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Ireland does not make The Economist’s rich list!
We’re constantly being told that the State is one of the richest in the world but we don’t make the cut among The Economist’s list of 178 countries. We discuss this further with Economist Austin Hug…
Published on 4 months ago
Ask The Expert: On mortgages
Obtaining a mortgage is often stressful, even for people who have the traditional requirements for securing one. It can be even more difficult when you’re self-employed or seeking a second-time mortg…
Published on 4 months ago
Should we swap out the standard desk for standing desks?
Standing Desks are becoming more and more common in workplaces. But is there a health benefit to using them? And should we be considering using them more? All to discuss with Jenny Brannigan, Charter…
Published on 4 months ago
Should the President of Ireland be expected to be fluent in Irish?
Recent debates question whether the President of Ireland should be expected, if not required, to be fluent in Irish. As the national figurehead, the President is expected to promote Irish culture and…
Published on 4 months ago
What are the biggest threats facing the State?
Espionage and ‘destructive ideologies’ are among main threats to State, says Garda report. Ireland may be target for foreign spies' intent on stealing intellectual property and sensitive information.…
Published on 4 months ago
A look back on the weekend of sport
The weekend was packed full of action, with the round of 16 fixtures taking place in the FAI Cup. Scottie Scheffler claims his fifth win of the season at the BMW championship, and of course the openi…
Published on 4 months ago
How ADHD symptoms vary from each individual
The past number of years has seen a surge in people getting diagnosed with ADHD. While doctors warn of overdiagnoses, there are a number of people living undiagnosed for years. One woman who waited…
Published on 4 months ago
Zelensky heads to the White House today
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will today, along with a host of European leaders, meet with Donald Trump in Washington to discuss a potential path to peace. It follows Trump’s meeting with R…
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One-third of insects are under threat of extinction
David Attenborough once said the world’s ecosystem would collapse if all the bees, wasps, ants and flies were to disappear. So why are we allowing one third of them to be under threat of extinction? …
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More than 600 vacant teaching posts are still vacant!
According to a survey released this week, almost 70% of school leaders reported that they had unfilled vacancies due to difficulties recruiting staff. More than 600 vacant teaching posts are still va…
Published on 4 months ago