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New regulations on way for e-scooters, says minister

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien TD has said he began work "eight to ten weeks ago" on new regulations for e-scooters, including mandatory helmet wearing, high visibility clothing and lighting.

Politics • 51 mins

TikTok's Richard Collard speaking at an Oireachtas committee

Ban would push minors to unsafe areas online, says TikTok

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said it is "concerning" that X has refused to attend today's Oireachtas Committee on Media.

Politics • 41 mins

A close up picture of scrambler bike tyres

Law to ban scramblers in public to be called Grace's Law

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said legislation banning scramblers in public places will be called Grace's Law.

Politics • 55 mins

Opposition TDs demand full ban on therapy notes in court

Therapists do not condone "retraumatising" victims of sexual abuse through the use of counselling notes in criminal trials, the Dáil has been told.

Politics • 22 Jan

Harris: No scenario in which Ireland joins Board of Peace

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he cannot see a scenario where Ireland can participate in US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace.

World • 22 Jan

collage of hot meals served at schools in Ireland

Children relying on school hot meal scheme, cttee hears

Barnardos will tell an Oireachtas committee that not all of the over 35,000 children it supports would receive a hot meal without The Hot School Meal programme.

Ireland • 22 Jan

Endometriosis protest - pic - Roisin Cullen RTE

Protesters highlight issues with endometriosis framework

A group of women and girls have protested outside Leinster House for better endometriosis care in Ireland.

Ireland • 21 Jan

Call for former UHL CEO to face probe after teen's death

A TD has called for the CEO of University Hospital Limerick at the time of 18-year-old Jessica Sheedy's death to face a criminal investigation.

Ireland • 21 Jan

Uber fixed fare 'changed the balance', committee hears

The Oireachtas Committee on Transport has heard that Uber's new fixed fare system has "changed the balance" for taxi drivers and passengers alike.

Ireland • 21 Jan

Dara Calleary speaking to the media at Leinster House in Dublin

No Revenue look back for Carer's Allowance recipients

The Minister for Social Protection has confirmed that information shared from his Department to Revenue relating to the Carer's Allowance will be forward looking.

Politics • 20 Jan