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national / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Saturday July 01, 2006 16:05 by Sean Crudden
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Is the curriculum at second level largely dated and irrelevant? Does the Leaving Certificate Exam serve any worthy educational purpose any longer? Has it, even, any practical benefit worth the considerable cost? read full story / add a comment
international / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Wednesday June 07, 2006 15:00 by Kathy Sinnott
Once again we have scored top of the class in drinking: amount consumed and money spent on alcohol per person, most binge drinking with special honours for the exceptional, young average age of our binge drinkers. read full story / add a comment 
national / consumer issues / feature Thursday May 25, 2006 16:39 by Frances Nunan
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The Ryder Cup is an occasion of horror to those who regard golf as a way of spoiling a good walk, or merely, an excuse to wear Rupert the Bear trousers in public. However, this major sporting event is coming to Ireland this September. There has been virtually no background investigation into the preparations. Until now............. read full story / add a comment
national / consumer issues / press release Tuesday March 07, 2006 15:27 by Tracy Donegan
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Train to be a doula in Ireland read full story / add a comment
national / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Tuesday January 03, 2006 15:07 by Paul Kinsella
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The reason why I ask this is because I was under the distinct impression Monday, January 2nd, was indeed a Bank Holiday! read full story / add a comment
national / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Tuesday December 27, 2005 21:15 by Max
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Fine Gael has called on the Government to introduce a five point plan to cut A&E attendances by up to a 1/3. The plan which includes penalizing people who attend A&E units and also happen to be drunk, may put lives at risk. The proposals ignore the fact that the vast majority of those attending A&E units are actually in need medical aid and further that the majority of those in attendance never cause any disturbance to staff or fellow patients. One of the key planks of the policy calls for the doubling of A&E fees for those found to be under the influence of alcohol. The proposed fee of almost €100 will discourage people who may need medical aid from seeking it and will hit those on low incomes hardest, students in particular. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / consumer issues / feature Saturday November 26, 2005 19:32 by choking on the filthy froth of my double half-caf latte
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Another multinational rolls into town unopposed. read full story / add a comment
international / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Thursday November 17, 2005 15:33 by Kathy Sinnott
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There is a very active organic college in Drumcollogher, Co. Limerick. Everyone there obviously loves what they are doing, in pursuing not just a different way of producing food but a different way of life. read full story / add a comment 
national / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Tuesday November 15, 2005 19:58 by Anton Mace
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Today I bought a book and returned it but was refused a refund. read full story / add a comment
international / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Sunday November 13, 2005 15:15 by iosaf
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36 days to go, and I'm sure many of the readers are like my good self, drawing up the list for Christmas Cards 2005. I enjoy these gradually shortening days and evenings as Winter comes on. The garden becomes more manageable, all the roses are pruned, and flower beds have been dug, I find more time to relax and draw up the list. Of course at this time of year it may number some thousands of names, and then the fun bit comes- Crossing off the names. It is my annual project to "not send" christmas cards to many thousands of people, from both public and private life. & I have noted that they don't send me one either. read full story / add a comment
international / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Wednesday November 09, 2005 20:49 by Kathy Sinnott
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This week, I’m going to venture into uncertain waters by doing my first column on football and by having my say on the great Keano debate. read full story / add a comment
national / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Thursday November 03, 2005 11:42 by Kathy Sinnott
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One morning my mother was in the basement feeding wet-washed clothes into the ringer when she paused to rest for a moment. With the ringer off she suddenly realised the house was quiet - unusually quiet. She took a careful look around and thoughtfully headed for the stairs. It was equally quiet in the kitchen. She moved more quickly now as she headed upstairs. The bedromms were empty but before climbing to the attic, she noticed the bathroom door was fully shut. Approaching, she thought she heard a noise. Trying the knob she found it locked. read full story / add a comment
national / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Monday October 31, 2005 12:14 by Tracy Donegan
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Still a routine procedure in many Irish hospitals learn how you can reduce your chances of getting an episiotomy. read full story / add a comment
international / consumer issues / news report Wednesday October 26, 2005 20:48 by Kathy Sinnott
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The consequences of abandoning the true purpose of food and turning it into a form of entertainment. read full story / add a comment 
national / consumer issues / feature Saturday October 22, 2005 13:52 by Kathy Sinnott
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From 1st June 2006 any town, village or city suburb that has not formally claimed its right to hold markets may find that they are permanently prevented from ever doing so. There is a revival in the popularity of such markets which will likely be snuffed out if we don't act now. Katy Sinnott explains how you can preserve these rights for your locality - and it's easier than you might think. read full story / add a comment
international / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Thursday October 13, 2005 15:10 by "John"
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Alcoholism is a bad thing, right? Anybody who makes any attempt to eradicate it deserves our gratitude and encouragement. Well, that’s not the story at all, as it turns out. There is only one way to do it and it’s the Alcoholics Anonymous way. At least according to AA themselves, that is. Theirs is the only thing that works and they are 100% infallible in what they say and do. Jesus Christ had more self-doubt than the AA. read full story / add a comment
national / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Monday October 03, 2005 01:33 by John Mcdermott
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Bertie is alarmed at the new cut price "Tribunals" read full story / add a comment
antrim / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Saturday October 01, 2005 23:08 by rattle your tins elsewhere
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Belfast city centre, tin rattlers are wrecking it for people who want to shop!!! read full story / add a comment
armagh / consumer issues / news report Monday September 26, 2005 11:16 by Roger Clifford
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Craigavon Trades Council organised another successfull petition signing in Portadown Town centre on Saturday 24th September. As expected the response was very positive and supportive.There being a huge grassroots opposition to the impossition of this unfair double tax. However the one worrying trend was a certain ammount of resignation that for all our efforts the government would push this through come what may. If feel this is due in no small way to the over all lack lustre campaign mounted by the "Coalition".. Craigavon Trades Council can see the potential for this campaign to get off the ground but there seems to be nothing happening anywhere else!! read full story / add a comment
national / consumer issues / news report Friday September 23, 2005 14:53 by Basil Miller
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Norwegian scientists say the suicide risk involved in taking SSRI antidepressants indicates that warnings for adults are necessary. The research bolsters demands to the Irish Medicines Board to extend to adults the suicide warnings to children (under-18s) included with these drugs, and to make them more prominent. read full story / add a comment |
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