Is becoming ‘The Best Small Country In The World In Which To Do Business By 2016′ really the best ambition Ireland can have for the centenary year of the Rising?
It’s unimaginable to many in the developed world that a person could be last in line for medical care and education simply because of gender – but for millions of women this is the stark reality, writes Michael Marren.
Martin Kennedy on the success of his National Athlete Development Academy, his work with Dublin’s All-Ireland winners, and the coaching philosophy that ties it all together.
Kevin Kelly was plunged into a world of darkness when he went completely blind at just 14, but thanks to his companion Miles he has been able to obtain a Master’s degree and pursue the career he wanted.
The new Head of Research for the Irish Cancer Society, Professor John Fitzpatrick, has said that he will be doing all he can to raise funds to increase cancer research in Ireland.
THE CABINET IS set to green light a law that will outlaw ticket touting and reselling of tickets for large events.
The new legislation aims to deal with the problem which blights major events, such as sports matches and concerts at venues with a capacity of 1,000 people or more. It also proposes to ban the above price resale of tickets for live events at such venues.
Anyone caught committing an offence under the new laws could face fines of up to €100,00 or imprisonment of two years.
The Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Bill, once approved, will be published later this week.
Today we’re asking: Have you ever bought tickets for more than their face value?
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