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When the bottom line really matters
At a time when the Government and public service bodies are under pressure to get the best value, manage budgets…
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Governments set out CAP reform plans
A CAP reform deal moves closer after member states agree their negotiating position. The European Union’s national governments have agreed…
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EU-IMF update: Preparing for another austerity Budget
A €3.5 billion budget adjustment is the major task for the final quarter of 2012 under the EU-IMF programme. eolas…
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Cutting the drugs bill
The Government has cut the bill for patent and off-patent drugs, and is targeting generic drugs next. Stephen Dineen reports.…
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Without a home this winter
Rough sleeping has increased sharply over the last year and homelessness, in all its forms, is affecting almost 4,000 people,…
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Can the Public Sector be a Great Place to Work?
CEO of Great Place to Work Ireland John Ryan believes that the Government and the Department of Public Expenditure and…
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Junior Cert reform divides opinion
Ruairí Quinn is moving ahead with radical reforms for the junior cycle but teaching unions warn that pressure on staff…
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Film tax relief under the spotlight
A consultation on the future of tax relief for film investment has resulted in calls for new incentives for video…
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Eamon O’Shea: New direction for dementia care
Professor Eamon O’Shea of the Irish Centre for Social Gerontology at NUI Galway outlines a new direction for dementia policy…
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ISLES report: Offshore renewables potential
The ISLES study on offshore wind and marine energy links reveals major export possibilities. An integrated electricity network between Ireland…
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