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TD urges Ministers not to delay health warnings on alcohol - 'These labels work'

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

A Social Democrats TD has launched an impassioned plea, urging Ministers not to delay the introduction of health warnings on alcohol. Two years ago, then-Health Minister Stepehen Donnelly signed the Public Health (Alcohol) (Labelling) Regulations 2023, which requires alcohol sold in Ireland to contain a health warning.
How long with the hot weather last? 'Very high temperatures'

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

The hot weather is expected to last until Sunday, Met Éireann has confirmed. Over the past couple of days, Ireland has sizzled in unusually warm weather and Met Éireann confirmed that today will be a “fairly hot day” once again. “Mount Dillon [in Roscommon] could likely get an even hotter day than yesterday,” Met Éireann meteorologist Brandon Creagh told Newstalk Breakfast. “Temperatures forecast up to 28 or 29°C possible for some parts over the northern half of the country.
Dodgy box phenomenon will soon 'come down like a house of cards'

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

The ‘dodgy box’ phenomenon will soon “come down like a house of cards”, Jess Kelly has predicted. The Data Protection Commission has warned users that it is working with Sky on how to use data to crack down on those using the devices to avoid paying for subscriptions at the market rate. Some estimates put the number of dodgy boxes in Ireland at 400,000 and the entertainment industry fears illegal streaming is costing them millions in revenue.
'Remote' Ireland does not understand Iranian threat - Israeli Ambassador

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

Irish people do not understand the existential threat Iran poses to world peace and stability, the Israeli Ambassador has claimed. On Friday, the Israeli Government launched an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, citing concern about Tehran’s ability to produce nuclear weapons which could be used to target Israel. Iran, which insists its nuclear programme is peaceful, responded by launching dozens of missile strikes upon Israel, one of which hit Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, southern Israel.
Restrict tanning salon adverts amid 'epidemic' of skin cancer - doctor

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

The Government needs to urgently restrict a loophole that allows commercial tanning salons to advertise their services amid an “epidemic” of skin cancer, a dermatologist has warned. Currently, the law bans tanning salons from advertising sunbeds because of the link between sun beds and skin cancer; children are also banned from using them altogether. However, some tanning salons are now promoting tanning accelerators as a way to advertise their business.
Government's 2025 housing targets no longer 'realistic' - James Browne

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

The Housing Minister has admitted the Government’s target of 41,000 new homes this year is “not realistic”. Just weeks ahead of the General Election, then-Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien announced a target of 41,000 new homes in 2025, with a promise to build 60,000 annually by 2030. However, once the ballots were cast and counted, officials revealed that the number of housing completions dropped from 32,525 in 2023 to just 30,330 last year.
Kneecap: Mo Chara requests Irish interepreter for next court appearance

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

A member of the rap band Kneecap has requested an Irish language interpreter for his next court appearance. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, also known as Mo Chara, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court today, charged with a terror offence. Mr Ó hAnnaidh was charged after it was alleged he displayed a flag supporting Hezbollah at one of the band's London gigs at the O2 Forum on November 21st, last year.
€148 million purchase of Citywest Hotel a 'sensible decision' - O'Callaghan

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

Buying Citywest Hotel at a cost of €148 million is a “sensible decision” that will save taxpayers money in the long-term, Jim O’Callaghan has predicted. Yesterday, the Department of Justice announced the Cabinet has approved the purchase of the building, along with the Convention Centre. In total, the two buildings can accommodate 2,300 people and will continue to be used to house Ukrainians and international protection applicants.
Paul Murphy has no regrets after detention in Egypt - 'The right thing to do'

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

Paul Murphy has said he has no regrets following his detention in Egypt and believes, as an elected representative, he has a “much higher responsibility” to highlight the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Last week, the People Before Profit TD flew to Egypt to take part in the Global March to Gaza. Egypt shares a border with Gaza and activists from around the world planned to march towards the Rafah Crossing, hoping their actions would keep global attention on the conflict.
3,000 dogs currently homeless in Ireland

1 week ago | newstalk.com | James WIlson |James Wilson

Lunchtime Live MADRA Director Dawn Divilly said there are “too many dogs” being bred at the moment and people need to get their animals neutered. There are currently some 3,000 dogs homeless in Ireland, a rescue centre has calculated. Every year, MADRA Dog Rescue in Galway runs the ‘homeless dogs census’, which counts the number of dogs in rescue centres across the country.