SURVIVORS of the thalidomide drug in Ireland are set to be offered a State apology from the Irish Government. Members of the Irish Thalidomide Association (ITA) met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris at government buildings in Dublin last night. There are an estimated 40 survivors of the thalidomide drug in Ireland. Developed in the 1950s, the drug was used … [Read more...] about Irish Government will offer State apology to survivors of thalidomide drug
Every school in Northern Ireland now fitted with life-saving defibrillator
EVERY school in Northern Ireland has now been fitted with a defibrillator following the rollout of hundreds of the life-saving machines. First announced in November 2024, the initiative to instal Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) across the nation has seen 476 defibrillators delivered to schools. The completion of the scheme was announced this week, meaning that all … [Read more...] about Every school in Northern Ireland now fitted with life-saving defibrillator
Dog owners warned over ‘post-Christmas pet regret’
NEW pet owners have been warned to act responsibly and “carefully consider” the consequences if they are thinking about abandoning those animals. This week Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the Ulster Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) issued public guidance for those who may be experiencing “post-Christmas … [Read more...] about Dog owners warned over ‘post-Christmas pet regret’
Foreign Affairs Minister will address Troubles legacy commitments in meeting with NI Secretary
FOREIGN AFFAIRS Minister Helen McEntee is set to discuss ongoing commitments on the legacy of the Troubles in a meetinG with Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn. The pair are meeting today in Dublin, where they will address the ongoing implementation of 'The Legacy of the Troubles: A Joint Framework', which both governments agreed to in September 2025. "I have been in … [Read more...] about Foreign Affairs Minister will address Troubles legacy commitments in meeting with NI Secretary
Gym owner fined for unlawful possession of weight-loss drugs
A GYM owner in Co. Antrim has been fined £1k after being found unlawfully in possession of weight-loss drugs. Daniel O’Neill appeared at Ballymena Magistrates Court this week, where he pleaded guilty to an offence in breach of the Human Medicines Regulations. The 59-year-old, who is from Ballymena and is the owner of DISQ Gym in the Ross Court area of the town, was fined … [Read more...] about Gym owner fined for unlawful possession of weight-loss drugs