Sharon Lynch

Air pollution spiked in many towns and cities last week (File pic)

Weekend levels of air pollution were at 30-year high

Air pollution in Dublin and other towns and cities last weekend was at a level not seen since before the introduction of the ban on smoky coal 30 years ago.

Ireland • 01 Dec 20

ISSU said that students in exam years are having to sit monthly or even weekly tests with schools citing preparing for calculated grades as the reason

Students' union seeks more clarity on 2021 State exams

The unrelenting and constant overassessment of students will result in widespread burnout, the Irish Second–Level Students' Union has told the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.

Education • 26 Nov 20

Stephen Teap, Lorraine Walsh and Vicky Phelan

221+ group asks for clarity on Govt plans for tribunal

Representatives from the 221+ Executive Committee have written to the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly accusing the Government of "playing politics" with the CervicalCheck tribunal.

Health • 18 Nov 20

The total number of fatalities stands at 2,006

'Sad milestone' as virus deaths exceed 2,000 - Donnelly

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said the fact that just over 2,000 people have now died from Covid-19 in Ireland is a sad and sobering milestone.

Coronavirus • 18 Nov 20

According to the report, raw sewage from 35 towns and villages flows into our environment every day

Delayed wastewater system change a 'public health risk'

The Environmental Protection Agency has said delays in upgrading wastewater treatment systems around the country are prolonging risks to the environment and public health.

Ireland • 12 Nov 20

Margaret Lynch celebrating her 100th birthday this year

100-year-old who wrote letter from lockdown dies

A 100-year-old woman who featured in the RTÉ short film 'Letters from Lockdown' in May has died.

Dublin • 02 Nov 20

Emily Lloyd was attending Enable Ireland before it stopped in March due to Covid-19

Surprise for teen who hasn't seen friends since March

A very special socially distanced birthday celebration took place in Dublin today for 19-year-old Emily Lloyd, who has cerebral palsy and is non-verbal.

Dublin • 16 Oct 20

Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin spoke publicly about her experience of harassment by a former colleague at the university

UCD president apologises to Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin

UCD President Professor Andrew Deeks has apologised to assistant professor Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin and said the college is implementing a range of new and revised measures to address harassment in the workplace.

Ireland • 07 Sep 20

Debenhams are calling for what they say is a fair redundancy settlement from their employer

Debenhams workers mark 150th day of dispute

Rallies by Debenhams workers have taken place in Dublin and Limerick to mark 150 days since they were laid off.

Ireland • 05 Sep 20

Some of the new measures contain the lodgement of documents with the courts by electronic means or e-filing

E-filing and video links among court reforms over virus

The use of remote hearings, e-filing, and video links in the legal system are being enhanced under measures aimed a meeting the challenges posed by coronavirus.

Coronavirus • 17 Aug 20