![A mural of the late Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume in Derry. Hume's life story is soon to be made into a musical. Photograph: The John and Pat Hume Foundation/Twitter A mural of the late Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume in Derry. Hume's life story is soon to be made into a musical. Photograph: The John and Pat Hume Foundation/Twitter](/polopoly_fs/1.4861276.1651000783!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- People
- April 27, 2022, 01:03
Mary Minihan: Growing up musically mediocre in a place full of talent is daunting
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- People
- April 20, 2022, 06:00
Mary Minihan: ‘There are lots of things to feel guilty about: reading shouldn’t be one of them’
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- Books
- February 28, 2022, 07:36
Borderlines podcast: Author from Protestant evangelical background in Co Antrim speaks of ‘plural identities’
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- People
- February 25, 2022, 11:00
Mary Minihan: Masks get a bad press, but I won’t be in any rush to give up mine
![Séamas O’Reilly, author of the childhood memoir Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?, with his son Ruadh in 2019 Séamas O’Reilly, author of the childhood memoir Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?, with his son Ruadh in 2019](/polopoly_fs/1.4807540.1645427330!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Books
- February 21, 2022, 07:09
Borderlines podcast: Second instalment of bestselling memoir ‘could be on cards as well’
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- Books
- February 14, 2022, 08:51
Author says unionists need to get involved in ‘discussion on the Border and what to do about it’
![Mickey Bradley (front right) pictured with fellow Undertones in 2016. Mickey Bradley (front right) pictured with fellow Undertones in 2016.](/polopoly_fs/1.4795187.1644223024!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Music
- February 7, 2022, 08:35
Undertones bassist Mickey Bradley tells how Joe Strummer got letter from Red Hand Commandos
![Ian Paisley jnr and Kyle Paisley, who was a guest on The Irish Times’ Borderlines podcast this week. Photograph: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press Ian Paisley jnr and Kyle Paisley, who was a guest on The Irish Times’ Borderlines podcast this week. Photograph: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press](/polopoly_fs/1.4789723.1643614426!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- January 31, 2022, 06:26
Brexit uncertainty has fuelled drive to seek united Ireland – Kyle Paisley
![Neven Maguire is chef proprietor of MacNean House and Restaurant in Blacklion, Co Cavan ‘and literally we’re 30 seconds from the Border’. Neven Maguire is chef proprietor of MacNean House and Restaurant in Blacklion, Co Cavan ‘and literally we’re 30 seconds from the Border’.](/polopoly_fs/1.4783689.1643006289!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- January 24, 2022, 01:02
Chef says Brexit has put unexpected obstacles in way of those involved in hospitality business
![After the Widgery tribunal was rushed and deemed a "whitewash" by locals, the Saville inquiry is the definitive account of Bloody Sunday After the Widgery tribunal was rushed and deemed a "whitewash" by locals, the Saville inquiry is the definitive account of Bloody Sunday](/polopoly_fs/1.4770363.1641557784!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Culture
- January 22, 2022, 06:00
British soldiers gunned down civil rights protesters in Derry in 1972. These are their stories
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- Life & Style
- October 30, 2021, 06:00
Bands deemed it too dangerous to come and perform there. We had to amuse ourselves
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- People
- September 29, 2021, 06:00
The woman doing my facial knows just how to take the treat out my beauty treatment
![In Tyrone if someone says ‘I doubt they were the better team’, it means there is no doubt about it at all, they definitely were. Photograph: Pacemaker In Tyrone if someone says ‘I doubt they were the better team’, it means there is no doubt about it at all, they definitely were. Photograph: Pacemaker](/polopoly_fs/1.4673526.1631689372!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- People
- September 15, 2021, 06:00
Tyrone folk can bend words to a different meaning, with confusing results for outsiders
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- People
- September 1, 2021, 06:00
As the Tricolour was raised for Kellie Harrington, I envied the uncomplicated embrace of flags
![Omagh was such an unlikely target. A small town that had until then largely escaped the worst of the Troubles. No one has ever been convicted of the atrocity in a criminal court. Photograph: Trevor McBride Omagh was such an unlikely target. A small town that had until then largely escaped the worst of the Troubles. No one has ever been convicted of the atrocity in a criminal court. Photograph: Trevor McBride](/polopoly_fs/1.4644784.1628694040!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- People
- August 14, 2021, 06:00
Most recall where they were when they heard about bomb that exploded 23 years ago
![Workers leaving Tillie and Henderson’s shirt factory in Derry. Born in 1920, Granny left school at 14 and went to work in one of the city’s many shirt factories. Photograph: Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Workers leaving Tillie and Henderson’s shirt factory in Derry. Born in 1920, Granny left school at 14 and went to work in one of the city’s many shirt factories. Photograph: Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4611908.1625485931!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- People
- July 7, 2021, 06:00
In her nineties Granny, who had been gifted with longevity, greeted people with ‘I’m still here!’
![Photograph: iStock Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4587719.1623168063!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- People
- June 23, 2021, 06:00
Mary Minihan: So many things that dominated my childhood are meaningless to them
![At Oxford, one fellow student told me he was scared of me because I was from Derry, “and the IRA were from Derry”. At Oxford, one fellow student told me he was scared of me because I was from Derry, “and the IRA were from Derry”.](/polopoly_fs/1.4543627.1619014679!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Life & Style
- May 1, 2021, 06:00
Mary Minihan recalls the challenges and thrills of her student days in England
![Mouthguards are meant primarily for nocturnal use and aim to prevent the ongoing damage that can be caused by grinding or clenching that usually occurs subconsciously during sleep. Mouthguards are meant primarily for nocturnal use and aim to prevent the ongoing damage that can be caused by grinding or clenching that usually occurs subconsciously during sleep.](/polopoly_fs/1.4236971.1588671008!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health & Family
- May 5, 2020, 06:01
Bruxism is brought on by anxiety and stress and can cause teeth to wear, crack or split
![“Of course the inner-city community had it worst in Derry, but the Troubles brought terror to the suburbs and beyond too.” Photograph: Julian Dewert/iStock “Of course the inner-city community had it worst in Derry, but the Troubles brought terror to the suburbs and beyond too.” Photograph: Julian Dewert/iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4018736.1568500070!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- September 14, 2019, 23:28
Mary Minihan: 'I suppose I had a kid’s-eye view of the Troubles from the back seat of the car'
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- Politics
- October 12, 2017, 01:00
Source close to negotiations says ‘Ireland’s biggest problem is it’s not on the continent’
![Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has announced that new diplomatic missions would open in Chile, Colombia, Jordan, Vancouver and Mumbai on a phased basis throughout 2018 and 2019. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has announced that new diplomatic missions would open in Chile, Colombia, Jordan, Vancouver and Mumbai on a phased basis throughout 2018 and 2019. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.3252750.1507752809!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- October 11, 2017, 21:14
Ambitious plan to ‘deepen Ireland’s global footprint’ by 2025 will need more investment
![Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Coveney. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times. Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Coveney. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times.](/polopoly_fs/1.3251386.1507660528!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- October 10, 2017, 19:35
Minister for Foreign Affairs pledges no funding impediments to Brexit preparations
![TDs at the announcement of the Future of Healthcare ‘Sláintecare’ report earlier this year. Labour says the proposal is ‘dead in the water’ after not being mentioned in the budget speech. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins. TDs at the announcement of the Future of Healthcare ‘Sláintecare’ report earlier this year. Labour says the proposal is ‘dead in the water’ after not being mentioned in the budget speech. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins.](/polopoly_fs/1.3251235.1507653396!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- October 10, 2017, 17:36
TDs unhappy at exclusion of universal health care plan which they claim is ‘dead in the water’
![Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British prime minister Theresa May: the Brexit loan scheme will be aimed at SMEs as they deal with the UK’s exit from the European Union in 2019. Photograph: Philip Toscano/PA Wire Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British prime minister Theresa May: the Brexit loan scheme will be aimed at SMEs as they deal with the UK’s exit from the European Union in 2019. Photograph: Philip Toscano/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.3250921.1507658876!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- October 10, 2017, 14:50
Minister allocates €25m to agri-food industry and retains 9% VAT rate for tourism sector
![Paschal Donohoe at Government Buildings prior to his Budget 2018 speech. Photograph: Cyril Byrne Paschal Donohoe at Government Buildings prior to his Budget 2018 speech. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.3251011.1602596635!/image/image.png_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.png)
- Economy
- October 10, 2017, 09:06
Corporation tax to remain at 12.5%, health spending to reach total of €15.3bn
![Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe is today putting the finishing touches to Budget 2018. Photograph: The Irish Times Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe is today putting the finishing touches to Budget 2018. Photograph: The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3249460.1507550069!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- October 9, 2017, 12:52
Minister for Finance to meet Fianna Fáil and members of Independent Alliance today
![Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone: “The people will not be in favour of a liberalisation of the abortion legislation to the extent that the Citizens’ Assembly put forward.” Photograph: Gareth Chaney Collins Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone: “The people will not be in favour of a liberalisation of the abortion legislation to the extent that the Citizens’ Assembly put forward.” Photograph: Gareth Chaney Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.3238975.1506715667!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 29, 2017, 21:08
Minister for Children says she wants to encourage ‘conversations’ in run-up to referendum
![Minister for Children Katherine Zappone. Photograph: Cyril Byrne Minister for Children Katherine Zappone. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.3238851.1506709825!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 29, 2017, 18:00
Pro-life TDs from Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin sign statement deploring cancellations
![Mary Lou McDonald crossed the floor of the chamber and confronted Leo Varadkar Mary Lou McDonald crossed the floor of the chamber and confronted Leo Varadkar](/polopoly_fs/1.3236845.1506583302!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 28, 2017, 08:18
Inside Politics: The Taoiseach described the Sinn Féin deputy leader as ‘very cranky’ in the Dáil yesterday
![Mary O’Toole SC said trying to put complex provisions into the Constitution was “just simply impossible” as it was very difficult to get very complex ideas into a couple of sentences. Mary O’Toole SC said trying to put complex provisions into the Constitution was “just simply impossible” as it was very difficult to get very complex ideas into a couple of sentences.](/polopoly_fs/1.3235982.1506542258!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 27, 2017, 18:10
Fine Gael backbencher claims 100,000 people alive in Ireland today due to amendment
![Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has previously indicated that he does not believe that proposals for a wide-ranging liberalisation of the law would be passed in a referendum. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has previously indicated that he does not believe that proposals for a wide-ranging liberalisation of the law would be passed in a referendum.](/polopoly_fs/1.3235045.1506459213!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 27, 2017, 01:00
Spokesman says Leo Varadkar needs to see proposals from all-party committee
![Seanad leader Jerry Buttimer: “I would be very worried about the tone that’s taking place on Twitter and social media where there doesn’t seem to be any checks and balances.” Photograph: Eric Luke Seanad leader Jerry Buttimer: “I would be very worried about the tone that’s taking place on Twitter and social media where there doesn’t seem to be any checks and balances.” Photograph: Eric Luke](/polopoly_fs/1.3234793.1506444287!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 26, 2017, 17:58
Legitimacy of ‘cut-and-paste’ email campaigns questioned
![Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty said she had received a letter from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform “telling me they made a mistake”. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty said she had received a letter from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform “telling me they made a mistake”. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.3232433.1506285357!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 25, 2017, 04:01
Minister arranges repayment following report by Attorney General
![Leo Varadkar: pledged to take student concerns about the timing of a referendum on abortion into account when setting a date for the vote. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Leo Varadkar: pledged to take student concerns about the timing of a referendum on abortion into account when setting a date for the vote. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.3232396.1506283387!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 25, 2017, 00:20
Varadkar will bring indicative dates of various polls coinciding with elections to Cabinet
![Leo Varadkar will repeat the Government’s concern that a “clear and satisfactory” solution on the post-Brexit Border has not yet been presented. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Leo Varadkar will repeat the Government’s concern that a “clear and satisfactory” solution on the post-Brexit Border has not yet been presented. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.3232384.1506283420!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 25, 2017, 00:05
Taoiseach to also reiterate no acceptance of direct rule if North talks remain unresolved
![“If we win the bid it’s going to be enormous for the island of Ireland. It’s probably is the biggest sporting tournament that we could host as an island.” Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho “If we win the bid it’s going to be enormous for the island of Ireland. It’s probably is the biggest sporting tournament that we could host as an island.” Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho](/polopoly_fs/1.3232447.1506285884!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 25, 2017, 00:01
Ireland is up against France and South Africa in bid to host 2023 tournament
![Galway East TD Anne Rabbitte said she had been “flooded” with emails about the committee’s work since last Friday. File photograph: Dave Meehan/The Irish Times Galway East TD Anne Rabbitte said she had been “flooded” with emails about the committee’s work since last Friday. File photograph: Dave Meehan/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3229640.1506024581!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 22, 2017, 01:05
Galway East TD Anne Rabbitte says she got 1,500 anti-abortion and 86 pro-choice emails
![Members of ROSA (Reproductive rights, against Oppression, Sexism & Austerity) outside Leinster House dressed as “handmaids”, characters from the TV series The Handmaid’s Tale in which women are treated by men as property in a future United States. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Members of ROSA (Reproductive rights, against Oppression, Sexism & Austerity) outside Leinster House dressed as “handmaids”, characters from the TV series The Handmaid’s Tale in which women are treated by men as property in a future United States. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.3227799.1505921923!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 20, 2017, 02:12
Ms Justice Mary Laffoy rejects claim that assembly was coaxed into ‘liberal’ stance
![An Irish Water meter. Photograph: Cyril Byrne An Irish Water meter. Photograph: Cyril Byrne](/polopoly_fs/1.3225722.1505773380!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 19, 2017, 01:00
Eoghan Murphy's memo will allow future governments to reduce the limit people can use before a levy is introduced
![Taoiseach Leo Varadkar: “It’s the norm in many workplaces to step aside and to ask people to leave if they’re not performing.” Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos Taoiseach Leo Varadkar: “It’s the norm in many workplaces to step aside and to ask people to leave if they’re not performing.” Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos](/polopoly_fs/1.3225746.1505766085!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 18, 2017, 21:21
Unions counter Taoiseach’s comments by saying performance management already ‘robust’
![An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe available. Photograph Nick Bradshaw An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe available. Photograph Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.3225537.1505754329!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 18, 2017, 18:05
Taoiseach calls for ‘individual accountability’ for anyone who falsified breath tests
![Ibrahim Halawa with his sisters Fatima, Omaima and Somaia. Ibrahim Halawa with his sisters Fatima, Omaima and Somaia.](/polopoly_fs/1.3225150.1505740388!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- September 18, 2017, 14:02
‘It is important that Ibrahim’s needs are immediately assessed,’ says Zappone
![Gardasil: TDs have mentioned the HPV vaccine 130 times during the 32nd Dáil, and the Irish Cancer Society says less than 15 per cent of them could be construed as supportive. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Gardasil: TDs have mentioned the HPV vaccine 130 times during the 32nd Dáil, and the Irish Cancer Society says less than 15 per cent of them could be construed as supportive. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.3214537.1504893590!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Opinion
- September 9, 2017, 04:00
Finian McGrath’s stance on Gardasil is not appropriate for a matter of life and death
![Gardasil: Clare Daly TD has called for an independent review of the HPV vaccine. Photograph: Matthew Busch/Washington Post via Getty Gardasil: Clare Daly TD has called for an independent review of the HPV vaccine. Photograph: Matthew Busch/Washington Post via Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.3214794.1504904457!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 9, 2017, 02:00
TD says concerned parents ‘are not hysterical anti-vaccine conspiracy theorists’
![A Fine Gael councillor who claimed Sharia law is ‘operating in Ireland’ is being called before the party’s disciplinary committee over his social media posts. A Fine Gael councillor who claimed Sharia law is ‘operating in Ireland’ is being called before the party’s disciplinary committee over his social media posts.](/polopoly_fs/1.3214488.1504885644!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 8, 2017, 16:48
Taoiseach said he wanted to distance himself and party from Brian Murphy’s comments
![The Social Democrats’ ‘think-in’ in Dublin was hosted by co-leaders Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw The Social Democrats’ ‘think-in’ in Dublin was hosted by co-leaders Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.3212932.1504791873!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 7, 2017, 13:34
Party demands ‘use it or lose it’ policy on hoarded housing land
![The performance of Independents Seán Canney, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Shane Ross, John Halligan and Finian McGrath in Government may influence how their Opposition colleagues perform in the next election. File photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times The performance of Independents Seán Canney, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Shane Ross, John Halligan and Finian McGrath in Government may influence how their Opposition colleagues perform in the next election. File photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3211816.1504727967!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 7, 2017, 01:00
Solidarity/People Before Profit aims to puncture Varadkar’s ‘cuddly progressive image’
![Finian McGrath: “totally supportive” of the campaign to increase take-up of HPV vaccine. Photograph: Eric Luke Finian McGrath: “totally supportive” of the campaign to increase take-up of HPV vaccine. Photograph: Eric Luke](/polopoly_fs/1.3210403.1504689423!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 6, 2017, 01:00
Minister says he is more than aware of the impact of cancer, given illness killed his wife
![Speaking to Morning Ireland on Monday of this week, Mr McGrath said he only intended to have “debate and discussion” surrounding the vaccine. Photograph: Dave Meehan/The Irish Times Speaking to Morning Ireland on Monday of this week, Mr McGrath said he only intended to have “debate and discussion” surrounding the vaccine. Photograph: Dave Meehan/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3210010.1504602133!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 5, 2017, 10:03
While in opposition, Mr McGrath asked the government to remove access to the vaccine
![Finian McGrath: he says he now supports the Government campaign to encourage take up of Gardasil after previously opposing the vaccine Finian McGrath: he says he now supports the Government campaign to encourage take up of Gardasil after previously opposing the vaccine](/polopoly_fs/1.3209297.1504544183!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- September 4, 2017, 17:56
Government TDs bring constituents’ concerns about Gardasil to Minister for Health
![Leinster House: some Oireachtas members fear retention of routine queries of a sensitive nature may be affected by the General Data Protection Regulation. Stock photograph: Leinster House: some Oireachtas members fear retention of routine queries of a sensitive nature may be affected by the General Data Protection Regulation. Stock photograph:](/polopoly_fs/1.3193726.1503347176!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 22, 2017, 01:00
Oireachtas members will still be entitled to access electoral registers
![Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney speaks to the media, at Iveagh House in Dublin, in response to Brexit proposals. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney speaks to the media, at Iveagh House in Dublin, in response to Brexit proposals. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.3188522.1502897649!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 16, 2017, 13:57
State will be ‘stubborn’ in Brexit negotiations to defend Irish interests, says Minister
![Vice-president of the European Parliament Mairéad McGuinness: ‘The idea of leaving and coming back on your own terms is quite an ask.’ File photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times Vice-president of the European Parliament Mairéad McGuinness: ‘The idea of leaving and coming back on your own terms is quite an ask.’ File photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3187838.1502822911!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 15, 2017, 19:49
Government insists peace process must not be used as ‘bargaining chip’ in negotiations
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- Politics
- August 15, 2017, 09:21
Government says UK paper on customs needs consideration
![Abortion campaigner Ailbhe Smyth: ‘My gut is telling me Brexit could be problematic.’ Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Abortion campaigner Ailbhe Smyth: ‘My gut is telling me Brexit could be problematic.’ Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.3183959.1502484586!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- August 12, 2017, 01:00
Pro-choice campaigners express worry over potential impact of UK’s exit on access to services
![Under the new system, TDs from larger parties will be allowed more Dáil speaking time. Photograph: Alan Betson Under the new system, TDs from larger parties will be allowed more Dáil speaking time. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.3179459.1502118188!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 8, 2017, 01:03
Controversial changes on amount of speaking time for TDs also to be introduced
![Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty’s department is to be renamed the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection next month. Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty’s department is to be renamed the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection next month.](/polopoly_fs/1.3179469.1502144544!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 8, 2017, 01:00
New portfolios require revamped door plaques, ministerial seals and stationery
![Stephen Donnelly has said he cannot believe Customs officers have been asked to halt their efforts to come up with ways to ensure an open Border after Brexit. Photograph: Eric Luke Stephen Donnelly has said he cannot believe Customs officers have been asked to halt their efforts to come up with ways to ensure an open Border after Brexit. Photograph: Eric Luke](/polopoly_fs/1.3179645.1502140910!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 8, 2017, 01:00
Stephen Donnelly criticises Taoiseach’s order to Revenue over Border solutions
![Government Chief Whip Joe McHugh has said Ireland should be repaid by the European Investment Bank for its role during the financial crisis. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Government Chief Whip Joe McHugh has said Ireland should be repaid by the European Investment Bank for its role during the financial crisis. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.3178801.1502053745!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 7, 2017, 01:00
Joe McHugh says the bloc must help Ireland after it bore the brunt of European austerity
![Government Chief Whip Joe McHugh: “The peace process is still a process as far as I am concerned.” Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill Government Chief Whip Joe McHugh: “The peace process is still a process as far as I am concerned.” Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill](/polopoly_fs/1.3178767.1502048095!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 7, 2017, 01:00
Joe McHugh appeals to British politicians not to send State ‘back to dark days’ post-Brexit
![Leo Varadkar: “If they can’t come up with solutions, well then maybe they might talk about mine” Leo Varadkar: “If they can’t come up with solutions, well then maybe they might talk about mine”](/polopoly_fs/1.3177377.1501877458!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 5, 2017, 01:00
Varadkar says after 14 months those in favour of hard Brexit have failed to offer proposals
![Taoiseach Leo Varadkar arriving at Queen’s University, Belfast. He said Northern Ireland was a “unique place” for which a “unique solution” may be required from the Brexit discussions. Photograph: Getty Images Taoiseach Leo Varadkar arriving at Queen’s University, Belfast. He said Northern Ireland was a “unique place” for which a “unique solution” may be required from the Brexit discussions. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.3177189.1501865995!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 4, 2017, 17:59
Taoiseach says he does not believe difficulties between SF and DUP are insurmountable
![Vice-chancellor Richard English with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Queen’s University Belfast: “Who do we in Europe speak to when we want to speak to Belfast?” asked the Taoiseach. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Vice-chancellor Richard English with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Queen’s University Belfast: “Who do we in Europe speak to when we want to speak to Belfast?” asked the Taoiseach. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.3177140.1501872406!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 4, 2017, 17:26
Leo Varadkar’s hard line may be attempt to shock DUP into moving beyond its rhetoric
![Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Queen’s University in Belfast. Photograph: Paul Faith/AFP Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at Queen’s University in Belfast. Photograph: Paul Faith/AFP](/polopoly_fs/1.3176909.1501851977!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- August 4, 2017, 14:06
Taoiseach attending Pride breakfast during Belfast visit
![Leo Varadkar in the Great Hall at Queen’s University, Belfast. Photograph: AFP/Paul Faith. Leo Varadkar in the Great Hall at Queen’s University, Belfast. Photograph: AFP/Paul Faith.](/polopoly_fs/1.3177308.1501872044!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 4, 2017, 12:17
Taoiseach says abortion vote may be before or after summer
![Committee chairwoman Kathleen Funchion of Sinn Féin said Leo Varadkar “could have been a little more diplomatic” in his recent pronouncements about Brexit. Photograph: Alan Betson Committee chairwoman Kathleen Funchion of Sinn Féin said Leo Varadkar “could have been a little more diplomatic” in his recent pronouncements about Brexit. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.3174993.1501702268!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 3, 2017, 01:06
Former taoiseach says any physical Border would be bad for the peace process
![Labour Party member Loraine Mulligan breastfeeding her son Dylan at the launch of a Labour party policy paper on breastfeeding. Photograph: Alan Betson Labour Party member Loraine Mulligan breastfeeding her son Dylan at the launch of a Labour party policy paper on breastfeeding. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.3174981.1501701903!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 2, 2017, 20:25
Party proposes measures to counteract Ireland’s ‘formula feeding culture’
![Leo Varadkar has confirmed he will attend a Pride breakfast event in Belfast on Saturday morning. Photograph: Getty Images Leo Varadkar has confirmed he will attend a Pride breakfast event in Belfast on Saturday morning. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.3173880.1501614247!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 2, 2017, 05:00
Taoiseach also rejects DUP criticism of the Government ahead of Northern Ireland talks
![Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed he will attend the Pride breakfast event in Belfast on Saturday morning after meeting political leaders in Northern Ireland on Friday. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed he will attend the Pride breakfast event in Belfast on Saturday morning after meeting political leaders in Northern Ireland on Friday. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times.](/polopoly_fs/1.3173439.1501590324!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- August 1, 2017, 11:56
Taoiseach on DUP view on same-sex marriage: ‘I won’t be making any compromises’
![Aasylum seekers, refugees and human rights supporters marching to the Department of Justice as part of a national day of action to end direct provision. File photograph: David Sleator/The Irish Times Aasylum seekers, refugees and human rights supporters marching to the Department of Justice as part of a national day of action to end direct provision. File photograph: David Sleator/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3173332.1501592570!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- August 1, 2017, 07:57
Taoiseach defends direct provision but admits current system ‘doesn’t work’
![The write-off of almost €5,500 in unpaid Dáil restaurant and bar tabs has been described as ‘simply inexcusable’ by the Social Democrats. The write-off of almost €5,500 in unpaid Dáil restaurant and bar tabs has been described as ‘simply inexcusable’ by the Social Democrats.](/polopoly_fs/1.3172853.1501533929!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 31, 2017, 21:45
Social Democrats criticise move to settle outstanding accounts ‘at public expense’
![Leo Varadkar: he said he had raised the DUP’s opposition to marriage equality with party leader Arlene Foster Leo Varadkar: he said he had raised the DUP’s opposition to marriage equality with party leader Arlene Foster](/polopoly_fs/1.3172746.1501526995!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 31, 2017, 19:49
Varadkar has signalled intention to support cause of marriage equality in the North
![DUP leader Arlene Foster and deputy leader Nigel Dodds. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire. DUP leader Arlene Foster and deputy leader Nigel Dodds. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.](/polopoly_fs/1.3172355.1501523328!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 31, 2017, 12:47
‘I think he is very low level’: DUP’s Jeffrey Donaldson declines to engage with Richmond
![The Dáil Chamber: TDs and Senators can avail of a tab facility when ordering drinks or bar food in Leinster House, which they can pay off later. Photograph: Alan Betson The Dáil Chamber: TDs and Senators can avail of a tab facility when ordering drinks or bar food in Leinster House, which they can pay off later. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.3171518.1501429387!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 31, 2017, 01:00
New credit policy is being devised by Oireachtas officials for TDs and Senators
![Members of the Cabinet Francis Fitzgerald, Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar and Paschal Donohoe. Photograph: Collins Members of the Cabinet Francis Fitzgerald, Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar and Paschal Donohoe. Photograph: Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.3171422.1501416674!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 30, 2017, 12:36
Micheál Martin says Sunday Independent pensions story ‘ludicrous’
![Michael D Higgins and Leo Varadkar with Mr Justice Frank Clarke (L) as he was appointed Chief Justice of Ireland and President of the Supreme Court. Photograph: Aidan Crawley/The Irish Times Michael D Higgins and Leo Varadkar with Mr Justice Frank Clarke (L) as he was appointed Chief Justice of Ireland and President of the Supreme Court. Photograph: Aidan Crawley/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3171269.1501317753!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 29, 2017, 09:42
Taoiseach says there would ‘potentially’ be a presidential election next year
![Taoiseach Leo Varadkar: said there was a political border between the Republic and Northern Ireland, but not an economic one. Photograph: Collins Taoiseach Leo Varadkar: said there was a political border between the Republic and Northern Ireland, but not an economic one. Photograph: Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.3170371.1501325978!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 29, 2017, 01:00
‘We’re not going to help design some sort of border we don’t believe should exist’
![‘Asked about a newspaper story that reported tensions between the British and Irish governments, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar let rip.’ Photograph: Collins ‘Asked about a newspaper story that reported tensions between the British and Irish governments, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar let rip.’ Photograph: Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.3170363.1501326756!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 29, 2017, 01:00
Analysis: Taoiseach’s extraordinary outburst signifies a distinct change of mood
![Taoiseach Leo Varadkar: the Government i s “absolutely committed” to the Judicial Appointments Bill which will provide for a lay majority in the selection of judges Taoiseach Leo Varadkar: the Government i s “absolutely committed” to the Judicial Appointments Bill which will provide for a lay majority in the selection of judges](/polopoly_fs/1.3170390.1501269677!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 28, 2017, 20:21
Fianna Fáil Amendments will delay controversial Judicial Appointments Bill, says Varadkar
![Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British Prime Minister Theresa May in Downing Street. Photograph: Philip Toscano/PA Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and British Prime Minister Theresa May in Downing Street. Photograph: Philip Toscano/PA](/polopoly_fs/1.3170012.1501249682!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 28, 2017, 15:00
Taoiseach says ‘if anyone should be angry, it’s us’
![Simon Coveney as he recently announced that over 500,000 passports have already been issued this year so far Simon Coveney as he recently announced that over 500,000 passports have already been issued this year so far](/polopoly_fs/1.3169966.1501247369!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 28, 2017, 11:56
Government says onus on Britain to come up with border solution
![Passport control at Dublin Airport. There is currently no dedicated facility in Ireland for holding people the authorities decide should be deported. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire Passport control at Dublin Airport. There is currently no dedicated facility in Ireland for holding people the authorities decide should be deported. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire](/polopoly_fs/1.3169076.1501178938!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 28, 2017, 01:00
Brazil’s foreign ministry raises ‘discontent’ with Irish diplomats over border procedures
![The digital age of consent refers to age from which it is legal for data controllers to hold data gathered from minors. Photograph: Thinkstock The digital age of consent refers to age from which it is legal for data controllers to hold data gathered from minors. Photograph: Thinkstock](/polopoly_fs/1.3167986.1501104518!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Social Affairs
- July 26, 2017, 22:28
Ireland is required to harmonise its laws with a European directive on data protection
![Charlie Flanagan: he said he had made anti-corruption measures to deal with so-called “white collar” crime a priority since becoming Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan: he said he had made anti-corruption measures to deal with so-called “white collar” crime a priority since becoming Minister for Justice](/polopoly_fs/1.3167924.1501098402!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 26, 2017, 20:46
New Bill will address recommendations in Mahon tribunal, says Minister
![Those who apply for legal aid at the Legal Aid Board’s Dolphin House office in Dublin will only have their applications processed if it involves proceedings for ‘a domestic violence remedy or enforcement of maintenance’. Those who apply for legal aid at the Legal Aid Board’s Dolphin House office in Dublin will only have their applications processed if it involves proceedings for ‘a domestic violence remedy or enforcement of maintenance’.](/polopoly_fs/1.3167903.1501097034!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 26, 2017, 20:24
Board in funding talks with Department of Justice amid ‘unprecedented move’
![Mr Justice Peter Charleton at Dublin Castle. So far €207,000 has been spent on the inquiry. Photograph: Dara MacDónaill Mr Justice Peter Charleton at Dublin Castle. So far €207,000 has been spent on the inquiry. Photograph: Dara MacDónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.3167802.1501092364!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 26, 2017, 19:05
Government sources say Mr Justice Charleton ‘acutely aware’ of need to monitor costs
![The licences will be subject to annual renewal and sales can only take place between 10am and 6pm daily. Photograph: Alan Betson The licences will be subject to annual renewal and sales can only take place between 10am and 6pm daily. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.3167758.1501090448!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 26, 2017, 18:50
Nearly every town now has its own craft brewery, says Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan
![Frank Clarke: he was the first member of his family to go to university Frank Clarke: he was the first member of his family to go to university](/polopoly_fs/1.3167530.1501107649!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 26, 2017, 14:42
Shane Ross said to be ‘satisfied’ with process for appointing new chief justice
![Finian McGrath: Called for publication of Olympics ticketing report. Photograph: Dave Meehan/The Irish Times Finian McGrath: Called for publication of Olympics ticketing report. Photograph: Dave Meehan/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3167666.1501086505!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 26, 2017, 12:29
Department of Transport confirms Cabinet decision to publish report in August
![Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan and Chief Justice Susan Denham at the annual report of the Courts Service for 2016 in Smithfield. Photograph: Gareth Chaney Collins Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan and Chief Justice Susan Denham at the annual report of the Courts Service for 2016 in Smithfield. Photograph: Gareth Chaney Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.3166751.1501008116!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Crime & Law
- July 26, 2017, 05:00
Chief Justice Susan Denham to step down after six years as head of judiciary
![The “Craft Beer Bill” allowing breweries and distilleries to sell their products on their premises, originally proposed by Labour TD Alan Kelly, will be discussed at Cabinet. Photograph: Collins The “Craft Beer Bill” allowing breweries and distilleries to sell their products on their premises, originally proposed by Labour TD Alan Kelly, will be discussed at Cabinet. Photograph: Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.3166798.1501011267!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 26, 2017, 01:00
Last Cabinet meeting before summer recess to also discuss costs of whistleblower inquiry
![An RTÉ spokesman said the organisation had concluded a diversity report and would be progressing an internal diversity initiative, based on the report. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien / The Irish Times An RTÉ spokesman said the organisation had concluded a diversity report and would be progressing an internal diversity initiative, based on the report. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien / The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.3166625.1501002103!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- July 25, 2017, 18:03
Kevin Bakhurst forced pay hike for underpaid female newsroom staff
![Chief Justice: Ms Justice Susan Denham is retiring after six years in the role. Photograph: Aidan Crawley Chief Justice: Ms Justice Susan Denham is retiring after six years in the role. Photograph: Aidan Crawley](/polopoly_fs/1.3165742.1500991150!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 25, 2017, 01:00
Concern that Susan Denham’s successor would not be in place before retirement
![Paloma Aparezida Silva-Carvalho (24) who was arrested after arriving in Dublin Airport ahead of an Irish holiday. Paloma Aparezida Silva-Carvalho (24) who was arrested after arriving in Dublin Airport ahead of an Irish holiday.](/polopoly_fs/1.3161489.1500561839!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 20, 2017, 15:25
Paloma Aparezida Silva-Carvalho detained at Dublin Airport after arriving for holiday
![Dublin from space: a radar image distinguishes between densely populated urban areas and relatively unsettled areas on the edge of the city. Photograph: Nasa Dublin from space: a radar image distinguishes between densely populated urban areas and relatively unsettled areas on the edge of the city. Photograph: Nasa](/polopoly_fs/1.3160480.1500487565!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 20, 2017, 01:00
Cabinet told population of State to rise by 19%, to 5.6 million, by 2040
![The process for refunding money to Irish Water customers could add €10 million to the €170 million refund bill. The process for refunding money to Irish Water customers could add €10 million to the €170 million refund bill.](/polopoly_fs/1.3159514.1500411658!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 19, 2017, 01:00
Irish Water customers face online application process to get their money back
![Leo Varadkar: Modest minimum wage increases are sustainable. Leo Varadkar: Modest minimum wage increases are sustainable.](/polopoly_fs/1.3159401.1500402727!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Irish News
- July 18, 2017, 19:25
Employer representatives on Low Pay Commission disagree with proposals
![Lord Alfred Dubs announced the inquiry. Photograph: Jack Taylor/Getty Images Lord Alfred Dubs announced the inquiry. Photograph: Jack Taylor/Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.3158797.1500376874!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 18, 2017, 12:21
Inquiry will focus on issues relating to women travelling from Ireland to Britain
![Simon Harris (R): ‘You cannot be worse off for having abided by the law of this land than those who didn’t abide by the law’. Photograph: Collins Simon Harris (R): ‘You cannot be worse off for having abided by the law of this land than those who didn’t abide by the law’. Photograph: Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.3158723.1500409431!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Politics
- July 18, 2017, 10:52
€170m will not come from ‘whip around’, Leo Varadkar says