Article Archive

March 8th 2021

• • News

  • Take a flight inside the Poolbeg Chimneys Environment
  • Woman arrested after live-streaming car chase with gardaí Irish News
  • Pandemic savings: How some people have saved thousands by working from home Consumer Conor Pope
  • Access to education: ‘We have a silent epidemic on our hands’ Education Hermione Hennessy Ross
  • Rise of private primary schools: ‘Children are in charge of their learning’ Education Carl O'Brien , Jenna Clarke-Molloy
  • Departing Green councillor criticises lack of maternity leave for politicians Politics Cormac McQuinn
  • Trinity College Dublin fears third-level reforms will threaten its autonomy Education Carl O'Brien
  • Up to 600 doctors may leave Irish health system in July, IMO warns Irish News Martin Wall
  • Covid-19: Mandatory hotel quarantine system could be running in a week Irish News Martin Wall
  • Number of private primary schools up 30 per cent in past decade Education Carl O'Brien , Jenna Clarke-Molloy
  • Government to seek revival of €2.5bn international student sector Education Harry McGee , Carl O'Brien
  • Taking workplace equality cases ‘out of many people’s reach’ Social Affairs Kitty Holland
  • Heritage funding of €7m to boost jobs and renewal of town centres Irish News Tim O'Brien
  • Early-learning providers ‘confident’ return to classrooms will be a success Irish News Ellen O'Riordan
  • Dogs Trust receive 172 requests from owners looking to get rid of pet after Christmas Irish News Ellen O'Riordan
  • Covid-19 and St Mary’s nursing home: ‘We’ve seen it through’ Irish News Jack Power
  • Coveney overruled military chief’s recommendation to rehire former officers Irish News Conor Gallagher
  • ‘Complex’ Covid repatriation of Irish stranded in Peru cost €360,000 Irish News Sorcha Pollak
  • Donegal priest accidentally plays rap music during live-streamed Mass Offbeat
  • Meghan: member of royal family had concerns about son's skin colour News
  • Pope returns to Rome following historic tour of Iraq Middle East
  • Meghan Markle says royal had concerns about her child’s skin colour UK
  • Immunity from Covid-19 lasts up to six months after infection – Hiqa Health Paul Cullen
  • Wicklow hill fire ‘started maliciously’, believes fire chief Irish News Sorcha Pollak
  • Vending machines help ease access to Covid-19 tests in Japan Asia-Pacific
  • Niger’s president awarded $5m leadership prize Africa David Pilling
  • Three protesters killed in Myanmar, shops and factories closed Asia-Pacific
  • Significant drop in children drinking alcohol and smoking, new study shows Health Sarah Burns
  • Coronavirus: Nphet to consider restriction changes as vaccinations continue Health Paul Cullen , Sorcha Pollak , Vivienne Clarke
  • Appeal to help find golden eagle missing in Co Wicklow Irish News Jack Power
  • Girl left scarred after falling into brambles at school secures settlement of €90,000 High Court Mary Carolan
  • Gardaí release seven men arrested in Cavan over suspected extortion plot Crime & Law Jack Power , Conor Gallagher , Tim O'Brien
  • HSE wants DNA test on unidentifed man in psychiatric hospital for 30 years High Court Mary Carolan
  • Eeva Leinonen unveiled as next Maynooth University president Education Mark Hilliard
  • Steady rise in number travelling further than 10km from home Irish News Jack Power
  • Coronavirus: Pupils return to primary schools in Northern Ireland Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Driver dies in Roscommon after car collides with lorry Irish News Sarah Burns
  • Boy secures €80,000 settlement in claim over lazy eye treatment High Court Mary Carolan
  • Met Éireann issues alert ahead of heavy rain and strong winds Irish News Ronan McGreevy
  • Farmer wins orders overturning consent for grid connection from wind farm High Court Mary Carolan
  • Rodent droppings among breaches found by food-safety watchdog Irish News Conor Pope
  • Senior Iranian calls for talks with US on nuclear deal if sanctions gradually lifted Middle East Michael Jansen
  • Sea level rises far greater for coastal communities, scientists find Environment Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Woman takes challenge over parts of mother and baby homes report High Court
  • Fully vaccinated Americans allowed to have small gatherings indoors US Roni Caryn Rabin
  • Women in Engineering lobby group calls for unconcious bias training Science Kevin O'Sullivan
  • Portrait of 1916 nurse ‘airbrushed from history’ unveiled in Seanad Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Big rise in investment fraud during Covid-19 pandemic, say Garda Crime & Law Conor Gallagher
  • Former scout leader arrested over abuse allegations Social Affairs Jack Power
  • Former crèche worker gets jail sentence over child abuse videos District Court Olivia Kelleher
  • Bolsonaro’s policy could lead to more guns ending up in criminals’ hands World Tom Hennigan
  • Scandals engulf Merkel administration with echoes of Kohl era Europe Derek Scally
  • Environmental group accuses Fine Gael of holding up Climate Action Bill Politics Kevin O'Sullivan & Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Buckingham Palace under pressure to respond to Meghan Markle’s racism claim UK Denis Staunton
  • Government will facilitate McEntee’s maternity leave, says Martin Politics Sarah Burns
  • School reopening: Green light for sixth class and fifth-year pupils Education Mark Hilliard
  • St John Ambulance commissions review into historical abuse Social Affairs Jack Power
  • George Nkencho’s funeral Mass to take place on Saturday Irish News Conor Gallagher
  • Row erupts over Foster talks with Loyalist Communities Council Irish News Gerry Moriarty
  • Minister to move on gender pay gap legislation in next fortnight Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Harry and Meghan strike at legitimacy of the British monarchy UK Denis Staunton
  • Gardaí await medical clearance to interview man who accidentally shot himself Crime & Law Conor Gallagher
  • Dáil group to be told by Central Bank tighter regulation needed Politics Jack Horgan-Jones
  • Man jailed for mugging tourists near Guinness Storehouse Circuit Court
  • Supply issues that disrupted vaccination of over-85s being addressed, says HSE Health Paul Cullen
  • Land agency Bill would ‘undermine local democracy’, councillors say Irish News Ellen O'Riordan , Tim O'Brien
  • Seanad hears women patients being misled over endometriosis Oireachtas Marie O'Halloran
  • Minneapolis braced for police officer’s trial over George Floyd killing US Suzanne Lynch
  • Travel vaccine firm frustrated by State’s refusal of offers to help Health Conor Pope
  • Minister to consult Cabinet over call for Rusbridger’s resignation Irish News Gerry Moriarty , Cormac McQuinn , Denis Staunton
  • Ireland to double climate finance aid by 2030 for vulnerable states Environment Kevin O'Sullivan
  • At least 98 killed following explosions in Equatorial Guinea Africa

  • Sport

  • Angling Notes: Leading fly-casting instructor Glenda Powell casts her wisdom Other Sports Derek Evans
  • Frustration for 14-man Ulster as Leinster machine rolls on Pro14 Gerry Thornley
  • Leopardstown planning a ‘technical’ review of steeplechase course Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Benefits of sport far outweigh the Covid risks so why are kids still not playing? Other Sports Malachy Clerkin
  • Weakened Leinster and Munster likely to face off in Pro14 final Pro14 Gerry Thornley
  • McFarland will speak to referees’ manager about Warwick red card Pro14 Gerry Thornley
  • International Women’s Day: How basketball gave Ruthie Bolton her brilliant voice Other Sports Joanne O'Riordan
  • Ken Early: Klopp all at sea as Liverpool continue to flounder English Soccer Ken Early
  • Fitting tribute to Jerry Kiernan as Irish athletes leave it all on the track Other Sports Mary Hannigan
  • Raging Bull’s gut-wrenching violence is even more shocking today Other Sports Johnny Watterson
  • Rory McIlroy needs ‘a spark’ as DeChambeau wins at Bay Hill Golf
  • Leona Maguire finishes strong to claim top-10 finish in Florida Golf Philip Reid
  • Ken Early on floundering Liverpool; McFarland frustrated with Warwick red card Sport Ruaidhrí Croke
  • All in the Game: Paul McGrath is a God in Ghana Soccer Mary Hannigan
  • Jacob Stockdale back in Ireland squad ahead of Scotland clash International
  • Solskjær says Man United ‘suffered’ to end City’s streak English Soccer Jamie Jackson
  • The Offload: Red cards ruin games - head injuries can destroy families Rugby Gavin Cummiskey
  • Ireland to play Qatar in Hungary on March 30th International Emmet Malone
  • New Champions League format could see 36 teams in group stages Champions League Paul MacInnes
  • Leinster and Munster homing in on French opposition in Champions Cup draw European Cup Gerry Thornley
  • Sam Bennett has to settle for fifth in second stage of Paris-Nice Other Sports Ian O'Riordan
  • Reanne Evans and Ng On-yee offered professional tour cards Other Sports
  • Nothing of any concern found in inspection of Gordon Elliott’s stables Racing Brian O'Connor
  • Mullins string in fine fettle as they notch up a Leopardstown treble Racing
  • Chelsea’s resurgence continues as they brush past Everton English Soccer
  • Decision on overseas fans at Olympics expected this month Other Sports
  • West Ham dispatch Leeds as Champions League dream grows English Soccer Nick Ames
  • Matt Doherty hopeful he’s turning a corner after ‘tough start’ at Spurs English Soccer Emmet Malone

  • Business

  • AIB hires Alantra to sell British small business loan book Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Eirgrid proposals to include €2bn power line around Irish coast Energy & Resources Barry O'Halloran
  • Ireland to have highest debt per head in Europe this year Economy Fiona Reddan
  • Post-Covid how can businesses prepare for the next big disruption? Work Harry Goddard
  • Do young people really need to go back into the office? Work Emma Jacobs
  • Extend rule on vacant buildings' use for housing - Peter McVerry Trust Commercial Property Barry O'Halloran
  • Female -founded Irish tech companies raise record €105m Technology Charlie Taylor
  • Davy group of 16 face possibility of personal sanction from Central Bank Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Mining in Ireland has key role in ensuring sustainable future – geoscientists warn Energy & Resources Kevin O'Sullivan
  • ‘The robot vacuum cleaner is the best money I’ve spent in a long time’ Personal Finance Tony Clayton-Lea
  • All eyes on Davy; topping EU debt league; and do young people really need offices Business Dominic Coyle
  • GE close to selling aircraft leasing business to Dublin’s AerCap Transport & Tourism
  • Deliveroo confirms IPO plans, flags €260m million loss in 2020 Agribusiness & Food
  • Construction giant CRH recommences $300m share buyback Construction Fiona Reddan
  • Irish oil and gas explorer PetroNeft completes Russian gas well deal Energy & Resources Fiona Reddan
  • Agnelli family buys 24 per cent stake in Christian Louboutin Retail & Services
  • NTMA faces decision on Davy as bond sale looms Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • Donohoe to brief Cabinet on Davy scandal Financial Services Vivienne Clarke
  • Return of BBC Three shows linear TV is not quite dead yet Media & Marketing Laura Slattery
  • RTÉ confirm presenter Eoghan McDermott will not return to radio show Media & Marketing Jack Power
  • Asian shares rise on back of US stimulus bill Markets
  • Brussels approves €55m scheme for Irish tourism Transport & Tourism Colin Gleeson
  • Cold and flu remedy sales dip 55% amid social distancing Retail & Services Conor Pope
  • Davy Q&A: Who was involved, what happened and what is the likely fallout? Financial Services Fiona Reddan
  • Will paying off mortgage early count against me in future? Personal Finance Dominic Coyle
  • Davy closes bond desk amid crisis over market rules breaches Financial Services Joe Brennan
  • ‘Global cybersecurity crisis’ builds from attack on Microsoft email software Technology
  • Baby wipes firm takes legal action over alleged trademark infringement Manufacturing
  • Euronext Dublin soars as hotel and travel sector boosted Markets Colin Gleeson
  • Amazon Fire TV and Now TV to host each other’s platforms Technology Ciara O'Brien
  • Financial sector’s lack of progress on gender balance ‘disappointing’, says Central Bank Financial Services Laura Slattery
  • Number on Pandemic Unemployment Payment falls by 4,000 Economy Ellen O'Riordan

  • Opinion

  • HSE’s structural problems cannot be wished away Letters
  • World must not ignore plight of Syria Letters
  • Unity is a valid political aspiration Letters
  • Pharmacies and lending libraries Letters
  • Women and responding to the pandemic Letters
  • Reproductive leave should be introduced for miscarriage and IVF Opinion Ivana Bacik , Alison Gilliland
  • The Irish Times view on International Women’s Day Editorial
  • International Women’s Day: No more excuses on gender and power Opinion Orla O'Connor
  • Una Mullally: Fine Gael makes a clumsy grab for female voters Opinion Una Mullally
  • The Irish Times view on Switzerland’s veil ban: pluralism in retreat Editorial
  • The Irish Times view on personal injury awards: an overdue step towards reform Editorial
  • Countermeasures – John Horgan on ways around a dry St Patrick’s Day Opinion John Horgan

  • Life & Style

  • Food & Drink Quiz: What is that tipple in a mint julep? Food & Drink
  • Murphia List 2021: Top Irish movers and shakers revealed Food & Drink Marie Claire Digby
  • ‘Do I have to do everything around here?’ Irish women and the ‘invisible job’ Parenting Sheila Wayman
  • Ireland’s first female neurosurgeon on high-stakes surgery and gaining trust Health & Family Sylvia Thompson
  • When – or will – life ever go back to normal? Health & Family Dr Muiris Houston
  • ‘My 14-year-old son seems obsessed with boxing, and I don’t like the sport’ Parenting John Sharry
  • What sold for about €600k in Dublin 5, 7, 8, and 16 Homes & Property Ronald Quinlan
  • Our Test Drive: Kia XCeed PHEV Car Reviews

  • Culture

  • What does the internet sound like? Books Roisin Kiberd
  • Comharthaí Dóchais tuarasc%C3%A1il Alan Titley
  • Marita Conlon-McKenna: from Under the Hawthorn Tree to The Hungry Road Books Adrienne Leavy
  • Klara and the Sun: a welcome return to form Books Doug Battersby
  • Think you can’t dance? Here’s how to learn everything from the WAP routine to 80s throwbacks Stage Siobhan Burke
  • Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan: Now women can be obnoxious eejits too – thank God tv-radio-web Nicola Coughlan
  • Peig Sayers: Clú nó míchlú? tuarasc%C3%A1il Éanna Ó Caollaí
  • Electric Picnic hopes vaccination programme will allow festival proceed Music Ronan McGreevy
  • Roy Greenslade and the IRA: I was his editor. His admission raises hard questions tv-radio-web Alan Rusbridger
  • Julie Delpy: I’m not a megalomaniac. I’m a perfectionist Film Roslyn Sulcas
  • Smother: This is what an Agatha Christie-themed Glenroe looks like tv-radio-web Ed Power
  • Irish women tell tales of ‘overcoming’ for International Women’s Day tv-radio-web Jennifer Ryan
  • Oprah with Meghan & Harry: One by one the bombshells drop tv-radio-web Ed Power
  • Chains or Change: the Irish Women’s Liberation Movement 50 years on Books Rosita Sweetman
  • Harry and Meghan: The union of two great houses, the Windsors and the Celebrities, is complete tv-radio-web Patrick Freyne