Category: News
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SUSI deny grants over inaccurate distance measurements
The Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), responsible for the provision of grants to the students of higher and further education, finds itself the topic of yet another controversy.
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Gardai warn about Scrambler and Quad bikes at Christmas
An Garda Siochana have warned parents of the risks and dangers associated with buying scrambler and quad bikes for their children at Christmas time.
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Drinks manufacturers have changed product sizes to avoid sugar tax, report finds
The latest report from food safety watchdog Safefood has revealed that manufacturers have reduced sugar content in their energy drinks since the introduction of the sugar tax, but many have circumvented it by introducing larger serving sizes.
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“All qualified nurses, registered with NMBI, should be given the same permissions and conditions to live and work”
Leigh Connaughton, General Manager of Belmont Nursing Home in Stillorgan, has written to a number of Government Ministers regarding what she deems as discriminatory practice currently going on within the employment permits section of the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation.
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UN criticises local authorities on Traveller accommodation
The UN (United Nations) has criticised Irish local authorities for their “discrimmination” in providing Traveller specific accommodation.
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Neil Fox – the will of the people can change the cycling landscape in Ireland
When the first bicycle was invented in 1817, few could have imagined its longevity as a mode of transport. Even more unimaginable was its ability to stay the course and still feature up to and including the 21st century. But its practicality and…
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Irish Rail: Disorder solutions continue to disappoint
The new live text alert system put in place by Irish rail to tackle anti-social behaviour, was used by 145 passengers between its inception on 16 August and 18 October, new figures have shown.
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Dogs dumped for Christmas: animal rescue lists grow as owners surrender their pets
In the run-up to Christmas, animal rescues’ phones are ringing off the hook. The calls answered are not from people inquiring about adopting, but from those who want to surrender their dog. If a puppy is on your own Christmas list, or you’ve…
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Modafinil: the ‘smart drug’ on the rise in Ireland
Smart drugs are not a new concept, there’s been national media coverage of their unprescribed usage in Ireland since 2013, and you can find a lot of information online about their effects. The general consensus is that they are most used by university…
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12.3% of children living in energy poverty
Currently, 12% of children are living in substandard homes according to a report from Saint Vincent De Paul (SVP).
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