# approval

This year

2023

# Interconnector

North-South interconnector 'ready to enter construction phase' after independent review

Construction is anticipated to be completed by 2026.

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Mar 21st 2023, 9:14 PM

Last year

2022

# approval

Martin O’Neill hails Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou for ‘sticking to his beliefs’

After replacing Neil Lennon last summer, Postecoglou oversaw mixed results as he tried to put together a new team and implement his philosophy.

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Feb 21st 2022, 7:57 PM

# Glanbia

Appeal against proposed Kilkenny cheese plant dismissed by Supreme Court

The proposed cheese factory would be located in Kilkenny.

23.0k

Feb 16th 2022, 11:54 AM

Approval granted for Waterford Airport's €12m runway extension

Business groups hope the extension will help attract commercial carriers for the airport.

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Feb 4th 2022, 5:56 PM

All time

# you only get one shot

The single-dose Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine has been approved by the European Medicines Agency

Governments across the EU have been eagerly awaiting its approval as they struggle to roll-out vaccinations on a large scale.

The is the fourth coronavirus vaccine given the green light by the European Medicines Agency (EMA)

The vaccine data was "robust and met the criteria for efficacy, safety and quality"

Ireland is set to received 600,000 initial doses but that could be hampered by supply issues

69.3k

Mar 11th 2021, 1:18 PM

# pfizer vaccine

Donnelly says UK and EU 'only a few weeks apart' on vaccine approval

The vaccine has been authorised by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) for emergency use.

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Dec 2nd 2020, 5:18 PM

# approval

Etihad Stadium given green light to host Manchester City’s clash with Liverpool

It was one of five matches that police had asked to be held at a neutral venue because of safety concerns.

2.7k

Jun 25th 2020, 12:52 PM

# Green Light

Government approves plan to hold blasphemy referendum in October

A referendum on the role of women in the home will also be held in October.

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Jun 12th 2018, 6:10 PM

# Moving Forward

After nine-year wait, Ireland to strengthen rights of people with a disability

A bill has been approved by Government which will enable ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

8.9k

Dec 21st 2016, 11:03 AM

# Paris Agreement

Ireland takes "significant step" in fighting climate change

“The signing of this treaty signals a move in a new direction,” said the Green Party’s Eamon Ryan.

12.3k

Oct 18th 2016, 3:33 PM

# like dem apples

An Bord Pleanála approves Apple's €850 million Galway data centre

The huge installation was first announced in February 2015.

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Aug 12th 2016, 10:19 AM

# take a step back

A peeing droid has caused Google to suspend its map editing service

A “strong user” who had auto-approval privileges was responsible for the prank.

11.4k

May 12th 2015, 10:11 AM

# fresh pair of eyes

Google is now getting humans to review all Android apps

As well as using automated tools, Google’s staff will check each app and update before they’re approved.

6.3k

Mar 17th 2015, 5:38 PM

# sex and glass

Google Glass app allows you to see what your partner sees during sex

WHY GOD WHY?

32.3k

Jan 21st 2014, 6:00 PM

# Open for Business

US employees ordered to return to work today as shut down ends

President Barack Obama signed the measure which will raise the debt ceiling and reopen the federal government late last night.

4.2k

Oct 17th 2013, 8:48 AM

# funding fight

HSE: 'Wicklow Hospice will require additional capital funding'

The HSE said the hospice has only been included “for mention” in submissions for the 2014 Service Plan and that several sites are being considered.

3.5k

Aug 22nd 2013, 11:42 AM

# approval

British Open should return to Portrush - McDowell

G-Mac urged golfing authorities to considere using the venue for the illustrious event.

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Jul 1st 2012, 9:07 PM