Report on Portlaoise nursing unit released
The HIQA report was positive about St Brigid’s Hospital – but the HSE said last month that it is to be closed on a phased basis.
View ArticleTripAdvisor defends reader reviews following warning by watchdog
The website has responded to criticisms about its “real travellers’” reviews section – saying that its users made “educated decision” based on reviews.
View ArticleNew standards for protection and welfare of children launched
Members of the public are being asked for their opinions on the proposed new national standards, which are for the protection and welfare of children in Ireland.
View ArticleRTE brought in new journalism guidelines today - what's in them?
RTE editorial staff will be trained in the new guidelines, including how they should use social media and the internet in their reporting.
View ArticlePrimary school standards have mainly 'stayed the same', say parents
In a new survey, 33 per cent of parents said that primary school education standards have risen, while 37 per cent said they had stayed the same. Over one-fifth said they had dropped.
View ArticleNew code of conduct says teachers CAN interact with pupils on Facebook
The guidelines drawn up by the Teaching Council say teachers should make sure that any interaction on social networks is ‘appropriate’.
View Article86 per cent of Irish people believe corruption is a major problem
Some 36 per cent of respondents said they believed they were personally affected by corruption in their daily lives, according to the latest report by the Standards in Public Office Commission.
View ArticleNew standards for child protection services unveiled
The Taoiseach said the 27 point plan sets out clearly what exactly is expected of HSE managers and social workers when working within child protection services.
View ArticleHIQA publishes Standards for residential care services for people with...
The Authority is looking for feedback for standards to be adopted by care centres providing residential services to people with disabilities.
View ArticleBedsits are history thanks to new regulations effective from today
Rental properties are now required to have separate bathrooms, independently controlled heating appliances and adequate food preparation and storage facilities.
View ArticleNew child protection inspections to bring Ireland in line with international...
The inspections will see the State’s children and families services subject to independent inspection and monitoring for the first time.
View ArticleBangladesh disaster 'could happen again' - but can we help?
Oxfam says that about 90 per cent of high rise buildings in Dhaka, where last week’s tragic building collapse occurred, are not built even to local standards.
View ArticleCharities regulator to be in operation by 2014
New Charities Regulatory Authority will be funded by charities by way of “modest annual registration fee”.
View ArticleTurns out Fairy Liquid DOES last twice as long as its rivals
A complaint from its rival Persil ended with the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority led to the ruling.
View ArticleInternational standards group pushes for universal laptop charger
The IEC aims to reduce e-waste created by chargers, which is said to exceed half a million tons each year.
View ArticleOne person received 70 per cent of all big political donations last year
Meanwhile, fourteen elected representatives didn’t declare their donation statements and may now face prosecution.
View ArticlePaul O'Connell set for 'mammoth task' against offloading kings Toulouse
The Ireland captain has highlighted the threats posed by the Top 14 side’s size, footwork and passing after contact.
View ArticleASAI rules that Paddy Power's controversial Oscar Pistorius ad WAS offensive
The Advertising Standards Agency of Ireland has upheld 65 complaints against the ads which ran in the Sunday Independent and Sunday World.
View ArticleHere are the best and worst bathing waters in Ireland
Thankfully, 90 per cent of Irish bathing waters are due to meet the ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ standards which will come into force from this year.
View ArticleWhy did the political ethics watchdog get 427 complaints in 2012, but just 29...
A certain Tipperary North politician…
View ArticleThe Schmidt effect: Ireland coach's shadow looms over Leinster job
Leinster say they’re in ‘no immediate rush’ to replace Matt O’Connor.
View ArticleSomething strange happens to the quality of teachers during recessions
It also reveals how to attract better teachers into classrooms.
View ArticlePortlaoise prisoners plan dirty protest after being refused gluten-free bread
The action is being taken by about 25 men.
View ArticleGoogle drops its famous 'Don't be evil' motto for a less catchy version
‘Do the right thing’ just doesn’t have the same ring to it.
View Article11 things that'll put the fear of God in anyone who works in retail
It truly was a very Black Friday for the retail workers out there.
View ArticleBrown Thomas told to stop selling potentially unsafe hoverboards
After an investigation, three Irish retailers have been directed to stop selling these non-compliant products.
View ArticleCaptain Rory Best rejects the notion that Ireland are being bullied
The hooker says Ireland’s players have not yet hit the standards they demand of themselves.
View ArticleLandlords could face NCT-style checks to bring rental properties up to standard
Housing charity Threshold said some tenants are now “afraid” to complain about sub-standard accommodation.
View ArticleHere's how the international community stops drones from crashing into aircraft
As commercial and private drones become ever more prevalent, the risk of airplane strikes heightens accordingly.
View ArticleWant to give feedback on your hospital treatment? From today, you can
Patients discharged between now and the end of May will be able to complete the National Patient Experience Survey.
View ArticleIrish Human Rights Commission worried new hubs could 'normalise' family...
IHREC released a detailed report outlining its concerns about the new family hub model of homeless accommodation.
View ArticleEveryone in the Oireachtas is to 'promote dignity and respect' for their...
They have agreed they will “adopt consistent standards” on the issue in the wake of sexual assault and harassment scandals here and abroad.
View Article'Average is not acceptable' - Farrell left fuming by conceded tries against...
The Ireland defence coach was not a happy man as Ireland switched off against Italy.
View Article'A very serious breach of trust': Images of child abuse stayed on Facebook,...
Facebook said it was grateful to the journalists for bringing “mistakes” in its training processes to its attention.
View ArticleBeef burgers recalled as 'use-by' date wrong by a month
This recall was one of a number of notices issued by the FSAI today.
View Article'That’s probably the mindset of a smaller club... We can be so much better'
Leinster number eight Jack Conan and his team-mates are out to prove a point this week.
View ArticleLeo Cullen: Leinster must learn and 'be better' after off-field incidents
The province’s head coach said steps have been taken to ensure there isn’t a repeat of the events of last May.
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