Sunday, May 27 2012

Intermittent Clouds Dublin Hi 19 °C | Lo 11°C

National News

We're near bottom on education

Wednesday September 10 2008

The share of our national wealth spent on education has dropped to the third lowest in Europe, new figures show.

Only Greece and the Slovak Republic spend less within the EU. Mexico and Chile actually spend a higher percentage of gross domestic product than we do.

The survey was carried out by the OECD.

 
 

National News Video

(video)

Dublin Sightseeing Reaches New Heights

Ireland’s most iconic venue, Croke Park Stadium, announced the opening of the much anticipated Etihad Skyline tour on the roof of the historic ground. Sponsored by Etihad Airways and opening to the public on Friday 1st June, the tour offers access to a unique Croke Park rooftop walkway and spectacular panoramic views of Dublin city.

(video)

McAreavey suspect accuses police

Avinash Treebhoowoon, 30, confessed to police about his involvement in strangling Michaela McAreavey, but now insists he was forced to sign the statement.Treebhoowoon and co-accused Sandip Moneea, 42, deny murdering the 27-year-old teacher on her honeymoon at the Legends Hotel.

(video)

Damien Dempsey has something to tell you..

Damien Dempsey has released a video outlining his reasons for voting no in the upcoming referendum. Credit: http://www.youtube.com/user/whitebrowser

View more



Highlights

Independentwoman.ie

Independent Woman

A fresh, fun site featuring celeb gossip, fashion, beauty, love & sex, and health & fitness.

Findajob.ie

Job search

Search for jobs by keyword, category, or location.

College

Third Level College

Diploma, Degree, Postgraduate and Professional Courses

Yourlocal.ie

Directory

Wherever you are... Find what you're looking for on Yourlocal.ie.

GrabOne

GrabOne

Daily Deals: Find the best things to do, see and eat in Ireland

More in National News (1 of 6 articles)

It's 'yes', but we are furious at Government, banks & RTE

Read more »