‌It will look to build services that make use of artificial intelligence (AI) and modern solutions to mirror customer services in the private sector – from modern banking and online shopping to utilities. ‌Speaking to the Mirror, tech minister Ian Murray said: “We’ve pretty much got a digitised population by an analogue government. “So what we're launching today is CustomerFirst, which is a pilot project, which is part of our digital roadmap to try to modernise government.”The unit will go from public service to public service and decide a unique efficiency plan for each one. ‌“The DVLA receives 45,000 pieces of paper through the post every single day and the customer service is pretty poor,” Mr Murray said. CustomerFirst builds on work taking place across government to modernise public services, including at HMRC and the NHS app.

Mr Musk responded on ‌his ​social ‍media platform X, saying Mr O’Leary was “misinformed” and arguing Ryanair did not know how to measure the fuel impact of Starlink equipment. Speaking later ⁠to Newstalk, Mr O’Leary said Mr Musk knew “zero” about ⁠aviation and drag, calling the ⁠US billionaire an “idiot” and describing X as a “cesspit”. Mr Musk, whose company SpaceX operates Starlink, fired back on Friday. Fire him,” Mr Musk posted on X. When a follower suggested Mr Musk should buy Ryanair and dismiss Mr O’Leary himself, Mr Musk replied: “Good idea.”Airlines have become an increasingly important customer base for Starlink, a network powered by thousands of low-Earth orbit satellites that ‌aims to provide ‌faster and more reliable in-flight wifi.

NewsA Michelin-endorsed West Cork haven for foodies to be sold as owners say ‘it’s time to move on’The owner of a much-beloved West Cork restaurant, which has been serving customers award-winning seafood for almost two decades, has announced that he will be putting the business up for sale in the coming weeks.

Teen girl dies at home after bed 'set on fire with lighter'It was the second time in just a few months firefighters were called to a blaze at the property. She said an investigation had ruled out all potential sources "with the exception of a naked flame" such as a lighter. She added that an investigation had concluded the fire was "most likely" caused by one of the children "with a lighter". ‌She said: "The cause of the first, initial fire was put down to a child playing with a lighter." "The investigation found it more likely than not the fire was caused with a lighter by one of the children.

Joe McCarthy hails Jerry Cahir as Leinster injury crisis deepensMichael BoltonIreland and Leinster second-row Joe McCarthy praised Jerry Cahir for his performance against La Rochelle as their injuries continue. Cahir replaced Paddy McCarthy after 42 minutes at Aviva Stadium, after McCarthy sustained what the province has since described as a "serious foot injury". In a tight affair, Cahir more than held his own against Ronan O'Gara's side, as Leinster won 25-24 thanks to a penalty from Harry Byrne. Speaking after the win on Saturday, McCarthy was happy to see Cahir produce the performances he knows he is capable of. "He works so hard, really humble guy, and I think he's added a lot to the group since he's come in, and the lads have really enjoyed having him there.

‌Cole spent almost seven seasons at Old Trafford and won nine major honours, including the Treble. He joined United from Newcastle for a British transfer record fee at the time, signing for £6million with £1m-rated Keith Gillespie going the other way. ‌But he left in 2002 for even more money to join Blackburn Rovers and eventually ended up at Manchester City in 2005. Man Utd emotional exit confirmed as 14-year spell ends with transfer completed READ MORE :Full Man Utd squad available to Michael Carrick for Man City clash after double boost READ MORE :"So I remember that last meeting with him like it was yesterday. Some Manchester United fans might not see it that way and some Manchester City fans might not see it that way but it really is an honour for me to have played for two great clubs."

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Cllr Declan Bree has expressed his dismay at figures that show 103 households on the Council’s housing waiting list received notices of termination from their landlords over the past 12 months. Stock imageSome 103 households on the County Council’s housing waiting list received notices of termination from their landlords over the past 12 months while approximately 100 households have sought emergency accommodation in recent months. “The fact that 103 households on this Council’s Housing Waiting list received Notices of Termination from their landlords over the past 12 months is a clear indication of the housing crisis and confirms the growing difficulty people have in sourcing private rented accommodation. “Some of these people may be fortunate enough to have extended family who will provide them with shelter. “The number of people in homeless accommodation and the huge number of households on the Council’s housing waiting list is a shocking indictment of this government and the previous administration.” Article Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.

Roscommon forward Cian McKeon is set to miss Sunday week’s Division One National Football League game against Kerry in Killarney. The Boyle forward picked up a leg injury in the latter stages of last Sunday’s defeat against Mayo and has been ruled out of the game against the All-Ireland champions. Winning a FBD League Shield final in the middle of January wasn’t our ultimate goal. “There will be no one saying after three games in the FBD that they didn’t get a fair crack at it. Some lads have put up their hand looking for that starting spot against Kerry,” he said.

No current inter-county players will participate in next week’s promotional launch of the Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues. However, the insurance giant maintains that their absence is not linked in any way to the ongoing saga of Allianz’s National League sponsorship.

Granted, Rassie Erasmus’ first stint as South Africa’s head coach disproved the theory that World Cup winners had to have a head coach in situ for the full, four-year cycle. Erasmus also assumed the role of Springboks head coach the following March 1st, 2018, less than two years out from the 2019 World Cup. Rob Macqueen was also appointed just over two years out from leading the Wallabies to World Cup triumph in 1999 after Greg Smith stepped down due to ill-health. Whoever it is may only have 17 Tests between now and the 2027 World Cup in Australia. It’s a tough gig coaching, especially being a head coach and though he won’t want anyone’s pity, it’s hard not to feel a little sorry for him.

The game designer behind a controversial famine-survival board game says that while it was “thrilling” for The Great Hunger to be a featured topic on RTÉ’s Liveline this week, he does not “expect a single Irish person to buy this game”. Co-designed by architect and part-time game designer Kevin McPartland, The Great Hunger is a “historic simulation game” which involves 2-5 people playing families of tenant farmers and field hands during the 1840s. The architect and teacher was on RTÉ’S Liveline on Thursday to discuss The Great Hunger. The game was proposed to have a run of 1,000-1,500 copies and be sold by small Connecticut-based board game company Compass Games. He says that The Great Hunger is more an educational game than a trivial one.

Tributes have been paid at the Central Criminal Court to the late Courts Service registrar and well-known Cork radio presence Shay Bowen, “an oasis of calm in a sometimes chaotic environment”. Mr Bowen worked for many years as a registrar at the district court and the circuit court in Cork. Ms Lankford said that the late Mr Bowen had beautiful Irish and had worked as registrar on many cases that were heard as Gaeilge over the years. Ray Boland, senior counsel, said on behalf of the Bar: “Shay was a gentleman — an oasis of calm in a sometimes chaotic environment. "I was always happy to see him — the man at the desk, courteous to a fault, a great friend of the Bar.”

BASKETBALL PLAY OFFS AT THE HUBThe Castlerea Community School’s senior boys’ basketball team play in the All-Ireland play offs at the Hub on Wednesday starting at 10.30 a.m. Their opponents are Marist ,Dundalk and St Flannan’s, Ennis. The extended Newman family at the Castlerea St. Kevin’s organised walk in aid of Parkinson’s Ireland, Roscommon branch. Her remains were removed from McDonagh’s Funeral Home to St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea and following Mass of the Resurrection celebrated by Fr. She was also a member of the Trien Parish Council, the Trien Historical Society, and the Trien Church Choir. His remains were removed form Gaynor’s Funeral Home to St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea, and following Mass of the Resurrection celebrated by Fr.

As a member of the Traitors cast, Jade Scott knows a thing or two about keeping secrets. Ms Fung, 44, had recently split from her boyfriend, and it was suspected that she was overwhelmed by the shock. Ms Scott, who is conducting research into women's health and pregnancy, added: 'I was very close with her, so it was a shock to the system. Ms Scott is in a relationship and regularly posts loved-up pictures to Instagram with her boyfriend, Sam Brown Light. Ms Scott is still going strong on series four of The Traitors, but has come under a lot of suspicion, despite being a Faithful.