Irish America Team

AN OIRECHTAS committee has recommended repealing Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 to decriminalise the possession of drugs for personal use. The Joint Committee on Drugs Use today published its final report advocating for a health-led approach over criminalisation, saying the latter does not reduce the harmful effects of drug use. The committee did note, however, that … [Read more...] about Oireachtas committee recommends decriminalising the possession of drugs for personal use

TECHNOLOGY company Google has announced plans for an energy storage facility in Co. Offaly. The long-duration energy storage plant at a former thermal power station near Rhode will be built in partnership with energy technology firm Energy Dome. It is hoped the project will help expand access to clean energy nationally while creating jobs and long-term community benefits. "We … [Read more...] about Google announces plans for energy storage facility in Co. Offaly

A YOUNG man has died following a road traffic collision in Co. Kerry in the early hours of this morning. The single-vehicle collision occurred on the N72 near Calfmount, Barraduff at approximately 2.20am. The driver of the car, an adult male aged in his 20s, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. He has been named locally as 21-year-old Joshua Kamara Lynch from … [Read more...] about Young man dies following early-morning collision in Co. Kerry

AN IRISH trade union said it fears there may be a 'continuing potential risk' to Ryanair staff after accommodation used by employees was reportedly targeted in an arson attack. Forsá said the incident represents 'a shocking and serious threat to the safety and wellbeing of workers', many of whom were left distressed and shaken by the experience. Ryanair said rubbish in wheelie … [Read more...] about Trade union fears ‘continuing potential risk’ to Ryanair staff after arson attack on accommodation

FORMER DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is to give up his knighthood after being found guilty of 18 counts of child sex abuse. The former Member of Parliament for Lagan Valley is also set to relinquish his place on the Privy Council. On Monday, the 63-year-old was convicted of one count of rape, 13 counts of indecent assault and four counts of gross indecency against two women when … [Read more...] about Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to give up knighthood after child sex abuse conviction