The Irish Times - Debate

The questions surrounding Shatter’s use of confidential Garda information

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:02:08 GMT

Shatter faces more criticism over using information given in Garda briefing but he doesn’t do apologies or climb-downs

Cantillon: Hyperactive Elan betting that it can hold shareholders

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:38:02 GMT

Drugmaker seems a long way from the measured approach that has typified the tenure of Kelly Martin

Letter from Tokyo

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe’s revisionist rhetoric alarms regional neighbours

Asia Briefing: Premier moves to ease private investment

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Li Keqiang keen to emphasise reform credentials

Agri-engineering firm Keenan joins Irish move into China

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Feeder system promises to improve efficiency for dairy farmers by up to 20%

Are senior church figures threatening or advising politicians?

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Parallels with JFK presidential election campaign

Asia Briefing: Havok showcases gaming technologies

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Irish games technology group targets major gaming market

Coalition’s credibility at stake in new pay deal

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Analysis: Brendan Howlin must show a clear pathway as to how savings will be achieved over the next two years

Asia Briefing: Germans battle for share of Chinese auto market

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Premium sector remains attractive, despite slowdown, especially for SUVs

Catholic hierarchy still on a learning curve in dealing with abortion

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Rite & Reason: A poor view of women paints a picture of them wanting abortions on lifestyle whims

Stocktake: Rising risk of ‘melt-up’ in five-year US bull market

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Swift’s personality shines in ‘Journal to Stella’

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:01:00 GMT

An Irishman’s Diary: Letters fizz with vividness

Improving preschool tuition

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:55 GMT

Cantillon: Ulster Bank’s US lawyers turn to Latin to break new ground in Dunne bankruptcy

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Restructuring looms for community-based lenders

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

With almost three million members, credit unions have come under stricter regulation and many could be restructured

Credit unions struggle to secure reasonable return on assets

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Lending is down and interest rate on savings is dropping

Politicising the police

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Some hope amid gloom in tough year for farmers

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

New jobs at Kerry Group and Glanbia point to better times for farming sector

Innovation Talk: Sacrificing ease of use on the altar of design

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Good design doesn’t just involve attractive colour schemes and judicious font choices, it’s also about rigorous attention to detail and exceptional usability

Diaspora matters

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Time to legislate on stem cells

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

New insolvency regime: a windfall or a headache for professionals?

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Success of scheme will depend on integrity of PIPs, says insolvency chief

Welcome to our world

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:01:00 GMT

An Irishman’s Diary: Remembering the excitement when Reeves toured Ireland

Failure to deliver €300m savings would represent climbdown by Government

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:38 GMT

Details in short supply as Coalition insists it is ‘rigidly sticking’ to €1bn target for savings on 2015 pay and pensions bill

Time for Shatter to call shots on Garda watchdog

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The political establishment may feel it went too far in establishing the Garda commission as it now stands

Will Shatter pay the penalty for hypocrisy?

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Analysis: Minister for Justice Alan Shatter indulged in Grade-A political hypocrisy in the course of a debate with Independent TD Mick Wallace on penalty points

It’s quality versus quantity in battle for hearts and minds of preschool children

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Government Ministers want to extend the free preschool year to two years, but is it too early given the variable quality of existing services?

No U-turn on free GP care from this administration

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Avoiding illness, or managing it, is a more effective use of scarce resources

Stem cell research requires legislation and guidelines

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Opinion: Ireland’s lack of regulation repels foreign scientific investment and may also facilitate rogue operators

Importance of proper archival catalogue of 19th century papers cannot be overstated

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Records from early 19th century prove there is nothing new under the sun

Stem cell research requires legislation and guidelines

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Opinion: Ireland’s lack of regulation repels foreign scientific investment and may also facilitate rogue operators

Cantillon: Squaring up to multinationals in the corporate tax debate

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:07:00 GMT

Where should the tax fall?

Spectre of suicide haunts proceedings and is set for return

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:10 GMT

It wasn’t long before sparks started to fly as tempers frayed

The ‘jilted generation’: Ireland has spared the old but robbed the young

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Since the recession began we have selfishly protected our pay at the expense of young people

Stunting creativity

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A spirited rearguard action

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

One More Thing: EMI has Irish luck, but only just

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

One more thing: AerLingus ADRs take off

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

One More Thing: May brings little cheer for Pfizer staff

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

One More Thing: Fallon & Byrne starts afresh

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

One More Thing: The Butler’s Pantry eyes expansion

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Mental health services need long-overdue cultural and structural revamp

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Opinion: Progress in implementing 2006 reform plan has been painfully slow

Time to cherish all families of the nation equally

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Opinion: Is it not ludicrous that in 2013 the Constitution still discriminates against a huge portion of Irish families?

Heavy hand of the state

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:04 GMT

Hope amid uncertainty

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Controversies place doubt on Obama’s ability to master his own presidency

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Not yet six months into his second term, the shine has come off

Google’s next search may concern its own tax

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Internet giant may have to rethink its structure as political pressure over tax returns mounts

Cool, calm nature of Angelina Jolie’s choice of words is impressive

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Column: The actor’s words are in keeping with the late Susan Sontag’s argument that physical illness is best approached with clarity and precision of thought

Growth is key to ending vicious circle of austerity

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Opinion: The task is to reduce the deficit over time without harming recovery or causing long-term social damage

Modern day philosopher kings seek to deny women the right to act for themselves

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Opinion: Those opposed to proposed abortion legislation are actively working against the wishes of the electorate

Despite all the farce, there has been a change for the better in Garda culture

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In a number of cases, the information leaked to the media by the campaign was wildly inaccurate

Despite all the farce over penalty points, there has been a change for the better in Garda culture

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In a number of cases, the information leaked to the media by the campaign was wildly inaccurate

Sean Dunne’s bankruptcy drama heats up

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Cantillon: The trustee in charge of liquidating Dunne’s bankruptcy estate is trying to get to the bottom of whether to take up the Nama legal action

The future of the Seanad

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Government is digging a hole for itself

Evidence suggests Irish economy is slowly recovering

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Analysis: Growth will be primarily due to exports as domestic demand sluggish

Here’s hoping for victory for Ireland

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Cantillon: A research note published by London analysts gives an upbeat view on Ireland’s prospects

Hospital reform

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Little hope for Little Island?

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Cantillon: Success in selling redundant sites hides deeper shift in Irish pharma outlook

An ambitious plan but will it work?

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Organising hospitals into groups makes sense but will only work if the health service pulls together

No-fly zone is best of bad options for Syria

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Opinion: Syria is already worse than Iraq at its most violent, and there are no signs of the conflict waning

Planning regulator must have investigative powers

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

Opinion: The Mahon tribunal specified a quasi-judicial role for the watchdog. Without this, the post will lack necessary teeth

Women with family history of breast cancer should consider genetic testing

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT

The risk of disease is usually about 65 per cent for women who carry the genes

Joyce’s winning ‘Farewell’

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:01:00 GMT

An Irishman’s Diary: A medal for the music

Pitting young against old

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Genocidaire

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Angeline Jolie: My medical choice

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:21:22 GMT

Hollywood actor explains why she chose to have a double mastectomy

My medical choice

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:21:22 GMT

Angelina Jolie on why she chose to have a double mastectomy