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RTÉ News
09-05-2025
- General
- RTÉ News
Campaign seeking to increase diversity in fire service
Dublin Fire Brigade has launched a new recruitment campaign to try and attract a greater diversity of people to the service. They are hoping to increase the number of women, non-Irish nationals and people with different backgrounds, such as trades and science training. In the past, recruitment campaigns for Dublin Fire Brigade could attract up to 10,000 applicants, but in recent years that figure has fallen to around 4,000. The number of women applying to Dublin Fire Brigade has been historically low, but on their last recruitment campaign, the figure rose to 20%. However, only 8% of those went to work for the fire services. Assistant Chief Fire Officer and Head of HR for Dublin Fire Brigade Greg O'Dwyer said the biggest barrier to women applying to the service is their own perception that they cannot do the job. However he said the nature of the work is also an issue, one which they are trying to overcome. "It's a big commitment. We work a 24-hour shift system, 365 days a year and so for some people they might think it might not suit into their lifestyle or for childminding and so on, so we're bringing in new initiatives to try and to attract and to retain more females like work sharing pilots. "Dublin City Council is a great organisation to work for as well, with regards to parental leave, maternity leave, and all of those entitlements." He said Dublin Fire Brigade are also eager to attract people from a diversity of backgrounds. "We've a number of people from different ethnic backgrounds in the organisation and we're looking to try and get the word out there to all of the various communities around the country, not just Dublin, to think about a career in the fire service. "Dublin city is very diverse now there's lot of different communities out there now, and we want to represent those communities as well." Emma Wilson from Skerries in north Dublin was a secondary school teacher before she joined Dublin Fire Brigade over a decade ago. She said while she was initially worried about it being male-dominated, she said she quickly felt no different to her male colleagues. "When I left school and I did a degree in biology teaching and science teaching and taught for three years and then starting the fire brigade. The biology degree definitely helped with my paramedic studies. I found it a lot easier than some other of my classmates and probably helped them through a little bit." "It was a bit intimidating starting off with a lot of males in your class and there's only one or two girls but then once you start working together, you realise everyone's on the same team, doing the same job. There's no difference". "I love the job because it's very varied. No two days are the same. You also get to work with a variety of people from all walks of life. "One of the officers that trained me, after he retired, I got him in cardiac arrest on the ambulance and he made a full recovery. He came in to speak to me and my colleague afterwards, to say thanks for essentially saving his life. It was a surreal feeling that you don't get in most jobs." A background in science and or experience with a trade are among the skills and expertise the service are looking for. Darren O'Connor, who is the Station Officer for Dublin Fire Brigade at their headquarters in Tara Street, had a trade when he entered Dublin Fire Brigade and said he has benefited from educational and promotional opportunities during his 20 years in the service. "Before joining Dublin Fire Brigade I worked as an electrician. Since joining I've completed a masters degree and a degree in management practice and I've been promoted through the ranks. "Having the background as an electrician and serving a trade where there's a lot of theory involved, and practice as well, certainly stood to me." "People from trade backgrounds that have worked with practical tools, people from science background in biology, chemistry, all those factors come into being a fire-fighter paramedic. "You're studying forensic science, you're studying anatomy, physiology as a paramedic, and you put it into practice." 200 people will be recruited as part of this intake on a starting salary of around €50,000.
Associated Press
17-04-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Double Crown Glory, FlowRay Photon Skin-Rejuvenation Device Reshapes the Home Skincare Era with Disruptive Technology
Shanghai, China, April 17, 2025 -- Recently, the world's first FlowRay Photon Skin-Rejuvenation Device, co-developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Fudan University School of Medicine, has made its groundbreaking debut. Combining 'medical-grade precision' with 'consumer-friendly convenience,' this revolutionary product claimed two prestigious international awards—the US Muse Design Gold Award and the French Design Gold Award—within its first month of launch, solidifying its status as a phenomenal innovation in 2025's beauty tech landscape. Integrating three core technologies and five transformative effects, this device is redefining at-home skincare as the 'technical pinnacle' of home beauty devices, ushering in a new era of accessible precision phototherapy. The Muse Design Gold Award and French Design Gold Award highlight its innovations in technology and user experience, respectively. The Muse jury praised its 'seamless fusion of aerospace-grade materials and ergonomic design,' while the French Design Award lauded its golden curvature tailored to Asian facial contours, transforming clinical-grade hardware into a fashion-forward tech masterpiece. This 'invisible medical-grade' design philosophy marks the first time professional skincare technology has entered households in the elegant form of consumer electronics. Unveiling the 3+5 Technology Now available globally, this trailblazing device has pioneered the concept of "luxury medical skincare at home." As Dr. Emma Wilson, Chief Scientist at MIT Media Lab, stated: "This is not just a triumph of technical specifications, but a milestone in bringing cutting-edge medical technology from labs into daily life." When the sapphire dome illuminates, a new era of precision skincare for all begins. Contact Info: Name: HarryHou Email: Send Email Organization: Onwind Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd Website: Release ID: 89157922 Should you come across any errors, concerns, or inconsistencies within this press release's content, we urge you to reach out without delay by contacting [email protected] (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Our committed team will promptly address your feedback within 8 hours and take appropriate measures to resolve any identified issues or guide you through the removal process. Providing accurate and dependable information remains our utmost priority.
BBC News
06-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wilson & Beckett lead nine-medal haul at sailing season opener
Emma Wilson and Micky Beckett were among nine British medallists at the Trofeo Princesa Sofia in Mallorca. The event is the opening regatta of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle. Two-time Olympic bronze medallist Wilson lifted the Princess Sofia Trophy, the regatta's main award, after she won 14 out of the 21 races in the foiling windsurfing."It's crazy – I wasn't expecting it at all," said the 25-year-old."There are names on this trophy like Ben Ainslie, people I've looked up to since I was a kid. To have my name on there now is pretty cool."Beckett won the men's dinghy fleet for the fourth successive year, and with a day to spare. There were also gold medals for John Gimson and Anna Burnet - both silver medallists at the Tokyo Games in 2020 - and Freya Black, Saskia Tidey, Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris. Great Britain are top of the medal table with Australia in second and China in third place."If this week is anything to go by, the future is bright for the British Sailing Team," said performance director Mark Wilson: Gold, iQFOiLMicky Beckett: Gold, ILCA 7Saskia Tidey/Freya Black: Gold, 49erFXMartin Wrigley/Bettine Harris: Gold, 470John Gimson/Anna Burnet: Gold, Nacra 17Lily Young: Silver, Formula KiteElliot Hanson: Silver, ILCA 7Ellie Aldridge: Bronze, Formula KiteDaisy Collingridge: Bronze, ILCA 6
Iraqi News
17-03-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Why are proposed deep-sea mining rules so contentious?
United Nations – After more than a decade of negotiations, a new round of talks to finalize a code to regulate deep-sea mining in international waters begins Monday in Jamaica, with hopes high for adoption this year. The International Seabed Authority (ISA), an independent body established in 1994 under a UN convention, has been working since 2014 on the new rules for developing mineral resources on the ocean floor. The huge task has gathered pace, under pressure from corporate concerns eager to cash in on the untapped minerals. Canada's The Metals Company plans to file the first commercial mining license request in June, through its subsidiary Nori (Nauru Ocean Resources Inc.), which hopes to extract polymetallic nodules from the Pacific. Here is a look at the proposed rules, and why they have sparked intense debate: – What does this mining code entail? – Under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the ISA must both oversee any exploration or mining of coveted resources (such as cobalt, nickel, or manganese) in international waters, and protect the marine environment. For activists worried about the protection of hard-to-reach ocean ecosystems, this twin mandate is nonsensical. Some groups, and more and more countries, are asking for a moratorium on seabed mining. With no consensus, the ISA-led negotiations have continued. The ISA Council, made up of 36 of the authority's 169 member states, will spend the next two weeks trying to bridge the gaps on finalizing the code. They are working from a 250-page 'consolidated text' already riddled with parenthetical changes, and comments on disagreements. But then there are dozens of amendments filed by countries, companies and non-governmental organizations. Emma Wilson of the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition told AFP there were 'over 2,000 textual elements that are still being discussed — and that those debates were 'not close to being resolved.' – How would seabed mining work? – Any entity wishing to obtain a contract to mine the ocean floor must be sponsored by a specific country. Those applications for mining licenses would first go through the ISA's legal and technical commission, which NGOs say is too pro-industry and opaque. The commission would evaluate the financial, technical and environmental aspects of the proposed plans, and then make a recommendation to the ISA Council, the final decision-maker. But some worry that rules already set by UNCLOS would make it too difficult to reject any favorable recommendations. The draft code calls for initial contracts lasting 30 years, followed up with extensions of five years at a time. – What about environmental protection? – Potential mining companies must conduct a survey of the possible environmental risks of their activities, but details on these surveys are still up in the air, with negotiators not yet even agreed on how to define the terms. More and more countries, along with NGOs, highlight that even the idea of surveying potential impact is effectively impossible, given the lack of scientific data about the zones. And some Pacific states insist that the code explicitly state the need to protect 'underwater cultural heritage,' but that is under debate. – What about compliance? – The draft text calls for inspections and evaluations for deep-sea mining companies, but how such a system would work is under debate. Some even think such mechanisms are ultimately not all that feasible. – Will there be profit-sharing? – Under UNCLOS, resources on the ocean floor are seen as the 'common heritage of mankind.' The mining code under consideration stipulates that each company must pay royalties to the ISA based on the value of the metals. But what percentage should they pay? A working group has proposed royalties of anywhere from three to 12 percent, while African states believe 40 percent is more just.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why are proposed deep-sea mining rules so contentious?
After more than a decade of negotiations, a new round of talks to finalize a code to regulate deep-sea mining in international waters begins Monday in Jamaica, with hopes high for adoption this year. The International Seabed Authority (ISA), an independent body established in 1994 under a UN convention, has been working since 2014 on the new rules for developing mineral resources on the ocean floor. The huge task has gathered pace, under pressure from corporate concerns eager to cash in on the untapped minerals. Canada's The Metals Company plans to file the first commercial mining license request in June, through its subsidiary Nori (Nauru Ocean Resources Inc.), which hopes to extract polymetallic nodules from the Pacific. Here is a look at the proposed rules, and why they have sparked intense debate: - What does this mining code entail? - Under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the ISA must both oversee any exploration or mining of coveted resources (such as cobalt, nickel, or manganese) in international waters, and protect the marine environment. For activists worried about the protection of hard-to-reach ocean ecosystems, this twin mandate is nonsensical. Some groups, and more and more countries, are asking for a moratorium on seabed mining. With no consensus, the ISA-led negotiations have continued. The ISA Council, made up of 36 of the authority's 169 member states, will spend the next two weeks trying to bridge the gaps on finalizing the code. They are working from a 250-page "consolidated text" already riddled with parenthetical changes, and comments on disagreements. But then there are dozens of amendments filed by countries, companies and non-governmental organizations. Emma Wilson of the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition told AFP there were "over 2,000 textual elements that are still being discussed -- and that those debates were "not close to being resolved." - How would seabed mining work? - Any entity wishing to obtain a contract to mine the ocean floor must be sponsored by a specific country. Those applications for mining licenses would first go through the ISA's legal and technical commission, which NGOs say is too pro-industry and opaque. The commission would evaluate the financial, technical and environmental aspects of the proposed plans, and then make a recommendation to the ISA Council, the final decision-maker. But some worry that rules already set by UNCLOS would make it too difficult to reject any favorable recommendations. The draft code calls for initial contracts lasting 30 years, followed up with extensions of five years at a time. - What about environmental protection? - Potential mining companies must conduct a survey of the possible environmental risks of their activities, but details on these surveys are still up in the air, with negotiators not yet even agreed on how to define the terms. More and more countries, along with NGOs, highlight that even the idea of surveying potential impact is effectively impossible, given the lack of scientific data about the zones. And some Pacific states insist that the code explicitly state the need to protect "underwater cultural heritage," but that is under debate. - What about compliance? - The draft text calls for inspections and evaluations for deep-sea mining companies, but how such a system would work is under debate. Some even think such mechanisms are ultimately not all that feasible. - Will there be profit-sharing? - Under UNCLOS, resources on the ocean floor are seen as the "common heritage of mankind." The mining code under consideration stipulates that each company must pay royalties to the ISA based on the value of the metals. But what percentage should they pay? A working group has proposed royalties of anywhere from three to 12 percent, while African states believe 40 percent is more just. abd/sst/bjt
