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January
January 2024
Supreme Court ruling in widower's pension case could have implications for referendum
HSE apologises to boy whose throat was corroded by button battery after delay in ordering X-ray
During this nine-day delay, the battery corroded Aaron Sikorski’s throat and he had to undergo surgery, the High Court heard.
Referendums: Flac suggests changing 'durable relationships' wording, warns about misinformation
The Free Legal Advice Centre says the proposed changes, as currently worded, are “symbolic” and “will not deliver meaningful enforceable rights”.
Detoxing from G is '100 times worse than alcohol withdrawal', expert warns
Chemsex – using drugs like G to enhance and prolong sex – has become more common in Ireland in recent years.
GHB or GBL is used socially and for the purposes of chemsex
The drug is highly addictive and its potency varies widely
Every year dozens of people seek help to detox from G at the Club Drugs Clinic in Dublin
Explainer: What is happening in Ecuador?
70% increase in gonorrhoea cases due to lack of condom use - and better testing
Over 6,700 cases of gonorrhoea were reported in Ireland last year, up from 3,976 in 2022.
Some 6,748 cases of gonorrhoea were reported up to 23 December 2023, compared with 3,976 cases in 2022
The majority of cases reported in Ireland last year (5,200) were among men
Ireland has one of the highest incidence rates of gonorrhoea in Europe
RTÉ receives over 600 emails asking it to boycott Eurovision due to Israel’s involvement
'Someone could be killed': Fears grow as gardaí probe 'worrying trend' of arson attacks
No arrests have been made to date but a number of investigations are ongoing.
The Irish Network Against Racism has expressed concern that the issue will only be taken seriously if someone is badly injured or killed
There have been around 20 arson attacks, or attempted attacks, on properties earmarked to house international protection applicants
Multiple garda investigations into the Ringsend, Rosscahill and other arson attacks around the country are ongoing
Naloxone will be more widely available after helping save lives in recent overdose cases
Witness appeal after young man dies in car crash in Kildare
Poll: Will you vote in the European elections?
Just over 11,000 homes available to buy in Ireland as prices continue to rise
Last year
2023
Wind and rain warnings in place for several counties
Man in his 50s seriously injured after motorcycle struck kerb in Arklow
Man charged after discovery of body at house in Tipperary
Poll: Will you make a New Year's resolution?
Man (40s) dies in single-vehicle collision in Kerry
Claim IRA members were in Colombia on holiday, not to train FARC, 'insulted US intelligence'
Tony Blair wanted to have 'a good time' during 1993 trip to Ireland, ideally involving U2
'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'
SF should move away from violent links to stop attracting 'head bangers', Adams agreed in 2001
Jackie Kennedy rang Irish Embassy to ensure Defence Forces would play role in JFK's funeral
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
'Stop annoying the long suffering Irish people': Viewers complain about RTÉ Player
'Vital' addiction support service in Dublin to remain open after campaign by staff and locals
Poll: Are you worried about AI?
Cannabis worth nearly €480,000 seized in Tallaght
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
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Rain warning in place for Galway with risk of spot flooding
Sitdown Sunday: Exploring the best and worst episodes of The Crown
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
'Please bring him back': Wife of Irish citizen trapped in Gaza pleads for his safe return
How common are tornadoes in Ireland? We get about 10 a year
Irish consumers paying more than UK shoppers for some products this Christmas
Compel religious orders to pay redress, Sinn Féin TD says, as survivors mull legal action