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Grade inflation is soaring: Are degrees losing all meaning?

Analysis of awards from Irish third-level institutions by Noteworthy.ie uncovers an upward trend in grades handed to students.

Civil servants in Shane Ross’s department warned that some sporting bodies were getting funded even though their applications were weak.

Just four of 31 local authorities offer webcasting of their proceedings.

As many as 40,000 of the machines may be in use across the country as the industry operates virtually unchecked.

Despite a recent crackdown, gaming operators continue to openly flout bans in many parts of the country.

A commitment not to sell off valuable sites has been welcomed – but it will be years before housing is actually built.

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Malfunction at upgraded part of Ringsend plant, increased construction in the city and a leaky legacy are muddying the waters.

Public was made aware of the site via tweets from Oireachtas Twitter account.

An outbreak of infection recently saw eight babies affected – with the death of one infant referred to the coroner.

The maternity hospital is earmarked to relocate to Blanchardstown but it doesn’t know when that will be.

Intensive care unit saw outbreak of infection affect eight babies – with the death of one infant referred to coroner.

Councils are already struggling to crack down on many unauthorised short-term lets after fielding hundreds of complaints from locals.

Demand for lip and facial fillers is booming across Ireland, fuelling concerns about rogue operators in the unregulated beauty industry.

Officials said changes to allow residents of asylum centres to work had created “most generous” system in EU.

For the first time ever, the Department of Public Expenditure has refused access to individual pensions for former ministers and officeholders

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Locals hoped a redevelopment would return the pool to public use after decades of disrepair.

Bon Secours Sisters say a €2.5 million donation towards excavation and memorial will be their only contribution to the state.

Targets for immunisation were over 20% below what they were supposed to be in some parts of the country.