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Data Protection Commission notified over 2018 breach by State Examinations Commission
The breach, which occurred last year, affected 64 medical card holders.
Woman in her 50s in serious condition after car crash in Monaghan
A female in her late teens and a man in his 40s were also injured in the incident.
'There's no get out jail free card on this': What next for the Public Services Card?
The findings by the Data Protection Commissioner open up the possibility of legal action from PSC holders, solicitors say.
At least 63 dead and 182 wounded after explosion at Afghanistan wedding
“Almost everyone in the men’s section is either dead or wounded,” a guest at the wedding said.
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Comfort in a bowl: How to serve up the perfect chilli con carne, according to chefs
How playing outfield for club and college primed Murphy and Hogan for modern goalkeeping roles
Kilkenny’s Eoin Murphy and Brian Hogan of Tipperary honed their skills as outfield players.
Driving licence applications nearly treble in a month as Road Safety Authority steps up Brexit warnings
The RSA has been warning UK driving licence-holders to exchange them for Irish licences before Brexit.
Gardaí attempt to tackle 'highest concentration of sex workers' in north Dublin suburb
The area has been pinpointed by gardaí as an area of concern.
'It had fantastic resonance': A year after taking over Dublin's vacant buildings, Take Back the City disbands
The coalition of housing groups occupied buildings and offices in the capital last year.
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Move mountains at this €1.6m lakeside home with views of MacGillycuddy's Reeks
Yesterday’s News
HSE addiction expert: Festivals that don't provide drug information and support should be refused a licence
Some festivals are keen to explore new measures but others fear it would do reputational damage.
'It needs fixing' - Pep Guardiola laments VAR faults after last-gasp goal disallowed
The drama was reminiscent of last season’s Champions League quarter-final when City were also denied late on.
'We wouldn’t like to see Tiananmen Square happen again' - Hong Kong citizens in Ireland on why they support the protests
Hong Kongers in Ireland believe there is no end in sight for protesters.
Quiz: Can you guess which famous person's signature this is?
These famous signatures haven’t been ruined by technology…yet.
Does your home need a refresh? Check out Dulux Easycare’s brand new colours for 2019
They even have stain-repellent technology.
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Dublin's sandwich board wars: A council 'money grab' or a step in the right direction?
The council will begin enforcement from the start of next month. Business owners aren’t happy.
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
A serious assault, the Nóra Quoirin case, and protests in Hong Kong had everyone talking today.
Man City drop Premier League points for the first time since January after late VAR drama
Lucas Moura scored 19 seconds after coming on to earn Tottenham a point.
French waiter shot dead for being 'too slow with sandwich'
The shooter is believed to still be on the run.
How many people were offered a place in first CAO round? It's the week in numbers
Plus the number of people who were airlifted after getting into difficulty swimming off the Donegal coast.
Leo Cullen: Leinster must learn and 'be better' after off-field incidents
The province’s head coach said steps have been taken to ensure there isn’t a repeat of the events of last May.
Dart passengers now able to report anti-social behaviour via text message
People can text the word TRAIN followed by their location and details of the incident in question to 51444.
'If we stop now, things will only get worse': More mass protests take place in Hong Kong
Rival pro-democracy and pro-government demonstrations were held in the city today.
Councillor encourages people to deface English translations on Donegal Gaeltacht signs
“I would encourage people to go out and do it,” he said, adding that the Gaeltacht regions were on their “last legs”.
Adrian howler makes for nervy ending but Mane and Firmino deliver Liverpool three points
Jurgen Klopp’s men secured a 2-1 win at St Mary’s on Saturday afternoon.
Veterans commemorate 50th anniversary of British Army deployment in Northern Ireland
Operation Banner began in August 1969 and lasted until 2007.
What went wrong with Norwegian Air's transatlantic dream?
The scrappy Scandi carrier had a bumpy ride in Ireland before the Boeing 737 Max grounding.
Man in his 70s in critical condition after suffering serious head and spinal injuries in assault
A man in his 50s was arrested in Dublin this afternoon.
Beloved Thai dugong found dead with plastic in her stomach
Marium’s story went viral after she washed ashore in Thailand earlier this year.
How one of the Dropkick Murphys became a key figure in Joe Ward's career, and Irish boxing
Punk rock star Ken Casey will co-promote the Irish boxing great in the professional ranks.
Man dies after getting into difficulty while swimming off Clare coast
The man, aged 71, was airlifted to University Hospital Limerick.
From the Garden: What to do when you have an abundance of vegetables
Large amounts of veg can be used up and kept for later in many ways.
ISPCA seize six Jack Russell puppies with docked tails
All of the six puppies have been deemed healthy and have been rehomed.
From dinosaurs to warrior scarecrows: 16 intriguing events to check out this National Heritage Week
There’s plenty of fun to be had and unusual sights to see as the annual heritage week kicks off.
Woman in her 60s dies in crash on Tipperary road
A car and a truck collided on the N62 this morning at around 2.30am.
Poll: Will the PSC controversy affect how you vote?
Over 3.2 million people have been issued a Public Services Card, better known as the mandatory-not-compulsory PSC.
From transition year in Ballincollig to facing the world champions in LA
Seventeen-year-old Éabha O’Mahony made her senior international debut for Ireland at the Rose Bowl.
Jeffrey Epstein died from suicide by hanging, coroner concludes
The 66-year-old was accused of trafficking girls as young as 14 for sex when he was found dead in his jail cell.
Man in his 50s dies after being hit by pole that was struck by a car in Clonmel
The car driver, a woman in her early 70s, struck a pole on the street, which then hit a male pedestrian.
Circle the date ... Here's why 9 September is set to be a red letter Brexit day in Westminster
It’s all set to kick off again in the Commons from the start of next month – here are the key dates.
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Poll: Will the PSC controversy affect how you vote?
A PROBE BY the Data Protection Commissioner has found that the rollout of the Public Services Card for services other than social welfare payments and benefits is illegal.
In the wake of this revelation, the Irish Examiner reports that the State could be facing multi-million euro payouts for breaching the EU’s GDPR rules.
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has said that the Government will “very seriously” consider the report – but there has been no word as of yet from the Minister for Social Protection, Regina Doherty, who famously said two years ago that the card was “mandatory but not compulsory”.
So we’re asking you: Will the government’s handling of the PSC affect how you vote in the next general election?
Poll Results:
No, not at all (4463)
Yes (4172)
Maybe a bit (943)
I don't know enough about it (538)
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From the Garden: What to do when you have an abundance of vegetables
By Michael Kelly
Large amounts of veg can be used up and kept for later in many ways.
The Irish For: Teaching toddlers Gaeilge through the art of storytelling
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Story-time is a great way to teach preschoolers píosa Gaeilge, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
From the Garden: How to upgrade your composting system
By Michael Kelly
A delicious courgette salad recipe and some top compost tips.
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The family are concerned unofficial comments could impede investigations.
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