Jude Webber

Saturday, 4 February, 2023

News in-depthIreland

A woman’s place is in the home? Why Ireland will vote on outdated law

Dublin seeks to modify constitutional article stipulating that domestic chores are a woman’s ‘life and duties’

Thursday, 2 February, 2023

Northern Ireland

UK to conduct inquiry into deadly 1998 Omagh bombing

Investigation will examine whether Northern Ireland terrorist attack could have been prevented

Thursday, 2 February, 2023

News in-depthNorthern Ireland

Will N Ireland’s largest pro-UK party accept new trade rules?

Democratic Unionists warn a deal with the EU that falls short of their demands will lead to protracted political gridlock

Wednesday, 1 February, 2023

Northern Ireland

Leaks pose danger to UK-EU deal on N Ireland trading regime, says Brussels

European Commission issues warning as pressure mounts on Rishi Sunak over potential compromise on protocol

Tuesday, 31 January, 2023

OutlookEurovision

From Sex Pistols to post-punk ballad for Eurovision

The man once known as Johnny Rotten hopes his band can represent Ireland at this year’s contest

Thursday, 19 January, 2023

Northern Ireland

London holds off calling N Irish poll amid talks to end post-Brexit trade row

Northern Ireland secretary Heaton-Harris says he will ‘assess carefully all options’ for region in political limbo

Wednesday, 18 January, 2023

UK politics & policy

Eden Project of the North wins levelling-up funding

Delayed second round of winning bids announced with promise to ‘reinvigorate’ coastal economies

Monday, 16 January, 2023

Airlines

Global air travel forecast to bounce back by mid-2023 as China reopens

World’s second-largest jet lessor expects revival despite shortage of new jets

Friday, 13 January, 2023

UK politics & policy

Starmer vows to repeal controversial bill on N Ireland amnesties

Labour leader tells audience in Belfast that draft legislation is ‘wrong’ and ‘we wouldn’t do it’

Friday, 13 January, 2023

Europe Express

Are we finally entering the Northern Ireland protocol endgame? Premium

Also in today’s newsletter: Former Czech prime minister Babiš guns for the presidency

Thursday, 12 January, 2023

Northern Ireland

Starmer offers Sunak ‘political cover’ to clinch EU deal on N Ireland

Opposition leader ready to ‘support’ prime minister as moves intensify to resolve dispute over protocol

Wednesday, 11 January, 2023

Northern Ireland

‘Genuine differences’ remain over NI protocol, says UK foreign secretary

Cleverly says UK-EU deal must be ‘sustainable’ but he is criticised for not allowing Sinn Féin leader into talks

Tuesday, 10 January, 2023

InterviewFilm

The Quiet Girl: the Irish-language film making noise at the Oscars

Director Colm Bairéad discusses his ‘burning desire’ to turn the story of an introspective child into a movie

Monday, 9 January, 2023

Northern Ireland

UK and EU make breakthrough in ‘constructive’ talks on N Ireland trade

Brussels would have access to British IT data for trading across Irish Sea as protocol negotiations warm

Sunday, 8 January, 2023

News in-depthIrish economy

Ireland’s immigrant investor programme draws in wealthy Chinese

Rich individuals worried about Beijing’s economic prospects flock to Dublin’s investment-for-residency scheme

Tuesday, 3 January, 2023

ExplainerBrexit

How to fix the Northern Ireland protocol

Pressure is building on all sides to find a long-term solution and improve post-Brexit relations

Friday, 30 December, 2022

Drug trafficking

Irish cartel boss Daniel Kinahan runs out of options as legal noose tightens

Police chief confident that case against one of world’s most wanted drug lords will advance ‘significantly’ in 2023

Tuesday, 27 December, 2022

The Big Read

Irish property: the boom that shows no signs of slowing

While other markets cool off, Ireland is facing a housing shortage that is driving up the cost of renting and buying

Monday, 19 December, 2022

Northern Ireland

Joe Kennedy appointed US special envoy to Northern Ireland

Officials in Washington play down former congressman’s diplomatic role, saying he will focus on economic ties

Thursday, 15 December, 2022

Books

Saving Trinity College’s Old Library

This glorious Dublin institution is embarking on a life-saving €90mn restoration

Thursday, 15 December, 2022

News in-depthIreland

‘The novelty has worn off’: Leo Varadkar’s challenging second term

The taoiseach’s return will see him grapple with housing crises, personal scandals, and the rise of Sinn Féin

Monday, 12 December, 2022

News in-depthNorthern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s nurses strike as pay lags behind rest of the UK

Long wait lists and patient overcrowding add to problems in region’s healthcare

Friday, 9 December, 2022

Non-Fiction

A united Ireland? Perspectives on a shifting political landscape

As unification rises up the agenda, traditional allegiances are challenged by demographic change — and the fallout from Brexit

Friday, 2 December, 2022

Intel Corp

Intel staff in Ireland offered three months unpaid leave

US chipmaker aims to slash costs by $3bn next year amid a sharp industry downturn

Friday, 2 December, 2022

Europe Express

Von der Leyen tempers optimism about Northern Ireland deal Premium

Irish ministers have been talking up chances for post-Brexit deal

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