Centric Healthcare narrows losses to €9m
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The acclaimed screenwriter is at the frontier of interactive entertainment
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Foldable phone supports Ultra Spectrum photography for incredible detail
ChannelSight looks to add 60 jobs at Irish ecommerce operation
Company currently employs 100 people, but expects to take this to 350 by end of 2023
Man who failed to pay over €120,000 in tax receives suspended sentence
Sole trader Mark Aspland began to ‘bury his head in the sand’, court hears
‘Unfortunately, Ireland’s pro-vaccination campaign is not strong enough’
People are getting information from anti-vax groups, says Dr Arman Rahman
Catholic sex education document acknowledges love is ‘at the heart’ of all families
Archbishop says ‘Flourish’ is a resource and not a programme for schools
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Project aims to support schools in creating a more inclusive culture
Parents of children with special education needs in ‘harrowing situations’
High Court to hear challenges over failure to reopen schools for pupils with extra needs
Three takes ComReg to court over plans to cap radio spectrum purchase
Mobile operator’s move described as ‘deeply cynical’ and will delay awarding of spectrum
Concern grows as HSE therapists redeployed as Covid-19 testers
Therapists fear deployment may be long term, and affect primary care and disability services
Girls and autism: Why are so many going undiagnosed?
Research suggests disorder often manifests differently in girls with many missing out on vital support
Keelin Shanley obituary: An ‘accidental journalist’ known for her curiosity, empathy and versatility
From a family of medics and scientists, she studied biochemistry before switching to media
Our 15 favourite beauty gift sets for spreading a little joy this Christmas
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What is 5G? An end to buffering delays, glitchy video calls, laggy games
It is also the infrastructure that will enable smart cities, remotely controlled surgery, drone deliveries and more
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DeepMind’s AlphaZero teaches itself to beat humans at chess, Go and Shogi
Web Log: Experts believe AI will soon be able to play video games like Minecraft
Small steps to creating a human-friendly workplace
Employers have a role in reducing workplace stress and improving staff wellbeing
Girl (8) ‘so happy’ as missing assistance dogs are found
Brianna Lynch’s epilepsy seizures intensified after suspected theft of Great Danes
DU Dance: making the world a better place
It’s about more than just dance; it’s about transforming lives and bridging cultural divides
Irish company Spectrum Wellness to create 100 jobs in Dublin
Employee health and wellness service provider forecasting turnover of €4m for 2018
Shares rise as China’s Xi backs away from trade war
Markets boosted by Chinese promise to open economy further and lower import tariffs
Autism: ‘I wasn’t defective. I could be explained. I even came with a manual’
‘A lifetime of curious behaviour suddenly came into focus, and the pieces began to fit’
New blood and urine test ‘can detect autism in children’
Scientist believe newly-developed test could reveal causes of autism spectrum disorders
A new age of radio astronomy at Birr Castle
New telescope allows Irish astronomers to explore a range of astronomical phenomena from solar physics to planets outside our solar system
Mobile healthcare is coming to you
In addition to dental and optical care, onsite companies also provide physiotherapy, reflexology, mental health services, massage, blow-dry bars, barbers and beauticians
‘Outlandish therapies’ exploit families of autistic children
Opinion: Misinformation about autism leaves many at risk from ‘purveyors of snake oil’
Investors vie for nursing home stock amid rising demand for places
International investors set to enter domestic market as occupancy rate reaches 94%
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Weblog: Exhibition about software that changed the world opens in California
Schools putting up barriers to pupils with special needs, study finds
Guidelines on teacher training and setting up special classes to be announced
Is there a shop that helps you feel at home?
Best Shops: stores of all types that create a sense of community are a favourite with readers
Arlene Foster urges unionists to return her as First Minister
DUP warn shredding of unionist vote could hand victory to Sinn Féin in Assembly election
Measure of inclusion in schools wider than religion, says priest
Focus should also be on nationality, ethnicity, class and ability, says Fr Tom Deenihan
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Choosing the right sunscreen is essential in order to protect yourself from harmful rays
Anti-Austerity Alliance urges voters to turn out for Yes campaign
Socialist TD Paul Murphy says No side’s ‘mask of victimhood’ is hypocritical
One glass of wine can stop foetus breathing, study claims
Foetuses observed to stop moving or breathing for hours after small alcohol measures
Clive Sinclair set to launch new Spectrum microcomputer
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