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Index of some fraudulent calls in Ireland with a key difference in the number 087
The current scourge of fraudulent callers targeting thousands of Irish phone numbers continues as more and more people appear. Scammers called standard mobile numbers 083, 085 and 087, with many elderly people falling victim to robocalls. When people answer these numbers, an automated message is broadcast, with the organizers claiming to be from the Welfare …
Ireland ranked THIRD most charitable country in the world
IRELAND has been ranked the third most charitable country on the planet, according to a new study. Research by online fundraising platform Savoo shows that the US and UK are the only two countries considered more generous than Ireland. The Emerald Isle places Germany, Canada, Australia and New Zealand in third place, offering a beautiful …
EU body rejects call to expand investigation into Irish insurers
European regulators have rejected calls to expand the investigation of insurance companies here. he European Commission competition regulators responded that the Irish competition authority is “well placed” to survey the insurance practices of companies in that country. It comes after the Commission told Insurance Ireland last week that it had made a preliminary finding that …
“It’s a big price to pay for a normal life” – Irish people in Australia never feel further from home
The Irish in Australia have never felt further from home since the start of the pandemic. Australia has been one of the countries hailed for its swift response to Covid and its strict approach to international travel. The ‘zero-Covid’ tactic has meant that people living on the island nation, although cut off from the rest …
Ireland to fall short of 2020 gas emissions targets, EPA says
A “significant and immediate increase” in greenhouse gas emission reductions is needed if Ireland is to have any chance of meeting the targets of the Climate Bill, the Climate Protection Agency has warned. environment (EPA). The bill and the government’s program pledged a 51% reduction in emissions by 2030 based on a 2018 benchmark – …
It’s time for reality to match rhetoric about R&D investments
Successive Irish governments have proclaimed loud and clear their commitment to creating a knowledge-based economy and the high levels of research and development (R&D) investment required to support it. Unfortunately, reality speaks louder than rhetoric and Ireland languishes at the foot of the European ranking for R&D spending. Figures produced by Eurostat at the end …
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football takes big step in rival recruiting rankings 2022
Notre Dame secured an entry from Mission Hills, Calif. Linebacker Bishop Alemany Niuafe Tuihalamaka on Saturday, and with his entry the Irish took a big step up in the Rivals 2022 standings. After Pittsburgh Central Catholic defensive tackle Donovan Hinish signed to the Irish on June 4, Notre Dame had the No. 4 recruiting class …
Railroad crossings turn into a rainbow for Dublin as part of Pride Month celebrations
Rainbow walks will make their appearance in the city of Dublin this week, the first having been unveiled outside PantiBar on Capel Street yesterday. The pop of color will be added as part of the Pride Month celebrations to the crossroads of rue Georges and rue Dame, as well as rue du Parlement and two …
Covid has slowed down efforts to support climate action in developing countries – Minister
According to Minister of State for Overseas Development Assistance Colm Brophy, Covid has had “an impact on several levels, bordering on devastating” on developing countries. It also made the task of helping climate-vulnerable countries much more difficult, especially as so much aid was being swallowed up due to the pandemic, he said after a meeting …