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# Survey
Vast majority of organisations asked about the PSC said they don't benefit from using it
The Irish Council of Civil Liberties said that there was some confusion and inconsistency from local authorities and other bodies.
# Small businesses
Brexit and wage increase lead to drop in confidence for Ireland's small businesses
The Small Firms Association is calling for a national Small Business Strategy to improve small business performance.
# Homelessness
Landlords selling a private rental property one of the main drivers of family homelessness in Dublin
The research from homeless charity Focus Ireland examines family homelessness in Dublin.
# Survey
10% of Irish people reported witnessing adult abuse last year, research shows
Only 3% of those who witnessed abuse reported it to an authority such as the HSE or gardaí
# new poll
Increase in number of people who think united Ireland more likely due to Brexit
It also showed a large majority of people were in favour of Ireland remaining in the EU.
# Merlin
Controversial Hell Fire Club redevelopment put on hold due to potential effect on local bird of prey
ABP has given the council until February of next year to address this and other concerns.
# Survey
Over three-quarters of students want continuous assessment for the Leaving Certificate
Despite this, just under 80% of principals, deputy principals and teachers do not believe that a teacher should correct their own students’ exams.
# The survey says
45% of international rugby players felt pressure to train or play when not fully fit
The International Rugby Players survey covers injury rates, concussion and club versus country demands.
# observe programme
Leatherback turtle and beluga whale spotted in Irish waters
Over the course of two years the obSERVE Programme, a government initiative, collected data through two projects.
# Survey
Moral objection or no time: Majority of GPs say they can't provide abortion services
Legislation on the provision of abortion has been debated by the Oireachtas health committee this week.
# families
Growing up in Ireland: Just one in four 9-year-olds get recommended level of physical activity
One quarter reported being physically active for at least 60 minutes every day.
# Brexit
Majority of Northern Irish leave voters put Brexit above peace process
With regards to the 2016 Brexit referendum vote, 44.2% of people in Northern Ireland voted to leave the EU.
Voices
Lynn Ruane on sexual assault: 'I carried a shame that wasn’t mine for years before I told anyone'
It’s been 16 years since the Savi – Sexual Abuse and Violence in Ireland – report, and it’s high time Ireland has another one, writes Lynn Ruane.
# Deloitte
Just 40% of millennials believe they will be happier than their parents
Those in the developed market were the more pessimistic group of millennials with only 31% of respondents believing they would be happier.
# Suicide Prevention
15,000 people to take part in largest ever study of youth mental health
The research will help influence youth mental health policy and practice in Ireland.
# garda survey
74% of people say gardaí in their area can be relied upon to be there when they need them
That’s according to the Garda Public Attitudes Survey for Q2 2018.
# Survey
Cork, Dublin and Galway voted friendliest cities in the world
That’s according to Condé Nast Traveler’s annual reader survey.
# Around The World
Vienna topples Melbourne in 'most liveable city' ranking
It is the first time a European metropolis has topped the annual chart compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
# Survey
'Fatal' level of alcohol can be bought in Ireland for €10
Alcohol Action Ireland has said that the price of alcohol in Ireland “demonstrates the remarkable affordability of alcohol to everyday shoppers”.
# sex ed
Minister 'shocked' and 'taken aback' at the age Irish children are viewing pornography
A new survey finds that 53% of boys in Ireland first watched porn under the age of 13.
# garda survey
Three-quarters of people still think national crime is a serious problem
That’s according to the Garda Public Attitudes Survey for Q1 2018.
# Report
Ireland has the highest rates of some hate crimes in the EU, but no proper laws to address it
A new report identifies “serious gaps” in Ireland’s hate crime laws.
# dubious honour
Dublin is now more expensive to live in than both Abu Dhabi and Silicon Valley
It’s the first time Dublin has been in the top 100 most expensive cities to live list since 2014.
# Survey
Dentists claim rise in tooth extractions caused by structure of medical card scheme
The Irish Dental Association has found that 90% of dentists say they are dissatisfied with the level of care they can provide under the scheme.
# life quality survey
Dublin is the best city to live in across Ireland and UK
Dublin ranked higher than London, Belfast, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
# Survey
Dáil women's caucus calls for audit of harassment and bullying in the Oireachtas
The group has called for a survey of the working conditions of elected officials in Leinster House.
# Health
Just 28% of Irish people actually know what sepsis is - do you?
The deadly illness can cause tissue damage, organ failure and death.
# mass attendance
Would you like to attend a mass by Pope Francis during his Irish visit? Here's what people said...
Just under half of people said they would in a poll for Claire Byrne Live.
# Borderline
Do you want a united Ireland? Only slightly under half of people say they do
Over one in five people aren’t sure if they want it or not.
# amnesty survey
'Imagine getting rape threats when you open an app': The toll of online abuse on women
Women in eight different countries reported feeling anxious, less confident and unable to sleep after receiving abuse online.
# Public Opinion
'If you're transparent you'll survive, if you're not you won't': The Charities Regulator wants to hear from the public
The Charities Regulator is seeking the general public’s opinion on how Irish charities should be governed going forward.
# generation what
Have you ever had sex in a public place? 55% of Irish millennials have
A new show based on a massive international survey of millenials will air tonight.
# healthy ireland
Healthy Ireland? Over 20% of us smoke, 30% binge drink and 60% are overweight
A new report also gives an account on many of the lifestyle behaviours of the nation.
# worrying
About a fifth of us aged 35 today will be physically disabled in 30 years
New research suggests that roughly one in four European women and one in six men are expected to be living with a physical disability by 2047.
# Research
One in four Irish employers experienced a workplace dispute last year
Disciplinary issues account for the single greatest cause of disputes at 37%.
# Research
Some new fathers fear taking parental leave will hamper their chances of promotion
28% of people working in technical roles believe fathers may be viewed as less committed to their job if they take full parental leave.
# RSCI
'A chronic haemorrhage': Just one in five trainee doctors plan to definitely stay in Ireland to work
The RSCI has published a survey about the medical workforce in Ireland.
# ireland thinks
Over 75% of people want Michael D to serve a second term as president
Last week, the president said he “is not ruling out” running for a second term next year.
# House Prices
The cost of a three-bed house in Dublin city has gone up by €17,000 in three months
Nationally, the average cost of a three-bed semi-detached home has risen by 3.1% to €221,843 since June.
# trust
Garda survey finds almost two-thirds of Irish public think force is not well managed
There has been a drop in levels of trust in the organisation since the start of this year.