NEW legislation which gives cancer survivors the ‘right to be forgotten’ has been passed in Ireland. The landmark law, titled the Insurance (Disregard of Certain Medical History and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, which has become known as the ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ legislation, passed through the Oireachtas this week. It means, for the first time under Irish law, … [Read more...] about ‘Momentous day’: Landmark cancer survivor legislation passes in Ireland
Dublin’s new Lord Mayor promises to prioritise public safety
THE newly elected Lord Mayor of Dublin has confirmed ensuring public safety in the city will be among the priorities of his time in office. Fianna Fáil Councillor Daryl Barron was officially installed as the 359th Lord Mayor of Dublin last week, succeeding outgoing Lord Mayor, Councillor Ray McAdam. Lord Mayor of Dublin Daryl Barron pictured with his wife Orla and one-year-old … [Read more...] about Dublin’s new Lord Mayor promises to prioritise public safety
Benefit fraud falls by £60m after ‘naming and shaming’ introduced
BENEFIT fraud in Northern Ireland has fallen by £60m in the past year newly released figures reveal. Annual results show that in 2025 benefit fraud across the region dropped to £170.9m compared with £233m in 2024. This marks a 1.7% reduction in total benefit spends year on year. During the same period public referrals of fraud increased by 25 per cent in comparison with the … [Read more...] about Benefit fraud falls by £60m after ‘naming and shaming’ introduced
Cannabis worth €1.1m seized in Dublin
CANNABIS with an estimated street value of €1.1m has been seized in Dublin. The drugs were discovered following a joint operation between the Revenue Customs Service and the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB). The drugs seized in Dublin Approximately 56.5kg of herbal cannabis was seized as part of the operation, with an estimated street value of €1.1m. A … [Read more...] about Cannabis worth €1.1m seized in Dublin
Paid ‘safe leave’ for domestic abuse victims to be introduced in Northern Ireland
NORTHERN IRELAND will introduce paid ‘safe leave’ for domestic abuse victims by early 2027. The entitlement, which will provide 10 days' paid leave each year for workers experiencing domestic abuse, is intended to help victims access support services, attend appointments and take steps to secure their safety. The proposed legislation is part of Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe … [Read more...] about Paid ‘safe leave’ for domestic abuse victims to be introduced in Northern Ireland