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State Papers
'Reproductive fascism': Read the letters calling on Mary Robinson to intervene in X Case
Many people, from Ireland and abroad, contacted the president about the controversial case in 1992.
The X Case centred on a 14-year-old girl who became pregnant after being raped
The letters to Robinson highlight how divisise the issue was in Ireland and abroad
'It is with disbelief and disgust that we heard about the young girl who has been forbidden to leave Ireland'
Wednesday
27 Dec 2023
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Taoiseach: Robbie Keane's decision to coach Israeli football club is ‘a matter for him’
Sinn Féin
SF should move away from violent links to stop attracting 'head bangers', Adams agreed in 2001
John F Kennedy
Jackie Kennedy rang Irish Embassy to ensure Defence Forces would play role in JFK's funeral
Sponsored
"I wanted to further my career" - Give yourself a fresh start in the New Year
Atlantic Technological University
Dec 27
State Papers
Govt heard of British collusion in murder of man wrongly identified as IRA mole 'Stakeknife'
State Papers
Ireland considered making 21 age of consent for gay people when decriminalising homosexuality
One 1993 document noted that moving from “criminalisation to equality might be too major a change at one go”.
The age of consent for heterosexual intercourse at the time was, and still is, 17 years old
21 was described as "probably the age most acceptable to those who do not want decriminalisation but recognise that there is no choice"
However, if 21 was chosen, "there would be an attempt to portray this country as backward", officials warned
Tuesday
26 Dec 2023
Election chat
Sinn Féin in govt would be 'dragged' by the far-left into irresponsible positions, Tánaiste says
covid inquiry
'Not going to be like the UK one': Donnelly expecting different tone to Ireland's Covid inquiry
Monday
25 Dec 2023
Washington DC
McDonald not in favour of boycotting St Patrick's Day White House over US Middle East policy
Song contest
Boycotting the Eurovision over Israel's involvement would alienate people, says Taoiseach
Sunday
24 Dec 2023
christmas week
One Dublin cafe is taking a fresh approach to helping people in housing and food insecurity
Social Media
Taoiseach and Tánaiste both express concerns over X after report on how it moderates content
Saturday
23 Dec 2023
factcheck
Debunked: Dublin City Council did not rename 'Winter Lights' to avoid mentioning Christmas
Integration Minister
Interview: O'Gorman says blockades of asylum seeker accommodation should not be tolerated
The Integration Minister said he regretted government did not act faster to resource communication with local communities.
Popular
McDonald on Sinn Féin's recent drop in opinion polls: 'We always need to assess performance'
the morning lead
Ivana Bacik ‘very concerned’ Labour won’t be able to support a yes vote in care referendum
Friday
22 Dec 2023
Palestine
UN Security Council passes resolution for acceleration of aid into Gaza after days of negotiations
It comes after the UN warned that the entire population of Gaza faces “an imminent risk of famine”.
high intensity clinics
More 'blitz clinics' needed as minister says hospital waiting lists will continue to fall
Clondalkin
'Vital' addiction support service in Dublin to remain open after campaign by staff and locals
Disability Services
Boosting staff numbers in community teams for children with disabilities 'top priority', says minister
SHARING IS CAR-ING
'Mobility hubs' to be rolled out across three Irish cities next year with car sharing facilities
Thursday
21 Dec 2023
Autism support
CAMHS refusing to treat girl with suicidal thoughts shows 'autistic children are being failed'
The child’s GP had referred them over increasing anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
Khan Yunis
Israeli army bombs scores of targets in Gaza as diplomats press on with efforts to halt fighting
As places for people to go continues to shrink, international outrage has mounted over the rising death toll.
Energy prices
Household energy prices to 'fall significantly' in first half of next year, Eamon Ryan says
Troubles Legacy Bill
Northern Ireland minister can't 'rule out any consequences' over Irish Legacy Act challenge
pranked
Taoiseach was 'suspicious immediately' of prank by two Russian comedians but had to play along
Addiction
GP centre won't prescribe 'highly addictive' painkillers due to concerns over illegal drug trade
There have been growing concerns in recent weeks about the sale of opioids and other powerful painkillers.
A GP centre in Dublin is refusing to prescribe powerful painkillers like Oxycontin or "highly addictive" benzodiazepines
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said prescription medications often end up being sold on the street
Benzodiazepines are generally prescribed to treat anxiety, sleep disorders and seizures
Wednesday
20 Dec 2023
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