A new survey has revealed that issues surrounding housing have once again taken precedence in the minds of voters when reflecting on the performance of the government. This shift comes after attention was previously directed towards issues of immigration and recent referendums, according to the most recent Ipsos Snapshot conducted in April.
In news related to the education sector, Minister for Education, Norma Foley, expressed that it is crucial for major social media platforms to strategically employ stringent age-verification measures. The aim is to safeguard primary school children from exposure to unsuitable content, including sexually explicit imagery and videos promoting self-harm.
In other news, tensions over migration caused the deferral of a planned meeting between Justice Minister Helen McEntee and her UK equivalent, James Cleverly. This occurred at the eleventh hour on Sunday evening.
Recent government briefings have suggested that the significant surge in the awarding of first-class honours by universities in the past few years could be attributed to various factors. These include competitive behaviour amongst universities and heightened expectations from parents and students.
A case highlighting the issues with access to secondary education in Irish medium for non-native speakers is the case of Sarah Cremin’s son. While Sarah didn’t attend a Gaelscoil, she found joy in the Irish language at school. When her son secured a spot at an Irish-medium primary school in Ranelagh, she was ecstatic. However, the opportunity for students like her son to continue on to secondary Irish-medium schooling often relies on a lottery system.
In international news, an intriguing high-treason trial is about to commence in Germany. This trial involves participants including an aristocrat, an astrologer and an army officer, and it is set to be the country’s first such case in the post-war era, promising intrigue and heavy security.
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Original Text: /”The government finally stands up against the bane of shrinkflation, enforcing supermarkets to put warnings on products whose sizes have been diminished without a proportional drop in price starting this July. It only makes sense! Cheaper and higher quality supermarket owned-brand products are more beneficial to buy.
Opinions
– What was the frequency of signs in Britain that read ‘No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs’? asks Joe Humphreys.
– Rachel O’Dwyer chooses to be the mother of an only child, a viewpoint often viewed dubiously in Ireland.
Business
– Miranda Green delves into the importance of being a team player at work and bringing all your personas to the job.
Sports
– Nicky English comments on Clare’s redemption road as opposed to Cork’s constant shortcomings. He also talks about Limerick’s successful wins over Tipperary in Munster’s match.
Life & Style
– The wrong kind of praise can be harmful to children. Try not to equate being ‘good’ with being quiet and compliant.
Podcast Highlights
– The podcast emphasise on the key topics concerning Irish voters – housing, immigration, and Gaza.”/