A study designed to identify the characteristics of high achieving leaving certificate students by contrasting them with early school leavers addicted to heroin has not been able to distinguish between the two groups. (more)
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No risk to patients as hospitals use stock x-rays to save on film costs
In a further twist to the x-ray scandal that first emerged at Tallaght hospital The Mire has learned that most hospitals in the state have been using stock x-rays to save on the cost of film. (more)
Ministers told not to mention saints or scholars on St Patrick’s Day
Government Ministers representing the island of saints and scholars at international events on St Patrick’s Day have been told by Taoiseach Brian Cowen not to mention saints or scholars under any circumstances. (more)
Cabinet meet to consider joining public service strikes
The Cabinet is divided over whether its members should join in the series of public service strikes announced by trade unions yesterday. (more)
It would be irresponsible to take graduates seriously, Govt says
A Government source has said criticism levelled at the Government in an article by 28 leading economists, social scientists and economic analysts cannot be taken seriously because of grade inflation. (more)
Enda Kenny identified as leader of group trying to overthrow Govt
An undercover investigation by The Mire has identified Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny as the ringleader of a secret organisation dedicated to overthrowing the Government. (more)
Ultimate honour as Gormley may leave Cabinet to become a plant
The Mire has learned that Environment Minister John Gormley is considering stepping down from his Cabinet position in order to become a plant in the Organic Centre in Leitrim. (more)