Ireland ranks 11th of 15 similar EU countries on a range of social and economic indicators, according to a report released to coincide with World Day of Social Justice.

Ireland has been ranked 11th out of 15 European Union countries in the Sustainable Progress Index.

Irish record holder Paul Hession finished sixth in his 200 metres semi-final at the World Championships in Berlin tonight, missing out on a final spot by two-tenths of a second.

I WANTED to write about education this week, and it was Mo Mowlam’s death that reminded me. I asked her once, if she could pick her favourite job in the cabinet, what would it be.

I WANTED to write about education this week, and it was Mo Mowlam’s death that reminded me. I asked her once, if she could pick her favourite job in the cabinet, what would it be.