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Wayne O'Connor

Panoramic view of river Shannon and Thomond bridge from Limerick city wall.

Forbes magazine says ‘stab city’ Limerick article ‘failed to meet editorial standards’

Forbes has admitted a controversial article on John and Patrick Collison which referred to Limerick as 'stab city' failed to meet its own editorial standards.

Billy Sheehan is angry how teachers are being perceived. Picture by Owen Breslin

‘People are laughing at teachers… I think vulnerable need to be sorted before we can ask for priority' – division on industrial action over vaccine roll-out

Teachers say there is little appetite for industrial action over access to Covid-19 vaccines, amid concern about how they are being perceived publicly following a series of rows with the Government during the pandemic.

Former postal worker Tony O'Reilly who stole €1.75m from a Wexford post office to feed his gambling addiction. Picture by Patrick McCann

IT Crowd’s Chris O’Dowd sees the big picture with ‘Tony 10’ book

The story of a gambling addict postal worker who stole €1.75m from a Wexford post office is set to be turned into a film, after The IT Crowd star Chris O’Dowd took an option on his book.

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris expects a zero tolerance policy to sexual harassment. Photo: Steve Humphreys

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UCD spent €100,000 on fees and inquiries in abuse cases

University College Dublin (UCD) has spent almost €100,000 on solicitor fees and investigations following allegations of sexual harassment.

Crowds enjoying the Electric Picnic festival in 2018. Picture by Caroline Quinn

Industry experts will advise on post-Covid gigs and events

The resumption of major concerts and events after the pandemic moved a step closer with the establishment of a new advisory group on reopening the live entertainment sector.

Michael Cregan, president of the school principals group the NAPD. Photo: LimerickBurke/Press 22

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Antigen test trials for schools but teachers want priority for vaccines

Teachers say they must be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccines to limit disruption to the Leaving Cert in June and prevent uncertainty over the start of the next academic year in September.

Uncertainty over reopening fuels Leaving Cert concerns

Teachers are concerned about the impact of further Covid-19 outbreaks on the Leaving Cert as they plan for the dual possibilities of schools reopening fully or closing next month.

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Judges spending revealed: Jetting off to conferences around the world and over €127,000 put down at Ballymaloe

Irish judges have made hundreds of foreign trips in recent years at a significant cost to the taxpayer, according to internal Courts Service records.

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Graham Linehan: how my transgender views cost me my marriage

As Father Ted writer Graham Linehan confirmed the breakup of his marriage last week, he said he would rather be writing about farce than living through one. The past few years have seen him become less aligned with acclaimed comedy writing - the Craggy Island sitcom and The IT Crowd are two of his most celebrated creations - and instead become entrenched in quarrels and debate.

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New national immunisation system sidetracked

Delivery of the HSE's new national immunisation system to plan for vaccine programmes across the State has been delayed by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

CONCERN: Rats and mice have infested military buildings

Defence Forces shop for mousetraps and washing machines

Munitions and explosives would be expected on a shopping list for the Defence Forces, but not washing machines, driers and mousetraps.

We've hit 500,000 milestone

Ireland reached the milestone of administering more than 500,000 Covid-19 vaccines yesterday, despite concerns the inoculation programme will struggle to meet its March target because of supply issues.

THREE THINGS: Higher Education Minister Simon Harris hopes the plan will increase choice, relieve pressure and ease demand. Photo: Julien Behal

New CAO system aims to broaden choice for students and increase apprenticeships

A wide-ranging shake-up of the college entry system will see the Central Applications Office (CAO) reformed into a new connected structure, incorporating for the first time apprenticeships and further education.

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Teachers will be among first tranche to get jab

Teachers and school staff can expect to be among the first third of people to be vaccinated against Covid-19, according to a document sent to principals.

Anti-lockdown protest in city turns violent

Twins and a father and son were among 13 people charged with public order offences last night after anti-lockdown demonstrations in Dublin turned violent yesterday afternoon.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris speaking to the media after an anti-lockdown protest in Dublin on Saturday. Photo: Damian Eagers/PA Wire

Thirteen people charged with public order offences after anti-lockdown protest in Dublin

Twins and a father and son were among 13 people charged with public order offences tonight after anti-lockdown demonstrations in Dublin turned violent this afternoon.

Teresa Buckley with her sons Cormac (8) and Pierce (11) at home in Clonroche,
Co Wexford. Photo: Patrick Browne

'He is regressing and we have noticed he is pinching himself'

Tomorrow is a big day for brothers Pierce (11) and Cormac (8) Buckley. It is more than two months since they were last in school, but they are going back to the classroom tomorrow.

Call to use empty units for housing

An estimated 100,000 vacant homes and units located above businesses across the country could be used to ease housing market pressure, according to a leading property expert.

NO SPACE: The days of students sitting exams in halls are gone

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The maze of logistical challenges mounting for Leaving Cert 2021

Among a raft of new measures being introduced to ensure Leaving Cert assessments can go ahead this year, students sitting oral exams can be questioned and recorded by their own teacher.

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It's all systems go as ASTI returns to table

There was a sense of foreboding in Marlborough Street, Dublin, last Thursday as Department of Education officials gathered for a 6pm meeting.

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Leaving Cert will go ahead and schools set to reopen from March 1

Leaving Certificate students are to be offered the choice of calculated grades, a written examination, or both, after talks about holding State exams gathered pace this weekend. The Cabinet is expected to sign off on the dual approach at a meeting on Tuesday.