HIQA report critical of Westmeath nursing home The Health Information and Quality Authority has found major non-compliance over staffing and of residents' "rights, dignity and consultation" at a Westmeath Nursing Home. News • 05 Aug 16
HIQA report critical of Westmeath nursing home The Health Information and Quality Authority has found major non-compliance over staffing and of residents' "rights, dignity and consultation" at a Westmeath Nursing Home. News • 05 Aug 16
Consumers struggle to identify best deals - report Consumers are likely to make costly mistakes when product descriptions force them to think about too many things at once, according to a new report by the Economic and Social Research Institute. News • 13 May 16
Consumers struggle to identify best deals - report Consumers are likely to make costly mistakes when product descriptions force them to think about too many things at once, according to a new report by the Economic and Social Research Institute. News • 13 May 16
Wholesale gas prices fall 45% in a year - report Irish wholesale gas prices have nearly halved in the past year, according to a new report. Business • 25 Apr 16
Wholesale gas prices fall 45% in a year - report Irish wholesale gas prices have nearly halved in the past year, according to a new report. Business • 25 Apr 16
Serious concerns over Dept of Finance procurement Auditors found "serious control weaknesses" in how the Department of Finance conducts its multi-million euro public procurement of goods and services, according to an unpublished internal report. News • 17 Apr 16
Serious concerns over Dept of Finance procurement Auditors found "serious control weaknesses" in how the Department of Finance conducts its multi-million euro public procurement of goods and services, according to an unpublished internal report. News • 17 Apr 16
Danske Bank tops financial complaints list - FSO The Financial Services Ombudsman report for 2015 shows that Danske Bank was the financial service provider which had the highest number of substantiated complaints made against it. Business • 31 Mar 16
Danske Bank tops financial complaints list - FSO The Financial Services Ombudsman report for 2015 shows that Danske Bank was the financial service provider which had the highest number of substantiated complaints made against it. Business • 31 Mar 16
Depression common among young LGBT people - report A significant number of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Ireland aged 25 and under experience severe stress, anxiety and depression, according to a new report. News • 22 Mar 16
Depression common among young LGBT people - report A significant number of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Ireland aged 25 and under experience severe stress, anxiety and depression, according to a new report. News • 22 Mar 16
Ireland 'strategic beachhead' to EU for US firms Ireland stands out as "Corporate America's strategic beachhead to the rest of the European Union", according to new research for the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU. Business • 18 Mar 16
Ireland 'strategic beachhead' to EU for US firms Ireland stands out as "Corporate America's strategic beachhead to the rest of the European Union", according to new research for the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU. Business • 18 Mar 16
Denmark is world's happiest place - SDSN report Denmark has overtaken Switzerland as the world's happiest place, according to a report that urged nations regardless of wealth to tackle inequality and protect the environment. Business • 16 Mar 16
Denmark is world's happiest place - SDSN report Denmark has overtaken Switzerland as the world's happiest place, according to a report that urged nations regardless of wealth to tackle inequality and protect the environment. Business • 16 Mar 16
Inquiry report details 'failure to identify risks' The Central Bank has said the final report from the banking inquiry committee identified a number of issues with regard to financial regulation, which are being continually addressed. Business • 27 Jan 16
Inquiry report details 'failure to identify risks' The Central Bank has said the final report from the banking inquiry committee identified a number of issues with regard to financial regulation, which are being continually addressed. Business • 27 Jan 16
Threat to publication of inquiry report recedes A threat to the publication of the report of the banking inquiry has receded with a statement from developer Michael O'Flynn saying he was happy with the response to his earlier objections. Business • 14 Jan 16
Threat to publication of inquiry report recedes A threat to the publication of the report of the banking inquiry has receded with a statement from developer Michael O'Flynn saying he was happy with the response to his earlier objections. Business • 14 Jan 16
Beaumont apologises for leaving man 'exposed' Beaumont Hospital has apologised for the failings in dignity provided to the late Gerry Feeney on 19 December last year, shortly before his death, after an independent investigation into the case. News • 20 Nov 15
Beaumont apologises for leaving man 'exposed' Beaumont Hospital has apologised for the failings in dignity provided to the late Gerry Feeney on 19 December last year, shortly before his death, after an independent investigation into the case. News • 20 Nov 15
EC issues warning about banks in bailout report The European Commission, which is part of the Troika, has said Ireland is growing strongly but it has issued warnings about Irish banks and the need to cut legal costs. Business • 13 Nov 15
EC issues warning about banks in bailout report The European Commission, which is part of the Troika, has said Ireland is growing strongly but it has issued warnings about Irish banks and the need to cut legal costs. Business • 13 Nov 15
Prison officers' homes attacked in Dublin and Cork The homes of two prison officers have been attacked in the past six months, according to the Deputy General Secretary of the Prison Officers' Association. News • 04 Nov 15
Prison officers' homes attacked in Dublin and Cork The homes of two prison officers have been attacked in the past six months, according to the Deputy General Secretary of the Prison Officers' Association. News • 04 Nov 15
ComReg: Broadband subscriptions up, SMS usage down Fixed Broadband subscriptions in Ireland rose to 1.29m for the period between April and June of this year – representing a 1.2% rise for the quarter and 4.9% annual growth. Business • 10 Sep 15
ComReg: Broadband subscriptions up, SMS usage down Fixed Broadband subscriptions in Ireland rose to 1.29m for the period between April and June of this year – representing a 1.2% rise for the quarter and 4.9% annual growth. Business • 10 Sep 15
Taoiseach receives Fennelly Commission report Taoiseach Enda Kenny has received the report from the Fennelly Commission on the departure from office of former garda commissioner Martin Callinan. News • 31 Aug 15
Taoiseach receives Fennelly Commission report Taoiseach Enda Kenny has received the report from the Fennelly Commission on the departure from office of former garda commissioner Martin Callinan. News • 31 Aug 15
Children in care unit forced to urinate on floor Children at the largest special care unit in Ireland had to urinate on the floor of their locked room because they were not allowed out to go to the bathroom, a report by HIQA has found. News • 31 Aug 15
Children in care unit forced to urinate on floor Children at the largest special care unit in Ireland had to urinate on the floor of their locked room because they were not allowed out to go to the bathroom, a report by HIQA has found. News • 31 Aug 15
Major failures found at Cork disability centre An unannounced HIQA inspection of a residential centre for people with intellectual disabilities in Cork has found major failures to comply with regulations under ten of the 14 headings inspected. News • 25 Jun 15
Major failures found at Cork disability centre An unannounced HIQA inspection of a residential centre for people with intellectual disabilities in Cork has found major failures to comply with regulations under ten of the 14 headings inspected. News • 25 Jun 15
Criticism of establishment of SUSI grant system The Comptroller and Auditor General has recommended that the Department of Education revise its approach to planning for change, especially when it comes to complex and large-scale projects. News • 16 Apr 15
Criticism of establishment of SUSI grant system The Comptroller and Auditor General has recommended that the Department of Education revise its approach to planning for change, especially when it comes to complex and large-scale projects. News • 16 Apr 15
Ireland has top share of UK's foreign directors New figures out today show Irish people make up the largest proportion of foreign directors in the UK. News • 12 Mar 15
Ireland has top share of UK's foreign directors New figures out today show Irish people make up the largest proportion of foreign directors in the UK. News • 12 Mar 15
New water supply 'urgent' for midlands, east Irish Water has published a report that sets out the urgent need for a new water supply for the eastern and midlands region. News • 10 Mar 15
New water supply 'urgent' for midlands, east Irish Water has published a report that sets out the urgent need for a new water supply for the eastern and midlands region. News • 10 Mar 15
C&AG urges review of property tax exemptions The Comptroller and Auditor General's report has recommended that Revenue should examine the validity of exemptions claimed under the unfinished housing estate category for the Local Property Tax. Business • 26 Sep 14
C&AG urges review of property tax exemptions The Comptroller and Auditor General's report has recommended that Revenue should examine the validity of exemptions claimed under the unfinished housing estate category for the Local Property Tax. Business • 26 Sep 14
Irish cost competitiveness has 'begun to slip' Ireland’s cost competitiveness has begun to slip following years of improvement, according to the National Competitiveness Council. Business • 17 Jul 14
Irish cost competitiveness has 'begun to slip' Ireland’s cost competitiveness has begun to slip following years of improvement, according to the National Competitiveness Council. Business • 17 Jul 14
HIQA criticises children's disability centre The first reports of inspections carried out on facilities for children with disabilities have been published by HIQA. News • 26 Jun 14
HIQA criticises children's disability centre The first reports of inspections carried out on facilities for children with disabilities have been published by HIQA. News • 26 Jun 14
Data analytics 'could create 21,000 Irish jobs' Up to 21,000 data analytics jobs could be generated here between now and 2020, according to new research by Forfas and the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN). Business • 07 May 14
Data analytics 'could create 21,000 Irish jobs' Up to 21,000 data analytics jobs could be generated here between now and 2020, according to new research by Forfas and the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN). Business • 07 May 14
Ireland 'still a high-cost place to do business' The National Competitiveness Council has said Ireland is still a high-cost place to do business and warns that further policy measures are required to reduce costs and keep the country competitive. Business • 01 Apr 14
Ireland 'still a high-cost place to do business' The National Competitiveness Council has said Ireland is still a high-cost place to do business and warns that further policy measures are required to reduce costs and keep the country competitive. Business • 01 Apr 14
