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Establishment of national authority on adult abuse recommended by report

A new document on adult safeguarding has recommended the establishment of a new national authority dedicated to preventing and reducing abuse, neglect and coercive control. The report says a major change of culture is needed to hold individuals and ...

31 May 2022 at 09:52

National News

50% fare discount extended to young adult commuters on participating commercial bus services

The Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan has announced that as of September 5, the Young Adult Card and Student Leap Card fare initiative is being extended to the commercial bus sector. People holding the Young Adult Card and Student Leap Card can ...

05 Sept 2022 at 17:25

National News

Late GAA player’s trust backs NUIG goal of developing sudden adult death syndrome cure

Pioneering new research into sudden adult death syndrome at NUI Galway will seek to develop genetic cures for the condition. The research is being supported by the Cormac Trust, set up in the name of the late All-Ireland winning Tyrone ...

11 Jan 2022 at 16:03

National News

One million euro literacy fund announced

A one million euro fund to address unmet literacy needs has been announced by Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris. Mr Harris said the Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) strategy would benefit projects to address literacy ...

20 Mar 2023 at 00:01

National News

Boxercise with a twist - illiterate adults can now learn to read and write by boxing!

Adults with literacy issues can learn to read and write under the new Collaboration and Innovation Fund by boxing. That's according to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, ...

17 Jul 2023 at 10:52

National News

Cost of living crisis hitting young adults as just 8 per cent positive about their 'mental wellbeing'

Just 8 per cent of adults between the ages of 18 to 30 in Ireland are positive about their mental wellbeing, according to research published on Tuesday morning. A survey of 750 people adults under the age of 30, conducted by Ipsos ...

16 Apr 2024 at 07:35

Local News

Pay offer for tutors will be made ‘at earliest opportunity’, says Martin

An offer on pay and terms of employment for adult education tutors in Ireland will be made at the earliest opportunity, Tanaiste Micheal Martin has said. Independent TD Marian Harkin raised the issue during leaders’ questions in ...

16 Feb 2023 at 15:49

National News

Tutors gather at Leinster House to protest against ‘ridiculous’ work conditions

Dozens of tutors gathered at the gates of Leinster House on Wednesday to call for public sector contracts and protest against “abusive” working conditions. Such a move would mean adult education tutors getting paid during ...

15 Feb 2023 at 17:14

National News

Two in five Ukrainians seeking refuge in Ireland are now working

A new survey conducted by the Ukrainian Action in Ireland group has found more than two Ukrainian adults in Ireland (UAI) with temporary protection status are now working. The survey of over 4,600 people, which UAI hope ...

05 Mar 2024 at 11:09

National News

Drug cautions ‘clearly not working’ as cannabis possession charges top 17,000

A system that aims to reduce the number of people brought to court for possession of controlled drugs such as cannabis is “clearly not doing what it was meant to do”. Data released by the Department of Justice shows ...

23 Feb 2024 at 15:33

National News

Irregular public transport among barriers to success for adult learners - AONTAS

The cost-of-living crisis and access to public transport have been identified as barriers to educational success for adult learners in Ireland. The rising cost of fuel, irregular public transport timetables - ...

14 Oct 2022 at 11:50

Arts & Entertainment

Irish animation studio announces 'gritty' new adult series 'Savage Town'

Continuing to build its content pipeline, Kilkenny-based Lighthouse Studios has announced its first original series, Savage Town. The adult 2D animated crime drama is based on the graphic novel co-authored ...

15 Oct 2022 at 12:38

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