The Irish Times

Harris apologises to people let down by gardaí since establishment

Event marks 100th anniversary of the foundation of An Garda Síochána

Tue May 24 2022 - 20:43

Older women on gender-based violence: ‘It’s too much to expect a sudden watershed moment’

Three women in their 70s speak about how violence against women has evolved over time

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 20:23

After the murder of Veronica Guerin in 1996, everything changed

Former minister for justice Nora Owen recalls the killing 25 years ago and its aftermath

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 02:00

Nora Owen urges Government to establish commission on care

Lessons from the pandemic must not be forgotten, says former justice minister

Mon May 10 2021 - 01:00

Minister to consider public defender system to replace legal aid scheme

System would see defendants represented by State-employed lawyers

Tue Apr 13 2021 - 01:00

Miriam Lord’s Week: Limerick TD unites his FG colleagues against him

Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan handed black card for unsporting behaviour

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 01:00

Michael Collins’ grandniece welcomes decision to leave portrait in Taoiseach’s office

Nora Owen says having Collins and De Valera together is appropriate symbol of new deal

Sat Jul 11 2020 - 08:05

‘Mum would put a plate of food in front of me and I would cry my eyes out’

Along with the chronic physical illnesses of diabetes and fibromyalgia, Emma Donoghue (26) has had postnatal depression and anorexia to contend with. But life is slowly getting better

Tue Feb 11 2020 - 06:01

How should the moon landing be remembered 50 years on?

Prominent Irish figures recall their memories of Neil Armstrong’s walk on the moon

Sat Jul 20 2019 - 12:14

Áras party celebrates 100th anniversary of first Dáil

Michael Holohan returns to the Áras 80 years after attending its first garden party

Thu Jun 06 2019 - 10:30

Blazing a trail: The 19 female ministers since 1918

After Constance Markievicz, Ireland had no woman at cabinet for 60 years. In the past century, there have been just 19 female ministers - and two female presidents

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 06:00

Irish women in politics: ‘Now, now, girlie. There’s no place for women here’

The trailblazing women who breached the male-dominated world of Irish politics encountered sexism and prejudice – from both sexes, writes Martina Fitzgerald, in this edited extract from her new book

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 06:00

Former senior civil servant remembered at funeral mass

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

Fri Aug 10 2018 - 15:03

Department of Foreign Affairs to seek overseas election monitors

Public Accounts Committee is told delay in setting up panel due to ‘staffing issues’

Tue Jun 26 2018 - 01:01

Ex-Fine Gael TD Monica Barnes ‘open and optimistic’, funeral hears

Former Senator and TD had intended campaigning for repeal of Eight Amendment

Tue May 08 2018 - 17:11

Why do we tolerate idiocy in our politicians?

Opinion: Please, John Halligan, stop digging. The rest of you: cop-on, and think before you speak

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 13:40

If you agree to being assaulted, where do you stand under the law?

Supreme Court ruling could have implications for cases involving sport, sadomasochism

Mon Aug 28 2017 - 01:00

Outgoing Chief Justice Susan Denham’s valedictory remarks

‘The judiciary has been the Cinderella of the three sisters - the three great organs of State’

Sat Jul 29 2017 - 01:00

Chief Justice cites ‘neglect of judiciary’ at final sitting

Successive governments have failed to set up Judicial Council, Susan Denham notes

Fri Jul 28 2017 - 15:33

Grieving Katherine Zappone bids sad farewell to ‘Annie darling’

Minister for Children says of wife Anne Louise Gilligan: ‘I have to let you go now’

Sat Jun 17 2017 - 16:55

Fr Jack Finucane funeral Mass held at Kimmage Manor

Concern co-founder brought ‘humanity to the most inhuman situations’

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 20:35

Funeral of former tánaiste Peter Barry held in Cork

Michael D Higgins and Enda Kenny among mourners at funeral of businessman

Mon Aug 29 2016 - 17:25

Miriam Lord: Ban on bar disclosure is elephant in room

Senators maintain collective amnesia over ‘stand-up row’ in the Leinster House pub

Sat Jul 16 2016 - 12:13

Response to gang killings high on optics, low on substance

Putting more gardaí on the streets ignores the causes of crime, say experts

Wed Jun 01 2016 - 01:00

Women in the Dáil: Gender quotas vindicated

A platform to build a new dynamic and a new coherent voice

Fri Mar 04 2016 - 00:30

Mr Justice Paul Carney: a man of compassion and innovation

Profile: A stickler for tradition, his reputation was of a judge who was ‘tough but fair’

Thu Sept 24 2015 - 16:31

Frances Fitzgerald to give annual Michael Collins oration

Fitgerald to join a select group of women politicians to speak at Beal na Blath

Tue Jun 23 2015 - 01:00

Defence Forces attend 92nd Collins, Griffiths ceremony

‘What we are honouring today are the foundations of the State’ - Fitzgerald

Sun Aug 17 2014 - 18:33

Our quirky voting system of PR cannot be rushed

Why does it take so long to count the votes after elections in Ireland?

Sat May 31 2014 - 01:00

Exhibition on martyred lord mayors kicks off Cork Rebel Week

TV chat show Graham Norton to be honoured on Friday

Tue Oct 15 2013 - 01:01

Special Olympics anniversary marked around Ireland

Supporters of 7,000 athletes celebrate achievements a decade after successful games

Sat Jun 22 2013 - 19:40

Special memories

Athletes, families, volunteers and organisers recall the impace of a summer Games in Ireland

Fri Jun 21 2013 - 01:01

A window of opportunity

The Ireland of 1963 got more than a day out. A generation was introduced to the dynamism of the US

Wed Jun 19 2013 - 01:00