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Monday 28 September 2020
Aisling Bea and Sharon Horgan have signed the letter ahead of the reading of a bill that would decriminalise abortion across the UK.
The Sinn Féin Bill carries a possible penalty of five years in jail for the offence.
The Social Democrats have brought proposals, citing the recent example of the complaint made against Stephen Fry.
Fianna Fáil has a private member’s bill in the Dáil today calling for more flood protections.
Halligan said he is planning to introduce a bill proposing to make assisted suicide legal in Ireland.
A new Bill aims to prevent people selling a ticket above the cost price.
Sinn Féin are set to table the bill today but insists that it doesn’t make them anti-wind energy.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
Clocking means turning the mileage reading back in cars.
One group representing survivors has given a guarded welcome to the news, while another is uneasy about the idea.
Symphysiotomy was a surgical procedure used in Irish maternity hospitals until 1984. It involved the unnecessary unhinging of the patient’s pelvis during or after child birth.
Justice Minister Alan Shatter was speaking as the government prepares to respond to the expert group on abortion’s report before the end of the year. TDs will also debate and vote on abortion legislation tonight.
Sinn Féin is bringing a private members’ motion calling for the protection and full preservation of the Moore Street site.
Last night, the Dáil began a debate about legislating for the X case. Clare Daly TD writes about why she brought the legislation forward – and why it’s so important for Irish women.
Billy Kelleher has accused the government of “window-dressing” by implementing Friday sittings where he says “no meaningful business” is being done.
Tommy Broughan said new laws would help avoid tragedies like the Harold Shipman murders in the UK – where it was alleged cremation helped the killer conceal his crimes.
The government is to vote against John Crown’s bill which would require TDs and Senators to declare any contact with judges.
ANY SIGNIFICANT LEVEL of flu in the community could lead to the Covid-19 test and trace system being overwhelmed as people present with similar symptoms, health experts say.
Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry told TheJournal.ie that because flu and Covid-19 both seriously impact on vulnerable and older groups, health officials want to “avoid a twin attack on the same populations” in Ireland.
He said the focus will also be on keeping down the level of flu among those who will not be seriously ill with it, but who may pass it on to those vulnerable groups.
This is why the flu vaccine without charge has been extended to a number of other groups this year, including to children aged two to 12. Previously this applied only to those over the age of 70.
So, today we want to know: Do you plan to get the flu vaccine this upcoming winter?
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