The Irish Times

The Irish Times view on the ‘Brandon’ report: a devastating situation

Residents at a care centre in Co Donegal still do not live in a rights-based environment, according to a troubling new report

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 00:57

Publishing Brandon report in full could ‘compromise’ disciplinary review - Reid

Report on sex abuse at Donegal centre published before it was seen by all families

Thu Dec 16 2021 - 21:06

Report summary into abuse at Donegal disability centre to be published

Families of ‘Brandon’s’ victims to get advance notice of findings on Wednesday

Wed Dec 15 2021 - 05:01

Miriam Lord’s Week: Rented plastic Christmas trees sum up Leinster House festive cheer

Former minister Finian McGrath joins team Shelbourne FC as public affairs officer

Sat Nov 27 2021 - 02:24

Hiqa given names of sex abuse victims at HSE-run disability centre in Donegal in 2016

HSE spokesman confirmed it was first contacted by a whistleblower in 2011 about alleged sexual abuse by a resident

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 04:15

Donegal abuse: ‘You’ve got your apology. You can go now, that’s all you’re getting’

Investigation reveals sexual abuse in Donegal care home unchecked for years

Sat Oct 16 2021 - 01:00

‘Devastating’ sexual abuse of 18 residents in HSE-run centre in Donegal

Acts perpetrated with full knowledge of management for about 13 years, inquiry finds

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 01:01

HSE pushed to reveal alleged sexual assaults in Donegal care home, families claim

Assaults on 18 intellectually disabled adults happened over 13-year period, report says

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 01:00

Meet Pádraig, former J1 student, whose robotic exoskeleton has given him new hope

An Saol Foundation’s pilot project is giving brain-injury survivors the prospect of better lives

Thu Feb 25 2021 - 06:01

Miriam Lord: No room at the Leinster House inn for former TDs and senators

Christmas visits off the menu as Oireachtas restaurant only open to serving members

Sat Dec 19 2020 - 01:00

Dáil to vote on appointment of Geraldine Feeney to Sipo

Former Fianna Fáil Senator acted as a lobbyist for the National Association of General Practitioners

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 18:54

Two-metre rule, summer camps and golf considered by Ministers

Public urged to ‘hold firm’ until June 8th when second phase of reopening kicks in

Thu May 28 2020 - 00:44

Covid-19: Taoiseach insists no change from two metre social distancing advice

Cabinet meeting discussed lowering distancing requirements down to one metre

Sat May 23 2020 - 13:53

Department of Education focused on September reopening of schools, says Holohan

Parents’ group hopes public health advice will be under constant review over coming weeks

Sat May 16 2020 - 10:54

Backers of Labour leadership contender Kelly split over entering government

Opinion in Green Party said to be split between those open to FF-FG talks and those opposed

Tue Mar 31 2020 - 01:00

State to improve protections for people with disabilities against hate crimes

Actions part of mid-term review of National Disability Inclusion Strategy (NDIS) 2017 – 2021

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 10:35

Earthquake election brings SF to position of unprecedented power

Previously unshakeable fealty of electorate to party system shattered

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 00:41

Election 2020 exit poll: SF’s rise has fundamentally changed Irish politics

Analysis: On the basis of the latest poll, there is no obvious path to a stable government

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 22:19

Miriam Lord: Colour coding is key as canvassing nears conclusion

Eamon Ryan looks to a glowing green future as Soc Dems parade in purple

Thu Feb 06 2020 - 22:15

Election 2020: Early rising Healy-Raes take twin track approach to sprawling constituency

On coalition: ‘Once they see after the issues we are talking about in Kerry.....we will talk to them’

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 16:35

Miriam Lord: The Three Amigos. The lads. The state of them

It’s all good fun, but Shane Ross is under no illusions Dublin Rathdown seat is in danger

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 21:57

Donegal poll finds Sinn Féin may take seat from Independent or Fianna Fáil

Retiring Independents predict election will be difficult for non-aligned candidates

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 21:44

‘Sense of disappointment’: Varadkar cancels meeting with Greek president

Taoiseach does not meet Prokopios Pavlopoulos due to election campaigning

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 21:27

John Halligan retires after 30 years in politics

Waterford TD will not run for election as he plans to ‘devote more time to family’

Wed Jan 15 2020 - 07:00

Ross says Minister of State John Halligan will not run again for Dáil

Minister insists Stepaside Garda station will re-open ‘in a couple of weeks’

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 17:33

All the focus in politics now on the first fortnight in February

Knowing his Government is on its last legs, Varadkar has prepared the ground for the announcement he is expected to make this week

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 01:00

Election 2020: Leaders to meet again after ‘constructive’ meeting

‘They discussed Dail numbers and possible legislative proposals which could be passed in a further Dáil session’

Thu Jan 09 2020 - 19:47

Justice portfolio ‘appealing’ to Minister for Transport Shane Ross

Changes in how judges appointed piloted by Minister but Bill may not pass before election

Thu Jan 09 2020 - 01:00

Shane Ross: ‘Going to Cabinet meetings was a weekly ambush’

Minister recalls testy relationship with Enda Kenny and looks forward to general election

Thu Jan 09 2020 - 01:00

Micheál Martin says ‘no question’ of his party voting for Government

Taoiseach to meet Fianna Fáil leader to discuss timing of election and end of confidence deal

Tue Jan 07 2020 - 21:11

Varadkar and Martin keen on head-to-head election TV debate

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael leaders to meet for discussions on the timing of general election

Tue Jan 07 2020 - 02:52

Government backbenches empty for duration of disability sector debate

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin says FG empty benches ‘speaks volumes’ about party attitude

Wed Dec 18 2019 - 07:57

HSE faces new challenges despite record funding for next year

Government to provide additional €50m on top of extra €1bn allocated in budget

Wed Dec 18 2019 - 01:00

Some FG Ministers register concern as new penalty points scheme is approved

Changes unlikely to be passed through the Oireachtas before next year’s general election

Wed Nov 27 2019 - 00:02