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# safety-first - Wednesday 31 July, 2019
Every three hours a flight within the EU is threatened by 'unruly' passengers
The Irish Aviation Authority has launched a new campaign to tackle disruptive behaviour on flights.
# safety-first - Thursday 24 May, 2018
Citroen axes Northern Ireland driver for 'excessively high number of crashes'
Kris Meeke and his Irish co-driver Paul Nagle will not be participating for the rest of the 2018 WRC.
# safety-first - Thursday 11 January, 2018
RDS seating issue rectified ahead of Leinster's Champions Cup game this weekend
12 supporters were moved from their seats due to a ‘small localised issue’ during the win over Ulster last week.
# safety-first - Thursday 22 June, 2017
World Cup in Russia will be safe vows sports minister
The man in charge of sport for Russia’s Tatarstan region says there is no sign that the 2018 World Cup will be met with major problems.
# safety-first - Tuesday 11 April, 2017
A behind-the-scenes look at the changes in Irish MMA a year since the death of Joao Carvalho
Much has changed in the past 12 months.
# safety-first - Thursday 9 February, 2017
Munster schools 1/4 final to be replayed after 'unprecedented injury circumstances'
St Munchin’s had declined to play the remainder of their Junior Cup meeting with PBC after three players were withdrawn due to injury.
# safety-first - Monday 18 July, 2016
Car tip: Lighting up during the day saves lives
Research shows that using your lights during the day reduces the risk of collisions.
# safety-first - Sunday 3 July, 2016
# safety-first - Wednesday 29 June, 2016
Use these antivirus products? Then you need to update them asap
The latest update to Symantec and Norton antivirus products fixes a number of serious security flaws.
# safety-first - Monday 27 June, 2016
Relying on texts to help protect your accounts is no longer a good idea
You really should be using two-step authentication, but it’s best to switch to apps dedicated to the task if you haven’t already.
# safety-first - Monday 20 June, 2016
'I hope Puma don't make condoms' - Shaqiri on torn Swiss shirts
Four of the winger’s team-mates had to change their jerseys in Sunday night’s clash with France.
# safety-first - Tuesday 14 June, 2016
This Irish college is tackling a major problem with cybercrime
A talent gap exists in the area and IT Carlow claims to have the first Irish course dedicated to tackling it.
# safety-first - Monday 6 June, 2016
Galway boss insists Canning is not concussed and was replaced as a precaution
The Portumna man will be fit to face Offaly in two weeks’ time, according to Micheál Donoghue.
# safety-first - Friday 27 May, 2016
Charging your phone using public USB ports isn't as safe as you might think
One more thing to keep in mind the next time you have a low battery.
# safety-first - Tuesday 17 May, 2016
Extra-strong condoms for Australia's Olympians
There has been widespread anxiety globally surrounding the threat of Zika, which is rampant in Brazil.
# safety-first - Tuesday 10 May, 2016
British promotion postpones Dublin MMA event to implement new medical standards
BAMMA 26, featuring several top Irish fighters, was scheduled to take place at the 3Arena on 4 June.
# safety-first - Monday 9 May, 2016
This patch will say you're at risk of being sunburned before it happens
The UV Patch, which changes colour to indicate the different levels of sun exposure, will be launched here in June.
# safety-first - Friday 15 April, 2016
Those shortened URLs you shared aren't as safe as you think
If you shared ones linked to private files, then you could have a problem.
# safety-first - Monday 21 March, 2016
Make sure you don't ignore those download requests on your iPhone tonight
It’s not just for the new features but for some important security updates too
# safety-first - Thursday 4 February, 2016
Turns out Irish drivers want night vision and remote shutdown for their cars
The findings from an AA survey suggests that Irish motorists are more keen on safety features than autonomous cars.
# safety-first - Monday 25 January, 2016
Leinster now say that Johnny Sexton did NOT suffer concussion against Wasps
The 30-year-old was ready to come back on against Wasps but the medical team erred on the side of caution.
# safety-first - Monday 11 January, 2016
This is how self-driving cars are learning to deal with bad conditions
The likes of Google and Ford are teaching their autonomous cars to drive safely in snowy and wet conditions.
# safety-first - Monday 21 December, 2015
Own a drone or buying one for Christmas? You have to register it from today
And the focus behind the new legislation is very much on safety.
# safety-first - Saturday 21 November, 2015
So what do you need to know before shopping online?
While it is more prevalent than ever before, it’s important to take the necessary precautions before buying anything.
# safety-first - Monday 16 November, 2015
Facebook explains why safety check was available for Paris but not other 'human disasters'
The feature was created with natural disasters in mind but was activated during the attacks on Paris.
# safety-first - Wednesday 11 November, 2015
How to run or cycle in the dark safely this winter
Follow these top tips when you’re training.
# safety-first - Thursday 15 October, 2015
Tesla's autopilot mode for cars 'hopefully' won't hit pedestrians, says CEO
Elon Musk unveiled the new feature for the Model M and Model X, which aims to gradually remove the need for drivers to complete certain actions.
# safety-first - Thursday 13 August, 2015
Here's how to check where that short link leads to
Because you shouldn’t click every link you come across.
Domestic violence: Number of people applying for safety orders has SHOT up
At the same time barring orders have reduced considerably in recent times according to official courts statistics just released regarding domestic violence.
# safety-first - Sunday 19 July, 2015
There's a quick and easy way to make your accounts more secure
And it only takes a minute or two to set up each one.
# safety-first - Tuesday 3 March, 2015
This is why you'll soon use your phone to pay for everything
Despite some concerns about security, there are two major measures in place.
# safety-first - Monday 23 February, 2015
Sorry Irish parents: your children won't get to see YouTube Kids
The Android app is only in the US for now, meaning you will need to find another way to entertain the kids.
# safety-first - Wednesday 18 February, 2015
Irish roads are incredibly dangerous places for cyclists
New data from the Road Safety Authority looks at cycling injuries between 2002 and 2012.
# safety-first - Saturday 13 December, 2014
Planning on shopping online? Here's what to keep in mind
It’s the busiest time of the year for online shopping, but what should you be aware of before you hit the ‘buy’ button?
# safety-first - Friday 28 November, 2014
24 people killed on roads this year were not wearing seatbelts
Plus, drug drive testing came in last night.
# safety-first - Friday 31 October, 2014
"I'm not dampening all the fun, but parents need to be sensible" - Minister
Alan Kelly has something to say about Halloween.
# safety-first - Wednesday 1 October, 2014
How to make sure your phone doesn't get a scratch on it
If your phone has far too many scrapes and bumps, then it might be worth reassessing how you use it.
# safety-first - Wednesday 24 September, 2014
Minister Coveney announces new service for bereaved farm families
So far this year 20 people have died in farming accidents.
# safety-first - Tuesday 12 August, 2014
Worried your online accounts are under threat? Here's how you can keep them safe
It’s always worth taking an extra step to ensure your data doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.
# safety-first - Tuesday 27 May, 2014
England's World Cup hotel fined for 'not providing condoms to guests'
Rio de Janeiro’s Royal Tulip has incurred the wrath of the Brazilian consumer protection agency.
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Poll: Should single parent families have two sets of parental leave?
THERE HAS BEEN a mixed reaction to the government’s decision to extend paid parental leave by three weeks due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The extension applies to both mothers and fathers but there has also been calls this morning for single parent families to benefit.
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon has said that children in single parent families should also be considered and benefit from the same amount of leave.
Two-parent families can now avail of a combined 10 weeks leave and Gannon says that the children of single-parents should also benefit from the same amount of time with a parent.
Poll: Should single parent families have two sets of parental leave?
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