15 h. ago TD: New adults had their teens interrupted by Covid. A free 'culture card' could be the remedy

Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere writes that new 18-year-olds should each be given €100 to spend as they choose on arts, culture or sports.

Politics

16 h. ago ‘Significant pressures’ on health services expected due to flu, Cabinet told

Almost 2,000 new influenza cases were reported in the week ending November 29th, double the previous week

Events

28 h. ago Majority of €9m set aside for mobile phone 'storage solutions' has been drawn down by schools

For now, a “robust” age verification system will be introduced to protect children on the internet.

Politics

34 h. ago 100% Redress councillor opening home for people to shelter from Storm Bram

Buncrana councillor Joy Beard is inviting people who feel vulnerable in structurally unsafe homes to shelter at her own house… The post 100% Redress councillor opening home for people to shelter from Storm Bram appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

34 h. ago Young adult who moved back home: The government's 'how to cope' video shows they don't understand us

The government needs to fix housing, not tell us how to put up with a problem of their making, writes Killian Mangan.

Politics

40 h. ago Cabinet to be briefed on plans to roll out pilot age verification tool for children online

Elsewhere, the Minister for Health will brief Cabinet on plans to establish a legal right for people to receive the care they need at home.

Politics

40 h. ago New measures to strengthen safeguarding for vulnerable adults to be approved by Cabinet

New measures are designed to protect the elderly and people with disability, in both home and care settings

Politics

45 h. ago Letters to the Editor, December 9th: On vulnerable Ireland, supporting Ukraine and some M50 suggestions

Letters to the Editor, December 9th: On vulnerable Ireland, supporting Ukraine and some M50 suggestions  The Irish Times

Politics

52 h. ago ‘Dangerous predator’ jailed for 15 years for sex abuse of half

Judge said he would have considered life sentence had attacker been an adult when abusing children

Events

52 h. ago ‘Dangerous predator’ jailed for 15 years for sexual abuse of half

Judge said he would have considered life sentence had attacker been an adult when abusing children

Events

55 h. ago Eighteen young people diagnosed with neurological disorder after inhaling laughing gas

Nitrous oxide abuse is becoming ‘ubiquitous’ among young adult drug users in urban areas, doctors say

Science

57 h. ago Permission granted for MetroLink judicial review ahead of proposed mediation

Following a planning application submitted by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), MetroLink was approved by ACP through a railway order signed on September 30th.

Events

57 h. ago Get the outdoor Christmas decorations down and charge the phone

Officials in Waterford, Cork and Kerry have rolled out flood defences and safety measures ahead of the destructive winds.

Politics

59 h. ago Fota Wildlife Park reopening date set after avian flu closure

After a ten-week shutdown, Fota Wildlife Park in Cork is back open from 20th December. Enhanced biosecurity measures remain in place.

Politics

60 h. ago Older renters face financial risk as soaring rents leave families financially vulnerable

As rents hit record highs and more people rent into retirement, experts warn Irish households are at greater risk if life takes a turn.

Society

3 d. ago My child lives rent free in a home I own. Will that cause either of us a tax problem?

Revenue rules are fairly tight on financial support for independent adult children once it exceeds €3,000 in any one year

Society

4 d. ago Planning officially approved for new Glenswilly National School sports pitch

Planning permission has been approved for a new sports pitch at Glenswilly National School. The development is proposed to take… The post Planning officially approved for new Glenswilly National School sports pitch appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

4 d. ago Cabinet to receive update on possibility of banning social media for under

EU member states are looking at restricting young people’s access to social media platforms.

Events

4 d. ago Dealer jailed for 'preying' on vulnerable addicts outside drug treatment centre

Dealer jailed for 'preying' on vulnerable addicts outside drug treatment centre  The Irish Independent

Events

5 d. ago Ending Violence Against Women and Girls: Experiences and attitudes of adults in Northern Ireland in 2024

Ending Violence Against Women and Girls: Experiences and attitudes of adults in Northern Ireland in 2024  The Executive Office

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