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Health minister announces ban on sale of vapes to under-18s 

December 1, 2023 By Fiona Zokou
Filed Under: National News, News

Health minister announces ban on sale of vapes to under-18s 

Image by Horst Winkler from Pixabay A bill has been passed in the Dáil that will ban the sale of nicotine inhaling products (vapes) to those under 18 - years old.  Put forward by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill includes a number of conditions such as: banning the selling of tobacco products … [Read more...] about Health minister announces ban on sale of vapes to under-18s 

Man found guilty of murdering Ashling Murphy 

November 10, 2023 By Emma van Oosterhout
Filed Under: National News, News

Man found guilty of murdering Ashling Murphy 

The man accused of murdering Ashling Murphy has been found guilty by a unanimous jury decision.  Jozef Puska, with an address of Mucklagh, Co. Offaly, had pleaded not guilty to murdering Ms  Murphy, a 23-year-old primary school teacher on 12 January 2022.  Ms Murphy suffered from 11 stab wounds to her neck, as she was jogging along Grand Canal Way,  Tullamore.  It … [Read more...] about Man found guilty of murdering Ashling Murphy 

IBTS appeal for more donors as supplies plummet 

November 8, 2023 By Emma van Oosterhout
Filed Under: National News, News

IBTS appeal for more donors as supplies plummet 

Image by Annett_Klingner from Pixabay The Irish Blood Transfusion Service are seeking the public’s support to help the national blood supply, as supplies fall low.  The IBTS described Sunday 29 October how some stocks have fallen to just three days’ supply. They aim to always have seven days’ supply on hand.  They are especially urging those with blood … [Read more...] about IBTS appeal for more donors as supplies plummet 

Minister O’Gorman’s plan to allow women in cancer treatment to delay maternity leave welcomed by Irish Cancer Society 

November 6, 2023 By Emma van Oosterhout
Filed Under: National News, News

Minister O’Gorman’s plan to allow women in cancer treatment to delay maternity leave welcomed by Irish Cancer Society 

Image via greenparty.ie The Irish Cancer Society has welcomed Minister Roderic O’Gorman’s announcement today that he will legislate to enable women with cancer to defer their maternity leave until the end of their treatments.  The announcement was made at the Green Party convention on 21 October in Cork.  The need for this change was highlighted in the … [Read more...] about Minister O’Gorman’s plan to allow women in cancer treatment to delay maternity leave welcomed by Irish Cancer Society 

New campaign launched on Higher Education campuses to end sexual violence and harassment

October 12, 2023 By Caoimhe Looney
Filed Under: National News, News

New campaign launched on Higher Education campuses to end sexual violence and harassment

Image by Simon Harris on Instagram #UnmuteConsent, a campaign against sexual violence and harassment, has been rolled out across all Higher Education campuses.  Sexual violence and harassment are significant issues that largely go unreported.  This campaign aims to target students to increase their knowledge and awareness of consent and encourage them to … [Read more...] about New campaign launched on Higher Education campuses to end sexual violence and harassment

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