Article Archive

February 1st 2021

• • News

  • Missing white-knuckle stress? Try the postal service Consumer Tim O'Brien
  • Naas ban on cars using canal-side route has proved very popular Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • ‘I was told I would burn in hell if I wrote with my left hand’ Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • HSE pays over €3m to Revenue after self-review reveals liability Irish News Martin Wall
  • Post-Brexit issue creates catch-22 for Irish potato growers Politics Cormac McQuinn
  • Donegal seed potato farmer sees Brexit grow business Irish News Freya McClements
  • HSE refuses to publish report on flawed orthodontic treatment Health Paul Cullen
  • ‘People are very afraid’: Gort’s Brazilians on new restrictions Irish News Peter Murtagh
  • EU must learn ‘serious lessons’ from North controversy, says Minister Politics Simon Carswell , Marie O'Halloran , Pat Leahy
  • State to invest €193m in research on cybersecurity, AI and e-health Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • EU’s vaccine ‘panic’ blamed for blunder over NI protocol Politics Simon Carswell
  • China’s president responds to Higgins letter about detained Dubliner Politics Simon Carswell
  • Crucial talks today on Leaving Cert and restarting classes for special needs students Politics Pat Leahy , Paul Cullen
  • Bill of €2bn to bring run-down Dublin flats up to EU standard Social Affairs Olivia Kelly
  • Legal challengers to housing developments given ‘free pass’ Environment Jack Power
  • Residential care home staff who were close contacts told to keep working Irish News Jack Power
  • ‘Eir keeps sending me modems but all I want is my old landline number back’ Consumer Conor Pope
  • Vaccinated Coombe hospital family members offered second dose Health Simon Carswell
  • Up to 4,000 Irish children sent abroad for adoption over 30 years Social Affairs Mike Milotte
  • Warning over ‘influx’ of seriously ill cancer patients after pandemic Health Paul Cullen
  • Myanmar coup: US ‘will take action’ if military does not reverse takeover Asia-Pacific
  • Aung San Suu Kyi: Oxford student who came home to lead campaign for democracy Asia-Pacific
  • Elections and voter fraud allegations: Myanmar coup explained Asia-Pacific
  • Military coup sparks anger in Myanmar and draws condemnation abroad Asia-Pacific
  • What is article 16 of the Northern Ireland protocol? Irish News
  • Nine killed in al-Shabaab hotel attack in Somalia’s capital Africa
  • State exams should proceed with modified papers, ASTI president says Education Vivienne Clarke
  • Taoiseach’s St Patrick’s Day visit to US should go ahead, Coveney says Politics Vivienne Clarke
  • Russian police use tasers and batons against protesters at Navalny rally Europe
  • Japan and South Korea take the slow road to Covid vaccinations Asia-Pacific Motoko Rich , Hikari Hida
  • West gets it wrong on Myanmar again as coup catches it cold Asia-Pacific John Reed
  • Irish in Myanmar: ‘If people went on to the street I would worry’ Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Irish gang forging negative Covid-19 tests for European travellers, Europol warns Crime & Law Conor Gallagher
  • Reopening of schools to be prioritised, public health doctors say Health Paul Cullen
  • New care home residents in North should be tested for Covid-19, says report Irish News Freya McClements
  • Man (28) sentenced to life in prison for murder of boy (11) Criminal Court Eoin Reyolds
  • Cabinet to make final decision on format of Leaving Cert exams next week Education Jennifer Bray , Ronan McGreevy
  • Ireland can achieve zero Covid without sealing country – campaign group Irish News Shauna Bowers
  • Man (29) who stabbed stranger in head and ‘destroyed his life’ is jailed Criminal Court Alison O'Riordan
  • Border poll should be held in 2028, says Bertie Ahern Politics
  • ECDC credits Ireland with giving double the vaccine doses actually administered Health Paul Cullen
  • Covid-19: Death toll at two nursing homes in Louth and Galway rises to 26 Health Simon Carswell , Jack Power
  • Special education set to partially reopen from February 11th Education Carl O'Brien
  • Coronavirus: Summer holidays abroad ‘not realistic’, says Holohan Health Paul Cullen
  • Gardaí can now fine cross-Border travellers but confusion about enforcement measures Crime & Law Conor Gallagher and Jennifer Bray
  • Navalny facing jail threat as Kremlin rejects western criticism Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Dublin City Council to hire 55 staff for cycling and walking projects Environment Olivia Kelly
  • Protests erupt in Tripoli fuelled by economic collapse and Covid-19 Middle East Michael Jansen
  • Agencies criticised for failure to deliver aid to northern Ethiopian region Africa Sally Hayden
  • English homes to be targeted in door-to-door testing in Covid-19 clampdown UK Denis Staunton
  • Covid-19: GP welcomes new powers limiting cross-Border travel Irish News Freya McClements
  • Vaccine shipment could have been disrupted by Article 16 – NI Minister Irish News Freya McClements
  • Number of pandemic payment recipients increased by less than 1% this week Irish News Shauna Bowers
  • Israel provides 2,000 coronavirus vaccines to the Palestinian Authority Middle East Mark Weiss
  • Appeal court jails garda for dangerous driving causing death of mother of three Courts Paul Neilan
  • Ryanair passengers say they are still awaiting Covid-19 refunds Consumer Conor Pope
  • Parents of children with special education needs in ‘harrowing situations’ High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Challenge to permission for shared living development in Blanchardstown High Court Mary Carolan
  • Gardaí issue fines to 150 for house parties and to 280 non-essential air passengers Crime & Law Jack Power
  • Biden intensifies talks on coronavirus stimulus deal US Suzanne Lynch
  • Legislation to regulate use of e-scooters and e-bikes to be introduced Consumer Mark Hilliard
  • Myanmar coup brings back ‘terrifying memories’, says Rohingya group World Sorcha Pollak
  • Investigation into death of man at Drogheda Garda station Crime & Law Elaine Keogh
  • World Hijab Day: ‘The hijab is a part of me, it’s my identity’ Social Affairs Sorcha Pollak
  • Judge directs holding of inquiry into allegations against solicitor High Court Mary Carolan
  • Almost 600 homes planned for new urban area in south Co Dublin Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • A child’s running, jumping and hopping skills may lead to healthier life Health Mark Hilliard
  • Absence of water charges ‘a rarity’, says World Water Council chief Environment Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Covid vaccinations for Dublin Fire Brigade expected to resume next week Health Olivia Kelly
  • Woman tells court of waking in bed to find burglar’s hand on her throat Health Fiona Ferguson
  • Some Belfast, Larne port staff withdrawn over safety amid Northern Ireland protocol tensions Irish News Freya McClements

  • Sport

  • No rain in Spain, but a bounty of barbel in the rock pools Other Sports Derek Evans
  • Viking Hoard case highlights lack of trust in regulation of Irish racing Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Leinster showcase their supreme strength in depth at Scarlets Pro14 Gerry Thornley
  • ‘That’s boxing, you can be fascinated but it appals you’ Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Tadhg Furlong back in action and ready to join Ireland squad Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Ken Early: Tuchel’s influence apparent as players adapt to new era Soccer Ken Early
  • Venerable warhorse Jones ready to lead from the front again International Johnny Watterson
  • Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to Wales International John O'Sullivan
  • Johann van Graan more than happy to take a scrappy win in Italy Pro14 John Fallon
  • All in the Game: Irvine Welsh has the knives out for Alfredo Morelos Soccer Mary Hannigan
  • Reed shakes off latest controversy with victory in California Golf
  • Liverpool close to signing centre back; Reed claims victory in California Sport
  • The Offload: Australia is here to help the Lions tour and more Rugby Gavin Cummiskey
  • Jordan Henderson is a captain of the most inspirational kind English Soccer Jonathan Wilson
  • ‘I ask myself, did we get justice for Ben? And I don’t know’ Rugby Andy Bull
  • Troy Parrott joins Ipswich Town on loan English Soccer Emmet Malone
  • Bryony Frost giving a different glimpse of life in the weighing room Racing Chris Cook
  • Willie Mullins hopes UK amateur jockey ban is lifted for Cheltenham Racing Chris Cook
  • Irish athletes will have the chance to compete on home soil in February Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • FAI to outline details of financial support to League of Ireland clubs National League Emmet Malone
  • Ireland a part of potential joint-bid for 2031 Rugby World Cup International Gerard Meagher
  • Shane Long joins Bournemouth on loan as Liverpool bolster defence English Soccer
  • Tom Brady intends to play on after his 10th Super Bowl Other Sports Tom Lutz
  • Solskjær complains of unfair ‘momentum shift’ in United’s loss to Sheffield English Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • GAA postpones decision on return date for intercounty squad training Gaelic Games Seán Moran
  • Troy Parrott’s switch from Millwall to Ipswich the best move for all parties English Soccer Emmet Malone

  • Business

  • ‘Small businesses have had such a tough year’ Personal Finance Tony Clayton-Lea
  • Pilita Clark: Too many boardrooms are climate incompetent Work Pilita Clark
  • Firms have adapted to Covid, but some changes will stick Economy Tom Maguire
  • Huawei to create 110 jobs and invest €80m in R&D Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Covid-19 and Brexit hit manufacturing orders Economy Laura Slattery
  • Outdoor tourism the focus of €55m Fáilte Ireland aid package Transport & Tourism Mark Hilliard
  • Petroneft signs deal to acquire extra 40% interest in Russian gas well Energy & Resources Fiona Reddan
  • Greencastle will manage Joe, Her and Lovin in-house Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • Ryanair boss tells Ireland and EU to ‘get the finger out’ on vaccinations Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran , Vivienne Clarke
  • Tourism’s €55m aid package; Rosslare’s Brexit boom; and the vaccine crisis that won’t go away Business Dominic Coyle
  • Silver prices soar as GameStop retail frenzy moves on to metal Markets
  • Britain’s Asos scoops up prized Arcadia brands for €300m Retail & Services Jonathan Eley
  • Link pulls out of acquisition move for Pepper’s Irish business Financial Services Fiona Reddan
  • ISME looking for donations to argue for fairer pensions Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • Gavin O’Reilly to chair New European following acquisition Media & Marketing Mark Paul , Charlie Taylor
  • EU confirms Pfizer to deliver 75m extra vaccine doses Health & Pharma
  • EU claims court errors in bid to overturn €13bn Apple tax judgment Technology
  • Australian insurer PSC gets approval for Irish subsidiary Financial Services Charlie Taylor
  • Irish co-founded Liva sells minority stake in multi-million euro deal Financial Services Charlie Taylor
  • New car sales drop 18% in January but used imports rise despite Brexit Retail & Services Michael McAleer
  • People 'will fly in their millions' once all over 50s are vaccinated, says O'Leary Transport & Tourism
  • Electric Ireland wins NI Executive renewable energy contract Energy & Resources
  • Irish holidaymakers set to be main tourism revenue source this year Transport & Tourism Cormac McQuinn
  • Are negative rates for all savers on the way? What you need to know Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • Irish tax and welfare system offset income inequality, ESRI finds Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Irish medtech start-up Akkure beats crowdfunding target Health & Pharma Charlie Taylor
  • Out-of-home advertising eyes post-lockdown recovery over next two years Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • AIB tightens mortgage lending rules Personal Finance Fiona Reddan
  • Solicitors’ insurer seeking judgment for €4.9m under 2011 settlement with Bloxham Retail & Services Mary Carolan
  • JD Sports expands US footprint with $495m DTLR Villa purchase Retail & Services
  • Luxury property investment firm used for ‘improper purposes’, judge says Commercial Property
  • US economy recovering from pandemic much faster than expected Economy
  • Bewley’s wants taxpayer to foot rent bill, landlord tells court Retail & Services
  • George Osborne drops portfolio career to become full-time banker Financial Services Arash Massoudi , Alex Barker
  • UK fashion industry facing ‘decimation’ over Brexit trade deal Retail & Services
  • Energia claims €4bn wind farm projects jeopardised by application process Energy & Resources
  • Irish stocks rise on back of Ryanair results Markets Colin Gleeson
  • Almost €3m of man’s debts written off under personal insolvency arrangement Construction Aodhan O'Faolain
  • Quintain given go-ahead for first phase of 1,300 home plan for Cherrywood Construction Gordon Deegan
  • IDA chief warns of investment hit if Dublin runway restrictions not lifted Transport & Tourism Gordon Deegan
  • Robinhood raises $2.4bn in second cash injection in four days Markets
  • Cash-in-hand makes more sense than paying off mortgage Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Will the remote working trend last? Work

  • Opinion

  • Parking problems Letters
  • An all-island strategy? Letters
  • Family carers and vaccination Letters
  • James Joyce, poetry and music Letters
  • Shipwrecks Letters
  • Looking to Canada Letters
  • St Brigid’s Day Letters
  • Brendan Boyle: Work on Irish unity referendum must start now Opinion Brendan Boyle
  • Why is it that we Irish do not riot like the Dutch? Opinion Michael O'Loughlin
  • Una Mullally: GameStop shenanigans speak to moment Opinion Una Mullally
  • The Irish Times view on the national debt: planning for the long-term Editorial
  • The Irish Times view on the Myanmar coup: a betrayal of hope Editorial
  • Amnesty has lost focus on rights of prisoners of conscience Opinion Ronan McCrea

  • Life & Style

  • Food & Drink Quiz: Whose wineries were caught adding anti-freeze to the product? Food & Drink
  • What sold for about €900k in south and north Dublin suburbs? Homes & Property Ronald Quinlan
  • I knew all about terrible jobs. Then I got the best one in the world Working Abroad Paula Gahan
  • Morning run or evening walk? Here’s the science on the best time of day to exercise Fitness Gretchen Reynolds
  • Being a Brigid can shape the kind of person you are Health & Family Brigid O’Dea
  • My kids are defeated. They’re resigned to homeschooling, every hateful aspect of it Parenting Jen Hogan
  • Our Test Drive: Ford Ranger Thunder Motors

  • Culture

  • Draíocht an Oide tuarasc%C3%A1il Alan Titley
  • Súil mhear ar iriseoireacht na Gaeilge tuarasc%C3%A1il Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Netflix: 10 of the best new shows and films to watch in February tv-radio-web Jennifer Gannon
  • Open Water: Promising novel on pervasive racism in London Books Sarah Gilmartin
  • Crone Wood: An impeccable slice of ‘culchie horror’ Film Tara Brady
  • Nancy Sinatra: ‘I married as a virgin. In those days you got married to have sex’ Music Eve Barlow
  • Failing better: The afterlife of Samuel Beckett’s best-known phrases Stage Terence Killeen
  • Three Poems for Brigid: Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Paula Meehan and Nidhi Zak/Aria Eipe Books
  • Take note, Stephen Donnelly: the ‘thumbs up’ emoji is the most passive-aggressive of all tv-radio-web Tanya Sweeney
  • Neil Young’s ‘lost’ album: Before you start leaping up and down in your slippers . . . Music Kevin Courtney
  • Tony Bennett: US singer diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease Music
  • Saved By The Bell star Dustin Diamond dies aged 44 tv-radio-web
  • Davy Fitzgerald’s life lessons for the lost boys of Ireland tv-radio-web Ed Power