire to Louis Copeland stockroom Circuit Court Isabel Hayes
  • Covid-19 vaccines Q&A: Over-65s and the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab Health Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Homeless hostels take action after spike in suicide attempts Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Decision to raise Department of Health chief’s salary ‘stinks’, PAC hears Politics Cormac McQuinn
  • Bernie Sanders meme encapsulates paradox of hero for young Americans US Suzanne Lynch
  • Conflict in Tigray: ‘What we don’t know could be even more disturbing’ Africa Sally Hayden
  • Anger as riot police try to clear farmers from Delhi protest camp Asia-Pacific Hannah Ellis-Petersen , Aakash Hassan
  • America’s new decision makers: Who’s who in the Biden cabinet US Suzanne Lynch
  • Facebook content moderators expected to ‘remain quiet’ over poor treatment Irish News Jack Power
  • Onlookers raised alarm when toddler was beaten by mother in park District Court Olivia Kelleher
  • Cara O’Sullivan brought delight and happiness to many people, funeral hears Irish News Olivia Kelleher
  • Hospital apology over ‘traumatic life-changing experience’ High Court
  • Further meetings next week to discuss future of Leaving Cert exams Education Carl O'Brien
  • Driver sent videos of speedometer before crash that killed three, court hears Circuit Court Elaine Keogh
  • Man jailed for stabbing soldier seven times in pub Circuit Court Brion Hoban
  • Schoolboy receives €20,000 after his toe was fractured in school yard Circuit Court Ray Managh
  • Covid-19: Traveller organisations ask community to obey funeral restrictions Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Germany imposes effective travel ban on Ireland from Saturday Europe Derek Scally
  • HSE says it expects fewer than expected Covid-19 vaccines from Moderna Health Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Boris Johnson drops David Frost as national security adviser UK Denis Staunton
  • City council clamping revenues stall as illegal parking down 50% Consumer Sean McCárthaigh
  • Navalny allies put under house arrest before fresh protests across Russia Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • European vaccine move prompts surprise, anger among NI politicians Politics Gerry Moriarty
  • Biden team says Trump’s China trade deal ‘under review’ US Aime Williams
  • EU backs down on plan to control export of Covid-19 vaccines across Border into North amid outcry Health Gerry Moriarty , Jack Horgan-Jones , Naomi O’Leary
  • Irish man (40) dies after becoming ill on Mount Kenya Religion & Beliefs Ellen O'Riordan
  • ‘Rotting’ school for autistic children appeals to Foley to step in Education Mark Hilliard
  • Covid-19: Majority of fatalities had underlying conditions Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Rules on credit card spending of serious concern for charities, seminar hears Crime & Law Colm Keena
  • Boy had stun gun when caught dealing drugs, court told District Court Tom Tuite
  • Student nurses who had placements shelved ‘rehired via agencies’ Irish News Martin Wall

  • Sport

  • Could the 2021 Olympics relocate to Florida? Sure, just as soon as Lapland melts Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Éamon Zayed: Stephen Kenny needs to be more forward with Ireland coaching Soccer Éamon Zayed
  • Patrick Reed and Alex Noren in front in California Golf
  • Liverpool back with a bang; France give go ahead to visiting Six Nations teams Sport
  • Liverpool defender Matip suffers ankle ligament damage English Soccer
  • Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell to retire after 17 years with the club Soccer
  • Six Nations 2021: England have the firepower to retain their title International Patrick Madden
  • Out then in, Djokovic plays a set in Adelaide exhibition Other Sports
  • RTÉ’s Sam Bennett faux pas adds insult to imagery Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • Tadhg Furlong named in Leinster team to take on Scarlets Pro14
  • Ryder Cup hopeful Robert MacIntyre leads in the desert Golf
  • Saturday’s Fairyhouse card under threat after passing Friday inspection Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Paul Flynn to leave GPA role Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Little substance in CJ Stander to Bordeaux-Bègles rumours International Gerry Thornley
  • Gordon Elliott slams ‘barbaric’ standard of stewards enquiries in Ireland Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Is Paul Pogba good again? Was he always good? Will he stay good? English Soccer Jonathan Liew
  • Some on-track bookmakers unlikely to return to racecourses post-pandemic Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Rory McIlroy battles the elements as he fails to ignite in California Golf Philip Reid
  • Jesse Lingard’s loan move to West Ham from Man United complete English Soccer
  • Klopp says Liverpool remain in the market for a central defender English Soccer Andy Hunter

  • Business

  • Value of mortgage drawdowns in fourth quarter at highest level in 12 years Economy Laura Slattery
  • Could do better: the need for tougher board reviews Work Andrew Hill
  • Ditch that ‘follow your passion’ careers advice Work Emma Jacobs
  • The Kerryman building for the future in Dubai Work Barbara McCarthy
  • Toxic work environment can still exist when working from home Work Olive Keogh
  • Prospects for game-changing AstraZeneca vaccine become increasingly clouded Health & Pharma Dominic Coyle , Naomi O'Leary
  • Caveat: Business beware as public mood gets twitchy over lockdown Business Mark Paul
  • Mason Hayes & Curran’s turnover down 6% due to impact of Covid Retail & Services Ciarán Hancock
  • Less choice, less competition, higher prices: How Brexit will hit Irish retail Economy John FitzGerald
  • Bartra lobbied to cut cash-for-residency sum to lure more investors Construction Barry O'Halloran
  • Business beware as public mood gets twitchy over lockdown Business Mark Paul
  • Call to ensure highest safety standards in e-scooter legislation Transport & Tourism Charlie Taylor
  • PTSB circles Ulster Bank, Irish retail in trouble, and where it all went wrong for AstraZeneca Business Ciara Kenny
  • AstraZeneca Covid vaccine wins approval from EU regulator Health & Pharma Derek Scally , Naomi O’Leary , Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Fourth Covid-19 vaccine shows strong response to UK variant Health & Pharma
  • Cadbury owner faces EU antitrust inquiry Agribusiness & Food Javier Espinoza , Judith Evans
  • Stripe’s spending splurge continues as it leads $35m raise for Check Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Short squeeze: What exactly is going on at GameStop? Markets Matt Phillips
  • Globalization Partners to create additional 100 jobs in Galway Technology Charlie Taylor
  • One-shot Covid vaccine from Johnson & Johnson 66% effective Health & Pharma
  • Household deposits reached ‘historic high’ last year Financial Services Colin Gleeson
  • World stocks fall as day-trading frenzy feeds wider volatility Markets
  • Bitcoin investors should be prepared ‘to lose all their money’ Financial Services
  • San Leon Energy under investigation for Western Sahara activity Energy & Resources Colin Gleeson
  • AIB sells 620 distressed mortgages to ‘ethical’ investment group Financial Services Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Credit and debit card spending increased by 21% in December Economy Colin Gleeson
  • Dublin-based blockchain banking joint venture raises €5.5m Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Creditors seek bankruptcy for Avolon backer HNA Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • Britain’s Boohoo swoops for last Arcadia brands Retail & Services
  • EU agrees export controls in row over Covid vaccine contract Health & Pharma Naomi O'Leary , Derek Scally
  • Reddit mob’s GameStop victory over hedge funds will be fleeting Markets Joe Brennan
  • Shell subsidiary ruled to be liable for Nigerian oil spills Energy & Resources
  • European shares fall on slow vaccine roll-out and Wall Street volatility Markets Joe Brennan
  • German financial regulator departs over Wirecard fallout Financial Services Derek Scally
  • Revenue wins appeal relating to €536,000 tax assessment Financial Services Mary Carolan

  • Opinion

  • Stephen Collins: State’s Covid response compares well with elsewhere Opinion Stephen Collins
  • Operationalisation in action Letters
  • Martyn Turner Opinion
  • Clarity on the exit strategy Letters
  • Harding and Ingle to the rescue Letters
  • Building costs – paying over the odds? Letters
  • Diarmaid Ferriter: Border is a Covid factor that must be grasped Opinion Diarmaid Ferriter
  • Raising awareness of coercive control Letters
  • Economic inequality Letters
  • Remembering Jerry Kiernan Letters
  • Covid-19: Australia’s quarantine system shows Ireland the way Opinion Éidín Ní Shé
  • Some good news Letters
  • Rethinking the Leaving Cert Letters
  • Time to speak Letters
  • Crisis in Syria Letters
  • Vaccinations – a global injustice Letters
  • The Irish Times view on sounds of the countryside: when the cock crows Editorial
  • A Window on the Switzers – Frank McNally’s further reflections on a remarkable Irish-American Opinion Frank McNally
  • The Irish Times view on Ireland’s Covid strategy: suppression – by whatever name Editorial

  • Life & Style

  • What will €745,000 buy in Dublin, France, England, the US and Spain? Take 5 Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Buyer resolve and State aids will drive new home sales Homes & Property Gavan Ryan
  • General Tso’s chicken goes vegan Food & Drink
  • Hilary Fannin: Even procrastibaking can’t stop the days disappearing People Hilary Fannin
  • Chinese food that’s better than the takeaway? Here’s how to do it at home Food & Drink Marie Claire Digby
  • John Wilson: Lidl known star buys on the wine shelves Food & Drink John Wilson
  • Zero Covid: What is it and why is it suddenly so popular? Health & Family Kevin O'Sullivan
  • So Paris Hilton is choosing her children. Nothing wrong with that People Tanya Sweeney

  • Culture

  • Four new films to stream this weekend Film Donald Clarke , Tara Brady
  • Claire Byrne’s inconvenient facts burst Stephen Donnelly’s bubble tv-radio-web Mick Heaney
  • The Staves: Good Woman review – Brutal but brilliant Music Louise Bruton
  • Bunkhouse: Bunkhouse review – Laura Kelly shines on group’s debut album Music Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Clap Your Hands Say Yeah: New Fragility review – Emotions run high Music Lauren Murphy
  • Tiny Magnetic Pets: Blue Wave review – Moods of the pandemic captured Music Louise Bruton
  • Ireland’s Fittest Family: Hanging from a log suspended over a filthy trench. Perfect metaphor for 2021 Culture Patrick Freyne
  • Monique Roffey: “Not all white people are the same, not all white women are the same” Books Claire Armistead
  • The Movie Quiz: What links JK Rowling and Charles Dickens? Film Donald Clarke
  • The Dig: Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes shine, but then things get a bit muddy Film Donald Clarke
  • Luke O’Neill: ‘We will be back in beer gardens with friends in June’ Culture Sylvia Thompson
  • Interior Chinatown: Clever, inventive dissection of traps faced by Asian Americans Books Niamh Donnelly
  • ‘Not hot enough’: Why has Variety apologised to Carey Mulligan? Film Donald Clarke
  • Tony Soprano returns – but this time played by James Gandolfini’s son Film Kevin Courtney
  • Dara McAnulty: ‘The wonder of the natural world makes it worth fighting for’ Culture Sylvia Thompson
  • CNN’s John King: Biden became president because he’s ‘stubborn Irish’ Culture Tanya Sweeney
  • Gabriel Byrne: ‘We stayed long enough to see the blood seeping through the Brother’s hair’ Culture Deirdre Falvey
  • 'Clubbing is Culture' - film preview Culture