Chaplains criticise practice of imprisoning people with mental illness

Irish Standard Time — Wednesday, May 03, 2023

A spokesperson for the Irish Prison Service said a number of recommendations from a recent mental health task force would “fundamentally improve ...

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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 ...

Sweden ponders freedom of speech vs religion

Irish Standard Time — Tuesday, October 03, 2023

With a newly increased terrorism threat level after a handful of Quran burnings, Sweden is grappling with the balance between freedom ... View article...

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

Taoiseach targets 'middle Ireland' and doubles down on tax cuts plan

Irish Standard Time — Thursday, June 01, 2023

“If you think about it, what's the basis of Fine Gael's participation in this Government? It's to make sure that middle Ireland gets looked out for, ... View article...

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