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'The distance is a problem': Parents of adults with intellectual disabilities forced to drive for hours to visit
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (1104+ words) Cork East Social Democrats TD Liam Quaide: 'The Government needs to stop treating long-term exile as an acceptable way of life for people with an intellectual disability.' Picture: Cathal Noonan A lifetime caring for two of the most vulnerable citizens…...
Mick Clifford: Bertie is a ghost from glories past as Fianna F'il marks centenary
9+ hour, 8+ min ago (158+ words) Irish Examiner Mick Clifford: Bertie is a ghost from glories past as Fianna F'il marks centenary Bertie Ahern was a brilliant canvasser in his day but his time predated social media and the use of a phone as a weapon....
Clodagh Finn: A champion of science who had the gift of inspiring wonder
20+ hour, 24+ min ago (1268+ words) Mary Mulvihill looking at an orrery at an exhibition in Dublin. Picture: courtesy of Dr Brian Dolan On Wednesday, the Mary Mulvihill award of "2, 000 will be presented to a third-level student whose entry to the science-media competition shows the same…...
David O'Mahony: Perspective in art and life is a good thing
16+ hour, 46+ min ago (962+ words) It's easy to feel a sense of doom and gloom in the creative fields, given the seemingly unstoppable march of AI. This is not one of those columns. You can despair or go on creating art. Yeats spent years pining…...
Elaine Loughlin: Politicians need to stop treating public like a baby
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (1354+ words) A Garda cordon stand in front of the crowds of people gathered outside Leinster House, Dublin, during a D'il confidence motion in the" Government, which was triggered over its handling of recent fuel protests in April. I returned from maternity…...
Even full staffing would not meet demand in children's disability services, F'rsa says
12+ hour, 16+ min ago (347+ words) Linda Kelly, national secretary for health and social care professionals, also raised concerns that children's access to services depends on staffing levels within their local team. File picture Even if all vacancies in children's disability teams were filled tomorrow, this…...
Women are driving innovation in Ireland's energy transition
22+ hour, 53+ min ago (648+ words) Working in renewable energy is often fast-paced, exciting and challenging; it's also rewarding to contribute to a more sustainable future while building a meaningful career. Ciara King is director of HR, recruitment and training at OHK Energy " a leading engineering,…...
How to prioritise yourself and your goals with habits and boundaries
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (1272+ words) Life coach Lily Silverton says drilling down into your "why" is a vital part of figuring out your priorities. Life coach Lily Silverton says there is often a disconnect between what her clients say they want and how they actually…...
Green energy can help Ireland get power back in our hands
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (629+ words) Electricity, particularly when generated from renewables, reduces exposure to global fuel markets, insulates economies from geopolitical shocks, and keeps more energy spending at home." The global energy system is under strain once again. Conflict in the Middle East has sent…...
Diary of a Gen Z Student: I love my parents but coming home after the college semester has been a rude awakening
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (643+ words) I think I achieved those goals in plenty of ways while living on my university campus. I thought I would struggle with being thrown into an apartment with a group of students I didn't know, but it was some of…...