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New EU regulations take effect today that will see some of Ireland’s biggest companies publishing information on a range of policies from gender diversity on boards of directors to greenhouse gas emissions.

Defence Forces whistle-blowers who raised concerns about Air Corps staff exposure to carcinogenic chemicals are to receive the review of their disclosures this week.

Decisions by police to fire plastic baton rounds in a bid to quell a number of riots in Northern Ireland were backed today by police ombudsman Nuala O’Loan.

Sir Alex Ferguson blamed the pitch, the referee, his defence and his strikers for the 1-0 defeat to West Ham.

Sunderland midfielder Seb Larsson hopes the Wearside club can move on to better things next season after the club secured their Premier League survival on Wednesday night.

Oldham have called in police amid reports a death threat was sent to their new manager, Irishman Darren Kelly.

Leaving Certificate physics was examined yesterday morning and Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) subject spokesman Ger Curtin said most higher- level students should have been happy enough.

Politicians and senior backroom officials will be forced to provide in-depth details of any potential “conflict of interest” issues, with a new watchdog set up to ensure the moves take place, under new Mahon Tribunal-inspired Government plans.

THE final whistle has been blown on one of the country’s best known travel agencies, Ray Treacy Travel, following the decision of its owner to retire from business.

NATIONAL Referees Chairman, Mick Curley, has declared himself pleased with the opening round of National Football League fixtures, revealing “no adverse reaction” from the game’s top whistlers.

DUBLIN referee Richie Winters was at the centre of controversy yesterday as the Turkey team walked off the pitch in protest for half an hour just a minute before the interval in yesterday’s Under-19 Four Nations tournament game against Holland at Bray’s Carlisle Grounds.

THE World Cup isn’t just about winning – especially not for Ireland supporters who yesterday witnessed a just end to France’s tour de farce.

PUPILS at a school named after composer Seán O Riada performed a new piece from the famous Cork family’s repertoire yesterday.