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Tuesday 27 October 2020
The minister said he would like this requirement backed up by the law.
Leo Varadkar and President Michael D Higgins met this afternoon to discuss the State’s efforts to combat the coronavirus.
Law will allow same sex parents register both their names on their child’s birth cert from May 5th 2020.
The minister is also expected to ask Cabinet to approve the publication of the Blasphemy BIll 2019.
The new laws will come into effect from 15 July.
The Government proposals aim to increase the rights of tenants in the rental market.
Renting, judge’s appointments, microbeads and noise at the airport – just some of the issues the government plan to tackle.
There has been opposition to the new laws by some TDs.
The certificates allow a person to be legally recognised by the State under the gender they identify.
Charlie Flanagan writes about why he believes the Domestic Violence Act is one of the most important pieces of legislation to come before the Oireachtas.
The bill would give greater powers to the government’s Abhaile scheme and provide stronger protections for people who are in debt.
Noel Clancy has campaigned for car owners who let unaccompanied learners drive their cars be prosecuted.
The law will come into effect in January.
Shane Ross says he hopes publicans and those living in rural areas will make the “necessary arrangements” to ensure they get home safely.
Cabinet has approved a proposal by Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald to provide a definition of sexual consent.
Women’s Aid said in some cases ex-partners have advertised their partners on escort sites without their consent or knowledge.
Judge Mary Ellen Ring said they are taking up the slack for other agencies.
Rural Affairs Minister Heather Humphreys published legislation during the week to de-designate 46 National Heritage Areas (NHAs) in Ireland.
Same-sex marriage is now legal across the whole of the US.
In the US it is estimated that there is over 50,000 undocumented Irish citizens.
Players and coaches can receive bans if they don’t complete concussion tests.
Does your doctor have medical indemnity insurance?
That’s under new road safety laws which were enacted today in the Seanad.
A restructuring expert claims there could be 6,000 bankruptcy cases this year, as people are finding the process simpler and more appealing than insolvency.
Leinster’s coach says that the updated laws will take time to be perfected.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
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