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‘I never thought about an apprenticeship’
'Best of all, we are paid to do this apprenticeship, and there is a chance that, towards the end, you can become a ‘converted’ into a full-time employee,' says Julia LohI never thought about an apprenticeship. I didn’t want a second year out of education, but I knew that I wasn’t in the right course. READ MORESo I decided to drop out and go for that computer science course. I always thought that apprenticeships were in areas like plumbing or administration. Best of all, we are paid to do this apprenticeship, and there is a chance that, towards the end, you can become a ‘converted’ into a full-time employee.
Source:The Irish Times
June 25, 2024 11:54 UTC
Ireland needs to develop ports to take advantage of our vast offshore wind potential
For a country that traditionally spoke about a lack of natural resources, Ireland sits on vast offshore wind energy potential. Floating offshore wind is an emerging technology, while fixed offshore wind is a more mature technology. This site will double the European capacity in floating offshore wind when completed, but more importantly indicates the near commercial viability of floating offshore wind and less reliance on public financial support. Scotland has major plans for floating offshore wind with its Offshore Win-Net-Zero roadmap speaking of 5GWs by 2030. The requirements for fixed offshore wind and floating offshore wind are different.
Source:Irish Examiner
June 25, 2024 11:19 UTC
Michael McGrath set to be Ireland’s next EU commissioner
Tanaiste Micheal Martin with Minister for Finance Michael McGrath (PA)Earlier on Monday, it was confirmed that the Government is to support the nomination of Ursula von der Leyen for another term as European Commission president. As a result, Ms von der Leyen will emerge as the European Council’s single candidate for European Commission president. Ms von der Leyen looks likely to stay on as president for another five years after a strong showing for her centre-right European People’s Party parliamentary group. I think in the first instance, Government will be supporting the candidature of Ursula von der Leyen,” he said. After his re-election to Ireland South, Fianna Fail MEP Billy Kelleher said he would not support Ms von der Leyen.
Source:The Herald
June 25, 2024 08:52 UTC
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The Irish Times view on third-level funding: a vital investment for the future
Hugh Brady, a former UCD president and current president of Imperial College London, has warned about the financing crunch in Irish universities in an interview with The Irish Times. ( Photo: Imperial College London)Hugh Brady, the former President of UCD and current President of Imperial College London, is one of Ireland’s foremost authorities on the third-level sector. Therefore, when he warns about the state of Irish universities, as he did in an interview with the Irish Times on Saturday, his views should be taken seriously. Brady quite rightly blames government prevarication on third-level funding as one of the main causes of the parlous state of the university sector. Properly funding third-level education is a route which will yield a significant economic and social return.
Source:The Irish Times
June 25, 2024 06:51 UTC
Over half of Irish executives believe AI will not replace staff
Fewer than half of senior Irish executives believe AI can replace their staff. Most Irish firms have now dropped the idea that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace some of their workers. According to new research from PwC, fewer than half of senior Irish executives believe AI can replace their staff. However, a majority of Irish executives surveyed by PwC said that while AI will benefit their business, they have no idea how. Despite three-quarters of respondents saying that they intend to put in place AI or generative AI governance structures, only 7pc have done so, according to the PwC research.
Source:Irish Independent
June 25, 2024 04:31 UTC
Gold medalist Nelly Korda headlines women's golf field at Summer Olympics in Paris
Amy Yang clinched her first major championship at the KPMG Women’s PGA and with it, a berth into the Paris Olympics. Yang wasn’t the only one to shore up a spot in the 60-player field with strong play in Sammamish, Washington. The 2024 Summer Olympics will begin with the men’s competition Aug. 1-4, followed by the women’s event Aug. 7-10. The International Golf Federation utilizes the Rolex Rankings to create its own Olympic Golf Rankings. She came up one spot short, moving up to 16th in the Rolex Rankings.
Source:The Herald
June 24, 2024 23:33 UTC
Summer reads: 20 great fiction books to bring on your holiday
Caledonian Road, by Andrew O’HaganCaledonian Road, by Andrew O'HaganAndrew O’Hagan’s follow-up to the magnificent Mayflies is a 600-page romp. In Her Place, by Edel CoffeyEdel Coffey’s follow-up to her popular debut novel is a brilliant set-up. Hagstone, by Sinéad GleesonThe debut novel from the talented essayist and critic Sinéad Gleeson is a gothic story, bleeding with the supernatural, set on an Irish island. Wild Houses, by Colin Barrett: The debut novel from Colin Barrett – who dazzled with his maiden story collection, Young Skins, in 2013 – has been eagerly awaited. It’s a literary crime fiction story set in Ballina, Co Mayo about a gangland feud and abduction.
Source:Irish Examiner
June 24, 2024 23:07 UTC
Green Ministers welcome Nature Restoration Law approval
Green Ministers welcome Nature Restoration Law approvalMinister of State with responsibility for Nature, Malcolm Noonan and Minister for the Environment and Climate, Eamon Ryan recently welcomed the vote to approve the Nature Restoration Law in the EU Environment Council. The Nature Restoration Law will bring unprecedented action and investment to this challenge, and not a minute too soon. “We can be proud that Ireland has demonstrated real leadership on nature restoration throughout this process. Tens of thousands of farmers across the country are already taking part in schemes, projects and programmes to restore nature. We want to work collaboratively, to restore nature and to ensure that farmers and rural communities are well rewarded and can thrive.
Source:Irish Independent
June 24, 2024 22:19 UTC
Herald: Pakistan needs beyond lip service to fight terrorism
25 Jun 2024| 05:09am ISTPakistan needs beyond lip service to fight terrorismPakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif while approving the campaign ‘Azm-e-Istehkaam’ i.e. Earlier in Islamabad, Chinese Minister Leo Jian Chao said that China’s capital investment in Pakistan is linked to internal stability and a better security system. In the case of Pakistan, the security situation is such that it has shaken the confidence of China's capital investors and the CPEC-friendly media has to take it seriously. Unless Pakistan takes clear steps and improves the situation, China will not go into Phase 2. Chinese Minister Leo Jian Chao met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir.
Source:The Herald
June 24, 2024 20:03 UTC
'Tell your story': Tribunal asks victims of Defence Forces abuse to come forward
Eoin ReynoldsA tribunal examining how the Defence Forces deals with claims of abuse, including allegations of sexual assaults and torture, has invited members, civilians and civil servants to come forward and tell their stories. She called on anyone with knowledge, documents or information relevant to the tribunal to submit a written statement before August 16th. Phase four will consist of oral hearings where witnesses may be cross-examined "should the need arise," Ms Justice Power said. At the final stage, Ms Justice Power will draw up her report and make any recommendations she deems appropriate to the Taoiseach. Ms Justice Power described the work of the Tribunal as "urgent" and said she will endeavour to complete it within three years.
Source:The Herald
June 24, 2024 16:32 UTC
Annual memorial will honour memory of Wexford’s John Barry – ‘The father of the American Navy’
The Annual Commodore John Barry memorial and wreath laying ceremony will be hosted by the new Mayor or Wexford Borough on Sunday, June 30 at 6 p.m. on the Crescent Quay. The Honour Guard, provided by the Naval Service Reserve Defence Forces, will be led by the St. Patrick’s Fife & Drum Band. A native of Tacumshane, Commodore John Barry served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War and in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War. He has been described by some as being "The Father of the American Navy". "The statue was donated and erected during General Eisenhower’s term as president and he visited Wexford to honour the Commander.
Source:Irish Independent
June 24, 2024 16:03 UTC
The Indo Daily: Is the Taoiseach safe in his own home?
Taoiseach Simon Harris has been the subject of protests at his home in GreystonesIt was just before 8pm one Friday evening, when a tricolour-waving crowd, wearing scarves and masks to conceal their identities, gathered outside a house on an estate in Greystones, Co Wicklow. Their apparent demands were predictable: close borders to all migrants; introduce mass deportations and clear tents housing refugees from the streets of Dublin. It was the home of Taoiseach Simon Harris. The recent local and European elections shone a light on the ugly side of Irish politics. Today on the Indo Daily, Ellen Coyne is joined by John Meagher, journalist with the Irish Independent, to look at the escalating protests against politicians, and ask: is the Taoiseach safe in his own home?
Source:Irish Independent
June 24, 2024 15:28 UTC
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Immigration or housing the most pressing issues for half of all voters, poll finds
Firmly established as the big two issues in our Snapshot polling series, immigration and housing remain centre stage in June. Almost half of respondents to this month’s poll mention either immigration or housing. In Dublin, housing (29 per cent) is a more salient issue than immigration (19 per cent). The Israel/Palestine conflict is the next most salient issue in our Snapshot poll, however, it garners just 7 per cent of mentions. A key lesson from the Snapshot series is that less prominent issues can suddenly emerge from the long grass.
Source:The Irish Times
June 24, 2024 14:12 UTC
Harry Kane urges pundits to remember own England experiences before criticising
Harry Kane urges pundits to remember own England experiences before criticisingBy Simon Peach, PA Chief Football Writer, BlankenhainHarry Kane wants outspoken ex-England players to remember what it is like to wear the shirt and how tough tournaments were for them before criticising Gareth Southgate’s side. “It is just the reality that they do know it is tough to play in these major tournaments and tough to play for England. All I would say is remember what it is like to wear the shirt and that their words are listened to. “There will be games where I get stick or other players will get stick,” Kane said. Harry Kane faced the media at England’s media centre in Blankenhain on Sunday.
Source:Irish Independent
June 24, 2024 13:47 UTC