The Irish have made their mark all over the world. Following the 2011 Global Irish Economic Forum, the Irish government inaugurated the Presidential Distinguished Service Award as a way of recognising their impact on the international stage. Announcing the 12 recipients of this year’s awards, Tánaiste Simon Coveney said: “The contribution of the Irish abroad, in so many … [Read more...] about Distinguished Service Awards
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Bono’s Oprah Appearance
Bono took his African crusade to the American heartland in September when he appeared for a full hour on Oprah. "If you want to talk to the American people, you come to Oprah," said the singer who talked about his international campaign to wipe out African debt and to increase awareness of the AIDS epidemic there. "I was very humbled to find out that the less time I spent in … [Read more...] about Bono’s Oprah Appearance
Blood Tribunal Prosecutions Possible
The report of the Lindsay Tribunal, which investigated how almost half of Ireland's haemophiliacs were infected with HIV and Hepatitis C, has been passed on to the Director of Public Prosecutions, who will decide if criminal proceedings are to be taken against some of the people responsible. The blood scandal has already cost the lives of 79 people, including children. … [Read more...] about Blood Tribunal Prosecutions Possible
The Irish Blood Scandal
Haemophilia sufferers across Ireland are awaiting the outcome of the Lindsay Tribunal, which was set up to investigate how blood products were contaminated with HIV and Hepatitis C. But while Judge Alison Lindsay deliberates on one of the greatest scandals in Irish life, a deal has finally been hammered out to compensate the victims of the HIV blood scandal, 64 of whom have … [Read more...] about The Irish Blood Scandal