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by David Cochrane 3rd February 2012, 05:05 PM in Categories: Business & Economy , Fine Gael , Law & Justice

Photo: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland

Fine Gael Senator Catherine Noone has come up with a proposal to issue social welfare payment by means of a debit card, which would only be usable in Ireland. Noone's proposals also include setting a fixed amount that can be withdrawn in a given week by using the card.
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3rd February 2012, 10:20 AM in Categories: Business & Economy , Media , Labour Party

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Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn yesterday told a group of journalism students in Limerick that the internet was a "threat" to the media, saying online media and online commenters should be regulated.... Read More

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