O’Malley’s influence on Fianna Fáil extended beyond his expulsion

One-time party loyalist and then PD leader obliged FF to shelve ‘core value’: no coalition

The Irish Times view on Des O’Malley’s legacy: a fearless defender of democracy

The party he founded helped to shape the liberal Ireland we know today through support for family planning and divorce

Des O’Malley obituary: Key political player thought by some as ‘best taoiseach Ireland never had’

Limerick politician split from Fianna Fáil to form influential Progressive Democrats

Record number of teenagers seeking summer jobs 'plugging the gap' for employers

The pandemic is having an effect on seasonal work this year – the return of the teenager

Government will be fearful about recovery spending levels, says Harney

Potential for future interest rate rises will be a concern over longer term, conference told

Small band of GAA information warriors busy joining the dots

MayoGAABlog has fully searchable archive of Mayo results going all the way back to 1902

Ban on smoky coal in Castlebar marks shift to burning firewood

Slight improvement in air quality in Mayo town follows bituminous coal ban

Leading Indian entrepreneur praises Irish business spirit

Biocon chairwoman wants to see increased trade between India and the Republic

The Irish Times view on air pollution: ban all smoky fuels

The ongoing death toll and the cost of pollution to the Irish economy of an estimated €2 billion a year would appear to justify a complete ban

Thirty years on, Ireland’s smoky coal ban remains an urgent issue

Some, including initial proponent Mary Harney, argue the ban should be nationwide

Mary Harney to join HealthBeacon board of directors

Former tánaiste among two appointments to digital therapeutics company’s board

First ever woman president of an Irish university appointed at University of Limerick

Professor Kerstin Mey has been named as interim president for the next 18 months

Unflappable ‘Dr Tony’ became public face of Covid-19 crisis response

State’s chief medic steps back from frontline of pandemic to care for his terminally ill wife

Breast cancer genetic test is ensuring better outcomes for Irish patients, oncologist says

State was one of the first countries to adopt the test for early-stage breast cancer patients

University of Limerick head resigns over personal Covid-19 health concerns

UL president Dr Des Fitzgerald admits virus will curtail his interactions with students

The seven rules of making a FF-FG-Green coalition work

This novel alliance could take some getting used to. Here’s how it could succeed

How are we going to pay for the Irish big state utopia?

Raising money is almost entirely absent from debate on government formation

Former tánaiste recalls how she was refused entry to all-male club

Mary Harney: ‘When I enquired if it was because I was a woman I was told no, it was because I wasn’t a man’

Trinity students crowned team champions of 60th Irish Times Debate

Individual speaker’s award goes to Rachael Mullally representing UCD Law

Wit and warmth: The secret weapons of Irish debaters

The first Irish Times Debate took place 60 years ago. Former student debaters look back

‘The Hist’: 250 years of self-indulgent theatrics and transformative debate

Trinity’s College Historical Society has had an impact on Irish life and world events

TCD and Sadsi speakers secure places for Irish Times Debate grand final

Last semi-final held in cadets’ mess at the Curragh Camp

Public service reshuffles risk obstructing much-needed change

John FitzGerald: Reorganisation can be successful but requires a targeted plan

Young people in disadvantaged areas see greater interest in voting this time round

Election 2020: ‘There are more conversations about the election. People want change’

Health will be a key issue in the election – but will it affect the outcome?

Varadkar, Martin and Harris have chequered performances as Minister for Health

Big four firm KPMG to add 800 staff this year

Professional services firm hiring 400 experienced staff as well as graduates

Harney appointed to KPMG public-interest committee

Former Tánaiste brings ‘broad range of experience’ to role, accounting firm says

The Irish Times view on smoky coal ban: State must not back down

Government plans for a State-wide ban should not be deflected by threats of litigation by producers

Fintan O’Toole conferred with honorary degree by Trinity College

Former tánaiste Mary Harney and Joan Freeman among other recipients

Government caught between contesting passions over retention of abuse files

Some abuse survivors want files opened while others are terrified about revelations

Hospital consultant facing disciplinary action over private practice

Action related to allegedly breaching rules governing off-site practice, says HSE report

University of Limerick facing academic revolt over restructuring

Letter signed by 50 professors said plan risks making college ‘unfit for purpose’

Sealing abuse records for 75 years would make survivors ‘invisible once more’

Minister says sealing records necessary to respect confidentiality provisions of Ryan commission

Direct provision: The controversial system turns 20

The origins and current realities of Ireland’s method of housing asylum seekers

Planet Business: A world of pure reimagination

Singles joy, Disney pain and the politicians who turned company directors

Q&A: What’s the issue with hospital consultants’ pay?

Strike plans have been signalled over two-tier pay structure and staffing issues

Political dangers to HSE break-up process many and varied

The dismantling of the bureaucratic apparatus will call for redundancies in management

Irish talent boosts Berlin’s status as technology capital

High cost of living in Dublin is only part of the reason why young Irish are giving it a go in Germany’s capital

Farm owners to benefit from rule change in Fair Deal nursing home scheme

Three-year cap on assets claimed from family home to be extended to farm or business

Legal threats are delaying nationwide smoky coal ban, says Varadkar

Taoiseach says Wexford County Council has the powers to extend ban to Enniscorthy

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