Article Archive

February 18th 2021

• • News

  • Government moves to introduce national ban on smoky coal Health Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Q&A: Does this mean the end of open fireplaces and cool urban stoves? Health Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Eamon Ryan’s smoky coal consultation meets mixed public reaction Politics Harry McGee
  • Judges’ meeting on personal injuries plan set to be delayed again Crime & Law Colm Keena , Mary Carolan
  • Mother and baby homes: Destruction of records was designed to aid confidentiality Crime & Law Colm Keena
  • UK study: Heart damage in more than half of Covid patients discharged from hospital Health Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Vaccinations: Jewel in the crown of modern medical science Science William Reville
  • Covid-19: Wedding entertainers ‘falling through the cracks’ Irish News Ellen O’Riordan
  • Key workers in pandemic deserve compensation – Varadkar Irish News Martin Wall
  • Caolan Smyth: One of a new generation of gangland criminals Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Irishman barred from leaving China appeals to Beijing Irish News Colin Gleeson
  • Ban on smoky coal in Castlebar marks shift to burning firewood Irish News Peter Murtagh
  • Northern leaders to meet EU official in charge of post-Brexit NI trade Irish News
  • Mother and Baby Homes Commission tells Minister it cannot retrieve destroyed tapes Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Quantum computing poised to transform big-data landscape Science Seán Duke
  • Mars rover Perseverance lands safely on red planet Science
  • Covid-19: Mandatory-quarantine legislation gets the Cabinet nod – finally Politics Harry McGee
  • Q&A: what’s in the quarantine legislation and why is it so complex? Health Jack Horgan-Jones , Harry McGee
  • Thousands of 'cold-stunned' sea turtles rescued off coast of Texas US
  • Leaving Cert: People who lobby teachers over grades face penalties Education Vivienne Clarke
  • Barricades burn in Spanish streets amid protests over jailed rapper Europe
  • Terenure College apologises for ‘failing to protect’ pupils as ex-teacher is jailed for abuse Crime & Law Jack Power , Brion Hoban
  • Wind and rain forecast as Ireland set for period of unsettled weather Irish News Colin Gleeson
  • Leaving Cert: ASTI expresses reservations over calculated grades process Education Sarah Burns
  • Reducing world population may be a bad idea Science William Reville
  • Covid-19: 47 more deaths confirmed as Nphet says 25% of cases are not fully investigated Politics Paul Cullen , Jennifer Bray , Marie O'Halloran
  • Ireland ‘should learn’ from Australia’s hotel quarantine mistakes, says top epidemiologist Irish News Kate Nic Dhomhnaill
  • Q&A: Could teacher unions’ objections derail Leaving Cert plans? Education Carl O'Brien
  • People need grants not penalties to end solid fuel burning, says Barry Cowen Environment Vivienne Clarke
  • Covid-19: Lockdown in the North extended to April 1st Irish News Freya McClements
  • Munich Security Conference: Will Biden bring US back into the fold? Europe Derek Scally
  • Man convicted of raping two women loses Supreme Court appeal Supreme Court Mary Carolan
  • Judge urges sides to consider mediation in case of woman ‘on her deathbed’ High Court
  • Crisis-hit Georgia’s PM quits over plan to arrest opposition leader Europe Daniel McLaughlin
  • Legal action taken against Sandymount cycle path Environment Olivia Kelly
  • 17 arrested in joint Garda-PSNI air and ground operation Crime & Law Conor Lally
  • Peru’s political elite ensnared in ‘Vacuna-gate’ scandal World Gideon Long
  • Leaving Cert exam timetable is published Education Sarah Burns
  • Government classifying key workers to determine priority for vaccine Irish News Jack Horgan-Jones , Marie O'Halloran
  • Man who sexually exploited girl (13) jailed for 18 months Circuit Court Declan Brennan
  • German renegade royal sues son to get castle back Europe Derek Scally
  • Health staff say they are getting ‘least efficacious vaccine’ Irish News Martin Wall
  • HSE plans to vaccinate 1 million people per month from April Health Paul Cullen
  • German police investigate after Lidl letter-bomb explosion Europe Derek Scally
  • No evidence Sinn Féin pressured council over Bobby Storey funeral, inquiry finds Irish News Freya McClements
  • Cocaine valued at €12m found in Cork in one of Republic’s biggest recent drug seizures Crime & Law Barry Roche , Conor Lally
  • ‘I can finally breathe’: Students on plans for Leaving Cert 2021 Education Carl O'Brien , Shauna Bowers
  • Starmer calls for ‘moral crusade’ to tackle inequalities in UK UK Denis Staunton
  • Humanity is waging 'senseless and suicidal' war on nature, warns UN chief Environment
  • Royal British Legion stands by James McClean’s right not to wear poppy Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Limerick gangs running ‘non-stop drugs supermarket’ Politics Marie O'Halloran
  • Man who raped six-month-old to be sentenced next week Criminal Court Alison O'Riordan
  • Ted Cruz defends trip to Mexico during emergency in Texas US Suzanne Lynch
  • Ireland should not vaccinate young before vulnerable in developing world - Mike Ryan Health Sorcha Pollak , Patsy McGarry
  • Boy knocked down by neighbour’s car gets €65,000 settlement High Court
  • ‘I’m not the same Sil Fox’: Comedian seeks damages after sex assault case is dismissed Crime & Law Jennifer O'Connell
  • Emmanuel Macron urges Europe to send vaccines to Africa Europe Roula Khalaf , Ben Hall , Victor Mallet
  • Cork direct provision residents refuse meals over ‘low standard’ Social Affairs Sorcha Pollak
  • Smoky coal ban and solid fuel controls a model for others, says WHO director Environment Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Sparkle and gravity as Harris makes economic Covid case US Suzanne Lynch
  • Drop in Covid-19 outbreaks at nursing homes and hospitals Health Simon Carswell
  • Frost’s new role to harden UK’s approach to its EU commitments UK Denis Staunton
  • Galway city centre records highest rate of Covid-19 in the State Health Brian Hutton
  • Democrats unveil ambitious US immigration reform plan US Suzanne Lynch
  • Two jailed over interference with bank’s takeover of property refuse to purge contempt High Court Aodhan O'Faolain
  • ‘I think the dogs on the street knew this guy wasn’t quite right’ Crime & Law Ellen O'Riordan
  • Abuse by former teacher and coach John McClean a ‘dark hour’ for Terenure Crime & Law Jack Power
  • Desire to die among older people often transient, study finds Social Affairs Sorcha Pollak
  • Defence Forces re-enlistment campaign nets just 62 ex-members Irish News Mark Hilliard
  • Level 5 restrictions to stay until at least April despite school reopening plan Politics Jennifer Bray , Cormac McQuinn , Carl O'Brien
  • We must reduce uncertainty of climate predictions Science Peter Lynch

  • Sport

  • GAA defer several key motions to special congress in the autumn Gaelic Games Ian O'Riordan
  • Hurling sin-bin may be introduced without significant trial period Gaelic Games Ian O'Riordan
  • ‘Progressive Rugby’ calls for significant changes to how game is played International Johnny Watterson
  • Rugby stats: Too often Irish players didn’t look and therefore didn’t see International John O'Sullivan
  • Dr Éanna Falvey: ‘Concussion is a brain injury and rugby takes it extremely seriously’ International Dr Éanna Falvey
  • Now is the time to sow the seeds for women’s rugby in Ireland International Louise Lawless
  • Man City extend lead to 10; Naomi Osaka sees off Serena Williams in Melbourne Sport Patrick Madden
  • Naomi Osaka sees off Serena Williams in two to reach Melbourne final Other Sports Jonathan Howcroft
  • Brady defeats Muchová in Melbourne to set up Osaka showdown Other Sports
  • Joanne O’Riordan: The endless cycle of online abuse churns on and on Sport Joanne O'Riordan
  • Keith Earls believed to have agreed new one-year deal to remain at Munster International Gerry Thornley
  • Thursday’s Clonmel meeting cancelled due to heavy rain Racing
  • Serena Williams waves a long goodbye after Naomi Osaka defeat Other Sports
  • Tearful Serena Williams cuts press conference short after Osaka defeat Other Sports
  • Byrne brothers Harry and Ross to double up for Leinster against Dragons Pro14 Gavin Cummiskey
  • Djokovic outclasses qualifier Karatsev to reach Australian Open final Other Sports Tumaini Carayol
  • Jordi Murphy to captain Ulster against Glasgow Pro14
  • Charles Byrnes fails in appeal against ban over Viking Hoard case Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Lynne Cantwell named South Africa women’s high performance director International Gavin Cummiskey
  • New Tokyo Olympics chief understands the ‘great public concern’ over Games Other Sports Justin McCurry
  • Caelan Doris will be unavailable for ‘foreseeable future’ Rugby Gerry Thornley
  • Iranian women’s ski coach barred from going to world championships by husband Other Sports Angela Giuffrida
  • IHRB insists Irish racing is ‘clean’ following Charles Byrnes appeal Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Concussion substitutes on trial in new League of Ireland season National League
  • Top jockey Davy Russell to miss Cheltenham Festival Racing
  • Real Sociedad no match for Manchester United in Turin Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • Leicester take goalless draw from first leg in Prague Soccer Louise Taylor
  • Gareth Bale on target as Spurs power past Wolfsberger Soccer David Hytner
  • Bukayo Saka earns Arsenal draw against Benfica in Rome Soccer Nick Ames

  • Business

  • US college football game scheduled for the Aviva cancelled Transport & Tourism Mark Paul
  • Samsung Wireless Charger Trio: A good way to untangle your desk Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Roybi: A smart toy and AI learning aid for children Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Camile Thai to create 300 jobs and raise €10m for tech updates Agribusiness & Food Charlie Taylor
  • Residents fear Ballymore apartment repairs could cost up to €60,000 Construction Barry O'Halloran
  • The right time, the right medium and the right people make Clubhouse a hit Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Minimum wage increase did not lead to rise in labour costs - ESRI Economy Eoin Burke-Kennedy
  • Public Appointments Service drops the ball in the Aaron Forde fiasco Business
  • What makes the difference when it comes to smartphone cameras? Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Positive Grid Spark Amp: The perfect lockdown tool for guitarists Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Ryanair battle against state aid could ultimately help rivals Transport & Tourism
  • A solution to chemo hair loss and other Irish innovations Technology Olive Keogh
  • Anger rises as charities caught in Facebook’s Australia news ban Technology
  • Airbus sees stable aircraft deliveries after 2020 loss Transport & Tourism
  • Barclays resumes dividend payouts as annual profit halves Financial Services
  • Ormonde withdraws AGM resolutions after failing to secure support Energy & Resources Ciara O'Brien
  • Decision day for Ulster Bank, College football cancelled, and Ballymore’s repairs Business Ciarán Hancock
  • Decision day for Ulster Bank, College football cancelled, and Ballymore’s repairs Companies Ciarán Hancock
  • Nestle FY growth outshines peers thanks to pet food, health products Manufacturing
  • Belfast to host prestigious European tech conference Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • US warns of limited initial supplies of J&J Covid vaccine Health & Pharma
  • Rally in mining stocks helps Europe shake off earnings gloom Markets
  • BT’s new Dublin procurement company to take on 70 people Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Supreme Court to rule later on State’s appeal over striking down of building sector pay law Construction Mary Carolan
  • Future Ticketing seals European horseracing deal Retail & Services Barry O'Halloran
  • Q&A: What will Ulster Bank’s closure mean for customers? Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Ulster Bank CEO tells staff ‘no decision has been taken’ Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Surge in Irish retailers with €1m online sales in ecommerce boom Retail & Services Laura Slattery
  • Stripe valued at $115bn, seeks further funding – report Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Wind generates almost 40% of electricity used in Republic Energy & Resources Barry O'Halloran
  • US cybersecurity firm ThreatLocker to create 50 jobs in Ireland Technology Charlie Taylor
  • MyComplianceOffice confirms €10m debt financing deal Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Just Eat begins drone deliveries in Co Galway Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • FBD withdraws court challenge to ombudsman’s investigation Financial Services Mary Carolan
  • Some 70 jobs to go at pharmaceutical company Viatris in north Dublin Health & Pharma Martin Wall
  • Google appoints new head of engineering in Dublin Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Shannon Group to restore 20% pay cut when passengers hit one million Economy Gordon Deegan
  • PTSB and AIB set to disclose Ulster Bank loan book talks Financial Services Joe Brennan , Marie O'Halloran
  • European stocks in third day of sale over inflation fears Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran
  • DAA seeks contractors for expansion of Dublin airport worth up to €50m Transport & Tourism Barry O'Halloran

  • Opinion

  • Lockdown walking Letters
  • Pins and needles Letters
  • Pensions timebomb – time for action Letters
  • Trinity, managerialism and the election of a provost Letters
  • Showing up at the office Letters
  • Border poll and mutual respect Letters
  • Back to the office Letters
  • Dear Sir? Letters
  • Reopening schools Letters
  • Personal injury award guidelines and constitutional propriety Letters
  • Stardust inquests delay is deeply unjust Letters
  • Are we really entitled to lecture Britain about remembering? Opinion Finn McRedmond
  • Newton Emerson: Republic’s shared-equity housing scheme threatens to push up prices Opinion Newton Emerson
  • Germans are right to pursue 100-year-old former-Nazi war criminals Opinion Efraim Zuroff
  • The Irish Times view on Facebook’s blackout: Australia unfriended Editorial
  • The Irish Times view on the Fiscal Advisory Council: an independent voice Editorial
  • Parting Blast – Frank McNally on the contested epitaph of John Keats Opinion Frank McNally

  • Life & Style

  • Boutique Rathgar homes with Helen Turkington finish from €1.55m New to Market Alanna Gallagher
  • If someone said, ‘I had great sex,’ I would say, ‘Wait, back up. What exactly do you mean by that?’ Health & Family Alisha Haridasani Gupta
  • DNG flooded by applicants for virtual Transition Year course Homes & Property
  • Gothic drama with airy interiors near Enniskerry village for €2.6m New to Market Bernice Harrison
  • Donegal sisters enter home in prize draw with £50,000 cash bonus Homes & Property Madeleine Lyons
  • Late artist Micheál Ó Nualláin’s bookish Monkstown home for €1.05m New to Market Bernice Harrison
  • What will €340,000 buy in Dublin and Offaly? Homes & Property Elizabeth Birdthistle
  • Proper streetside falafel, dripping with hot sauce, that you can re-create at home Food & Drink Itamar Srulovich
  • Pyjama bottoms? Fine. But tidy your room: 11 ways to excel in a Zoom job interview People Emine Saner
  • How to choose and buy the perfect apartment in Ireland Homes & Property Joanne Hunt
  • The importance of small gestures in relationships during the pandemic Health & Family Padraig O'Morain
  • The GP couple balancing family life and work during the pandemic Parenting Geraldine Walsh
  • ‘The chef walked out, so I took over. I was 28, and we got a Michelin star in six months’ Working Abroad Andrew Walsh
  • ‘Imagine my lips tight against yours’: Irish U-boat shipwreck’s poignant letters People Alison Flood
  • Carlos Menem obituary: Scandal-dogged former president of Argentina People
  • Rush Limbaugh obituary: ‘Shock jock’ radio host who set the tone for US culture wars People
  • End of the line for Ireland’s luxury sleeper train Ireland Tim O'Brien

  • Culture

  • Parnell and His Times: A worthwhile journey, if not the promised route Books Diarmaid Ferriter
  • Mick Flannery: ‘I listen to Leonard Cohen dying’ Music Mick Flannery
  • Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite: ‘The Tories haven’t got a clue about culture’ Music Eamon Sweeney
  • Writing women back into the history of the Irish revolution Books Linda Connolly
  • Kim Novak: ‘I inherited mental illness from my father, but the rape must have added to it’ Film Simon Hattenstone
  • You’re a large-brained scheming dreamer with a sense of justice: What it means to be human Culture Joe Humphreys
  • Patti Smith, Kenneth Branagh and Ralph Fiennes in your home: This week’s unmissable events Culture Kevin Courtney
  • Demi Lovato had ‘three strokes and a heart attack’ after 2018 overdose Music
  • Irish children’s authors and bookshops up for prizes; Saturday’s books pages preview Books Martin Doyle