19 h. ago Problem gambling linked to exposure during childhood – study

Research suggests that rates of problem gambling are significantly higher among people who gambled as children.

Politics

19 h. ago People who gambled as children nearly twice as likely to suffer from problem gambling

‘Problem gambling’ refers to gambling that disrupts and damages people’s life, with negative impacts on finances, wellbeing and social circles.

Politics

20 h. ago Impressed Minister backs call for national expansion Computer Science Hackathon

The Minister for Education was on familiar ground – around the corner from the primary school where she taught before entering politics – to see this year’s Leaving Certs were using their computer skills to develop solutions to climate-related challenges. Students from eight secondary schools across Galway and Mayo took over the PorterShed for this […] The post Impressed Minister backs call for national expansion Computer Science Hackathon appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

20 h. ago Gamblers almost twice as likely to develop problem if they begin as children, ESRI finds

Study find that those who start before the age of 18 double the risk of developing a problem

Politics

31 h. ago Over €100k raised for Dublin mum battling stage four cancer only three years after children lost their dad

Over €100k raised for Dublin mum battling stage four cancer only three years after children lost their dad  dublinlive.ie

Events

34 h. ago Apartment development worth €646 million given green light in Drumcondra

Planning has been approved for 1,131 homes on the former Holy Cross College site.

Economics

38 h. ago 'The best thing that could have happened to us': Two Northern Ireland game developers to launch prototypes thanks to £15,000 funding boost

'The best thing that could have happened to us': Two Northern Ireland game developers to launch prototypes thanks to £15,000 funding boost  newsletter.co.uk

Economics

38 h. ago Solicitor ordered to pay €21,000 after firing secretary over pregnancy

Michele Merrigan claimed that she had been dismissed without reasonable explanation in March 2024 after 13 months in her job.

Economics

38 h. ago Dublin City Council issues call to developers to meet 2030 housing targets

Dublin City Council issues call to developers to meet 2030 housing targets  dublinlive.ie

Events

38 h. ago Northern Ireland Launches its First Signature Walk at the Downhill Demesne, Boosting their Eco

Northern Ireland Launches its First Signature Walk at the Downhill Demesne, Boosting their Eco-Tourism and Local Economy with New Scenic Experiences and Sustainable Development  Travel And Tour World

Politics

39 h. ago Spectacular night to be held to showcase the real talent in Ballybofey

The Balor Developmental Community Arts Group (DCA) in the Balor Arts Centre Ballybofey will be hosting a spectacular night in… The post Spectacular night to be held to showcase the real talent in Ballybofey appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

40 h. ago EU Commission opens proceedings against Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok

Musk’s chatbot has been used to create nonconsensual sexualised images of people, including children.

Events

40 h. ago EU Commission opens proceedings against Elon Musk's social media platform X

Musk’s chatbot has been used to create nonconsensual sexualised images of people, including children.

Events

42 h. ago Social media giants face trial over claims platforms are designed to addict children

Alphabet, ByteDance and Meta – the tech titans behind YouTube, TikTok and Instagram – are all defendants in the case.

Politics

44 h. ago Tusla must treat people presenting as lone minors as children despite ‘any reservations’

FOI documents show child and family agency and Department of Children bracing for media queries after fatal stabbing at care centre

Politics

49 h. ago Letters to the Editor, January 26th: On Revenue and family carers, young children and screen time and a Trump

Carers already face exhaustive means testing and ongoing reassessment to qualify for these payment

Politics

63 h. ago Macron calls for social media ban for French children by September

‘The brains of our children and our teenagers are not for sale,’ French President Emmanuel Macron said.

Politics

68 h. ago ‘Can I raise doubts about my relationship without ending it?’

Ask Roe: Marriage and children are on the horizon for us but I’ve started to question whether it is what I want

Politics

68 h. ago Dublin football team buys pitches from developer after discovering council’s claim of ownership was mistaken

Dublin football team buys pitches from developer after discovering council’s claim of ownership was mistaken  The Irish Independent

Sport

68 h. ago Bryan Dobson: In the worst housing crisis for generations, why has this 299

Bryan Dobson: In the worst housing crisis for generations, why has this 299-home development been left idle?  The Irish Independent

Events