Róisín Cullen

Close up shot of two unrecognisable businesswomen sitting at desk in a modern office space, engaging in casual conversation over cups of coffee during office break.

'Don't collect multiples' - climate cost of reusable cups

As the Government's proposed latte levy continues to be delayed, Róisín Cullen looks at our coffee cup habits, the true cost of a reusable cup and what the future will hold for this long-awaited measure.

Environment • 31 Oct

The Dáil PAC was told it costs around €256 per day to facilitate a prisoner (file pic)

Cost of keeping person in prison rises to €99k per year

The cost of keeping a person in prison has risen to €99,000, a Dáil committee has heard.

Ireland • 25 Oct

The Dáil PAC was told that from the end of 2023, the State was unable to provide all applicants with accommodation

State responded to 'intense' surge in asylum applications

The Dáil Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has heard that 159,000 people arrived in Ireland seeking temporary accommodation or international protection, between 2022 and last year.

Ireland • 23 Oct

A packet of the non-hormonal medication Veoza

Dáil hears call for review of free HRT scheme

The Dáil has heard a call for a review of the free HRT scheme to ensure that all women are included, particularly in relation to the drug Veoza.

Politics • 22 Oct

Aontú in motion to reform presidential election process

Aontú has brought forward a motion in the Dáil seeking to reform the presidential election process.

Politics • 22 Oct

Towns, villages 'blighted by dereliction', Committee told

Cities, towns and villages around the country are "blighted by dereliction", a Committee on Housing has heard.

Politics • 21 Oct

Call over menopause drug for cancer survivors

"I didn't sleep for years," is how one cancer survivor described going through the menopause, while excluded from Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Health • 21 Oct

Image shows a complex electronic circuit board containing an artfiicial intelligence chip

Call for national AI office to be independent of govt

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has called for an independent national Artificial Intelligence office to enforce the EU AI Act.

Business • 21 Oct

Woman using equipment in control room for television production.

Oireachtas broadcast firm does not apply for new contract

The firm, which broadcasts Dáil, Seanad and committee hearings, and is involved in a dispute with 20 workers, has decided not to bid for a new contract with the Oireachtas.

Ireland • 10 Oct

The Independent TD thanked the public for applying pressure since the 'illegal abduction'

Israel releases Heneghan after Gaza flotilla intercepted

Independent TD Barry Heneghan has said he has been released from detention by the Israeli Defence Forces after a number of flotilla vessels heading to Gaza were intercepted.

Politics • 09 Oct