€5bn plan to turn Athlone into a green city unveiled
A €5bn master plan has been unveiled for a new green city in Athlone as a solution to Ireland’s future population growth. The blueprint by Ballymore Group aims to cater for a
Inspectors criticise uniform policy at Dublin school
Department of Education inspectors have criticised student uniform and code of behaviour policies at a Dublin fee-charging school, saying their implementation does not support students’ educational, social and personal wellbeing, and in
Large drop in unemployment rate in deprived areas – ESRI study
The most significant drop in unemployment rates in recent years occurred in more deprived areas, according to new research. The study by the Economic and Social Research Institute, commissioned by Pobal, has
ASTI: ‘Exponential growth’ in misogynistic comments from students
The General Secretary of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland has warned that female teachers are facing misogynistic comments and harassment from students in schools to an extent that is becoming
Ecolution talks disinformation, fake news and fact vs opinion
In this episode of Ecolution, RTÉ’s climate podcast for young people, we take on the scurge of disinformation. On the show your host Evy speaks to the organisations at the Voices International
Bringing up a bilingual baby
ENGLISH BELOW Cé go bhféadfá a rá gurb ionann gach páiste sa tír seo, ní dóigh liom go bhfuil sin fíor. Tagann muid uilig ar an saol seo agus cosán na clainne
Minister to seek significant reform of Irish asylum laws
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan will seek Government approval this morning to progress legislation which will lead to the most significant reform of Irish asylum laws in the history of the State.
Revolut rolls out instant access savings for under 18s
Revolut has rolled out instant access savings accounts for customers of its under 18s app. ‘Revolut <18’ is designed for children aged 6-17, and is linked to a parent or guardian’s account.
5 of the most important financial decisions to make in life
Making sound financial decisions is crucial for achieving long-term stability and success. Warren Buffet had two rules: 1. Never lose money2. Never forget Rule #1 The choices we make regarding our finances
NI ‘public services remain in crisis’, Westminster committee says
Discussions by political parties in Northern Ireland about introducing water charges as part of efforts to solve a public service funding crisis “should not be avoided”, a Westminster committee has said. The
