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89% of Irish people feel they are just 'going through the motions' in life, research shows

89% of Irish people feel they are just 'going through the motions' in life, research shows

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

The research also showed 80 per cent of Irish people crave more fun in their lives.
More funding could help Ireland develop 'own pharma industry', scientist says

More funding could help Ireland develop 'own pharma industry', scientist says

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Luke O'Neill said Ireland's underinvestment in science and research compared to the European average was a concern
Children under eight should not have slushie drinks with glycerol, Irish experts warn

Children under eight should not have slushie drinks with glycerol, Irish experts warn

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Slush drinks – also known as slushies – containing glycerol are not recommended for children under the age of four.
85% of third-level students intend to stay in Ireland after graduation, research shows

85% of third-level students intend to stay in Ireland after graduation, research shows

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

60 per cent of students see equality in the workplace as key.
Ireland has third highest electricity prices in Europe, research finds

Ireland has third highest electricity prices in Europe, research finds

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

Ireland's electricity prices are 52 per cent higher than the European average.
Children in mixed schools have more friends than those at single-sex schools, study says

Children in mixed schools have more friends than those at single-sex schools, study says

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

The study also found that girls in all girls’ schools have the most gender equal views while boys in all boys’ schools have the least.
Shoppers urged to be cautious during Cyber Monday sales amid scam fears

Shoppers urged to be cautious during Cyber Monday sales amid scam fears

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Eight out of 10 consumers plan to shop online in the run up to Christmas, with only three per cent saying they never shop online.
Most Irish employees would turn down jobs without hybrid working, research finds

Most Irish employees would turn down jobs without hybrid working, research finds

Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

There is a clear preference for hybrid working models among Irish workers.
Public think politicians are out of touch with issues facing young people, poll finds

Public think politicians are out of touch with issues facing young people, poll finds

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

The findings show 82 per cent of respondents believe the housing crisis in Ireland disproportionately impacts young people, placing significant strain on their ability to become independent.
New research reveals fears of rise in anti-LGBTQ+ violence in Ireland

New research reveals fears of rise in anti-LGBTQ+ violence in Ireland

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

Social media attacks were found to be experienced as prolific, regular, and consistent, creating a "negative everyday experience for those who use social media"
Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to mental health issues in older people - study

Long-term exposure to air pollution linked to mental health issues in older people - study

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to pooer mental health in older people, according to research published on Monday
Over 75% of firms planning to increase investment in research and development

Over 75% of firms planning to increase investment in research and development

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Research by the Innovation Index reveals 60 per cent of businesses cite a lack of funding as the primary barrier to increasing innovation.
Winter storm rainfall ‘made 20% heavier by climate change’

Winter storm rainfall ‘made 20% heavier by climate change’

Wed, 22 May, 2024

More than a dozen severe storms swept over Ireland and the UK between October and March, the research noted
'Concerning' attitudes to sexual consent among younger men, study finds

'Concerning' attitudes to sexual consent among younger men, study finds

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

Some 21% of all respondents agreed that 'sometimes sex is not fully consensual but is not rape'
Two thirds of parents (61%) say wages barely cover monthly expenses, survey finds

Two thirds of parents (61%) say wages barely cover monthly expenses, survey finds

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

Almost four in 10 (39 per cent) of adults in Ireland believe that their financial situation has worsened in the last year, according to the research
New centres to research climate change and food sustainability

New centres to research climate change and food sustainability

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

The co-centres will bring together academics, industry and policymakers across the Irish Government, UK Government and Stormont departments.
Ireland’s first independent prostate cancer centre opens

Ireland’s first independent prostate cancer centre opens

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

The new clinical research facility is at the heart of the Patrick G. Johnston Centre for Cancer Research at Queen’s University.

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