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  Today the National Parents Council Post Primary (NPCpp) launched Exam Helpline 2013 which will offer advice, information and support to Leaving Certificate students receiving their exam results next week. The helpline is open from 8.00am on results day, Wednesday, 14th August to take calls from students, parents and teachers looking for advice and information on what choices are available to students. The helpline is sponsored by eircom and the Irish Independent, supported by the Department of Education and Skills and staffed by members of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors.

  Turn-IP for the books: With sales of swede turnip in Tesco stores across Ireland this year up 5% compared to this time last year, more and more people are recognizing the all-round health benefits of the root vegetable. A great source of vitamin B, it has high fibre levels, significant calcium levels for healthy bones, reduces cholesterol, supports cardiovascular health and is a great addition to an effective weight loss program due to its low calorie count. Tesco has already sold 1.5million swede turnips so far this year.Pictured harvesting turnips in Rush is Sarah Leonard,Tesco Produce Quality Manager.

President convenes meeting of Council of State to consider the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013…. Table photo shows from left Right Honorable Justice keane , the Hon mr Justice Finlay , Mr Brian Cowen , Mr Bertie ahern , Mr Liam cosgrave , Professor Mary Mc Aleese , Ms Marie whelan Attorney General , Ms Susan Denham Chief Justice , An Taoiseach Enda kenny , Professor Gerard Quinn , Professor Gearoid o ‘ Tuathaigh , Ms Sally Mulready , Mr Adrian O’ Neill Secretary General , President Higgins , Mr Loughlin Quinn Dep Sec General , The

Launch of the Samaritans ‘24/7 Talk to Us’ campaign ,Samaritans holds a ‘24/7’ campaign on 24th July each year to highlight the fact that the organisation’s volunteers are available to talk 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. This year, the campaign is emphasising the importance of people talking about their problems and, in particular, is encouraging men to contact Samaritans if they feel in need of emotional support.

2013 eircom Spider Awards Pictured at the launch are Gary Disley, Chairman of the Judging Panel, Marketing Director, eircom Business and Joan Mulvihill, Irish Internet Association. This year’s awards will take place on Thursday, 28th November 2013 in Dublin’s Convention Centre and will be hosted by leading comedian Neil Delamere. The annual search begins today for Ireland’s best and brightest online, with a call for entries to the eircom Spider Awards 2013. Entering their 18th year, the awards are the longest standing and most prestigious digital awards in Ireland. They reward Irish businesses and community organisations for their creativity and innovation and provide an important

Business directors from two of Ireland’s leading firms, Smith & Williamson and Eugene F. Collins swapped their business suits for swimsuits to raise much needed funds for charity . 11 Executives took the plunge at the Forty Foot in Dun Laoghaire to raise funds for Our Lady’s Hospice and Barnardos.

New elite sports scholarships announced Pictured at the launch of the DCU/PwC Sports Academy Scholarships are (l-r) Carmel O’Connor, PwC Partner, Michael Kennedy, DCU GAA Sports Academy Director and inter-county senior footballers David Kelly, Michael Quinn, Johnny Cooper, Paul Flynn and Aidan Walsh. Dublin City University is delighted to announce that PwC will partner with the University’s Sports Academy to offer sports scholarships to two talented young GAA athletes. The three-year scholarships will allow the students flexible access to academic programmes, access to DCU’s high performance facilities, personal tuition and support for participation in competitions

launching PwC’s 2013 CEO Pulse Survey (l-r) are Paul Tuite, PwC Advisory Leader; Richard Bruton T.D., Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and Ronan Murphy, Senior Partner, PwC.

  Ethan Quinn (2) pictured in Temple Street Children’s University Hospital for a little people’s party to celebrate the first birthday of Ireland’s fastest growing health insurance company in Ireland.The company attracted over 52,000 clients in its first year – one thousand new customers every week. David Crimmins, GloHealth’s Commercial Director said that it was appropriate to visit Temple Street University Hospital on the company’s first birthday as GloHealth was committed to tailoring health insurance to suit the needs of families in Ireland.As part of the celebrations, GloHealth made a donation to the hospital and organised a special cake and