Category: Current Affairs
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From likes to learning: Irish university launches new social media ‘influencing’ course
Although courses in social media and content creation already exist in Ireland, this course is slightly different…
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“A cowardly choice” – Motion to accelerate Eviction Ban Bill fails in Dáil
By Jake Mc Laughlin A motion to accelerate the progress of the People Before Profit (PBP) Solidarity Eviction Ban Bill 2022 has failed to pass in the Dáil following a vote on Wednesday evening. The votes were counted at 52-69 against the motion.…
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Keeping the Flow
By Rafaella Spanou Besides the worldwide turmoil, Brexit has caused on multiple levels, the most important one has been the reformation of the trade relationship between the two great economies of continental Europe, the UK and the EU. The Republic of Ireland is…
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Public-only hospital contract: Here’s everything you need to know about it
by Mariam Maroof In late 2022, the government made way for a new consultant contract that challenged the healthcare system of Ireland. The proposed new contract came at a particularly problematic time for the Irish healthcare sector. With s shortage of beds, increasing…
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Lost and Left Behind: The Ongoing Struggle with Homelessness in Ireland
by Alla Pavlutska Homelessness is an issue that has been plaguing many countries around the world, and Ireland is no exception. Despite efforts by various organisations, the number of people experiencing homelessness in the country has continued to rise. In March 2023, a…
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Bankroll or bank rolling?
By Rafaella Spanou It has not been easy for American banks the last couple of weeks. What started out as a shock with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on March 10, quickly turned into a landslide that took other banks with it.…
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Beyond Meat share price rallies after reaching its nadir
by Shushu Xie Photo: thecity.ie Beyond Meat has seen its share price rise, following its launch of a plant-based burger with its partner McDonalds. Double McPlant, a double-patty upgrade from McPlant, has been rolled out in McDonalds outlets in Ireland and the UK.…
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