The Irish Times

State’s data watchdog criticised with ‘Big Brother’ award

German privacy groups claim Irish regulator behind ‘sabotage’ of EU data privacy laws

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 01:00

US government appeals ruling striking down mask mandate

Biden administration takes action after CDC says masks necessary on public transport

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 07:48

Government sets out strategy to deal with future energy price shocks

National energy security framework puts key focus on enhancing affordability

Thu Apr 14 2022 - 06:00

Winds of change: Unnerving times for Ireland's offshore energy investors

Key target to generate 5GW of power from offshore wind by 2030 could be in jeopardy

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 20:00

Seven offshore wind farms could begin operating from 2027 under fast-track plan

Planned facilities in Irish Sea and one off west coast would cut fossil fuel dependency

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 21:11

Move to fast track offshore wind projects to reduce electricity prices, says Ryan

New rules to bring Ireland closer to energy independence and provide certainty for developers

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 17:31

Gambling watchdog should oversee National Lottery, Oireachtas group told

New Gambling Regulation Bill proposes authority to licence and regulate betting businesses

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 18:10

‘Historic’ Bill to allow surrogacy to take place in State approved by Cabinet

Legislation will also help progress plan to provide IVF in public health system, says Donnelly

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 00:00

Understanding funds - hedging your bets

Experts explain difference between AIF and UCITS funds

Fri Feb 25 2022 - 00:00

Online booking system for Covid-19 vaccines for children aged 5-11 opens

HSE urges parents with concerns to turn to ‘trusted sources’ for information

Sun Feb 20 2022 - 16:18

Central Bank deputy governor Ed Sibley poised to join EY

Sibley will leave at end of August to take up role with EY Ireland’s financial services unit

Sat Feb 19 2022 - 05:13

Covid-19: 460 reports of menstrual disturbance from vaccinated

European Medicines Agency says no evidence to suggest vaccines affect fertility

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 20:15

Solicitor told by Law Society ‘no comment’ face masks could be a breach of regulations

Dundalk lawyer informed in 2020 after masks became obligatory in certain areas

Tue Feb 15 2022 - 03:15

Irish law firm Eugene F Collins to merge with Addleshaw Goddard

Tie-up follows flurry of overseas firms entering Irish market in recent years due to Brexit

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 09:19

Reviews find no link between Covid-19 vaccines and deaths, regulator says

Death certs not routinely examined during inquiries into fatalities where side-effects suspected

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 01:00

One in 2,500 children with vaccine reports suspected side effect

Most are mild to moderate and many had resolved or were resolving when reported

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 21:30

Ireland’s baby-making business: From egg freezing to IVF and everything in between

Fertility has become a booming private industry in Ireland

Sat Jan 08 2022 - 06:00

Q&A: If I bought a Genrui antigen test am I entitled to a refund?

Regulator asked retailers to withdraw product following reports of false positives

Thu Jan 06 2022 - 17:55

Regulator advises removal of Genrui antigen tests from shelves

Manufacturer investigating following more than 550 complaints of false positive results

Wed Jan 05 2022 - 19:18

Art dealers urged to act against criminals looking to launder money

Department of Justice is acting under new laws to intensify regulatory inspections of art traders and intermediaries

Mon Jan 03 2022 - 01:00

‘They’ve got these alien features’: The rise of unregulated cosmetic procedures in Ireland

A boom in fillers among young women worries dermatologists and surgeons

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 06:00

Seizures of illegal medicines grew by almost 60% in 2020

Erectile dysfunction medicines 30% of items seized along with large amount of sedatives

Mon Nov 29 2021 - 14:44

Three additional cases of heart inflammation after vaccines reported

Number of health issues related to Covid jabs remains low in latest HPRA monthly update

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 13:19

Equinor withdrawal puts focus on offshore planning delays

Norwegian group pulling out of joint venture with ESB

Thu Nov 04 2021 - 15:01

Councillor faces inquiry after complaints of ‘racist’ election material

Standards in Public Office Commission holds hearing into material from Séamus Treanor

Mon Nov 01 2021 - 17:53

Regulator receives 80 reports of heart inflammation after Covid-19 vaccines

Total of 15,424 suspected side-effects reported in period where 7.2m doses administered

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 19:10

Ireland could miss wind energy targets due to licensing delays

Waiting times of two years for foreshore licences will hold back offshore wind projects

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 04:47

One person hospitalised after taking ivermectin for Covid-19 in Ireland

Drug, mainly used to treat parasites in horses, touted as cure for virus despite lack of evidence

Tue Sept 21 2021 - 16:43

Medicines supply in Ireland ‘could be destabilised’ by EU stance on North protocol

Pharma bodies call on EU Commission to introduce a four-year derogation on application of protocol

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 12:55

Public urged not to buy drugs online after rise in horse dewormer seizures

Ivermectin being used by some to treat or prevent Covid-19, though evidence is scant

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 16:10

GP urges Covid-19 vaccine cert for those hit by acute first-dose reaction

Doctor stresses seizures after her AstraZeneca jab were likely related to predisposition

Tue Aug 17 2021 - 02:30

Coronavirus: 24 reports of vaccine side effects in people aged 17 and under

Symptoms noted include dizziness, abdominal pain, nausea, headache and blurred vision

Thu Aug 12 2021 - 19:08

Medicine hunters scour Ireland for ingredients for drugs

Scientists are researching plants and microbes in soil and water for pharmaceuticals

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 06:00

Is US trading app Robinhood too much of a gamble for investors?

App luring newbies into stocks and cryptos valued at up to $40bn ahead of flotation

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 05:01