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Almost a quarter of six year olds have their own smartphone, survey finds
Published to coincide with Safer Internet Day, the findings underline the risky environments in which some children are accessing the online world, and how young some of them are. Almost a quarter (24 per cent) of six year olds have their own smartphone and 45 per cent of 10 year olds are allowed use their smartphones in their bedrooms. The same rules should apply to protecting children online as apply to the offline world, it adds. Supervision of internet access is lower during weekends and holiday times. Some 80 per cent of parents of children aged 11 with smartphones said their child’s internet access is only sometimes or never supervised.
Source:The Irish Times
February 06, 2024 16:39 UTC
Significant consequences for Wales from Northern Ireland deal, says Labour MS
WALES could be short changed as a consequence of a UK Government agreement to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland, a Labour backbencher warned. Alun Davies, who represents Blaenau Gwent, welcomed the deal between UK ministers and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland. The deal is set to unlock a £3.3bn financial package from Westminster for Northern Ireland. Mr Davies said: “We need to understand what the new needs-based formula is for Northern Ireland, and how it will affect the ongoing funding. “It’s a good day for devolution, particularly for people in Northern Ireland, who have been crying out for the restoration of the devolved government and, indeed, Stormont.
Source:The Herald
February 06, 2024 16:22 UTC
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Local GP speaks out about challenges facing general practice
Local GP Dr Martin Daly has spoken out about the significant challenges facing general practice, particularly in rural and deprived areas. According to the Irish College of General Practitioners, more than three quarters of the approximately 2,500 GP practices in Ireland have closed their lists to new patients. In July 2022, Dr Martin Daly and his wife nearly closed their GP practice in the town of Ballygar in County Galway, the report said. "The younger GP will not do that and rightly so," Dr Daly told RTÉ’s Eithne Dodd. "We’ve been very lucky to recruit a young partner in the last year," Dr Daly said, "that has saved this practice."
Source:The Herald
February 06, 2024 14:54 UTC
Rate of inflation to continue falling this year, says Bank of Ireland
Rate of inflation to continue falling this year, says Bank of IrelandConsumer spend predicted to jump as confidence returns and wage hikes kick inConsumer spending will grow by 2.9pc this year, Bank of Ireland predictsJohn Burns Today at 03:30The rate of inflation should fall to 2.5pc this year, and to 2pc next year, according to a new economic analysis by Bank of Ireland.
Source:Irish Independent
February 06, 2024 14:37 UTC
Band of heavy snow headed to Ireland and Britain later this week
Band of heavy snow headed to Ireland and Britain later this weekBy PA ReportersA band of heavy snow could cause disruption later this week in Ireland and Britain, with as much as 20cm possible in some areas of England and Wales. The UK Met Office has warned that a period of snowfall could bring some disruption on Thursday and into Friday morning for Northern Ireland. It has also issued a snow warning which covers much of Wales as well as northern and central England. The snow will ease later in the day, and may turn back to rain or drizzle, especially in the south and east. There is uncertainty with respect to the rain-snow boundary, and the northern limit of the snow, the Met Office said.
Source:Irish Independent
February 06, 2024 11:33 UTC
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‘I’d love if there was more understanding of rare diseases’
“I’d love if there was more understanding of rare diseases among health professionals,” she says. The European Organisation for Rare Diseases — of which Rare Diseases Ireland is a member — states that the paradox of rarity is that even though “diseases are rare, rare disease patients are many”. Prof Eileen Treacy, clinical lead of the HSE National Rare Diseases Office and clinical professor of medicine of rare disorders at Trinity College Dublin says there are “significant challenges” for people with rare diseases. “They have been willing to, I guess, shine a light on the challenges of living with rare diseases, but also the hopes that people have for their future,” says Vicky McGrath, chief executive of Rare Diseases Ireland. Deegan says he got involved with the I am Number 17 campaign to increase awareness of rare diseases.
Source:The Irish Times
February 06, 2024 11:30 UTC
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Gerry Thornley: Andy Farrell’s prowess as a selector in stark contrast to poorly coached France
Joe McCarthy’s selection, though bold, was recognition that the 22-year-old was the form lock in the country this season, by a distance. He understands that an infusion of new blood - particularly characters like McCarthy and Crowley - can also have an infectious effect on older teammates. Cue a stale and muddled French display, whereas Ireland looked energised, smarter and better coached. Nor does this even completely relay the true story, for the quality of Ireland’s ball was also markedly superior. France shortly scored after Crowley had found touch ten metres from the French line before the penalty was reversed.
Source:The Irish Times
February 06, 2024 00:37 UTC
Brazilian footballer Dani Alves goes on trial in Spain accused of sexual assault
Brazilian footballer Dani Alves goes on trial in Spain accused of sexual assaultJoseph Wilson, Associated PressBrazilian football star Dani Alves went on trial in Spain on Monday, a year after he allegedly sexually assaulted a young woman at a Barcelona nightclub. Alves, a former Barcelona player, is accused of sexually assaulting the woman on the night of December 31st, 2022. A court ordered him to be jailed after analyzing the initial police investigation and hearing testimony from the alleged victim, witnesses and the player himself. Three days after his arrest, Alves was transferred by officials for safety reasons to the Brians 2 prison about 45 minutes northwest of Barcelona. Alves’ arrest shattered his image of a charismatic winner with a lengthy and successful career.
Source:Irish Independent
February 05, 2024 23:08 UTC
Herald: Opposition slams government over continued hike in power tariff
06 Feb 2024| 06:48am ISTOpposition slams government over continued hike in power tariffDemands recovery of Rs 643 crore worth pending power bills from defaulters, including many government departmentsTeam HeraldPORVORIM: The Members in the Legislative Assembly on Monday cornered the government or continued power tariff hike, pointing out that it is putting a significant burden on common citizens. Pointing out that this amounts to a 10.05 per cent hike, Sardesai questioned the government as to whether salaries have grown in this proportion and how will common citizens cope with such hikes. Recover arrearsThe Opposition members also demanded measures to recover Rs 643 crores worth arrears i.e. pending power bills from defaulters including, many government departments. Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar said that arrears of Rs 643 crore include Rs 208.96 crore from domestic consumers, Rs 53 crore from commercial consumers, Rs 26 crore from industrial consumers and Rs 355 crore from State and Central government departments.
Source:The Herald
February 05, 2024 20:50 UTC
Herald: Bringing the world’s best culinary talent to the fore
The culinary heats have kicked off and every participant is giving the best to showcase his or her talent. According to the group wise division of the countries, Group C is competing in Goa, Group D in Pune, Group E in Hyderabad and Group F in Bangalore. Each group includes ten participating countries. Group D includes countries like India, Italy, Norther Ireland, Slovenia, Azerbaijan, Austria, Oman, Spain, Wales and South Africa. Each of the cities had a dedicated panel of international judges who will be judging YCO 2024 entirely.
Source:The Herald
February 05, 2024 20:05 UTC
Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite 'feel-good factor' for Ireland
Farrell cools talk of next Grand Slam despite 'feel-good factor' for IrelandEd Elliot, PAAndy Farrell believes talk of leading Ireland to successive Grand Slam titles is premature as he attempts to build on the “feel-good factor” created by a resounding Guinness Six Nations victory over France. Reigning champions Ireland made a statement of intent in Friday evening’s curtain-raiser in Marseille with a stunning 38-17 bonus-point success over the pre-tournament favourites. “In reality it’s one win, it’s one win out of one and we’ve got to be on to the next one. “There’s always the balance about opportunity but also doing what’s right for the team and the cohesion of the team going forward. We’ve only had one game together, so we’ll see how we shape up on Monday.”
Source:Irish Independent
February 05, 2024 19:40 UTC
39-Year-Old Pregnant Mother Of 19 Children Sees Motherhood 'Like A Business'
Jam Press/ dailymail.co.ukBirth after birth after birth, till her body can't take it anymore39-year-old Martha belongs to Medellin, Colombia. Martha has revealed that she intends on continuing to give birth to children until her body physically cannot conceive anymore. Motherhood: A business opportunity"I view motherhood almost like a business, practically," states Martha, as reported by the Daily Mail. Martha receives a total financial assistance of $510 from the Colombian government every month to care for her children, which equals to 42,359.27 INR. Martha's story offers a unique perspective on motherhood, financial constraints, and a steadfast determination to continue expanding her family.
Source:Daily Mail
February 05, 2024 19:28 UTC
Irish and UK leaders are in Belfast to celebrate the end of Northern Ireland's political deadlock
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Source:The Herald
February 05, 2024 17:41 UTC
Irish and UK leaders are in Belfast to celebrate the end of Northern Ireland’s political deadlock
World Irish and UK leaders are in Belfast to celebrate the end of Northern Ireland’s political deadlockThe leaders of the U.K. and Ireland went to Belfast Monday to meet Northern Ireland’s newly revived government and bask in a good-news moment after two years of political crisis. The ministers wasted no time before pressing London for more money to patch up Northern Ireland’s creaking public services. The Democratic Unionist Party boycotted the administration to protest post-Brexit trading arrangements that it said undermined Northern Ireland’s place in the United Kingdom. Under power-sharing rules established as part of Northern Ireland’s peace process, the administration in Belfast must include both British unionists and Irish nationalists. Already, the Belfast administration says it’s not enough.
Source:The Herald
February 05, 2024 17:21 UTC