New urban developments can easily be identified by their glassy exteriors and cold utilitarian spaces. However, gains in practical functionality of space can often be to the detriment of play and spontaneity. By Ekaterina Tikhoniouk When we think of play, we tend to think of children. Play is ‘an activity engaged in for enjoyment, especially […]

The internet-a-things, the continuing revolution of the internet that incorporates a digital presence in everyday items and services, also has serious potential in terms of local government and providing services to citizens. Ireland has already proven to be at the vanguard of this sector, with smart-technology developments throughout the country. One of the more visible

Ireland failed to justify the selective treatment of Apple with regard to tax rulings, according to the European Commission. The full ruling on the finding that Ireland granted the US tech giant up to €13 billion in illegal State aid was published this morning. The commission said “selective treatment” allowed Apple to pay a tax […]

TDs will return to the Dáil to debate the European Commission’s 150-page ruling that Ireland granted Apple illegal State aid. The Dáil was recalled early for the debate after the Government said it would the appeal the ruling, which is confidential and TDs have not seen. Last night, they were given a 16-page Department of […]