News from Ireland
NEWS SNAPS FROM IRELAND
IRISH-LANGUAGE SCHOOLS CONTINUE TO GROW
The number of students attending all-Irish speaking
schools has increased by more than 60% in the last
decade. The number of actual dedicated
Gaelic-speaking schools has more than doubled in
the same timespan.
The recent decision to recognise Irish as an
official language of the European Union, as well
as a 'feel-good' factor about being Irish (post
economic boom) are acknowledged as among the
main reasons for the revival in interest in the
national language.
ILLEGAL IRISH IN US TO BE DISCUSSED AT WHITE HOUSE
Taoiseach Bertie Ahearn is to meet with US
President George Bush on Saint Patrick's Day at
the White House. The Irish leader is expected to
make a request that the status of over 25,000
Irish people who are working in the US illegally
be looked at. The possibility of a temporary work
visa with a path to permanent residency is likely
to be one of the options proposed.
EBAY AND AMAZON JOBS BOOST FOR IRELAND
Internet retailer Amazon is to provide 450 new
jobs in County Cork as part of its multi-lingual
computer support centre. The availability of
well-trained staff and a constant stream of
graduates from nearby Cork Institute of
Technology was cited as one of the main reasons
for the company setting up in Cork, despite
stiff competition from other low-wage European
and far-east economies.
Auction specialist EBAY has further enhanced
Ireland's reputation as a centre for Information
Technology by announced that 300 extra jobs will
be provided at its west Dublin facility.
IRISH DRIVING AGAIN UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
A recent report has revealed that nearly 1 in 4
of all admissions to the Accident and Emergency
ward at Dublin's Beaumont Hospital were there
as a result of a road traffic accident.
Despite the introduction of 'penalty points' and
repeated road safety campaigns the death to
continues to rise on Irish roads. A new campaign
is to be aimed at the various immigrant groups in
Ireland, many of whom are unaware of the need to
have tax and insurance before driving a car.
DUBLIN PROPERTY PRICES CONTINUE TO SOAR
Dublin city and county is experiencing a property
boom that shows no sign of abating. Hopeful
home-owners are queueing up for days before the
launch of new housing schemes. Despite the threat
of increased interest rates the demand for housing
in Dublin continues to far outstrip the supply.
OECD WARNS GOVERNMENT TO PLAN FOR ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and
Development (OECD) has warned of the possible
effect of a negative shock to the Irish economy,
which has now fully recovered form the downturn
of 2001/2 and is set to grow by at least 5% in
2006.
The OECD has advised that the Irish Government
should temper public spending plans with the
need to prepare for any major setback, such as a
slowdown in the world economy or a huge hike in
energy costs.
INCIDENCE OF IRISH HEART DISEASE IS REDUCED
The Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
has revealed that the instance of heart disease
has halved in the last 2 decades.
The huge increase in awareness of the need for
a proper diet and exercise, as well as a big
reduction in the consumption of cigarettes
are among the main reasons for the reduction.
Obesity still remains a problem in Ireland
however, with 18% of adults being classified
as obese.
WINNING START FOR NEW IRISH SOCCER MANAGER
Newly appointed Irish soccer manager Steve Staunton
will be delighted at the winning performance of
his team at Landsdowne Road, when they defeated
world cup qualifiers Sweden by 3 goals to nil.
Captain Robbie Keane scored the second goal
between strikes from Damien Duff and a cracker
from Liam Miller.
The real test for the new management team will
come later in the year when the qualifiers for
the European CHampionships begin in the Autumn.
GOLD FOR IRELAND AT WORLD INDOOR ATHLETICS
Cork-born Derval O'Rourke has won a gold medal
in the 60M hurdles at the World Indoor Athletics
Championships held in Russia.
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IRISH-LANGUAGE SCHOOLS CONTINUE TO GROW
The number of students attending all-Irish speaking
schools has increased by more than 60% in the last
decade. The number of actual dedicated
Gaelic-speaking schools has more than doubled in
the same timespan.
The recent decision to recognise Irish as an
official language of the European Union, as well
as a 'feel-good' factor about being Irish (post
economic boom) are acknowledged as among the
main reasons for the revival in interest in the
national language.
ILLEGAL IRISH IN US TO BE DISCUSSED AT WHITE HOUSE
Taoiseach Bertie Ahearn is to meet with US
President George Bush on Saint Patrick's Day at
the White House. The Irish leader is expected to
make a request that the status of over 25,000
Irish people who are working in the US illegally
be looked at. The possibility of a temporary work
visa with a path to permanent residency is likely
to be one of the options proposed.
EBAY AND AMAZON JOBS BOOST FOR IRELAND
Internet retailer Amazon is to provide 450 new
jobs in County Cork as part of its multi-lingual
computer support centre. The availability of
well-trained staff and a constant stream of
graduates from nearby Cork Institute of
Technology was cited as one of the main reasons
for the company setting up in Cork, despite
stiff competition from other low-wage European
and far-east economies.
Auction specialist EBAY has further enhanced
Ireland's reputation as a centre for Information
Technology by announced that 300 extra jobs will
be provided at its west Dublin facility.
IRISH DRIVING AGAIN UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
A recent report has revealed that nearly 1 in 4
of all admissions to the Accident and Emergency
ward at Dublin's Beaumont Hospital were there
as a result of a road traffic accident.
Despite the introduction of 'penalty points' and
repeated road safety campaigns the death to
continues to rise on Irish roads. A new campaign
is to be aimed at the various immigrant groups in
Ireland, many of whom are unaware of the need to
have tax and insurance before driving a car.
DUBLIN PROPERTY PRICES CONTINUE TO SOAR
Dublin city and county is experiencing a property
boom that shows no sign of abating. Hopeful
home-owners are queueing up for days before the
launch of new housing schemes. Despite the threat
of increased interest rates the demand for housing
in Dublin continues to far outstrip the supply.
OECD WARNS GOVERNMENT TO PLAN FOR ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and
Development (OECD) has warned of the possible
effect of a negative shock to the Irish economy,
which has now fully recovered form the downturn
of 2001/2 and is set to grow by at least 5% in
2006.
The OECD has advised that the Irish Government
should temper public spending plans with the
need to prepare for any major setback, such as a
slowdown in the world economy or a huge hike in
energy costs.
INCIDENCE OF IRISH HEART DISEASE IS REDUCED
The Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
has revealed that the instance of heart disease
has halved in the last 2 decades.
The huge increase in awareness of the need for
a proper diet and exercise, as well as a big
reduction in the consumption of cigarettes
are among the main reasons for the reduction.
Obesity still remains a problem in Ireland
however, with 18% of adults being classified
as obese.
WINNING START FOR NEW IRISH SOCCER MANAGER
Newly appointed Irish soccer manager Steve Staunton
will be delighted at the winning performance of
his team at Landsdowne Road, when they defeated
world cup qualifiers Sweden by 3 goals to nil.
Captain Robbie Keane scored the second goal
between strikes from Damien Duff and a cracker
from Liam Miller.
The real test for the new management team will
come later in the year when the qualifiers for
the European CHampionships begin in the Autumn.
GOLD FOR IRELAND AT WORLD INDOOR ATHLETICS
Cork-born Derval O'Rourke has won a gold medal
in the 60M hurdles at the World Indoor Athletics
Championships held in Russia.
Voice your opinion on these news issues here:
http://www.ireland-information.com/cgi-bin/newsletterboardindex.cgi
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