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# Promotions

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50 garda sergeants appointed to inspector without new promotion competition
The gardaí had previously competed in a promotion campaign but were not offered posts.
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Dec 11th 2020, 5:18 PM
No more loyalty points on alcohol: Raft of changes to drink laws to take effect in January 2021
Health Minister Simon Harris said that alcohol should not be the subject of promotional activity.
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Dec 30th 2019, 8:00 PM
Gardaí who failed in last promotion competition to be bumped up to sergeant rank
As many as 168 gardaí could be promoted under this proposal as the force seeks to fill gaps across the country.
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Nov 14th 2019, 1:11 PM
Review of Dublin Fire Brigade promotion exam found marking errors in 20% of papers
Last year a firefighter made a protected disclosure about the exams, claiming some candidates had been given the questions beforehand.
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Oct 7th 2018, 9:00 PM
Whistleblower claims details of Dublin Fire Brigade exam leaked to promotion candidates
The fire service said it is now implementing recommendations based on an investigation into the claim.
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Jan 14th 2018, 10:00 PM
Free shots and Jägerbombs: Parents told to warn Leaving Cert students of 'pervasive' drinks promos
A HSE expert says drinks promotions can encourage students to drink a lot in a short space of time and lead them into dangerous situations.
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Aug 12th 2017, 4:01 PM
Who got the nod? And who lost out? Here are Varadkar's new junior ministers
These are the backbenchers who just got a promotion today.
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Jun 20th 2017, 2:45 PM
Three more homegrown prospects have signed senior Connacht contracts
Rory Parata, James Connolly and Shane Delahunt have all secured senior deals with the province.
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Dec 9th 2015, 12:01 PM
Gmail really, really wants you to look at your promotions tab
The email provider is experimenting with a new grid feature which will turn any marketing emails into picture ads.
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Mar 26th 2014, 3:54 PM
'A necessary evil'?: Why pub and club landlords use promotions companies
The organisation of club nights like Messy Mondays have come under scrutiny after seven people were injured in Dublin.
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Feb 1st 2014, 8:30 AM
Shatter: Govt determined to help gardaí in fight against crime
The Minister announced the promotion of 18 members of the force today.
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Apr 30th 2013, 6:11 PM
Gender discrimination is biggest barrier to work promotions for women
In a survey, both male and female professionals said demanding family commitments was the reason for not taking up the opportunity.
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Mar 6th 2013, 6:45 AM
EU Court of Justice bans 'pay to claim your prize' promotions
Marketers will no longer be allowed to tell consumers that have “won” a prize only to ask them to incur a cost for collection.
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Oct 19th 2012, 8:17 AM
Gardaí announce 18 promotions, new headquarters
The appointments include one Assistant Commissioner, four Chief Superintendents and 13 Superintendents.
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Jul 18th 2012, 8:39 AM
Column: Women are still blatantly discriminated against in the office
All the figures show that women are paid and promoted less than their male colleagues. It’s time we took action, writes Mary Mitchell O’Connor.
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Mar 13th 2012, 7:30 AM
New Assistant Commissioners named as Gardaí promotions allowed
Gerard Philips and Dónall Ó Cualáin were both promoted from the rank of Chief Superintendent to Assistant Commissioner in yesterday’s reshuffle.
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Feb 8th 2012, 3:22 PM