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Saturday 26 September 2020
The Irish Film Classification Office received complaints about 16 different films last year.
The nation will cast its votes in the referendum on the Eighth Amendment at the end of May.
Doctors warned last week that Irish women were getting “mixed messages” about drinking while expecting.
The Simpsons attracted controversy this week for potential racial stereotyping.
Schools are set to introduce consent classes for the first time.
The HSE offers the vaccine as an option for girls in first year of secondary school.
An EU report says some lower-quality versions of the toy can cause ‘serious injury’ to children.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
The northeast has seen an apparent outbreak of the illness.
The long-promised sugar tax will take effect in early April.
Schools around the country are anticipating closure this week.
Cheeseburgers are off the McDonald’s US Happy Meal menu – but Ireland hasn’t followed suit.
Is Lent a thing of the past – even for Catholics?
A new resource launched this week seeks to help protect children and teens online.
Labour’s Eric Nolan says more should be done to make outdoor spaces cleaner for families.
A thorny issue for many families.
Irish internet providers will now need to block certain streaming sites, as per a High Court ruling.
Last week parents were urged to keep sick children at home to prevent the flu virus spreading further.
One in five children In Ireland are overweight or obese.
Earlier this month, the DPSCA received rehome requests for 45 animals in one week.
A new report has called for better, more inclusive sex education.
Irish households spend an average of €2,654 in the run up to Christmas.
A massive 1.4 million tuned in last year.
Model Chrissy Teigen shared some special baby news with her 15m Instagram followers this week.
Health minister Simon Harris says €60 is too expensive.
Over 27,000 fathers have availed of paternity leave so far.
The average age of a mother in Ireland is 32.5 years old, up from 30.8 in 2004.
The October holiday has become a billion-euro industry worldwide.
One in ten Irish kids are obese, according to new statistics.
From childcare to education, is the Government investing in what’s really needed?
What are you hoping for your family next Wednesday?
A case this week shed light on our current entitlements.
And the impact it might have on your child’s brain.
How young is too young to start discussing gender stereotypes?
Which is in higher demand in your home, the iPad or the toy chest?
An bhfuil Gaeilge acu?
Should the baby shampoo come with a warning?
With enrolment policies, entrance exams and growing class sizes, there’s a lot to navigate.
Childhood vaccinations are an important health measure, but not all parents are in favour.
And how you could save €1,040 a year in costs.
Are dolls for girls and cars for boys a thing of the past?
AFTER A COLD week, another frosty few days are ahead of us.
Temperatures are set to drop to as low as -2 degrees tonight, according to Met Éireann.
Conditions will be dry and clear, but there will be widespread frost.
So, as the autumn weather is most certainly upon us, we want to know: Have you turned the heating on this week?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Mostly sunny
Max: 13 °C
Min: 2 °C
Times of sun and clouds
Max: 14 °C
Min: 8 °C
Mostly cloudy with spotty showers
Max: 16 °C
Min: 6 °C
