Limerick student announced as winner of BT Young Scientist
Limerick student announced as winner of BT Young ScientistMuireann DuffyLimerick student Seán O'Sullivan has been named as the winner of the 2024 BT Young Scientist. The Fifth Year student from Coláiste Chiaráin won with his project, VerifyMe: A new approach to authorship attribution in the post-ChatGPT era. Minister for Education Norma Foley presented the €7,500 top prize to O'Sullivan at the RDS on Friday evening. "The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition continues to demonstrate the breadth of what’s possible in our world when open and inquiring minds ask questions and explore new opportunities and solutions," she said. The exhibition continues at the RDS on Saturday, with tickets available online and at the venue.
Source:Irish Independent
January 13, 2024 10:34 UTC
Multimillion-euro haul of suspected cocaine seized in Rosslare
Cillian Sherlock, PAA major multimillion-euro haul of suspected cocaine has been seized in south-east IrelandRevenue officers seized approximately 49kgs of drugs at Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford. The drugs have an approximate street value of €3.43 million. Revenue said the drugs were discovered as a result of risk profiling, as part of the agency’s work targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity. If businesses or members of the public have any information, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800-295 295. Separately, 14 migrants were discovered in a refrigerated container at the port earlier this week.
Source:The Herald
January 12, 2024 22:50 UTC
Academic staff at technological universities to vote on industrial action
Academic staff at technological universities to vote on industrial actionCillian Sherlock, PAAcademic staff at technological universities (TUs) are to be balloted for industrial action which could see lecturers striking over a dispute with the Department of Higher Education. The union said the department has allowed for the creation of new roles without negotiation with TUI. It said it has engaged consistently with the TUI on the reform of the TU sector through the appropriate forums. Mr Gillespie said the dispute is about protecting a successful sector and preserving the academic strength and regional focus of TUs. Results of the ballot on industrial action, up to and including strike action, are expected next week.
Source:Irish Independent
January 12, 2024 22:28 UTC
Herald: Pressure being exercised to give ‘favourable’ statements, says brother and son of deceased
Meanwhile sources have informed that Anurag has applied for bail. “I have been informed by some persons that they are being asked to make certain statements to lead the investigation. Anurag Rajawat is currently booked mainly under sections 304 (a) and 302 for dowry death of Shivani Rajawat and murder of her mother and his mother-in-law Jaidevi Chauhan. The cylinder being found kept on the stove and the knob being found open while the first respondents reached the explosion site i.e. The demand of money by the Mother of Anurag Rajawat from the Chauhan family is also pointing out towards a dowry harassment that has also been testified by the brother leaving no room for a weak case.
Source:The Herald
January 12, 2024 21:24 UTC
Herald: Siolim Pastor, wife appear before North Collector in externment case
13 Jan 2024| 07:38am ISTSiolim Pastor, wife appear before North Collector in externment caseLawyer requests for copy of the police reply; informs Collector that both have approached High Court to quash proceedings against themTeam HeraldPANJIM: Domnic D’Souza, Pastor of Five Pillars Church, Sodiem-Siolim and his wife Joan Mascarenhas E D’Souza on Friday appeared before the North Goa Collector regarding externment proceedings initiated against them by the Goa Police. During the hearing before the Collector, Adv Ankur Kumar representing the D’Souza couple filed an application requesting for a copy of the police report filed against them. North SP Nidhin Valsan had on January 4 written to the North Goa Collector to start externment proceedings against Pastor Domnic D’Souza and his wife Joan Mascarenhas for their alleged involvement in offences like magic remedies and hurting of religious sentiments. The police had asked the Collector to extern Domnic from the State of Goa, and Joan from North Goa district, for “maximum period” i.e. The Federation is demanding to stop externment proceedings against the Pastor and his wife and to take legal action and arrest of the stranger, who filed a false complaint against the duo.
Source:The Herald
January 12, 2024 21:24 UTC
If You Spend Eight Hours A Day At A Desk, You May Need These 36 WFH Items
Psst — you can watch the viral desk bike TikTok featuring it for more insight on how it works. As a consultant who lives a typical consulting life, I pretty much sit in front of a computer all day long. Even though I work remotely a lot, I barely leave my desk. After a while, you will start to suffer from all the common things as everyone else, back pain, neck pain, you know all those things. There is no need to dedicate one hour for the gym, this could be an anytime thing.
Source:The Irish Daily Star
January 12, 2024 18:32 UTC
Chamber embraces Bridgman as part of Harbor Country
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Source:The Herald
January 12, 2024 17:37 UTC
Why should megahotels on Siesta Key matter to you? Because your neighborhood may be next.
Carrie SeidmanSarasota Herald-TribuneLast year, when Siesta Key resident and community activist Lourdes Ramirez prevailed in lawsuits against Sarasota County for approving the development of several high-density hotels on Siesta Key, community members long used to losing out to the money and megalomania of local developers, rejoiced. (Even back in the ‘80s, the plan noted that “development on Siesta Key has strained or exceeded the ability of many natural and man-made systems to support the existing human population living on Siesta Key. But, as we’ve come to see time and again, developers in Sarasota County don’t take ‘no’ for an answer. Those who don’t live on Siesta Key – or, like me, avoid going there despite its charms, due to the previously mentioned obstacles – may think this has nothing to do with them. Because their passage would not just allow the developer to build a megahotel in the middle of Siesta Key Village.
Source:The Herald
January 12, 2024 17:35 UTC
Man at 'loose end' accessed child sex abuse images during Covid
By Eimear DoddA man who was at a “loose end” while out of work during a Covid lockdown accessed child sex abuse material, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has heard. Richard Cox (40) pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child sexual abuse images on October 26th, 2020. Detective Garda Dara McNally told Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on Friday that gardaí obtained confidential information that there was child abuse material at an address in Tallaght. Child abuse material was only found on the mobile phone. A total of 269 images and 39 videos of child abuse material were found on the phone.
Source:The Herald
January 12, 2024 16:01 UTC
Malacca Johore Diocese News Update #160
Malacca Johore Diocese News Update #160With the New Year comes reviews, revisions, re-designing and resolute action. Leave the day’s burdens at the ‘trouble tree’ or with God. Wise organisations practise mentorship and apprenticeship, and encourage leadership distribution. In wise organisations, everyone should know what needs to be done. The key message here is: Wise organisations practise distributed leadership.
Source:The Herald
January 12, 2024 15:57 UTC
No legal basis for joint authority rule in Northern Ireland – Robinson
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said his talks with the DUP over the Windsor Framework have concluded, although leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has insisted engagement is continuing. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is to hold fresh talks with Northern Ireland parties (James Manning/PA)Mr Heaton-Harris has invited the main Stormont parties to take part in bilateral talks at Hillsborough Castle on Monday about the Stormont stalemate. Mr Robinson responded: “Sir Robert Buckland seems to be confused. “The Republic of Ireland has no legal basis for governing Northern Ireland. With their pay demands still unmet, unions are planning a major strike across Northern Ireland on January 18.
Source:The Herald
January 12, 2024 15:43 UTC
Six rural projects in region to share over €250k in funding
Six rural projects in region to share over €250k in fundingSix rural projects in the Westmeath Independent region will benefit from funding of some €255,000 in 2024. The six are among 152 projects to be supported nationally under 2023 CLÁR Programme, details of which were announced today by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather HumphreysIn the South Westmeath region, two local projects are among nine across the county of Westmeath which are to receive total funding of over €300,000. There are also two projects in the South Roscommon area which will receive funding. They are among eight projects in rural Roscommon to share almost €360,000 in funding. Nationally, some 152 projects will share almost €6.2 million in fundingThe funding,will support the delivery of projects including astroturf pitches, playgrounds, sensory gardens, walking tracks nature trails, outdoor performance spaces and community cafés.
Source:Irish Independent
January 12, 2024 14:43 UTC
Premier League and EFL chiefs to face questions on TV revenue deal progress
Premier League and EFL chiefs to face questions on TV revenue deal progressBy Jamie Gardner, PA Chief Sports ReporterPremier League and EFL chiefs are set to be questioned by a select committee next week about what progress has been made towards a new agreement over top-flight television revenue. The PA news agency understands Richard Masters, the Premier League’s chief executive, and EFL chair Rick Parry are due to appear before the Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) committee on Tuesday. The leagues are involved in discussions, which also include the Football Association, on a so-called ‘New Deal For Football’. Masters (centre) appeared before the committee alongside FA chair Debbie Hewitt (left) and Rick Parry (right) in March last year (PA) Photo by House of Commons/UK ParliamentThe talks cover a new, enhanced funding package for the EFL and its clubs but also financial controls, calendar changes and work permits.
Source:Irish Independent
January 12, 2024 14:03 UTC
Rory McIlroy recovers from a quadruple bogey to keep 2-shot lead at Dubai Invitational
Periods of rain and snow this evening will become snow showers overnight. Winds SW at 25 to 35 mph. Periods of rain and snow this evening will become snow showers overnight. Winds SW at 25 to 35 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph.
Source:The Herald
January 12, 2024 13:33 UTC
More than 18,000 Ukrainian pupils currently enrolled in Irish schools
More than 18,000 Ukrainian pupils currently enrolled in Irish schoolsJames CoxThe Department of Education has confirmed that 18,003 Ukrainian pupils have been enrolled in schools across Ireland up to the end of 2023. Out of that figure, 11,165 of these pupils have been accommodated in primary schools while 6,838 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools. "The department wishes to thank school communities and stakeholders at a local and national level across Ireland for their engagement, collaboration and support in accommodating Ukrainian pupils in Irish primary and post-primary schools," a spokesperson said. To assist with the transition of Ukrainian students and their families into Irish schools, Regional Education and Language Teams (REALT) continue to operate. These are hosted by the 16 regional education and training boards around Ireland and staffed by regionally-based education support personnel.
Source:Irish Independent
January 12, 2024 08:24 UTC