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PROPOSALS to restrict the use of electric scooters on Irish roads have been approved by Government. They include banning the use of e-scooters by anyone under the age of 18 and requiring all users to wear hi-visibility jackets and helmets when riding one. The proposed new regulations would also see on-the-spot e-scooter offence fines increased to €100. Minister for Transport, … [Read more...] about Government approves proposals to ban children from using e-scooters

A PUBLIC consultation is underway in Northern Ireland on restricting the promotion of unhealthy foods. The Department of Health (DoH) and Food Standards Agency (FSA) have launched the public survey which asks for feedback on proposals to restrict the promotion and placement of food and drink that is high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS). “Obesity is one of the biggest public … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland considers restricting multibuy deals on unhealthy foods to help fight obesity

AN IRISH-FOUNDED charity in Birmingham which supports some of the most vulnerable members of the community has urged the public to remember the homeless this summer. SIFA Fireside offers a wide range of services for homeless people, whom they say need to be remembered during the summer months too, when they face the “full force of the elements”. “The recent heatwaves have been … [Read more...] about Homeless face ‘full force of elements’ during heatwaves Birmingham Irish charity warns

DEFENCE Minister Helen McEntee has confirmed plans to upgrade an Irish military base in Donegal. The Minister visited Finner Camp for the first time this week, which is home to Ireland’s 28th Infantry Battalion. She was welcomed by Assistant Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Neil Nolan and the Officer Commanding 28th Infantry Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Jim O’Shea. Defence … [Read more...] about Defence minister announces refurbishment of Irish military camp in Donegal

NORTHERN Ireland’s Economy Minister has criticised the British Government for imposing air passenger duty (APD) on flights from Derry to Dublin. The air route, which is set to return later this year, is deemed of “strategic importance” to the north west od Ireland, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald said this week. She has previously called on the British Government to … [Read more...] about Economy Minister criticises British Government for taxing Dublin to Derry air route