Adults with intellectual disabilities are being “left stranded” when their parents die due to a lack of support from the State, the Dáil has heard. The group consists of parents of adult children with intellectual disabilities who are concerned about what will happen to their children when they die. This is cruel.”Husband and wife Tony Murray and Susan Corrigan with their 42-year-old daughter Aoife who has an intellectual disability and for whom they care full time. 'Siloed approach'“What is happening at the moment is that there is a siloed approach to understanding the overall housing needs of adults with intellectual disability. “In some instances, people are being sent to local authorities to apply for housing in the ordinary way.

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The names and addresses of 300 "dodgy box" users are to be given to Sky in its continuing efforts to tackle illegal streaming of its content, the High Court has heard. Sky UK Ltd, which, along with Sky Ireland Ltd and Sky Subscribers Services Ltd, is part of the Sky Group, sought what is known as a "Norwich Pharmacal" order which requires a defendant to supply certain information for the purpose of bringing court proceedings. It was also established there were 12 resellers and 304 “IPTV is Easy” customers who transferred sums by way of Revolut. Mr Gilmore said Sky recently received intelligence that at least five of Mr Dunbar's resellers continue to sell the IPTV service. It has a significant impact on all stakeholders and Sky is supported in its application by Premier Sports, GAA+, LOITV and Clubber TV, Mr Gilmore said.

Funeral service will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium on Thursday 9th April at 11.30am. A funeral service to celebrate Michael's life will take place on Tuesday 24th March at 1:00pm at Markeaton Crematorium, Round Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday 8th April at 11.30am in The Willow Room at Bretby Crematorium. All enquiries to George Simnett Family Funeral Directors Walker House, 65 High Street, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6TB Tel: 01332 690211. Funeral service will be held at Markeaton Crematorium on Wednesday 25th March in the Main Chapel at 10:00am.

The NBA's board of governors has voted in favor of exploring bids for new teams in both Las Vegas and Seattle. Last week, it emerged that the NBA has cited 2028-29 for the two new expansion franchises to start playing games. 'Not a secret, we're looking at this market in Las Vegas. 'I think Seattle and Las Vegas are two incredible cities. 'I don't have any doubt that Las Vegas, despite all of the other major league teams that are here now, the other entertainment properties, that this city could support an NBA team.

A new, highly mutated Covid variant is quietly spreading across the US, prompting the CDC to take notice. The variant, known as BA.3.2, first appeared in South Africa in November 2024 and scientists are concerned that it could be significantly more adept at sidestepping immune defenses, particularly the protection provided by the 2025-2026 Covid vaccines. Overall, it accounts for a small fraction, about half a percent, of recent virus sequences, according to the latest CDC data. The CDC is monitoring the spread of BA.3.2 by testing international travelers, sampling airplane wastewater and monitoring sewers nationwide. Compared to the strain used in current vaccines, BA.3.2 has about 70 to 75 mutations on its spike protein.

My analogue living challenge: What one Gen Z writer learned from swapping her smartphone for cameras, books, vinyl records and VHS tapesInspired by the social media trend, Aoife Rooney limited herself to old-school entertainment – and learned a lot about her dopamine-hit-chasing brain as a resultMy analogue living challenge: What one Gen Z writer learned from swapping her smartphone for cameras, books, vinyl records and VHS tapesAoife Rooney Today at 06:30Like many members of Gen Z – those born between 1997 and 2012 – technological advances have been major events in my childhood. I remember seeing footage of Steve Jobs on the Six One news when Apple launched the iPad. It was going to revolutionise the way we lived in the same way the telephone or home computer did for generations preceding mine.

The country's most disadvantaged schools will receive additional supports under a newly-announced €48m annual scheme. Education minister Hildegarde Naughton on Wednesday announced a new Deis strategy for schools, as well as a new Deis Plus scheme which will see an additional €48m put into 121 schools with the highest levels of disadvantage. They will receive "intensive, tailored supports" using what the Department of Education calls a "new data-driven identification model to maximise our impact". In Cork, there will be eight Deis Plus schools at primary level:Scoil Padre Pio NS, Churchfield;Scoil Aiséirí Chríost, Farranree;Scoil Íosagáin, Farranree;Scoil Mhuire Fatima Boys Senior, North Monastery Rd;Scoil Mhuire, Cnoc na hAoine;Scoil na Croise Naofa, Mahon;Scoil Naomh Breandán, The Glen;Scoil Naomh Mharcuis, The Glen. At St Aidan’s Community School in Tallaght yesterday, Ms Naughton said that the scheme was “really positive”.

John Pat McNaboe. John Pat dances for his 100th birthday on St Patrick’s DayJohn Pat McNaboe of Rossduff, Aughnacliffe, celebrated his 100th birthday on St Patrick’s Day at his new residence in Westmeath with family, friends, music provided by a ceilidh band and dancing involving the man himself. A man of simple tastes, wit and wisdom, John Pat is the last surviving member of a family of nine children. Happy 100th John Pat! John Pat is now cared for by Lisa Corroon and family at their home from home, Forest View House, Home for the Elderly in Ballinagore.

CMAT, Olivia Dean, and Lily Allen among artists nominated for The IvorsBy Lauren Del Fabbro, Press Association Entertainment ReporterCMAT, Olivia Dean, and Lily Allen are among the artists nominated for awards which celebrate songwriting. Dean bagged her first Ivor nominations and is up for two categories including best album with her Brit-award winning record The Art of Loving. Little Simz received her fifth Ivors nomination for best contemporary song with Free and will face Self Esteem’s I Do And I Don’t Care and Damascus by Gorillaz. Little Simz has received her fifth Ivors nomination (Ian West/PA) Photo by Ian WestThe award ceremony will also recognise best original film score, with the nominees including The Brutalist, Bugonia and Nosferatu. Among those nominated for the best television soundtrack category is Adolescence, This City is Ours and Trespasses.

A young man who was hospitalised for serious injuries following a single-vehicle collision involving a scrambler bike in Co Clare on Saturday has died. Shortly after 11:30pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving an electric scrambler on Bóthar Na Luachra, Shannon. The driver, a man in his early 20s, was taken from the scene by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick, with serious injuries. University Hospital Limerick, stock photo. Anyone with information is asked to contact Shannon Garda Station on 061 365 900, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

In a temporary reversal of US policy, Donald Trump has lifted sanctions on Iranian oil loaded on ships for delivery. Photograph: Alex Brandon/APThe 15-point US peace plan for ending the war on Iran is an outdated version of a proposal put forward last May that was undone by Israel’s 12-day war on Iran. On the nuclear front, the plan demanded that Iran halt domestic uranium enrichment, hand over enriched material to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and shut main nuclear sites at Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan. This month the IAEA reported Iranian activity and US-Israeli strikes at the nuclear sites, particularly at Natanz and Isfahan, and voiced concern over limited access for inspectors. On uranium enrichment, a regional consortium would be established linking Iran, the US, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

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The winner of The Great British Bake Off has revealed what really goes on behind-the-scenes of the Channel 4 show - including hardly seeing the show's judges and producers keeping conversations to a minimum. Matty told Lottoland: 'You’re in the tent from about 7am and don’t leave until 6 or 7 at night. If conversation started to go towards Bake Off, they’d shut it down straight away. They’re not in the tent as much as you think, and there’s no time where you’re just chatting with them. 'We are grateful for her passion, her wit, her ineffable style, and all the summers she spent in the tent.

Three rule-breaking taxi drivers named and shamedThey've appeared in courtView Image Ironmarket, Newcastle (Image: Stoke Sentinel)A joint operation between Newcastle Borough Council and Staffordshire Police has resulted in three taxi drivers appearing in court. Liaqat Begum, of Kimberley Road, Etruria; Shaban Ali, of Ladywell Road, Tunstall; and Ardalan Ali, of Grove Place, Shelton, have all been given a conditional discharge. ‌On 27 April last year two plain clothes council officers approached the taxis in Newcastle town centre and asked if they were available. ‌Ardalan Ali had private hire plates registered with Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Shaban Ali and Liaqat Begum had private hire plates registered with Wolverhampton City Council. Private hire plates mean that taxi journeys need to be booked in advance and cannot be hailed on the street.