A FORMER Welsh rugby international has been appointed to lead a review into the Rowing Ireland organisation. Amanda Bennett will conduct the independent review into the “organisational culture of Rowing Ireland’s High-Performance Programme and its interactions in this space with Sport Ireland” Sports Minister Patrick O’Donovan confirmed this week. Concerns were raised around … [Read more...] about Former Welsh rugby international Amanda Bennett will lead Rowing Ireland review
Research partnerships between Ireland and Wales set to be extended
COLLABORATIVE academic and research links between Ireland and Wales are set to be extended following a meeting of ministers. First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth was in Dublin yesterday for the sixth annual Ireland-Wales Ministerial Forum. Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee led the Irish delegation at the event, which was organised to review progress on the Ireland … [Read more...] about Research partnerships between Ireland and Wales set to be extended
Netball Ireland’s women’s team confirms Sisk as official sponsor
SISK has been announced as the official sponsor of Netball Ireland’s women’s team. The sporting organisation has confirmed that the longstanding construction firm will provide financial support to improve the training and development of their athletes. The partnership comes as the team, known as The Emeralds, is preparing for two major upcoming tournaments. The first will seen … [Read more...] about Netball Ireland’s women’s team confirms Sisk as official sponsor
Doctors across Northern Ireland begin 24-hour strike over pay
DOCTORS across Northern Ireland have begun a 24-hour strike today over pay. Consultants and Specialist and Associate Specialist (SAS) doctors are taking part in the industrial action, which began at 7am this morning and will continue until 7am tomorrow. Further action is set to take place on June 29, where resident doctors will strike for the same period of time. The British … [Read more...] about Doctors across Northern Ireland begin 24-hour strike over pay
Oireachtas committee recommends decriminalising the possession of drugs for personal use
AN OIRECHTAS committee has recommended repealing Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 to decriminalise the possession of drugs for personal use. The Joint Committee on Drugs Use today published its final report advocating for a health-led approach over criminalisation, saying the latter does not reduce the harmful effects of drug use. The committee did note, however, that … [Read more...] about Oireachtas committee recommends decriminalising the possession of drugs for personal use