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    Govt opposing bill to restrict zero alcohol drinks ads

    The Government is opposing a Social Democrats bill which aims to close a "legal loophole" which it says allows the drinks industry to circumvent restrictions on alcohol advertising by promoting zero alcohol products.

    Politics • 28 May
    Taoiseach Micheál Martin with Ministers Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Mary Butler at the launch of the National Suicide Strategy

    Govt launches new strategy to reduce rate of suicide

    A new Government strategy to prevent suicide aims to reduce the rate of suicide to 7 per 100,000 or below by 2035.

    Politics • 27 May
    TDs Sean Kyne and Daniel Ennis are welcomed into the Dail chamber

    Dáil welcomes two new TDs following bye-elections

    The Dáil has welcomed two newly elected TDs following last weekends bye-elections in Dublin Central and Galway West.

    Politics • 26 May
    A young boy walks past a mural related to the war in Ukraine in Dublin

    Govt agrees transition scheme for Ukrainians in Ireland

    Ukrainians seeking to remain in Ireland after the end of temporary protection will be required to be employed or self-employed with a minimum annual salary of €29,432.

    Politics • 26 May
    The polling station at St Columba's National School in Glasnevin, Dublin

    Bye-election polls close as dip in voter turnout reported

    Polls have closed in the bye-elections in Galway West and Dublin Central with turnout reported to be below levels seen in the last general election.

    Bye-elections • 22 May
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    €50m write-off of Iarnród Éireann IT project a 'scandal'

    The Dáil Public Accounts Committee has heard that a €50 million write-off by Iarnród Éireann of a failed IT project is an "absolute scandal".

    Ireland • 21 May
    Home finances, paying bills, cost of living

    Galway West candidates discuss cost of living, housing

    It is all still to play for in the Galway West bye-election with eight days more campaigning until voting booths open on 22 May.

    Politics • 21 May
    Holly Cairns speaking in Dáil

    Social Democrats' abortion bill defeated in Dáil vote

    The Social Democrats' Reproductive Rights (Amendment) Bill has been defeated in the Dáil by 85 votes to 30.

    Politics • 14 May
    minister for communications patrick o'donovan speaking in the Dail

    Ireland will 'go it alone' if no EU deal on social media

    Ireland will go it alone if agreement is not reached at EU level to ban social media for children under 16, the Minister for Communications has said.

    Politics • 07 May
    Mary Lou McDonald said: 'People are sick of you standing back as they take hit after hit'

    Govt 'gutless' over cost of living, Sinn Féin claims

    Opposition TDs have rounded on the Government over the cost of living as the issue dominated Leaders' Questions in the Dáil.

    Politics • 06 May
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