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# Red Tape

This year
2023
Overcomplicated: Reimbursement scheme for pregnancy drug criticised by pharmacists
Irish Pharmacy Union says the new scheme is not straightforward and creates further delays.
HSE informs pharmacists about reimbursement scheme and how it will operate three days after the scheme came into operation.
IPU says requiring patients to get a consultant prescription creates needless access inequalities where women do not have access to consultants.
The drug Cariban can cost women up to €3,000 over the course of a pregnancy.
GPs can't give initial Cariban prescription, confirms HSE as Tánaiste questions 'rationale'
Women who suffer severe pregnancy sickness to have access to drug free of charge from January
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Jan 6th 2023, 12:05 AM
Last year
2022
Government criticised over €700 million capital underspend in housing budget
The Dáil heard that local authorities currently have 2,000 homes under construction on various sites.
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Dec 6th 2022, 4:33 PM
All time
Ahead of Q2 ramp-up, HSE looks at shortening application process for vaccinators
Some 4,000 people have applied for the roles but a large proportion are offering to work part-time only.
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Mar 27th 2021, 9:30 AM
AstraZeneca vaccine exports to Australia blocked from leaving EU, says official
The move underscores a growing frustration within the 27-nation bloc about the slow rollout of its vaccine drive.
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Mar 4th 2021, 10:14 PM
Brexit has already scuppered some of Sam Allardyce's transfer plans
Work permit issues have forced West Bromwich Albion to withdraw from three January deals.
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Jan 3rd 2021, 2:15 PM
Partner of murdered man asked to produce news clipping to prove his death
Catherine Danaher was told she would need a a death certificate, memorial card, or newspaper clipping to prove her partner’s passing.
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Jul 16th 2015, 6:02 PM
QPR midfielder Sandro has a unique excuse for missing today's clash with Man City
The Londoners need to pull off a miracle today to avoid the drop.
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May 10th 2015, 12:31 PM
101-year-old man in Nepal pulled from rubble alive - eight days after quake
Separately, the death toll from last weekend’s disaster has now surpassed 7,000.
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May 3rd 2015, 7:30 PM
Young boy begs Australia not to deport him because his autism is a burden on the taxpayer
His family live in the country legally and pay tax.
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Apr 27th 2015, 3:00 PM
This war veteran was charged for keeping 14 ducks that helped his PTSD
The ducks were part of Darin Welker’s treatment for PTSD.
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Oct 30th 2014, 10:00 PM
Rojo 'desperate' to make Man Utd debut
The 24-year-old was finally granted a British visa this week and is eligible for selection as Louis van Gaal’s struggling side prepare to take on QPR at Old Trafford
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Sep 6th 2014, 2:09 PM
Van Gaal had not expected Rojo delay
A work permit issue has frustrated the United boss.
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Aug 29th 2014, 1:18 PM
The government wants to cut the red tape and get more people to set up cooperatives
Richard Bruton says Ireland needs more types of enterprises other than just companies.
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Jul 28th 2014, 6:00 AM
New computer system to slash €32m a year in red tape for Irish businesses - Varadkar
More than 300,000 Irish businesses and sole traders will see the cost of compliance with transport regulation cut when new computer systems go live later this year, said the Minister.
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Jan 23rd 2013, 8:48 AM
New legislation to reduce red tape and cut costs for start-ups
The Companies Bill, published today by Minister Richard Bruton, is the largest substantive piece of legislation in the history of the State.
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Dec 21st 2012, 7:01 PM
'Jimmy' fails to score visa in time for Donegal's All-Ireland decider
County’s adopted anthem for next Sunday’s championship decider will be performed solo as one half of duo fails in bid to make trip.
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Sep 15th 2012, 4:26 PM
Government hopes new website will lessen red tape burden
BusinessRegulation.ie will be launched by Minister Richard Bruton this morning.
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Jun 18th 2012, 6:50 AM
'Phenomenal support' for effort to bring body of Gary Price home
The young Mayo man died in Laos over the weekend and efforts to bring his remains home continue with the support of the community in Swinford.
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May 24th 2012, 6:45 AM
EU directive will mean less 'red tape' for small business
Finance ministers adopt new rules which will allow each EU member to exempt small businesses from publishing annual accounts.
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Feb 22nd 2012, 2:19 PM
Cuts to 'red tape' could save businesses up to €5m a year
Richard Bruton raises the income limits at which businesses need to be audited, cutting down on administration costs.
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Aug 11th 2011, 4:06 PM
Less red tape please, says Bruton
Minister Richard Bruton is to draft legislation that will cut down on the red tape involved in starting up and running a co-operative.
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Jun 21st 2011, 11:45 AM