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Use of helmets on Dublinbikes ‘would not be possible to enforce’
Following the death of a student using a Dublinbike last year, the coroner had recommended the council make helmets available to hire with the scheme.
Friday 17 May, 2013
Poll: Should vaccinations be compulsory for children?
A court has ruled that a 5-year-old boy must get his booster shots, but should vaccinations for children be compulsory across the board?
The 9 at 9: Friday
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Thursday 16 May, 2013
UPDATE: Bus Éireann proposals cut executive pay, restore driver premiums
Additional cash savings of €330,000 are expected to be made from contributions by executives, and directors also face a 20 per cent pay cut.
Google exec grilled in UK over ‘devious’ use of Ireland to reduce tax
MPs suggested that more sales activities are taking place in the UK than the company is willing to admit to.
Poll: Would you support a smartphone tax to fund suicide prevention?
A Senator has suggested that a one to four per cent levy would raise major funds for these resources. Would you support it?
The 9 at 9: Thursday
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Wednesday 15 May, 2013
Irish households saw one of the biggest falls in income after 2007
A report published today also warned of the increase in child poverty between 2007 and 2010.
‘I didn’t do anything wrong’ – Meath man protests auction of family business
Tom O’Reilly lost his engineering business of over 20 years when clients failed to pay him for some €600,000 worth of services.
Poll: Could you live without your TV?
A survey today has revealed that just 5 per cent of people don’t have one, so could you live without yours?
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
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Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Two arrested in seizures of €90,000 of cocaine and cannabis
A man and woman, both in their 20s, were arrested and are being held in Dublin.
Accused in Tia Sharp murder sentenced to 38 years in prison
Stuart Hazell unexpectedly changed his plea to guilty yesterday, admitting to killing the 12-year-old before stuffing her body in an attic.
Another €500m of T-Bills for sale this week
The NTMA will hold another auction this Thursday as it attempts to help Ireland return to normal lending markets.
Poll: Do you trust the European Union to represent your interests?
A new survey has shown a massive decline in favourable views of the EU. So, do you trust them to make decisions that are right for you?
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The 9 at 9: Tuesday
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Monday 13 May, 2013
Missing Belfast man located ‘safe and well’
Sam Wilson was last seen in the New Lodge/Duncairn Gardens area of North Belfast yesterday morning.
Charging private patients for public beds will drive up premiums by 25% – report
Insurance companies are worried about the decline in young people enrolling as the costs of insuring those over 60 are considerably higher.
Just one in ten parents seek GP help about child’s bedwetting
New research has also shown that children are missing out on summer activities because they wet the bed.
Former Taoiseach’s comments on financial regulation gave MEP ‘the shivers’
At a conference last week Bruton said there should be less regulation of the IFSC.
8 things your smartphone makes you do
The phones and their pesky data made us do it. Swear.
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Deadly new virus sparks call for ‘urgent actions’ to prevent spread
There have been 33 confirmed cases of human infection since September last year, including 18 deaths.
Woman taken to hospital after attempt to save puppy from burning van
The three-month-old dog dies as a result of the fire and police are appealing for information.
Friday 10 May, 2013
Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan tells Minister Deenihan to ‘put up or shut up’
Flanagan hit out at the minister following the appearance of two men in court yesterday charged in relation to alleged illegal turf cutting.
Two men arrested after burglary and fire at Chief Whip’s office
The men were also arrested in connection with a similar incident at a solicitor’s office in New Ross.
Crimestoppers appeals for information in fatal 2011 hit-and-run
20-year-old Fintan Trayor was killed after he was struck by a car while walking home.
Consumers ‘weathering the storm’ as experts predict recession is bottoming out
However a report shows 60 per cent of adults still believe their income will be lower this time next year.
Poll: Will the Bangladesh factory collapse change the way you shop?
As the death toll passes 1,000, we want to know: Will this incident have an impact on your shopping habits?
The 9 at 9: Friday
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Wednesday 24 April, 2013
Debt advice service threatened with funding cuts in agreement dispute
Companies funded through the Citizen’s Information Board have been given two months to sign service legal agreements to ensure funding.
Tuesday 23 April, 2013
Irish people just can’t switch off from their gadgets
Respondents admitted to checking email constantly – even on holidays – and 19 per cent even said they had agreed to something without realising while using a digital device.
Two arrested in overnight drug seizure in Dublin
A quantity of cannabis worth €400,000 was also seized during a search in Lucan last night.
Monday 22 April, 2013
Government launches plan to create 20,000 new manufacturing jobs by 2016
The plan recommends building on areas of strength like pharmaceuticals and ICT while offering funds for start-ups and targeting skills shortages.
Live music, Anne Doyle and a big flame lined up for 50th anniversary of JFK visit
Irish dancer Michael Flatley will also make an appearance as well as some of Kennedy’s relatives.
Five rescued in consecutive call-outs on Lough Derg over weekend
One incident involved a cruiser with a failed engine and the RNLI crew also assisted two people who abandoned ship after it began to sink.
Mother of sex abuse victim: ‘There was no one to help us’
Jennifer’s* son had to wait nine months after reporting his abuse before a HSE therapist was assigned.
Sunday 21 April, 2013
Weird Wide Web: Ninja turtles, ‘Funderwear’ and a couch potato’s best friend
All of your essential tech and social media news for the week in one byte-sized portion.
‘She’s a totally different child’: Mother hails success of now suspended obesity service
The Up4it! obesity project, which provided support for children and parents, was funded by the HSE up until last month.
Friday 19 April, 2013
€16.2 billion in exports from Enterprise Ireland clients last year
The most successful sectors were engineering, software, internationally traded services and medical devices.
Consumers shopping more often to hunt for bargains
Retailers say customers are buying less branded products and are shopping around more.
75 per cent of people do not avail of free dental check-ups
The Irish Dental Association has described the slashing of PRSI and medical card schemes and tax reliefs as a “dental health time bomb”.
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