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# government - Wednesday 19 September, 2012
Good news for Limerick: 400 jobs to be created by US financial company
Northern Trust announced the jobs boost for the county today.
# government - Monday 17 September, 2012
James Reilly: New consultants will have to face a hefty pay cut
Consultants may also have to work weekends under the terms of the new deal.
# government - Sunday 16 September, 2012
Sports film of the week: Senna
This week, we recall Asif Kapadia’s superb documentary on the legendary Brazilian Formula One driver.
# government - Saturday 15 September, 2012
Here is the week’s news… skewed
Breaking via The Mire wire: Will Rory McIlroy attend The Gathering? And round 2 of Michael Noonan versus the IMF…
# government - Friday 14 September, 2012
How does the new public petitions system work?
The new system will allow citizens to get their issues “into the centre of parliament” – here’s more on how it works.
# government - Thursday 13 September, 2012
Column: Olivia O’Leary: Here’s the main reason why the children’s rights referendum matters
It is extraordinary that it is still almost impossible in Irish society for the children of married parents to be adopted, writes Olivia O’Leary
Dutch Prime Minister claims victory for his Liberal party in close election
The far-right PVV party, led by Geert Wilders, suffered a humiliating defeat in the election.
# government - Wednesday 12 September, 2012
Column: We’re dedicated Labour members – but we’re not happy with the party
Labour is ignoring its core values and policies in coalition. A group of members are trying to change that, writes Neil Warner.
# government - Tuesday 11 September, 2012
Final report on Magdalene Laundries delayed to year-end
The committee chairperson Martin McAleese said that extra information has to be examined which could add “in a meaningful way” to the overall outcome.
# government - Thursday 6 September, 2012
Minister Burton: Health Minister Reilly is “working flat out”
The Minister for Social Protection said she has confidence in the health minister, and that reforming the health system is difficult.
# government - Tuesday 4 September, 2012
Open thread: What changes would you make to the education system?
As doc sets to explore how “one size fits all” education system is failing some young people, we want to know how you would improve school years…
# government - Friday 24 August, 2012
Poll: Should the number 13 be taken off car licence plates next year?
The Government is considering taking the number 13 from the start of number plates because people consider it unlucky. Good idea? Bad idea?
The 9 at 9: Friday
The nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
# government - Thursday 23 August, 2012
Twitter agrees to block fake Indian PM accounts
The government asked Twitter to take down the accounts because they risked increasing ethnic and religious tension.
# government - Saturday 18 August, 2012
Here is the week’s news… skewed
BREAKING via The Mire wire: The GAA dismisses reports of vajazzling – and the Mars Curiosity rover faces a hostile reaction from the natives.
# government - Tuesday 14 August, 2012
Poll: Should wealthy parents be given the option to hand back child benefit?
Reports today suggest that wealthy parents may be given the option to return the €140 monthly payment. Good idea? Bad idea?
Treacy: ‘The government have provided very significant funds over the last four years and we hope that will continue’
The CEO also hit back at critics of the Irish athletes’ efforts.
# government - Tuesday 7 August, 2012
Syrian PM was “planning break from regime for two months”
The country’s prime minister defected yesterday from what he described as a “regime of killing and terror”.
# government - Saturday 4 August, 2012
Syrian TV presenter ‘kidnapped and executed’
The news comes as new fighting is reported in Aleppo and Damascus.
# government - Thursday 2 August, 2012
Egypt’s new cabinet sworn in today
The cabinet will have two women, including the only Coptic Christian.
# government - Tuesday 31 July, 2012
Column: Why is the government delaying a law to recognise transgender people?
Ireland is in clear defiance of a High Court judgment that said the law on transgender people has to change, writes Michael Farrell.
# government - Monday 30 July, 2012
UK legally enforces video game ratings
Retailers could be prosecuted if they sell videos to children below certain age limits under the Pegi system.
# government - Sunday 29 July, 2012
Column: Sick of government spin? Well, it’s nothing new…
Politicians have been manipulating the mass media for as long as it’s existed – and Ireland is no exception, writes Ciara Chambers.
# government - Tuesday 24 July, 2012
Pyrite: There are ‘legal and moral responsibilities’
The chairman of the pyrite panel made the comment at an Oireachtas committee meeting this afternoon.
China censors coverage of deadly Beijing floods
There has been fierce criticism of the government which has been accused of not doing enough to prevent the deaths of at least 37 people.
What is the cost of repairing pyrite-damaged homes?
The subject will be discussed today when the government’s pyrite panel takes part in an Oireachtas committee meeting.
Cabinet holds last meeting before summer recess – so what’s on the agenda?
FOI extension, the abolition of town councils, and losing TDs are some of the issues expected to be addressed today.
# government - Thursday 19 July, 2012
Column: The Fine Gael revolt against abortion ‘liberalisation’ is misguided. Here’s why.
The expert group on abortion isn’t looking to loosen the rules about abortion – merely to give effect to what the constitution already says, writes Fiona de Londras.
Column: The Dept of Finance is either unable – or unwilling – to fix childcare
The Department of Finance is refusing to run the numbers on making childcare tax deductible. It’s not good enough, writes Stephen Donnelly.
# government - Sunday 15 July, 2012
O’Dowd says he is ‘not on the side of developers’
Junior Minister O’Dowd said that he is on the side of “what is the best to get the best return for our assets”.
# government - Thursday 12 July, 2012
Éamon Ó CuÃv back in the fold in Fianna Fáil reshuffle
The former deputy leader of the party had resigned in February but is now back on the party’s front bench.
# government - Wednesday 11 July, 2012
Column: Enda Kenny’s silence on same-sex marriage is a rebuff to gay people
The move to civil marriage is not a massive leap – but it is a hugely important symbol, writes Kieran Rose.
# government - Monday 9 July, 2012
Column: Ireland needs a new political party and here’s how we do it
Ireland has reached a point where the current political establishment is not serving the interests of the people, argues Martin Critten who intends to form a new party with a Citizens’ Charter.
# government - Thursday 5 July, 2012
Progress being made on ghost estates
Minister Jan O’Sullivan said today that some estates are finished and hundreds more are being worked on – but some will have to be demolished.
# government - Wednesday 4 July, 2012
Mermaids don’t exist: official line from US government
…Or rather they say that there is “no evidence” that they exist. Which might mean that they just haven’t yet found the evidence…
Explainer: How much sick leave can civil servants take?
Here’s what the official regulations say…
# government - Tuesday 3 July, 2012
Taoiseach refuses to speculate on Burton idea to raise PRSI
“I have absolutely no intention of getting dragged into your little game here,” he told Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin, who raised the issue.
# government - Monday 2 July, 2012
Poll: Have you paid the Household Charge?
The first letters reminding householders to pay the charge have been sent out. Have you paid?
# government - Sunday 1 July, 2012
Eamon Gilmore: “The time has come on gay marriage”
“The right of gay couples to marry is, quite simply, the civil rights issue of this generation, and in my opinion, its time has come”
First Household Charge reminder letters sent out
Just over 957,700 properties have registered to pay the Household Charge since its introduction on 1 January.
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