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Stormont urged to introduce new regulations around pet breeding

Stormont has been urged to introduce tough regulation around the breeding of pets. The Northern Ireland Companion Animal Welfare Group (NICAWG) wel...

Sinn Féin accused of ‘scapegoating’ Ukrainians on rental market squeeze

She said she was really disappointed with the 'scapegoating' involved and the 'singling out of those who came from Ukraine.'Mr Doherty had pointed ...

Fine Gael Senator calls for free HRT in Budget 2025

A Fine Gael senator has said the Government should make hormone replacement therapy (HRT) free for all women experiencing menopause in Budget 2025....

National Children’s Hospital ‘held hostage’ in negotiations with BAM, health committee hears

David Gunning of the National Paediatric Development Board told the Oireachtas health committee he could not say the June 2025 timeline will be met...

Students campaign to have Irish Sign Language as a Leaving Cert subject

Two deaf students are campaigning to have Irish Sign Language (ISL) made a Leaving Certificate examination subject. The passing by the Oireachtas o...

Man refusing to pay TV licence due to ‘corruption in RTÉ’

The case against James Scanlon was one of 70 prosecutions listed at Ennis District Court against people who did not have a TV licence. Stock imageA...

‘Blame game’ over €2.2bn children’s hospital has to stop, Sinn Féin says

The 'blame game' over the new national children's hospital has to stop, Sinn Féin’s health spokesperson has urged. David Cullinane said the buildin...

Cork man completes 200km run to motivate teenage son to break powerlifting world record

By finishing the event, the man fulfilled a promise to his son which helped to motivate the 17-year-old to lift a new world record Charles and a fe...

Taoiseach to meet US president Joe Biden at the White House

Simon Harris has accepted an invitation to meet US president Joe Biden at the White House in October. Following the meeting, the Taoiseach and Mr B...

Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 560 as long-range Hezbollah missile intercepted

A woman leads a chant as people gather to protest the escalation of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, in New York City, U.S., September 24, 20...

Coroner to ask BBC to hand over relevant material on Katie Simpson case

A coroner investigating the death of showjumper Katie Simpson is to ask the makers of a BBC documentary on the case if it has material relevant to ...

Woman (37) jailed for falsely claiming man raped her in Dublin hotel room while others watched

Breaking | Ann Marie Keenan (37) pleaded guilty to making false statements to gardaí. Photo: Collins Courts.A WOMAN has been jailed for three month...

The Libertines review: Pete Doherty and Carl Barât have a fine old time of it in fabled Dublin venue

3Olympia, DublinPete Doherty may have little resemblance to the cadaverous figure who fronted The Libertines in the the early 2000s. He has — let’s...

Irish woman seriously injured after dress catches fire at a wedding in Spain

A female Irish holidaymaker is in a specialist Spanish hospital burns unit after a freak accident at a friend’s wedding. The 29-year-old was ‘serio...

Israeli airstrikes kill over 550 in Lebanon including 50 children as Hezbollah hits back

LATEST | Fears of wider conflict as Israel and Hezbollah fightIsrael has inflicted heavy blows on Hezbollah, HamasMonday was deadliest day in Leban...
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