9 h. ago ‘Major step’: French MPs vote in favour of bill to ban social media for under

Move is latest government push to shield minors from toxic content following Australia’s landmark legislation last year

Politics

11 h. ago Secondary students to learn more about ‘brutal reality’ of Holocaust

Government to provide €100,000 to the Auschwitz Birkenau Foundation to support its education programme

Politics

13 h. ago Dart+ South West: How long more must we wait for it and how much has it cost so far?

Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin has described the delay of the project as ‘incredibly frustrating’

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14 h. ago People who gambled as children nearly twice as likely to suffer from problem gambling

‘Problem gambling’ refers to gambling that disrupts and damages people’s life, with negative impacts on finances, wellbeing and social circles.

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14 h. ago Armed gardaí used Taser on innocent farmer while searching for gun, court will hear

Thomas Browne (54) from Co Cork claims he was ‘unlawfully assaulted and falsely imprisoned’ by members of the Armed Support Unit

Events

14 h. ago How Connacht went from runt of the IRFU litter to powerhouse province in 30 years

Facing disbandment of its professional team, Connacht found support from the likes of future taoiseach Enda Kenny

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22 h. ago Tusla pays 'sizeable chunk' of €1.38m overseas placement for vulnerable teen, court hears

The designated Tusla social worker in the case last month told Judge Gabbett that the cost to Tusla of accommodating the teenager at the therapeutic centre in Scotland will be £23,000 per week (€26,500).

Economics

26 h. ago 'A pure gentleman': Former MEP Brian Crowley laid to rest after funeral in Co Cork

His brother Niall told mourners that Brian’s life ‘could be summed up in the four ‘F’s’ – ‘family, friends, faith and fun.

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27 h. ago ‘Brian did things quietly and under the radar,’ funeral of former MEP Brian Crowley hears

Fianna Fáil politician described as ‘exemplary figure in public life’ who continued to work from his hospital bed

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27 h. ago Brian Crowley defied the odds to live to age 61, funeral of former MEP hears

Fianna Fáil politician described as ‘exemplary figure in public life’ who continued to work from his hospital bed

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30 h. ago Greyhound Racing Ireland sought State support as welfare and rehoming costs rose

Greyhound Racing Ireland sought State support as welfare and rehoming costs rose  The Irish Times

Economics

34 h. ago EU Commission opens proceedings against Elon Musk's social media platform X

Musk’s chatbot has been used to create nonconsensual sexualised images of people, including children.

Events

36 h. ago Centra to create 500 new jobs and invest €27m in its store network

Investment and expansion programme will support new store openings and the refurbishment of 25 shops

Economics

36 h. ago Social media giants face trial over claims platforms are designed to addict children

Alphabet, ByteDance and Meta – the tech titans behind YouTube, TikTok and Instagram – are all defendants in the case.

Politics

38 h. ago Mental Health Awareness Group brings journey to conclusion a decade on

What started in grief over a decade ago ended with quiet dignity recently when the members of a GAA-inspired mental health support group in South Galway wrapped up their work by handing over a sizeable cheque to the West of Ireland Suicide Research Alliance. The Gort & South Galway Mental Health Awareness & Support Group […] The post Mental Health Awareness Group brings journey to conclusion a decade on appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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38 h. ago Tusla must treat people presenting as lone minors as children despite ‘any reservations’

FOI documents show child and family agency and Department of Children bracing for media queries after fatal stabbing at care centre

Politics

48 h. ago Zelenskyy seeks more air defence as Russia plunges Kyiv into cold

In a speech in Lithuania, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said: “They all look at Europe – at us – as prey.”

Politics

52 h. ago Fianna Fáil support plunges, gains for Sinn Féin and Social Democrats

Fianna Fáil's support has slumped to just 15 per cent, its lowest level since the last general election

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53 h. ago Foam recycling trial run planned for Dublin with support from Gilford

Foam recycling trial run planned for Dublin with support from Gilford  ledgertranscript.com

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57 h. ago Macron calls for social media ban for French children by September

‘The brains of our children and our teenagers are not for sale,’ French President Emmanuel Macron said.

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