High rate of Northern Ireland school leavers not qualified

High rate of Northern Ireland school leavers not qualified
More than a fifth of Northern Ireland’s working-age population have no academic qualifications, according to a new report from business advisors PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Related Stories Private sector bosses top stress survey Let’s explore benefits of co-operation, says Stuart Markets in turmoil as bid to save euro rages [...]

Ireland Prime Minister Brian Cowen to stress importance of Irish America on U.S. trip

Ireland Prime Minister Brian Cowen to stress importance of Irish America on U.S. trip
Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Brian Cowen will begin his official St Patrick’s Day visit to the U.S. today with a visit to Chicago.
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