Maggie Doyle

Stephen Teap was speaking at the Oireachtas Health Committee

Teap wants all Scally recommendations implemented

Stephen Teap, one of the patient representatives on the HSE's CervicalCheck steering committee, has said he is concerned the recommendations of Dr Gabriel Scally will not be fully implemented.

Politics • 17 Dec 19

Brendan Howlin said the ban is about people's health

Howlin in call for countrywide ban on smoky coal

Labour leader Brendan Howlin has called for an immediate countrywide ban on smoky coal.

Politics • 17 Dec 19

Judicial Appointments Bill passes Seanad

The Seanad has passed the Judicial Appointments Bill after the Government forced a guillotine - which prevented further debate on the issue.

Politics • 11 Dec 19

The Endometriosis Association of Ireland is calling for more positive education and awareness of endometriosis

Charity calls for more awareness of endometriosis

There should be a centre of excellence to treat women who suffer from the gynaecological disease endometriosis, according to a charity representing women with the condition.

Health • 10 Dec 19

Representatives from Traveller groups and charities will attend the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community

Travellers to call for more employment opportunities

Representatives from Traveller and Roma group Pavee Point will tell politicians there needs to be a commitment by the State to increase employment opportunities at a joint Oireachtas committee later today.

Politics • 10 Dec 19

Campaigners say the Government has failed to ensure sustainable fishing levels

Environmental campaigners call for end to overfishing

Campaigners from Extinction Rebellion and the Irish Wildlife Trust have gathered at the gates of Leinster House calling for an end to overfishing.

Politics • 09 Dec 19

Seamus Coffey is the chairman of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council

Warning over reliance on company taxes for spending

The chairman of the watchdog which monitors the public finances has reiterated his warning about using taxes on company profits to support Government spending.

Politics • 04 Dec 19

Charlie Flanagan said it was important every effort be made on the part of communities to assist garda investigations

Minister says gang crime in Dublin not out of control

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said gang-related crime in Dublin is not out of control.

Crime • 28 Nov 19

The Department of Transport is working on plans to introduce regulations to govern the use of e-scooters

RSA warns consumers that e-scooters remain illegal

The head of the Road Safety Authority has warned consumers in the run up to Christmas that electric scooters remain illegal until new rules are introduced.

Politics • 27 Nov 19

The Data Protection Commissioner ruled it was illegal to force the public to apply for the card to access services, other than social welfare benefits

Government defends position on Public Services Card

Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty has said the Government will "go as far it takes" in defending its position over the use of the Public Services Card (PSC).

Politics • 21 Nov 19