BIG STORIES

Volunteers, unpaid trainees, board members, shareholders and job applicants of Ireland within the scope of the Protected Disclosures Act

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr Michael McGrath TD, today published the General Scheme of the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill following approval by Government earlier this week. The purpose of this Bill is to provide for the transposition of the EU Whistleblowing Directive into Irish law. Ireland is one of just 10 EU Member States … Read more

The Creative Youth Conference 2021: ‘Creativity – the connection to our future, now’

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin opened the Creative Youth Conference 2021 “Creativity – the connection to the future, now” today.This online conference reflects on the achievements of Creative Youth and the challenges that lie ahead as to consider the strategies required to deliver positive, sustainable outcomes for children through their engagement with arts, culture and creativity. … Read more

The Government approved changes to the regime for helping victims of human trafficking.

The Government has approved changes to the regime for helping victims of human trafficking making it easier for them to come forward. A system is to be devised whereby not just An Garda Síochána but other arms of the State will be involved so as to make it easier for trafficked people to come forward.The … Read more

Limerick vaccination centre is to be moved to a new venue in the coming weeks

The HSE will make an announcement in the coming days that the vaccination centre will relocate to the Patrickswell, Limerick Racecourse, and that adequate transport links will be provided from Limerick city to Patrickswell. Limerick vaccination centre is to be moved to a new venue in the coming weeks with a dedicated shuttle bus service … Read more

Join “Live Out Loud”, Ireland’s first celebration of young LGBTI + talent

The Live Out Loud campaign is a national campaign that celebrates LGBTI+ youth and shows how they are visible, valued and included in culture, society and sport. Call for submissions of video, image and text that will be promoted on social media to amplify the stories of those who are influencing, educating and inspiring every … Read more

Garda ‘Lock it or Lose it’ initiative to tackle bike theft

The Ministers of State at the Department of Justice, Hildegarde Naughton TD and James Browne TD, have welcomed a number of initiatives being taken by An Garda Síochána to tackle bike theft, including the ‘Lock it or Lose it’ initiative announced this morning. Members of the public are also being encouraged to mark the frame … Read more

Nurses truly are frontline heroes- lets celebrate International Nurses Day

Today, as we celebrate International Nurses Day, we would like to thank all our nurse and student nurse colleagues for their tremendous work and commitment to ensure patients receive quality care in all our services. UN reports show investment in nursing can have the triple impact of better health, greater gender equality and stronger economies … Read more

Three new hospitals to be built in Dublin, Cork and Galway

Three new hospitals to treat waiting list patients only are to be built in Dublin Cork and Galway under the Government’s €3.69bn Sláintecare plan. Department of Health said today it is looking for submissions from owners of sites suitable for the construction of elective hospitals in the three cities.The plan launched today is part of … Read more

Climate Conversations with Eamon Ryan TD, today 7pm.

Eamon Ryan TD, will be speaking with constituents on Wednesday, May 12th, from 7pm, about how Dublin Bay South residents can contribute to the Climate Action Plan. This virtual Climate Conversation will feature special guests to be announced. The Climate Action Plan is Ireland’s roadmap to becoming a climate neutral economy and resilient society by … Read more

Significant investment towards implementing the National Breastfeeding Action Plan

This year, Healthy Ireland and Sláintecare are making a significant investment towards implementing the National Breastfeeding Action Plan. The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has today announced additional funding to the HSE of €1.58 million to fund 24 additional lactation consultants thereby providing support to every maternity unit in the country. A lactation consultant is … Read more

Latest changes to Pandemic restrictions in Ireland

 Inter-county travel REOPENS  Meet outdoors including private gardens – max of 3 households or 6 from any number of households Indoor private home visiting permitted (without masks or social distancing) in the following cases: Fully vaccinated people can meet indoors as long as there is no more than 3 households present. Fully vaccinated people can meet indoors with unvaccinated … Read more

Birth Information and Tracing Bill will give full and clear right for the people to access information relating to their identity at birth

Minister Roderic O’Gorman TD, has today (11 May) published the General Scheme of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill. The groundbreaking legislation will provide a full and clear right of access for adopted people and others with questions on their origins to birth certificates, birth and early life information. The legislation takes a comprehensive approach, … Read more

Know your rights: Littering

Littering in an open or public place is an offence. Your local authority is responsible for keeping public places under their control, clear of litter. If you notice illegal dumping, you should report it to your local authority, or call the 24-hour National Environmental Complaints Line on 1850 365 121. The local authority will investigate your complaint and … Read more