3 h. ago Over half of septic tanks failed inspection last year, posing risk to human health and environment

The Environmental Protection Agency said a ‘significant number’ of septic tanks that failed inspection were identified as a ‘risk to human health and the environment’.

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5 h. ago Over half of septic tanks in Ireland failed inspection, putting householders’ health and the environment at risk, says EPA

Over half of septic tanks in Ireland failed inspection, putting householders’ health and the environment at risk, says EPA  Water Magazine

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18 h. ago Garda Commissioner accused of ‘failing’ in road policing staff numbers

Labour TD Alan Kelly has asked Drew Harris to clarify what he means when calling for a ‘reset’ on road safety.

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20 h. ago Failed driving test applicant punched and kicked the car during test

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) said since the beginning of last year they recorded 85 accidents involving driving tests, 15 near-miss events, and 38 cases involving abuse of staff.

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31 h. ago People with disabilities failed by Hospitality in Northern Ireland

People with disabilities failed by Hospitality in Northern Ireland  Hospitality & Catering News

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6 d. ago Ireland given two months to begin implementing hate speech laws or face legal action from EU

The European Commission said Ireland is allegedly “failing” to comply with laws around race-based violence and hate.

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8 d. ago Northern Ireland needs to prepare to educate, or prepare to fail

The North must create more university places if it is to close the productivity gap with Republic and with Britain

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8 d. ago An Bord Pleanála failure to decide on applications delays up to 6,000 apartments

Planning board hit by more than €1.4m in fines for failure to process over 140 ‘strategic housing development’ applications on time

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9 d. ago Fianna Fáil says salary for head of Housing Activation Office will not be ‘anywhere near’ €430,000

Party TD Seamus McGrath does not accept the appointment has been ‘botched’

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2 w. ago 'We cannot stand aside': Taoiseach hints at push to remove triple lock at 1916 commemoration

The Fianna Fáil leader said Ireland must have a “strong and active voice in the world”.

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2 w. ago Fáilte Ireland pays digital consultants €17.5m over four years

Shannon-based Core Optimisation hired to boost online sales at tourist attractions across the State

Economics

3 w. ago Offshore wind farms at risk of legal challenges due to flawed developer

Setting aside of ecosystem-based marine planning in Ireland has created a ‘mess’, says Blue Ireland

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3 w. ago Brexit and tariffs make united Ireland a ‘distant dream’, says former minister during Fianna Fáil 1916 oration

Brexit and tariffs make united Ireland a ‘distant dream’, says former minister during Fianna Fáil 1916 oration  MSN

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3 w. ago 1916 Societies tell Easter commemoration that Good Friday Agreement has ‘failed to deliver all Ireland progress’

1916 Societies tell Easter commemoration that Good Friday Agreement has ‘failed to deliver all Ireland progress’  The Irish News

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3 w. ago Trawler master acquitted of charges for failing to accurately record catch

Judge directs jury to return verdict of not guilty for Gareth Murphy, master of the Western Chieftain, due to failure by DPP to present fundamental evidence

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3 w. ago Bunratty Castle manager fails to challenge sacking over sexual harassment allegations

Union argued dismissal was based on hearsay

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3 w. ago Failure to connect electricity systems on island of Ireland has led to higher prices and greater emissions

Given our dependence on electric power, delivery of modern interconnector should be faster than one built in wartime

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3 w. ago The Good Friday Agreement has failed to heal Northern Ireland

The Good Friday Agreement has failed to heal Northern Ireland  The Spectator

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3 w. ago Bank of Ireland fails to block UK case alleging fraudulent lending

Bank of Ireland fails to block UK case alleging fraudulent lending  The Irish Times

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4 w. ago Inquiry into care of ‘Grace’ finds failings by health service and family who looked after her

Commission criticises HSE and health board, but finds no evidence of abuse of woman who has intellectual disabilities

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