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Mental Health
Overhaul of mental health law which 'deprives people of liberty' may not happen before election
The long-awaited Mental Health Amendment Bill would bring about the largest overhaul of the State’s mental health laws in decades.
Mental Health Reform said the protracted delay in publishing the Mental Health Amendment Bill is "completely unacceptable"
The proposed legislation would strengthen regulation around people consenting to the type of treatment they receive
Fiona Anderson, a long-time activist, said patients like her need to have a greater say in their treatment
Saturday
27 Jan 2024
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Division 1 Football League
Understrength Monaghan down Dublin as Derry hold off Kerry fightback
Explainer
What is the new deposit-return scheme for bottles and cans and how will it work?
The scheme is being rolled out from Thursday.
israel-hamas war
Martin: Ireland has 'no plans' to suspend funding to UN Agency after alleged Hamas collusion
The UN Relief and Works Agency said Israel had provided the agency with information about the alleged involvement of several employees in the 7 October attack.
Stormont collapse
Jeffrey Donaldson to give 'update on political situation' to DUP executive on Monday
Surrealing in the Years
Surrealing in the Years: Story of giant Luke Kelly head vandalism comes to a sad end
Human Rights
Ukraine a priority for newly elected Council of Europe human rights commissioner Michael O'Flaherty
oideachas trí ghaeilge
Teachers say reintroduction of teaching-through-Irish allowance 'would make a massive difference'
Friday
26 Jan 2024
Investigation
Gardaí investigating murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier seize items from Ian Bailey's flat
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Court
Former scout leader who sexually abused three teenagers almost 30 years ago jailed for six years
Infectious
Health officials keeping 'very close watch' on measles in Ireland as cases soar in Europe
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Happy Days
Epic comeback sees Medvedev through to face Djokovic-conqueror Sinner in Australian Open final
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