The “Ash for Cash” debacle currently playing out in Northern Ireland has all the hallmarks of a Shakespearian play; from drama to tragedy, comedy and of course, sex. The stage is Northern Ireland and the taxpayer is the ultimate victim. …
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€14m of education budget to tackle increasing numbers of third-level students
The figure marks a third of the €36.5m investment in third-level education announced in Budget 2017
€14m of the government’s investment in third-level education announced in Budget 2017 will be allocated to dealing with the increasing numbers attending public-funded institutions. Minister for Education, Mr. Richard Bruton announced the breakdown of how the €36.5m allocated to third-level …
A Russian response to the US elections
“The rift between the two nations is beginning to mend, which will have vast implications on geopolitics”
In just a few short weeks, Donald Trump will transition from “President-elect” to the President of the United States of America. The citizens …
Body and Soul Week: Skin Deep
Seana Davis reflects on modern beauty standards in the context of yesterday’s Hist discussion.
As part of Body and Soul week, the Hist presented ‘Skin Deep’; a discussion. ‘Is beauty in the eye of the beholder, or are we all striving for some unattainable goal?’ The question is intriguing and much debated in our …