Ireland ranks second worst across OECD for parental leave and worst for 'public family policies'

Irish Standard Time — Wednesday, October 05, 2022

Ireland was found to have the second-worst parental leave package at 7.6 weeks for mothers and just 0.5 weeks for fathers.

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The 10 stadiums UK and Ireland will use for Euro 2028 including two still unfinished ...

Irish Standard Time — Friday, October 06, 2023

The UK and Ireland are set to win the rights to host Euro 2028.The big announcement is expected to be approved by UEFA's executive committee next ... View article...

The most dangerous areas to drive in Northern Ireland revealed

Irish Standard Time — Friday, October 06, 2023

New figures show the areas with the highest and lowest rates of driving offences around Northern Ireland , with 40,335 offences recorded on our roads ... View article...

Kremlin angry at Norway joining EU ban on Russian cars

Irish Standard Time — Friday, October 06, 2023

Moscow criticised Norway's decision to ban Russian-registered private cars with nine or fewer seats – which came into force on Wednesday as part ... View article...

Ancient gold treasures depicting Norse gods unearthed in Norway: "A very special find"

Irish Standard Time — Friday, October 06, 2023

The tiny, thin gold-foil artifacts date back about 1,400 years to the Merovingian period in Norway , which began in 550 and lasted until about 800, ... View article...

Africa: Foreign Aid Drying Up in Africa

Irish Standard Time — Monday, November 29, 2010

Africa: Foreign Aid Drying Up in Africa : "Economic recession has forced some European countries like Britain, France, Germany, Ireland , Greece and Portugal to consider austerity measures with rising ...

The therapy of fighting with miniature dragons

Irish Standard Time — Tuesday, August 24, 2021

"Over the last 18 months I've suffered with my mental health and it's been a saving grace. "I'd implore anyone who is struggling to give it a go," he added. View article... - BBC

Half of obese teens trying to lose weight

Irish Standard Time — Friday, November 30, 2012

Half of obese teens trying to lose weight : The findings are part of the Growing Up in Ireland study released yesterday which found that of the 8,500 children surveyed, 20 per cent were overweight and 6 per cent were obese. The children had been interviewed four years earlier, aged nine, as part ...

Norway Joins EU's Latest Sanctions Package Against Russia

Irish Standard Time — Tuesday, October 03, 2023

Norway will introduce the latest round of sanctions against Russia, joining similar measures by the European Union, its foreign ministry said. View article...

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