Michael Woods

‘These people, their lives had been ruined’: Former taoiseach recalls his role in State response

‘The effect of apology I had underestimated. I did not think it would mean as much’

Ex-AG says he and senior ministers were kept out of talks on 2002 accord

Sean Cromien came from humble origins to become Secretary to the Dept. of Finance

It had been estimated in 2004 abuse crisis compensation would cost Irish dioceses €50m

Congregation hears mercurial Crumlin native a ‘wonderful husband’ and good father

Finance officials said the move would make it difficult for couples who were already heavily taxed

British rider now one minute and 37 seconds clear of Vincenzo Nibali

Obituary: The teacher and equality campaigner Ann Louise Gilligan believed in the rich rewards of altruism

State ignored warnings from religious groups about loose structures

‘Nationalist to her fingertips’ was proud of legacy of late father, former taoiseach Séan Lemass

Analysis: The State cannot force Catholic orders to pay more due to 2002 accord

Survivor group calls on Enda Kenny to seek Papal intervention on funds paid by orders

Authentic note of anger struck by Bríd Smith after Taoiseach’s speech on Tuam babies

Funeral Mass told devoted Oblate priest was ‘fiercely proud of his charismatic’ sibling

Robert McKey makes critical intervention to turn Vinny Murray Cup tie in their favour