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In Numbers

# in-numbers - Yesterday’s News

From TheJournal.ie Ireland In Numbers

13 things we learned from the CSO’s new ‘quality of life’ data

The CSO has published a wide-ranging document, covering everything from household waste to penalty points.

# in-numbers - Saturday 18 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Buses, TVs and the President of Iran: The week in numbers

Plus – find out how much you could make at the bookies if the Premier League is forced to hold an unprecedented play-off.

# in-numbers - Saturday 11 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Captives, papers and the property tax: The week in numbers

YouTube’s going to charge you to watch some channels in future. But how many channels? Find out in here…

# in-numbers - Saturday 4 May, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Crime, crisps and chocolate: The week in numbers

Plus: How long would it take Ulster Bank to lose Ronnie O’Sullivan’s winnings as world snooker champion?

# in-numbers - Saturday 27 April, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Pennies, Penneys and a giant Martian penis: The week in numbers

How much does it actually cost to manufacture a 1c coin? And is it worth it?

# in-numbers - Saturday 20 April, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Boston, borrowing and giant snails: The week in numbers

Plus – find out why a French cabinet minister will be writing a cheque to Phil Hogan…

# in-numbers - Saturday 13 April, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

PCs, parking tickets and Witches Dead: The week in numbers

Feeling happy about the world? Let us take your Saturday down a notch by reminding you of how banjaxed the banks might be.

# in-numbers - Saturday 6 April, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Syria, schools, and time in traffic: The week in numbers

If a journey through Dublin takes an hour with no traffic, how long does it take at the busiest time? Find out here…

# in-numbers - Saturday 30 March, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Snow, Sochi, and cyber attacks: The week in numbers

You think you saw a lot of snow this week? The folks in Sochi definitely have you beat.

# in-numbers - Wednesday 27 March, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Gay Marriage

IN NUMBERS: US same-sex marriage

Yesterday, justices in the US Supreme Court heard arguments on whether same-sex couple have a constitutional right to marry.

# in-numbers - Saturday 23 March, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Cyprus, stadiums, and shots on target: The week in numbers

Plus: just how many of Ireland’s bankrupt are going to Britain to declare their insolvency?

# in-numbers - Saturday 16 March, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Popes, parades and Gay Mitchell : The week in numbers

How long is the Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin? And how many years has it been since there was a pope from outside Europe?

# in-numbers - Saturday 9 March, 2013

From Business ETC Prime Numbers

Subsidies, emigrants and speaking for 13 hours: The week in numbers

How many of Ireland’s homes are in significant mortgage arrears? And how many would-be emigrants would be leaving jobs behind?

# in-numbers - Saturday 2 March, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Conclaves, censuses and Giggsy’s teammates: The week in numbers

Ryan Giggs has played senior football for 23 years. How many different teammates do you think he’s had in that time?

# in-numbers - Saturday 23 February, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Bail, bonds and old Facebook fogeys: The week in numbers

Just how long is the world’s longest kiss? And how do we know for sure that Valentine’s relics are in Dublin?

# in-numbers - Saturday 16 February, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Popes, meteorites and marathon snogging: The week in numbers

Just how long is the world’s longest kiss? And how do we know for sure that Valentine’s relics are in Dublin?

# in-numbers - Saturday 9 February, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Lazarus, liquidation and Laundries: The week in numbers

It’s been a hectic week of news – so here’s a stash of statistics to try and help you get your head around it.

# in-numbers - Tuesday 5 February, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Laundries

In numbers: the report into the State’s role in the Magdalene Laundries

A selection of numerical statistics drawn from the Inter-Departmental report, and about the report itself.

From TheJournal.ie Justice For Magdalenes

Magdalene Laundries report finds direct State involvement

Senator McAleese said he hopes his report brings healing and peace of mind to survivors.

# in-numbers - Saturday 2 February, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Kalydeco, Gardaí and Lar Corbett’s Lotto: The week in numbers

Before the costs were cut, how many patients could you treat with Kalydeco if every TD gave up their expenses?

# in-numbers - Sunday 27 January, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Adds Up

17 equations that changed the course of humanity

Some you may remember from school, but some are lesser known ones – like one perfected by an Irishman which allowed for development of modern passenger jets.

# in-numbers - Saturday 26 January, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Apple

Rouen, Robin Hood and Real Madrid: The week in numbers

Also, how many of Kerry’s councillors actually favour relaxed drink-driving rules? And just how rich is Apple?

# in-numbers - Sunday 20 January, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Money Money Money

In numbers: How much would we save by abolishing the Seanad?

We’ll be holding a referendum on abolishing the Seanad at some stage in 2013. So how much does it cost us every year?

# in-numbers - Saturday 5 January, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Savings, shopping and J.Lo: The week in numbers

Did Irish people get any better at saving in 2012? And how much will the next batch of new TDs pay for a pension?

# in-numbers - Saturday 29 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Apple, Aguero, pubs and the Paralympics: The year in numbers

How many Irish kids are trying ‘legal highs’ these days? And how much does it cost to (literally) kick a politician’s ass?

# in-numbers - Saturday 22 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Instagram, Gangnam and partridges in pear trees: The week in numbers

How long does a Presidential website last? And how much does it pay to Assemble the Avengers?

# in-numbers - Saturday 15 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Transport, texts and telecommuting: The week in numbers

How many SMS messages are sent in Ireland every second? And how many times could Greece buy Sergio Aguero?

# in-numbers - Saturday 8 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Ties, galleries and Angela Merkel: The week in numbers

How many houses will have to pay the ‘mansion tax’? And who could find that Budget 2013 has been generous to them?

# in-numbers - Sunday 25 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Allowances

In numbers: the PAC’s report on reviewing public allowances

The Public Accounts Committee published a report this week on reviewing public allowances. Here’s some of its figures.

# in-numbers - Saturday 24 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Bankers, whiskey and auto-diallers: The week in numbers

How many bank staff earn more than the ‘limit’? And just how big is the world’s biggest leaf pile?

# in-numbers - Saturday 17 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie In Numbers

Coke, cannabis and getting clean: Ireland’s drug problem, in numbers

How many Irish people have tried cocaine? How about cannabis? And how accessible is detox to those who need it?

# in-numbers - Saturday 10 November, 2012

From TheJournal.ie In Numbers

Minorities, causes and Nate Silver witchcraft: US election 2012 in numbers

121,366,971 people went to the polls on Tuesday. How did they vote – and which candidates did better with certain groups?

# in-numbers - Saturday 27 October, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Saorview, sales and Shakhtar Donetsk: The week in numbers

Plus – what’s the monetary value of virginity? And what was Ireland’s best-performing sales sector in September?

# in-numbers - Saturday 20 October, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Cole, Cork-opoly and grocery shopping: The week in numbers

How much does it cost to bring football into disrepute on Twitter? And how do NAMA’s accounts look?

# in-numbers - Saturday 13 October, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Tolls, prizes and liquid nitrogen: The week in numbers

How much is the Nobel Prize worth to YOU? And after the first two debates, how likely is it that Obama will remain president?

# in-numbers - Saturday 6 October, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Expenses, insurance and fire engines: The week in numbers

Which Irish county has the fewest same-sex civil partners? And how many times could Facebook fill Croke Park?

# in-numbers - Saturday 29 September, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Shortall, security and kicks in the bum: the week in numbers

Exactly HOW many people would be better off on the Dole? And just how many people emigrate from Ireland every day?

# in-numbers - Thursday 27 September, 2012

Facts and figures: the 2012 Ryder Cup in numbers

Roll up, stats lovers. We’ve got all the nerdy numbers that matter this weekend in Medinah.

# in-numbers - Saturday 22 September, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Debates, weights and Damien Duff: The week in numbers

Plus – which Irish area has been keeping all the single people to itself? And how little confidence is ‘confidence’?

# in-numbers - Saturday 15 September, 2012

From TheJournal.ie Prime Numbers

Teeth, taxes and Junior Certs: the week in numbers

Just HOW well did Ireland do at the Paralympics? And which country’s population has the most smokers?

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