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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.

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TripAdvisor 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.

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New 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.

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RTE 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.

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Primary 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.

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New 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’.

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86 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.

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New 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.

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HIQA 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.

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Bedsits 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.

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New 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.

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Bangladesh 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.

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"What a bunch of cox sackers" - the BBC gets into trouble over innuendo

Oops.

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Charities regulator to be in operation by 2014

New Charities Regulatory Authority will be funded by charities by way of “modest annual registration fee”.

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All 25,000 students fail the entrance exam for university in Liberia

Awkward.

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Turns 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.

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International 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.

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One 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.

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Paul 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.

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ASAI 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.

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