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Young teachers deserve more pay and more hours

Ruairi Quinn oversaw cruel cutbacks towards the end of his term as Minister for Education. He increased the hours teachers had to work, via more supervision, for no pay.

Sat, 09 Jan, 2016

O’Keeffe ruling good news for children

The landmark judgment in the case of Louise O’Keeffe (January 28) reflects similar rulings by the European Court of Human Rights that gives recognition to children’s rights.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2014

Family awaits Japan killing trial

The family of a murdered Irish exchange student will come face-to-face with the man accused of her killing at his trial in Japan today.

Mon, 04 Mar, 2013

FF leader under fire from angry grassroots

FIANNA FÁIL is facing problems in its leader’s home turf of Munster after councillors and grassroots members have strongly criticised Micheál Martin’s handling of the presidential election.

Sat, 27 Aug, 2011

Man of the cloth falls back on a technicality

CARDINAL Seán Brady denies any wrongdoing in the sex abuse case of Fr Brendan Smyth because he was not “the designated person responsible for contacting the statutory bodies”.

Thu, 18 Mar, 2010