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55 public-paid educators earning more than the Taoiseach
Figures released by Ruairà Quinn show that 55 people under the remit of the Dept of Education earn over €200,000 a year.
Here’s how ‘healthy’ foods could make you put on more weight
SafeFood says many people eat larger portions than recommended if a meal is advertised as having low or reduced fat.
Yesterday’s News
Wallace to lodge complaint against Shatter over penalty points allegation
The Wexford TD says the allegations made by Alan Shatter on live TV about an alleged motoring offence are unsubstantiated.
The 5 at 5: Friday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
New Oireachtas inquiries regime can be used ‘to hold government to account’
The legislation to allow Oireachtas inquiries – within the limits of the Constitution – has finally been published today.
Thursday 16 May, 2013
Ministers will not be singled out for extra pay cuts, insists Howlin Exclusive
Brendan Howlin says the €150,000 salary ministers will earn after Croke Park 2 compares well to the private sector.
Wednesday 15 May, 2013
Oireachtas agenda: Mortgage repossession, Northern Ireland and Seanad reform
Senators will vote today on whether to approve proposals that would give all citizens a vote in Seanad elections.
Major progress in the fight against osteoporosis thanks to new treatment
Teams in Boston are the first to combine treatments which stop cells that attack bones, while also helping to grow new bone.
Significant increase in numbers seeking treatment for sex addiction
The Rutland Centre says sexual addiction is accounting for a growing number of its total client base.
Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Ireland to contribute over €90 million extra to EU budget for 2013
The contribution is part of an overall contribution of €7.3 billion to cover a spending shortfall from 2012.
Body found in Cork had been assaulted before death
Gardaà have issued an appeal for public assistance in identifying the man, who is thought to have been in his 60s.
Gardaà to keep premium payments after latest public pay talks
The GRA says its talks at the Labour Relations Commission mark the first time it’s ever negotiated directly with employers.
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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ComReg to launch its own online test for broadband speeds
The Communications Regulator tool will allow users to test whether they’re getting the speeds they signed up for.
Government wants another year to reduce junior doctors’ hours
The IMO says the public pay talks are now dealing with proposals to impose the Working Time Directive by the end of 2014.
Sports clubs could lose €3.5m if pubs banned from sponsorship – VFI
The Vintners Federation of Ireland says it believes a ban on alcohol sponsorship would also apply to local parish pubs.
Oireachtas agenda: Coillte sale, taxi laws and 15 years of Good Friday
A Sinn Féin motion debated tonight will call for the ‘re-energisation’ of the Northern Ireland peace process.
PMS ‘like having man flu every month’, according to survey of women
77 per cent of women say they’d expect a man flu-like response from men if they also suffered from pre-menstrual syndrome.
EU will inspect Ireland’s finances for decades after bailout, under new rules
The ‘two-pack’ also means the Budget will have to be submitted to Brussels for its approval every October from now on.
Monday 13 May, 2013
Colorado cinema shooting suspect may plead not guilty by insanity
James Holmes entered a ‘not guilty’ plea by default – but lawyers may now plead insanity to spare the death penalty.
Health unions in new public pay talks as Croke Park cuts are tweaked
The LRC has agreed amendments to the increment freeze for higher earners, while extended working weeks will be delayed.
Bus Éireann strike: LRC invites company and workers to talks
Bus Eireann has said it will attend the talks, which have been welcomed by the government – but no word yet from workers.
Clothing brands sign up to new accord on building safety in Bangladesh
Primark, H&M, Zara and C&A have all adopted the accord, written up in the wake of the building collapse last month.
8 things your smartphone makes you do
The phones and their pesky data made us do it. Swear.
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The 5 at 5: Monday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Accused changes plea and admits murder of 12-year-old Tia Sharp
Stuart Hazell dramatically changed his plea on the fifth day of his trial at the Old Bailey in London.
Croke Park deal should INCREASE spending, not cut it, says union
UNITE says trying to cut the public pay bill will shrink the economy – so the proposed savings should be invested instead.
Howlin: It’s in personal interests of public workers to accept pay cuts Exclusive
As he prepares for Kieran Mulvey to sound the death knell on pay talks, Brendan Howlin says national solvency is good for everyone.
Sunday 12 May, 2013
Property Tax helpline staff member investigated over alleged card fraud
An operator on the line has been suspended after unnecessarily asking customers for their credit card details.
The Evening Fix… now with added not-quite-collapsed buildings
Here are the things we loved, learned and shared today.
Here’s why some train ticket machines literally won’t accept your money
Have you seen a new €5 note yet? Rail Users Ireland says neither Luas nor Iarnród Éireann machines will take them.
GALLERY: Check out how quiet Busaras is during the strike
For context, it’s usually busier than this.
GPs call for law to allow termination in non-viable foetal abnormality
The Irish College of General Practitioners narrowly passed the motion at its annual meeting today.
Sorry, Spar – if we use your Cornettos for WHAT?
Someone has uncovered Spar’s anger at some pretty unusual applications for ice cream.
Members launch plan to reform Seanad and prevent abolition
Feargal Quinn and Katherine Zappone will call a vote this Wednesday on plans to overhaul how the chamber is elected.
SIPTU boss says temporary tax hikes to high earners could avoid public cuts
Jack O’Connor says he is becoming optimistic that there could yet be progress on a replacement to the Croke Park 2 deal.
FLASHBACK: Brian Cowen became Taoiseach five years ago this week
Cowen succeeded Bertie Ahern at the helm of government on May 7, 2008. Here he is, leading a hometown singsong.
Howlin: ‘Many an important economic issue resolved over a mug of tea’
Brendan Howlin says it would be impossible for one minister to deal with the workload he shares with Michael Noonan.
Saturday 11 May, 2013
The Evening Fix… now with added 114-year-old Mexican
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
Captives, papers and the property tax: The week in numbers
YouTube’s going to charge you to watch some channels in future. But how many channels? Find out in here…
Investigators uncover $45 million global ATM fraud ring
At least ten people have been arrested around the world, over a scam which exploited pre-PIN technology.
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