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# Cannabis
'This is happening in plain sight': Telling the story of trafficked people working in Irish growhouses
A new artwork is based on the stories of people affected.
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Jun 17th 2021, 7:00 AM
# illegal
Gardaí in Cork seize 300 prescription tablets believed to have been bought on the internet
A couple were stopped this morning in Skibbereen when the tablets were found.
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Apr 30th 2020, 10:48 PM
# Revenue
Over 10 million cigarettes worth €6 million seized at Dublin Port
They were discovered in a shipping container with the assistance of detector dog Kelly.
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Mar 12th 2020, 8:45 PM
# Drug seizure
Cannabis worth €80,000 seized from parcels declared as 'plastic ornaments' in Dublin
Revenue have been involved in two drug seizures and one cash seizure in the past two days.
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Nov 26th 2019, 10:15 PM
# the explainer
Why are abortion laws being restricted in the US right now?
This week has seen a lot of discussion around abortion laws in the US state of Georgia and Alabama – but what is the situation countrywide?
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May 16th 2019, 6:00 PM
# illegal
EU fines Google €1.49bn for blocking ads by rivals
The fine brings Google’s total tab with the European Union to €8.2 billion in less than two years.
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Mar 20th 2019, 3:43 PM
# Campaign
Rugby star fronts bid to ban homophobic abuse in English football
Former Wales player Gareth Thomas has joined forces with Conservative MP Damian Collins.
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Jun 25th 2018, 7:30 PM
# cleaning up
6,000 bags of rubbish were illegally dumped in Dublin's inner city last year
Already this year, eight fines have been given out to people identified after council staff searched rubbish bags.
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Jun 20th 2018, 6:15 AM
# Drugs
Steroids and erectile dysfunction pills: One million doses of illegal medication seized last year
The HPRA has expressed concern about the abuse of anabolic steroids, which have side-effects including liver damage and blood clots.
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Apr 17th 2018, 12:34 PM
# taking a stand
'There are 37 countries in the Commonwealth where it’s currently illegal to be who I am'
Tom Daley has urged a number of nations to relax their anti-gay stance.
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Apr 13th 2018, 3:00 PM
# FOI
'Surely to God Trump won't break up families': Letters reveal fears of undocumented Irish in the US
Others were less supportive of the undocumented with one man asking for them to be described as illegal rather than ‘undocumented’.
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Dec 24th 2017, 7:30 AM
# bodybuilding
Huge spike in steroid use despite side effects such as stunted growth and baldness
Gardaí believe about a dozen gyms in Dublin city centre and northside have been used as selling points.
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Nov 11th 2017, 7:45 AM
# prosecution
Cabinet approves changes to make it illegal to let unaccompanied learners drive your car
Gardaí will also be allowed seize a vehicle if a learner driver is discovered to be driving without a qualified driver present.
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Nov 7th 2017, 9:42 PM
# sniffing out crime
Sniffer dogs help discover 8,000 cigarettes and €15k in cash
Three people were questioned in relation to the seizure.
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Oct 21st 2017, 11:15 AM
# RIGHT TO PRIVACY
EU and Canada's attempts to fight terrorism by sharing airline passenger details deemed illegal
The deal cannot be passed as it breaches privacy laws.
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Jul 26th 2017, 1:26 PM
# Illegal Immigrants
This TD has been tasked with helping the 50,000 undocumented Irish in the US
John Deasy’s new role comes amid Donald Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants.
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Jul 1st 2017, 12:07 PM
# Investigation
Cladding around Grenfell Tower blamed for spreading fire is 'illegal in the UK'
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has made the claims today.
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Jun 18th 2017, 1:31 PM
# firestorm
Farmers who started 'illegal' gorse fires may have Basic Payment Scheme grants docked
A recent spate of gorse fires have caused havoc in rural areas around the country.
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May 17th 2017, 12:26 PM
# Vulture funds
Spanish inspiration? Anti-eviction movement heats up with bill to end loopholes used to evict tenants
AAA-PBP is kicking off the first day of the Dáil session tomorrow with its Anti-Eviction Bill.
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Jan 16th 2017, 8:16 AM
# protect yourself
"Too many tragedies": Parents warned of dangers of quadbikes in run-up to Christmas
South Dublin County Council issued the advice after a number of fatalities and serious injuries in recent years.
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Dec 11th 2016, 10:00 AM
# Best of Enemies
War of words between Michael Cheika and Eddie Jones continues as England's scrum criticised
The England boss. riled his native Australia by calling for a pre-match meeting with referee Jaco Peper.
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Nov 29th 2016, 11:44 AM
# Gardaí
GRA boss accepts planned strike may not be legal
Gardaí are planning to withdraw their services on four days in November in dispute over pay.
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Sep 29th 2016, 5:30 PM
# misuse of drugs act
Banned: The government is about to make some benzos and other prescription drugs illegal
The Misuse of Drugs Bill 2016 passed through the Dáil yesterday.
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Jul 22nd 2016, 11:03 AM
# about turn
Tony Blair's former number two now says the Iraq war was illegal
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott says the publishing of the Chilcot Report into the war has changed his mind.
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Jul 10th 2016, 7:32 AM
# puppy trade
Twenty Irish bred puppies found crammed in car boot
The ISPCA is now looking for homes for the puppies.
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Jun 27th 2016, 9:40 PM
# illegal
Appendix M: The little-known 'loophole' to allow torture by US investigators
There is pressure now for it to be removed.
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Mar 13th 2016, 5:30 PM
# south china sea
China is accusing the US of 'illegally entering' its waters
The USS Lassen sailed within 12 miles of artificial islands Beijing is building.
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Oct 27th 2015, 7:58 AM
# illegal
Two peregrine falcons have been shot dead
Post-mortem results have just been returned for the birds.
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Jul 28th 2015, 5:02 PM
# Dangerous
Heard of 'Black Mount' and 'Jim's' cigarettes? They're available on the Irish black market...
Around two thirds of black market cigarettes in Ireland are ‘illicit whites’.
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Jun 11th 2015, 3:48 PM
# hanging on the telephone
The NSA's massive collection of people's phone records is illegal
A US appeals court made the judgement today.
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May 7th 2015, 7:45 PM
# Referee
'You can't say anything to that man' - Sean O'Brien on Wayne Barnes
The Tullow Tank felt Steffon Armitage’s breakdown efforts were ‘completely illegal’.
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Apr 21st 2015, 1:41 PM
# way harsh
China's communist government have declared 66 golf courses 'illegal'
The ruling party have long had an ambivalent relationship with the sport.
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Mar 31st 2015, 12:43 PM
# The drugs don't work
Why are ecstasy, magic mushrooms, and other drugs all legal tonight and tomorrow?
Emergency legislation is needed after a court ruling this morning. Here’s what happened…
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Mar 10th 2015, 11:01 PM
# shebeen warrant
Look at all the alcohol gardaí seized from a shebeen in Galway
Gardaí said shebeens like this one represent unfair competition for pubs who are operating lawfully.
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Mar 1st 2015, 2:12 PM
# yoga pants
US politician tries to ban leggings (and any tight-fitting beige garments)
Basically anything that gives the appearance of a bum, genitals, pelvis or female nipple.
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Feb 12th 2015, 7:04 PM
# ortolan substitute
Want to try Haughey's 'sadistic' songbird dish? Here's a vegan version of it...
You won’t need to force-feed any tiny animals for this version. Or drown them in Armagnac for that matter.
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Jan 12th 2015, 8:30 PM
# Torrent
The Pirate Bay could be making a return next month
The site went offline in early December after a police raid was carried out on a server room back in December.
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Jan 2nd 2015, 2:50 PM
# Banned
Four more legal highs have now been made illegal
GHB is also going to be controlled even tighter.
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Dec 16th 2014, 9:19 PM
# not for children
Revenue stop 130,000 cigarettes marked "school goods" from hitting the market
The cargo has a street value of around €68,300.
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Dec 8th 2014, 10:14 AM
# illegal
Irish Water doesn't want you inviting fairies to remove your meter
The utility said that requesting someone to remove your meter is an offence.
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Nov 11th 2014, 10:52 AM
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