State’s new research agency chief Diarmuid O’Brien comes with strong track record and deep experience
Appointment of Cambridge-based scientist brings to close turbulent period following dismissal of Prof Philip Nolan
Philip Nolan
Prof Philip Nolan returns to research post at Maynooth University
Former Science Foundation Ireland head to investigate possible personalised treatments for sleep apnoea
‘No findings of misconduct’: Prof Philip Nolan settles action against Science Foundation Ireland
Organisation says it regrets the ‘unauthorised and harmful publication (from unknown sources) of incomplete internal reports’
Prof Philip Nolan refused Supreme Court appeal over pre-trial employment status
Three top judges found no apparent urgency, as matter is to be heard by Court of Appeal next month
Minister declines to clarify status of Philip Nolan as temporary chief appointed to new research agency
Taighde Éireann-Research Ireland amalgamates Science Foundation Ireland and Irish Research Council with annual budget of more than €300m
Prof Philip Nolan appealing judge’s refusal to extend injunction preventing dismissal from SFI
High Court does not rule on costs as it may be unjust for academic to pay for failed application with a wider case to follow
Minister refuses to clarify if Philip Nolan is ‘CEO designate’ of new research agency
Prof Nolan is embroiled in a legal row with board of Science Foundation Ireland
Government will have to decide if Philip Nolan is still its choice to head new Research Ireland organisation
Science Foundation Ireland to be subsumed into new State agency but unclear if Nolan will be involved
Prof Philip Nolan refused significant extension of orders preventing dismissal from SFI
Judge also refuses to grant orders permitting Prof Nolan to return to work
Philip Nolan v Science Foundation Ireland: The dispute that has rocked Ireland’s science community
Case likely to hinge on issue of whether fair procedures were applied when board of science funding body summarily dismissed director general
Philip Nolan: SFI was in ‘serious and immediate peril’ due to managerial breach, High Court hears
Director general is challenging dismissal without notice from State agency and rejects findings against him of inappropriate behaviour in dealings with management team
Issue of Philip Nolan’s reputation amid SFI dispute ‘at very highest level of seriousness’
It was particularly egregious that allegations of misogyny were made public when they had been dismissed by an investigator as hearsay, says counsel for SFI director general
Prof Philip Nolan dismissal: Minister for Innovation intervened in dispute between SFI and director general
Nolan is before the High Court seeking extension of orders preventing his dismissal from state agency
What next in the Philip Nolan saga?
Science Foundation Ireland will in the High Court attempt to justify its decision to dismiss Nolan as director general of the State agency
SFI agrees Prof Philip Nolan can remain in post until case returns to court in coming days
The agency’s lawyers said Prof Nolan’s position was terminated by reference to the 'express terms' of his contract
Philip Nolan victim of ‘orchestrated’ bid to frustrate reform of State agency, court told
Prof Nolan’s lawyers submit there was ‘no conceivable justification’ for his firing
Philip Nolan fights back, claiming managers ‘acted in concert’ against him
Manner of Simon Harris’s appointment of Nolan ‘did not go down well’ with those opposed to reform in Science Foundation Ireland, High Court told
High Court halts dismissal of Philip Nolan as director general of Science Foundation Ireland
Lawyers for Nolan submitted there was ‘no conceivable justification’ for his summary dismissal ‘in the most egregious fashion’
What next for dismissed SFI chief Prof Philip Nolan?
Science Foundation Ireland director general departs as State research agency is in the throes of a challenging merger
Prof Philip Nolan departs as director general of Science Foundation Ireland
Former director general was subject of protected disclosures by five staff members
Investment of €104m in four Science Foundation Ireland centres to be announced
Money will fund 600-plus research roles in bioeconomy, agrifood, neurological disease and advanced manufacturing
Science Foundation Ireland to review inquiry findings into misconduct allegations against Prof Philip Nolan
Philip Nolan denies allegations made by senior staff
New research and innovation funding agency announced
Taighde Éireann - Research Ireland follows merger of Science Foundation Ireland and Irish Research Council
Review of how State handled Covid-19 needed, ‘but not public inquiry’, says Prof Philip Nolan
Prof Philip Nolan: ‘I don’t see the value in an inquiry as a piece of political theatre. I do see value in a genuine lessons-learned review’
Philip Nolan: ‘We are significantly underinvesting in science’
Science Foundation Ireland director general identifies three key challenges for the State’s research centres: digital change, green transition and ageing
Former Nphet member expresses regret over failure in communication ahead of post-Christmas 2020 Covid surge
Philip Nolan says slide on potential Covid cases after festive period ‘created utterly the wrong impression’
‘Science is frequently uncertain’: Nolan defends Nphet’s slowness to masks and testing
Former member admits things could be done differently next time
Pandemic taught us how science feeds into ‘messier’ political system - Nolan
‘Careful reflection’ on new Covid-19 book will help to learn lessons, says Nphet modeller
‘Mistake’ not to include nursing representative on Covid Advisory Group – INMO
New team to replace Nphet and will advise Government on Ireland’s response to Covid
Tony Holohan to chair new Covid Advisory Group to replace Nphet
New faces on group include Luke O’Neill and Clíona O’Farrelly with representative Taoiseach’s department yet to be confirmed
Ireland was caught off guard by the latest full-blown Covid wave
One in every 25 people is infected, though the true proportion is probably higher
How will Ireland face new phase of Covid post-Nphet?
Virus has become a particularly troublesome headache for the healthcare system
The Irish Times view on Covid-19 in Ireland: A time for vigilance
Weekend commemorative ceremonies held amid real concern over latest spike in cases
Public health advice expected this month on Covid boosters for teenagers
About 80 per cent of eligible people have received vaccine booster dose, Nphet says
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