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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. »

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. »

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. »

The Cabinet is divided over whether its members should join in the series of public service strikes announced by trade unions yesterday. »

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. »

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. »

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. »

Academic sources have conceded that ongoing grade inflation problems will be difficult to solve as many of those who currently award grades were themselves beneficiaries of grade inflation. »

Binge education was as big a factor of the Celtic Tiger years as binge drinking and binge banking, according to an unpublished study on university grade inflation. »

The Health Service Executive (HSE) has warned ambulance staff not to carry  patients to hospitals in any circumstances. »