Vapes is ‘the revenge of the tobacco industry’, says Martin
The Taoiseach has said it is vital to work toward phasing out the use of vapes over time. His remarks follow plans to bring a proposal to Cabinet today to prohibit the sale of single-use …
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Yeah, we need more women: Govt publishes national plan to promote gender equality
The newest national initiative aimed at advancing the rights of women and girls has been unveiled in Dublin. It details the Government’s five-year plan to strengthen gender equality through targeted measures such as widening access …
An Irish father says that he’s ‘626 days without my child’ in international custody row
An Irish father who claims that the Polish State has “stolen” his daughter has now been given a scheduled hearing date to examine his allegations regarding the lack of action by Irish authorities in helping …
Residents outraged as Blanchardstown Centre car park will now have charges and barriers
Residents are demonstrating against a proposal from the owners of Blanchardstown Centre to introduce fees and install barriers across its 7,000 parking spaces. An initial protest took place inside the Centre on Saturday, with a …
Asylum seekers will not view Ireland more favourably than UK, claims O’Callaghan
The Minister for Justice has insisted that asylum seekers should not come to view Ireland as “more favourable” than the UK. Jim O’Callaghan made the remarks after the UK Home Secretary revealed extensive reforms aimed …
RTE report that migrant woman warns children in Citywest – ‘We are not safe’, in relation to protesters
Security at the Citywest Hotel remains tight, with a strong garda presence visible throughout the area over the last number of weeks. Steel barriers, were raised in height, are blocking the main driveway that leads …
No, we’re doing fine: Government defends removing targets from its own housing plan
The Government has defended its decision to remove annual housing delivery targets, with the Minister for Housing arguing that such targets “can become a distraction,” reports RTE. James Browne stated that data on housing completions …
Uisce Éireann wants households to winter-proof homes as cold snap hits
Uisce Éireann is encouraging households to prepare their properties for winter as the season’s first cold spell brings snow and icy conditions to parts of the country this week. Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo and Monaghan …
Dundalk crash victims forever united together, hear funeral
The funeral for one of the victims heard that the names of the five young people who lost their lives in a Co Louth road tragedy will now remain linked forever. Chloe McGee, a 23-year-old …
We want the rest of our family to be allowed move here – Migrant workers demand change to family reunification rules
Migrant workers gathered outside Leinster House to demonstrate for reform of Ireland’s family reunification rules affecting migrants. These workers, many of whom are employed in crucial sectors such as care, must wait 12 months before …
