From a new climate action mandate to a fire at a four-storey hostel in New Zealand, here's the May 16 news bulletin
Ireland’s 10-11 year-olds among top in world for reading, new study reveals
Ireland’s 10-11-year-olds are holding their place as among the best in the world in reading. Ireland is part of a small set of high-achieving countries as measured by the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study 2021 study.Disposable cups to be axed from public sector canteens under new climate action mandate
Disposable cups, plates and cutlery will no longer be used in public sector canteens under a new climate action mandate set to be brought before Cabinet today. Minister for Climate and the Environment Eamon Ryan is set to seek Cabinet approval for the ‘Public Sector Climate Action Mandate 2023’.
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New Irish Naval Service vessels arrive in Cork after 18,000km journey from New ZealandInshore patrol vessels Rotoiti and Pukaki purchased by Department of Defence for €26m
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Why it may not make financial sense to buy a home for €30,000Certain vacant and derelict properties can be acquired cheaply, but the costs and difficulties in renovating can make it a challenging prospect
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Erdogan clings on as Turkish election heads for May 28th run-offPoll seen as referendum on Turkey’s future a century since foundation of the secular republic
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The Covid pandemic may never be over, but the public health threat should continue to declineDr Muiris Houston: The best indicator that the pandemic is far from over is the nearly three million cases and more than 17,000 deaths reported in April
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Turkish president locked in tight election race that may come down to run-offThe Turkish president is locked in a tight election race, with a make-or-break run-off against his challenger possible as the final votes are counted
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