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# support - Thursday 10 May, 2012

Evolution This post contains videos

Video: How Obama went from supporting gay marriage… to supporting gay marriage

10/05/12 2,512 Views 17 Comments

The US president said his position had been ‘evolving’ over the years but 16 years ago he declared support for legalizing same-sex marriage.

# support - Sunday 22 April, 2012

Parties

New opinion poll shows dip in Sinn Féin’s popularity

22/04/12 4,603 Views 121 Comments

And growing satisfaction with the government…

# support - Saturday 21 April, 2012

Habitat For Humanity

How a volunteer scheme is finding housing solutions for Ireland

21/04/12 3,469 Views 2 Comments

Global charity Habitat for Humanity was set up in 1976, but has had an Irish branch since 2002. We found out more about the work they do in housing people around the world.

# support - Wednesday 18 April, 2012

From The Score Vita Cortex

Political football: Ireland midfielder Andy Reid lends support to Vita Cortex workers

18/04/12 2,423 Views 2 Comments

“I admire the courage you have all shown,” the Nottingham Forest winger wrote in a letter to the protesting workers.

# support - Tuesday 14 February, 2012

Crime

Calls to crime victims helpline increase by 11 per cent

14/02/12 934 Views No Comments

Unprovoked street assaults were a feature in many of the calls, managers at the helpline said.

# support - Tuesday 17 January, 2012

From The Score Support

‘It was never about performance-enhancing – Martin just wanted to get back to neutral’

17/01/12 598 Views 2 Comments

The Olympic marathon runner may be facing a doping charge today but his coach is sticking by him.

# support - Wednesday 21 December, 2011

From The Score Support

‘He will not walk alone’ – Liverpool players stand behind team-mate Suarez

21/12/11 2,590 Views 33 Comments

Anfield squad issues a joint statement in the wake of the eight-game ban of striker Luis Suarez.

9 At 9 This post contains videos

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

21/12/11 3,229 Views 4 Comments

Nine things to know this morning…

Support

IMF calls on EU to support Ireland

21/12/11 2,657 Views 20 Comments

The IMF says Ireland has made “exceptional” efforts to meet its bailout targets – and urged the EU to give more assistance to the country concerning its banking debts.

# support - Tuesday 8 November, 2011

Construction

6,000 construction workers to benefit from €35m EU aid

08/11/11 443 Views 3 Comments

The European Parliament’s budget committee approves €35.7m in aid for almost 6,000 people laid off in the construction sector.

# support - Friday 7 October, 2011

Unemployment

Unemployed construction workers to receive assistance

07/10/11 369 Views 3 Comments

The government has received €55 million that will go to assist 9,000 construction workers who have been made redundant in Ireland.

# support - Wednesday 5 October, 2011

From The Score Support

All-Star Brosnan expresses relief at Ryan decision

05/10/11 181 Views No Comments

The player praised the Wexford manager’s man management skills, and said losing him would set the side back “two or three years”.

# support - Friday 30 September, 2011

Cancer

Support issues for prostate cancer sufferers highlighted – survey

30/09/11 262 Views 4 Comments

Most prostrate cancer survivors feel that the side-effects of treatment were more intense than anticipated – and say they need more information and emotional support, according to a new survey.

# support - Sunday 11 September, 2011

Norris

Fianna Fáil senator denies party support for renewed Norris bid

11/09/11 1,688 Views 36 Comments

It’s reported today that David Norris is about to re-enter the presidential race, but does he have Fianna Fáil support?

# support - Monday 27 June, 2011

From Business ETC Support

Greece’s new best friend: France

27/06/11 452 Views 7 Comments

Sarkozy has pledged that France “won’t let Greece fall” as he announces French banks’ support for debt-laden Greece.

# support - Tuesday 14 June, 2011

Magdalene Laundries

Dublin city councillors vote to support Magdalene apology

14/06/11 191 Views No Comments

Council members say they support a state apology to Magdalene laundry survivors.

# support - Thursday 31 March, 2011

From The Score Stand By Your Man

Fermanagh county board come out in support of O’Neill

31/03/11 127 Views No Comments

Statement indicates that GAA and GPA’s suggestions did not represent “an appropriate way forward.”

# support - Sunday 3 October, 2010

Ned O'Keeffe

O’Keeffe says he ‘won’t wear the Budget if there are cuts’

03/10/10 231 Views No Comments

Ned O’Keeffe says he could withdraw support for government, and that he and other TDs “won’t wear the Budget if there are cuts” in welfare payments.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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Read: How good is life in Ireland?


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Column: Sludgy and outdated: Why our education system is like a septic tank
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Tests, tests and more tests – but schools and colleges aren’t giving us the creativity we need in this crisis, writes Kate Katharina Ferguson.

David Hall
Column: The mortgage crisis is stoked by mistrust. Here’s how we might fix it.
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Aggressive banks are making mortgage resolution impossible, writes David Hall of New Beginning – and suggests a way to restore trust between lenders and borrowers.

Jim Clarken
Column: ‘Women are digging up anthills for the tiny grains inside’
By Jim Clarken

Children mine for gold in home-made pits, while parents risk their lives for food – Jim Clarken describes the harrowing scenes as a crisis unfolds in west Africa.

Michael Taft
Vote No: The Treaty will bring the EU together – in economic stagnation
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Confidence and stability will be the last things to emerge from this dangerous experiment, writes Michael Taft.

Naoise Nunn
Vote Yes: EU funds are like our credit union. Let’s not go to the loan sharks.
By Naoise Nunn - @naoisen

A Yes to the Stability Treaty will give Ireland access to the ESM, writes Naoise Nunn – and keep us out of a potentially lethal game of chicken.

Seamus Breslin
Column: Parents bringing their children to be kneecapped. Yes, this is Ireland.
By Seamus Breslin

Self-styled republican vigilantes are terrorising a city, writes Seamus Breslin – and perceived neglect by authorities is fuelling the fire.

Mike Morris
Column: Another Priory Hall is coming down the tracks. Here’s why.
By Mike Morris - @nyderoleary

Phil Hogan is planning to introduce new regulations which are meant to make for better buildings. He’s making a major mistake, writes Mike Morris.

Jane Suiter
Column: Who are the winners and losers in the referendum campaign right now?
By Jane Suiter - @JaneSuit

With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

Micheál Martin
Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
By Micheál Martin

Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

Lisa McInerney
Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.
By Lisa McInerney - @SwearyLady

Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

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