Plans for UK web monitoring could affect Irish users; Gardai say lax system allows sex offenders to hide; Families survey on border schools; Disheartened headmaster steps down; NI’s autism services ‘improving’; Post-mortem query on RVH death
Plans for UK web monitoring could affect Irish users
TheJournal.ie – It’s reported that the UK government is seeking the power to monitor calls, texts, emails and web visits under new legislation.
http://businessetc.thejournal.ie/plans-for-uk-web-monitoring-could-affect-irish-users-403691-Apr2012/v –
Gardai say lax system allows sex offenders to hide here
Independent.ie – Convicted sex offenders are able to avoid scrutiny due to weaknesses in the registration system, gardai believe.Officers are demanding a clampdown on sex offenders so it will be easier to track their movements.They are seeking changes in the law to force offenders to supply more personal information, including photographs, and to update their details regularly.
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/gardai-say-lax-system-allows-sex-offenders-to-hide-here-3067986.html
Families survey on border schools
BBC – Families living in Northern Ireland and the Republic are to be consulted about sending their children to schools across the border.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-17581757
Disheartened headmaster steps down after years of trying to get funding to rebuild his old school
Belfast Telegraph – The principal of Londonderry’s oldest school (Foyle College) is quitting after spending 17 of his 18 years in charge attempting to get the decaying building replaced. Jack Magill said he has been trying to pin down the £17m funding necessary for the new building — but a lack of movement has helped make up his mind to retire. Famous former pupils incude Neil Hannon, frontman of band The Divine Comedy and Ken Goodall, former rugby union international
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/disheartened-headmaster-steps-down-after-years-of-trying-to-get-funding-to-rebuild-his-old-school-16138394.html
NI’s autism services ‘improving’
BBC – The Department of Health says there has been significant improvement in autism services and waiting times for assessments have been reduced.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-17578705
Post-mortem query on Royal death
BBC – The family of a man who died on a hospital trolley while waiting to be treated say they want to know why he did not receive a post-mortem examination.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-17578709
Seven-day consultant cover ‘best’
BBC – Senior doctors should be in hospitals for at least 12 hours a day, seven days a week, a leading medical college has said.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17560681