National News Archives – Page 3 of 16

NCRC research in neuroblastoma awarded for technology innovation

February 20, 2019

NCRC research in neuroblastoma awarded for technological innovation.

Reddit bans ‘Irish Sluts’ page after nude photos are shared

February 20, 2019

The page was shut down by Reddit due to it being a violation of Reddit’s content policy against involuntary pornography which prohibits the, “dissemination of images or video depicting any person in a state of nudity or engaged in any act of sexual conduct apparently created or posted without their permission.”

Student nurses veto coffee morning

February 7, 2019

Nursing students claim they have not been listened to and told the Students’ Union they need to do more to represent the 800 nursing students on campus.

USI granted additional €1 million for Student Assistant Fund

February 6, 2019

USI have received an additional €1 million in funding for the Student Assistant Fund which will be granted towards students studying education.

Major national survey to look into prevalence of sexual violence in Ireland

February 6, 2019

The request was initially made by the government in December 2017 when the CSO took part in a working group.

New ambassador appointed to Crumlin

February 6, 2019

Rugby player Dan Leavy was appointed the new ambassador for Children’s Medical Research Foundation in Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin.

Employers satisfied with graduates’ performance

February 6, 2019

The survey was also used to find out about employers views and trust in the education system in Ireland and the graduates it produces.

Students the largest group to access the internet

February 6, 2019

Students also used the most cloud storage online, at 76 per cent. The figure lowered to 62 per cent among other 16-29 year olds.

Statistics show areas of increases of reported crime in Ireland

February 6, 2019

The statistics were released on December 20th, 2018 and examined the increases and decreases in crime within several offence groups, with such crimes ranging from homicide offences to damage to property and the environment.

RSA issue safety message after high death toll on Irish roads

February 6, 2019

Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) appealed for road users to slow down and be “extra vigilant” after 10 people were killed in road fatalities on Ireland’s roads in just eight days.

Bill to ban goods from Israeli settlements passes Dáil stage

February 6, 2019

The occupied territories bill passed its second stage in the Dáil, despite opposition from the Government.

Garda strike ban breaches EU law

February 6, 2019

The failure to give Gardaí the legal right to strike action has left Ireland in violation of the European Social Charter, according to the body responsible for monitoring countries compliance, the European Committee of Social Rights.

New Irish movement set to advocate for women, trans and non-binary people living with disabilities

February 6, 2019

Disabled Women Ireland (DWI) held an open meeting in Dogpatch Labs to populate their working groups that will steer the next steps in the organisation’s movement.

Minister welcomes Ireland’s 42nd trade expo Showcase

February 6, 2019

Ireland’s 42nd trade expo ‘Showcase’ was welcomed by Heather Humphreys.

Female employees less likely to receive pensions

February 6, 2019

Female employees are less likely to receive pension and bonus payouts compared to male employees, according to a survey conducted by Aviva.

NUI Galway researchers launch consent programme for TY students

February 6, 2019

NUIG researchers plan to launch sexual consent workshops for Transition year students in secondary school.

Climate case hears that the National Mitigation plan violates human rights

February 6, 2019

During the landmark case, now known as Climate Case, Friends of the Irish Environment stated the 2017 National Mitigation Plan violates human rights.

Facebook plans to merge Messenger, Whatsapp and Instagram chats

February 6, 2019

Facebook have announced that the have plans in action to merge associated messaging apps Whatsapp, Instagram and Messenger.

Secondary school teachers threaten strike action

February 6, 2019

Secondary level teachers threaten to take strike action if primary school strike is given go ahead

RTÉ causes upset for editing interview with Noel Edmunds

February 6, 2019

Editing of a live interview with Deal or no Deal star Noel Edmonds on the Ray D’Arcy Show resulted in complaints being sent to RTÉ.

Nurses and midwives strike out against the government

February 6, 2019

Nurses will hold another 24 hour labour strike on the 7th of Febuary in an effort to secure better working conditions and pay parity.

Waiting list for trans and non-binary healthcare over two-years long

December 12, 2018

The waiting list for trans and non-binary people to receive a psychiatric diagnosis is now twenty-five months long, according to the This Is Me – Transgender Healthcare Campaign.

Irish citizens in Northern Ireland could lose EU vote

December 12, 2018

The chances of Irish citizens living in Northern Ireland being able to vote in European elections after Brexit have been given a setback.

Gardaí warn of driving the morning after drinking

December 12, 2018

Gardaí and the RSA warn about the dangers of driving the morning drinking a large amount, especially coming up to the Christmas.

Thousands march on anniversary of homeless man’s death

December 12, 2018

Thousands march on the anniversary of Jonathan Corrie’s death, the man who died near the Dáil, to protest against the housing crisis.