Government

Review of online casinos complete, decision imminent

03.06.2010 A major review of a new gambling architecture for the State – potentially creating 5,000–8,000 new jobs - is complete and a decision from the Government on changing an outdated law is imminent. More »
Facebook will have to notify users of privacy breaches, EU says

20.05.2010 The lawyer who spearheaded the legal battle against Microsoft resulting in a €497m fine against the software giant said the European Commission will expect social networking sites to notify users and authorities in the event of a privacy breach. More »
Government to tax online betting

14.05.2010 The Government intends to tax online betting and introduce legislation that will require overseas betting providers selling products into Ireland to be licensed, the Taoiseach Brian Cowen has said. More »
EU nations to present their digital plans for peer review

06.05.2010 As part of the European Commission’s Digital Agenda to be unveiled in the coming weeks, all 27 member states will take part in an ongoing peer review of their various digital strategies, the Chef de Cabinet to Vice-President of the European Commission with responsibility for the Digital Agenda, Neelie Kroes, told Siliconrepublic.com. More »
Govt report vows commitment to R&D, green economy

22.03.2010 Creating sustainable jobs and growing exports through key areas including heavy investment in R&D and innovation, broadband infrastructure and a €1bn-plus green stimulus package were outlined in the Jobs and Growth 2010 report just published by the Government. More »
Almost half of post-primary maths teachers not qualified for job

17.02.2010 Forty-eight per cent of post-primary teachers of mathematics in Irish schools “did not have a mathematics teaching qualification”, a survey carried out by the University of Limerick looking into the decline in mathematics in secondary schools has revealed. More »
Modest cut in STI investments in 2010 Budget

09.12.2009 The Government has decided on a modest cut in science, technology and investment (STI) investment for 2010 rather than the €100m recommended by Bord Snip and will move to create a single stream of funding for all future STI investments. More »
EU ministers commit to smarter e-government resources

19.11.2009 EU ministers have committed to developing smarter online public services for citizens and businesses by 2015. More »
Irish Government to spend €150 million on computers for Irish schools

16.11.2009 The Government of Ireland revealed today that it plans to invest €150 million to kit out Irish schools with the latest computers, software and audio-visual equipment as part of a long overdue injection of technology resources in classrooms across the country. More »
Govt can save €150 million on public-sector tech bill: Sogeti

12.11.2009 The Government can save €150 million on the cost of the public-sector technology bill and deliver more efficient services to the public by an increase in shared services and outsourcing, a new report published today has said. More »