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Divorce in numbers: How do divorce rates in Ireland compare to those in Europe and elsewhere?
Ireland is set to vote this Friday on whether or not the wait period for couples seeking a divorce should be reduced.
Justice Minister says government will consider similar legislation to UK 'porn block' law
Credit card details could be used to verify a person is over 18 under the new UK rules.
Internal garda probe after video emerges of €10k cash seizure being flaunted on camera
One of the individuals in the video can be heard stating that the cash had been seized at a checkpoint.
The Disappeared: Anonymous donor offers $60,000 for information on locations of last three victims
The three men are among 16 people killed by Republicans between 1972 and 1985.
Do you throw gum in the wrong bin at work? See how you compare here
Outside work, dropping gum can cost you a €150 fine.
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Brexit, tax, immigration and kissing: It all went down in RTÉ's Midlands North-West debate
Prime Time’s David McCullagh had his hands full.
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9 game-changing pieces of advice I wish I'd been given as a brand new mum
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Experience some of Ireland’s most beautiful countryside with a luxury weekend in Wicklow.
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Yesterday’s News
Gardaí investigating after reports of shooting in West Dublin
There are no reports of anyone injured.
Trump in Ireland: White House confirms US President will arrive on 5 June
The US President will be here for a two-night visit.
New Brexit plan: May loses support as she gives MPs a shot at second referendum
“The biggest problem with Britain today is its politics,” May said today.
McDonald's workers file dozens of sexual harassment charges in US
Allegations included groping, indecent exposure and propositions for sex.
'At first I didn't want anyone to know': Model Amber Jean Rowan shared her alopecia story - and now she's helping others
‘If you have support and good people in your life, you can do and be more than one thing,’ says Rowan.
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'It's a very interesting and weird situation with two coaches swapping countries'
New Ireland women’s hockey coach Sean Dancer wants to build on the job Graham Shaw has done after the pair swapped jobs.
Bill to regulate rent pressure zone properties passes through Seanad
The Residential Tenancies Bill will now go to President Michael D Higgins to be signed into law.
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here’s what made the headlines today.
Taoiseach asks for details about letters sent to mortgage-holders demanding full payment of arrears within 30 days
Taoiseach has said it is now time for to review the tax treatment of vulture funds.
Quiz: How closely were you watching the Game of Thrones finale?
You know nothing, Jon Snow… for the final time.
Why are fewer Polish nationals running in this year's local elections than in 2014 and 2009?
Forum Polonia – a Polish-led group that brings together community organisations in Ireland – is hoping to change this.
'It's certainly no disgrace moving on from Liverpool, the competition is very high there'
Stephen Kenny has backed Conor Masterson to bounce back from his recent setback.
A journey through music, youth culture and loss is coming to Ballymun
A new work opens tonight in the Axis theatre.
Woman found not guilty of murdering flatmate by reason of insanity is committed to Central Mental Hospital
Mercy Peters had told gardaí that voices in her head made her stab the 42-year-old in their Dublin home.
Don't judge co-living on one planning application, says minister as proposals dubbed '21st century bedsits'
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy said co-living is an ‘exciting’ choice for young workers.
French families sue Boeing over fatal Ethiopian Airlines crash
The 10 March crash of the plane killed all 157 people on board.
Catching up with the council candidates: They love canvassing but juggling politics with jobs is a challenge
Some local election candidates say they have been knocking on doors since January, in the fight for seats.
Boy B told gardaí in interviews that Ana was 'not liked' by her peers
Boy B said in a garda interview he considered Ana a “lonely, sad person”.
Patrick Quirke lodges appeal against his murder conviction
Quirke was convicted of the murder of Bobby Ryan earlier this month.
'A great joy': Woman gives birth to Poland's first sextuplets
The babies range in weight from 890 grammes to 1.3 kilogrammes.
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Kelleher makes RDS return as Leinster confirm 21 new contracts
But Rob Kearney’s future remains unclear.
Prince Charles visits Wicklow Mountains National Park during day two of Ireland visit
During the visit, Prince Charles spent time at Glendalough.
Woman (80) awarded €67k after overhead luggage fell on her on Ryanair plane
The bag had struck the woman on her face, neck and shoulder.
Varadkar confirms independent review will be carried out into an abortion at the National Maternity Hospital
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said his heart goes out to the couple involved in the case.
HSE to spend up to €60k on abortion in Ireland research study
Abortion services were introduced in Ireland earlier this year.
Arsenal star will not travel to Baku for Europa League final due to safety concerns
Political tensions between Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s homeland Armenia and Azerbaijan have raised concerns.
Cannabis worth €400,000 and ecstasy tablets seized in Co Tipperary
Two men, aged 22 and 45, were arrested in connection with the investigation.
Jamie Oliver's UK-based restaurant chain goes into administration
Jamie’s Italian, a restaurant based in Dublin, is unaffected by the announcement, a spokesperson said.
Life support resumes for man in controversial case after court reverses earlier decision
Vincent Lambert is at the centre of a hugely controversial court case.
'Ambitious' single-use plastic straws and cutlery ban approved by European Council
This was the final step in adopting the single-use products ban, which will come into force in Ireland by 2021.
Man accused of Christchurch mosque shooting charged with terrorism
The 28 year old Australian was already facing murder and attempted murder charges.
Fianna Fáil election candidate assaulted by youth on scrambler bike during community clean-up
Gardaí confirmed they were investigating the incident.
Healy looks forward to 'next chapter in journey' as he signs new IRFU contract
The Leinster prop has agreed a new two-year national contract.
Man charged with common assault after Nigel Farage has milkshake thrown over him
Farage had the milkshake thrown over him while he was out canvassing in Newcastle city centre.
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Poll: Should Ireland decriminalise the possession of drugs for personal use?
THE GOVERNMENT IS set to consider proposals to liberalise the laws on cannabis and illegal drugs.
However, as reported in the Irish Times this morning, these plans will stop short of “full blown” decriminalisation of the personal possession of drugs and some criminal sanctions will remain on the statute books.
Yesterday, a group of 20 doctors warned against liberalising the use of cannabis for recreational use and said the dangers, including “increased risk of development of severe mental disorders, particularly psychosis,” were being ignored.
The group said the government was “sleepwalking” its way into supporting its use.
So, what do you think? Should Ireland decriminalise the possession of drugs for personal use?
Poll Results:
Yes (8347)
No (3568)
Not sure (544)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Opinion: 'The Farage approach would strip the heart from democracy'
By Matthew Murphy - @Matt_Murphy15.
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