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How will the health system cope this winter season?
The health service is currently facing into its time of greatest pressure with rising flu heading into December. So how will the system cope? Ministe…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
A full review of Irish bail laws has been completed
In 2011 Shane O'Farrell was knocked off his bicycle by a driver who should have been in jail at the time. As part of his public apology to Shane's fa…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
EU commission recommends an extension to Ireland's nitrates derogation
Michael McGrath has said the European Commission has recommended to extend the nitrates derogation for Ireland.
The Nitrates Directive is an EU law f…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Leaked “peace plan” exposes covert US-Russia pressure on Ukraine
Donald Trump's overseas envoy Steve Witkoff will hold talks at the kremlin next week as the us continues to push for a deal to end the war in Ukraine…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
When somebody is arrested on suspicion of committing a crime, how much should we, the public, be told about the suspect before the formal charge. In …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Did water polo lead to the discovery of penicillin?
Here’s one for you: which relatively niche sport may be responsible for one of the greatest scientific discoveries in human history? Off The Ball’s C…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Is Irish fashion now in vogue?
Ireland has long been a veritable backwater when it comes fashion - never touching the likes of London or Paris in terms of local style, creativity o…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Science with Luke: How to avoid a hangover?
The Christmas season brings with it lots of merrymaking and in spite of less drinking happening overall and the availability of many zero alcohol pr…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Taxi drivers are set to bring Dublin to a standstill today
Taxi drivers are set to bring Dublin to a standstill at rush hour today as part of an ongoing protest against a new feature introduced by uber, which…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
All the ways you can reduce the impact of potential Christmas waste
Over the next few weeks as you buy presents for loved ones, you are going to be presented with endless amounts of packaging when purchasing and more …
5 months, 2 weeks ago