National News Archives – Page 2 of 10

People working in close to slave labour conditions in Ireland

February 21, 2018

Almost a quarter of a million people in Ireland have precarious employment contracts according to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).

Phone usage on roads at ‘ridiculously high levels’

February 21, 2018

A fifth of female drivers say they’ve applied makeup behind the wheel while one in 12 drivers admit to using their phones while driving, according to recent research. “You’re seven times more likely to crash

Cost of living with MS higher in Ireland than rest of Europe

February 17, 2018

The societal costs of having MS is €10,000 higher in Ireland than the rest of Europe, according to a study published in the Journal of Medical Economics.

2018 to be ‘Year of the Irish Language’

February 7, 2018

This year will be the Year of the Irish Language, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced in December 2017.

UCC to give refugees full scholarships

February 7, 2018

University College Cork has been granted the status of “University of Sanctuary” and will provide seven asylum seekers and refugees with full scholarships from September.

Bruton cracks down on teacher career breaks

February 7, 2018

Restrictions are set to be put in place that will affect career breaks for teachers in Ireland, according to Education Minister Richard Bruton.

Irish Rail phase out quiet carriages

February 7, 2018

Irish Rail have announced that they are phasing out their quiet carriages on long haul routes, which is to have a negative effect on people with autism. The reasoning behind this move is said to

Ireland in state of crisis in relation to homelessness, according to housing charity chairperson

December 9, 2017

The current housing situation in Ireland was described as a country in a state of crisis when it comes to homelessness by the chairperson of the housing charity Threshold. “We are in a state of

Up to 3,600 unqualified people have worked in Irish schools

November 29, 2017

up to 3,600 unqualified or unregistered teachers have been employed by schools to cover absences due to career breaks or sick leave in 2016/17.

Sinead Desmond quits Ireland AM over alleged gender pay gap

November 29, 2017

TV3 presenter Sinéad Desmond has quit Ireland AM after 11 years and pursued legal action against Virgin Media due to an alleged gender pay gap disagreement.

Making Cents: Consumers urged to use gift cards early

November 29, 2017

As the Christmas shopping season kicks into high gear, consumers buying gift cards and vouchers have been warned to use them up early to avoid falling victim to overly restrictive terms and conditions.

US Embassy urges J1 hopefuls to apply now

November 29, 2017

Students who are hoping to do a J1 this Summer are being urged to book early to ensure their place on the popular summer programme.

Third Level development plans at risk due to possible funding restrictions

November 29, 2017

Irish universities may be prohibited from borrowing money needed for development depending on a decision soon to be made by Eurostat.

The first licence for medicinal cannabis in Ireland issued

November 29, 2017

Chronic pain sufferers were granted a three-month licence for a cannabis product to treat their condition by Ireland’s Department of Health this month.

Gender equality conference to be held in Ireland next year

November 29, 2017

Ireland will host the 10th European Conference on Gender Equality in Higher Education next year in Trinity College.

Reports of assaults on mental health staff reach 149

November 29, 2017

Almost 150 mental health staff reported being physically assaulted by their patients in 2017 so far, an increase of 138 since 2015. A recent FOI from the HSE revealed that 149 of staff working in

Ireland ranks fourth in Europe in drug-related deaths

November 15, 2017

Ireland has the fourth highest rate of drug deaths in Europe according to a recent EU report.

Universities to lose research funding if more women are not promoted

November 15, 2017

Third level institutions have been warned they could lose access to research funding if they fail to promote more women to senior positions in colleges.

Irish students pay second highest fees in Europe

November 15, 2017

Irish students are paying the second highest fees in Europe behind the UK. However, only 60 per cent of Irish students are actually paying full fees as almost half were aided by the grant system

Student rental crisis highlighted in RTE Documentary

November 15, 2017

Most advertising for substandard accommodation is found on social media groups, according to an RTÉ Investigates programme, which aired on November 2nd.

Ireland ranks above EU average in gender equality

November 1, 2017

Ireland ranks above the EU average in gender equality according to a report published earlier this month. The Gender Equality Index revealed that Ireland scored 69.5 out of a potential 100 while the EU average

Church of Scientology opens European base in Dublin

October 25, 2017

Protests against the Church of Scientology opening up a new centre in Firhouse, South Dublin took place last Saturday afternoon.

Stigma towards HIV causes fear of judgement and lack of honesty

October 25, 2017

Nearly 20 percent of HIV positive people living in Ireland have felt suicidal in the last year, five times the national average of four per cent.

Trócaire creates animated video documenting refugee crisis

October 25, 2017

Trócaire has created an animated video which tells the migration stories of an Irish girl and a Syrian boy.

Ireland will accept 330 additional refugees this year

October 25, 2017

Ireland plans to resettle an additional 330 refugees in 2018, Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan announced on Friday.