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Rugby Union

Johnny Sexton’s Ireland selection raises concern with safety campaigners

Safety campaigners have warned that rugby’s head-injury checks are “being exposed” after Johnny Sexton was selected for Ireland’s second Test against New Zealand. Talismanic fly-half Sexton failed an on-pitch assessment in last weekend’s 42-19 first ...

07 Jul 2022 at 11:28

Local News

Mica Action Group to carry out risk assessments on affected homes

The Mica Action Group is to begin carrying out its own professional health and safety risk assessments on homes affected by defective blocks due to what it calls the State’s failure to respond quickly to homeowners in Donegal “left in dire need”. ...

18 Oct 2022 at 16:33

Personal Finance

Online payment plans set up by nearly 21,600 self-assessment taxpayers

Nearly 21,600 self-assessment taxpayers have set up a plan since April 6 this year to spread the cost of their tax bill, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has said. These people were unable to pay what they owed in full and so set up an online plan to ...

08 Nov 2022 at 13:23

Scotland

Lib Dems criticise ministers over 280,000 P1 tests since Holyrood vote

More than 280,000 standardised assessments for primary one pupils have been conducted since the Scottish Parliament voted to halt testing, figures have revealed. Pupils in P1 complete two separate tests – one in numeracy and one in literacy – ...

04 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Local News

Budget disability benefit proposal changes described as 'a disaster for disabled people'

The proposals for change to disability benefits announced by the Chancellor yesterday have been described as “a disaster for disabled people and people with health conditions”. Derry City and Strabane District councillor Maeve O'Neill ...

16 Mar 2023 at 08:33

Personal Finance

Taxpayers have until the end of Tuesday to submit self-assessment forms

Taxpayers have until the end of Tuesday to submit their self-assessment returns. The deadline for submitting online returns and paying any tax owed is midnight on January 31. The most recent figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) ...

31 Jan 2023 at 02:45

Personal Finance

Record 11.7m tax returns received on time but 600,000 people miss deadline

A record 11.7 million taxpayers have submitted self-assessment returns on time – but around 600,000 people who were expected to file missed the deadline and face potential fines. The estimated number of people missing the January 31 ...

01 Feb 2023 at 13:00

Home

Kildare County Council commences Summary of Social Housing Assessments 2024

Kildare County Council is required to conduct a Social Housing Assessment (SSHA 2024), a summary of social housing needs in Kildare. The council said in a statement: "Only applicants registered and approved with Kildare County ...

12 Aug 2024 at 18:33

Personal Finance

Late tax return penalties will be waived for a month due to Covid-19 pressures

The taxman is waiving late filing self-assessment penalties for one month, giving people extra time if needed to complete their 2020/21 tax return and pay any tax due. Covid-19 is affecting the capacity of some people to meet ...

06 Jan 2022 at 14:25

Personal Finance

HMRC to pilot ‘seasonal model’ for self-assessment helpline

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has said it will pilot a new “seasonal model” for the self-assessment helpline, to help free up its phone lines to help people with urgent queries. For three months from June 12, HMRC will trial ...

08 Jun 2023 at 11:52

Ireland

Medicine-resistant infections the biggest risk facing Ireland, experts warn

Infections that are resistant to medicines are the biggest risk facing Ireland, according to an expert assessment. The next biggest threats are a pandemic, cyber attacks and disruption to critical supply chains, according ...

28 Mar 2024 at 21:49

Home

Government Minister's pledge to tackle Assessment of Need waiting lists welcomed by Kildare Senators

Two separate Kildare Senators have welcomed Minister for Disability Anne Rabbitte's commitment to tackle the Assessment of Need waiting lists. Minister Rabbitte told the Dáil yesterday that if six regional assessment ...

25 May 2023 at 10:33

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