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Labour raises motion on nursing home reform

Labour has raised a motion on nursing homes in the Dáil, mandating the Government "to respond with a sense of urgency" to issues in a number of nursing homes.

Health • 02 Jul

The bill was introduced by Sinn Féin's Aengus Ó Snodaigh with support from opposition TDs

Bill seeks to disregard historic offences for gay men

A bill has been introduced in the Dáil that would establish a process for the disregard of historic offences for consensual sexual activity between men.

Politics • 02 Jul

Ivana Bacik said the 'massive hike' in fees has caused widespread concern among students and families.

Bacik: Student's budget plans in 'disarray' over fee hike

The Minister for Further Education's remarks about student fees have thrown the budgetary plans for those aiming to go to university "into disarray", Labour leader Ivana Bacik has said.

Politics • 01 Jul

O'Gorman to attend Pride parade in Budapest despite ban

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman has said that he will travel to Hungary to attend the Budapest pride parade on 28 June.

Europe • 19 Jun

Call for more thatching courses to save 'unique' craft

There has been a call for more thatching courses around Ireland in order to save the "uniquely Irish craft".

Politics • 18 Jun

Lady's Island Lake in Co Wexford is highly-polluted according to an EPA report

O'Gorman calls for Wexford 'goo lagoon' to be prevented

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman has said that urgent action is needed to prevent Ireland's largest saltwater lake from becoming a toxic "goo lagoon".

Leinster • 18 Jun