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Viagra, leprosy and kids who hate school: The week in numbers
Plus: How many hoax calls are made to the HSE ambulance service every day?
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Plus: How many hoax calls are made to the HSE ambulance service every day?
Plus: How many people have been late paying their rent in the past year?
Plus – how much of your internet connection should you actually be paying for?
Plus: how much does it cost to buy a vote in Meath East?
Just how effective will the High Court’s order against The Pirate Bay be? Find out here.
How many trees need to be cut down so that the country’s teenagers can answer the State exams? Find out here…
Some 3.1 million exam papers are sitting in boxes across the country right now.
How hot was it on Thursday? How much do Irish people over-drink? And how much reading does James Reilly have this weekend?
How much does the average RTÉ employee earn? And how much electricity can one tree disrupt?
The CSO has published a wide-ranging document, covering everything from household waste to penalty points.
Plus – find out how much you could make at the bookies if the Premier League is forced to hold an unprecedented play-off.
YouTube’s going to charge you to watch some channels in future. But how many channels? Find out in here…
Plus: How long would it take Ulster Bank to lose Ronnie O’Sullivan’s winnings as world snooker champion?
How much does it actually cost to manufacture a 1c coin? And is it worth it?
Plus – find out why a French cabinet minister will be writing a cheque to Phil Hogan…
Feeling happy about the world? Let us take your Saturday down a notch by reminding you of how banjaxed the banks might be.
If a journey through Dublin takes an hour with no traffic, how long does it take at the busiest time? Find out here…
You think you saw a lot of snow this week? The folks in Sochi definitely have you beat.
Yesterday, justices in the US Supreme Court heard arguments on whether same-sex couple have a constitutional right to marry.
Plus: just how many of Ireland’s bankrupt are going to Britain to declare their insolvency?
How long is the Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin? And how many years has it been since there was a pope from outside Europe?
How many of Ireland’s homes are in significant mortgage arrears? And how many would-be emigrants would be leaving jobs behind?
Ryan Giggs has played senior football for 23 years. How many different teammates do you think he’s had in that time?
Just how long is the world’s longest kiss? And how do we know for sure that Valentine’s relics are in Dublin?
Just how long is the world’s longest kiss? And how do we know for sure that Valentine’s relics are in Dublin?
It’s been a hectic week of news – so here’s a stash of statistics to try and help you get your head around it.
A selection of numerical statistics drawn from the Inter-Departmental report, and about the report itself.
Senator McAleese said he hopes his report brings healing and peace of mind to survivors.
Before the costs were cut, how many patients could you treat with Kalydeco if every TD gave up their expenses?
Some you may remember from school, but some are lesser known ones – like one perfected by an Irishman which allowed for development of modern passenger jets.
Also, how many of Kerry’s councillors actually favour relaxed drink-driving rules? And just how rich is Apple?
We’ll be holding a referendum on abolishing the Seanad at some stage in 2013. So how much does it cost us every year?
Did Irish people get any better at saving in 2012? And how much will the next batch of new TDs pay for a pension?
How many Irish kids are trying ‘legal highs’ these days? And how much does it cost to (literally) kick a politician’s ass?
How long does a Presidential website last? And how much does it pay to Assemble the Avengers?
How many SMS messages are sent in Ireland every second? And how many times could Greece buy Sergio Aguero?
How many houses will have to pay the ‘mansion tax’? And who could find that Budget 2013 has been generous to them?
The Public Accounts Committee published a report this week on reviewing public allowances. Here’s some of its figures.
How many bank staff earn more than the ‘limit’? And just how big is the world’s biggest leaf pile?
How many Irish people have tried cocaine? How about cannabis? And how accessible is detox to those who need it?
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