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US tariffs could reduce pharmaceutical exports by up to half

April 1, 2025 by

IT IS expected that the Cabinet will be warned today that Irish exports of pharmaceuticals to the US could decline by as much as 50% if the White House follows through on its plans to apply a 20% tariff on the sector. Tánaiste Simon Harris will outline the potential economic impact of reciprocal trade tariffs between the EU and the US, ahead of tomorrow’s expected … [Read more...] about US tariffs could reduce pharmaceutical exports by up to half

Man due in court in connection with ‘homophobic hate crime’

April 1, 2025 by

A MAN charged in connection with a homophobic attack in Armagh over the weekend will appear in court this morning. The man is due to appear at Newry Court today Police were called to reports of an attack on a man in the Culdee Crescent area of the city on Sunday night, March 30. The incident is being investigated as a "homophobic hate crime", the police force has … [Read more...] about Man due in court in connection with ‘homophobic hate crime’

Appeal for witnesses after driver dies in Mayo collision

April 1, 2025 by

A MAN has died after the car he was driving was involved in a collision in Mayo last night. The single vehicle incident happened on the R323, Knock Road at Bracklaghboy, in Ballyhaunis at around 10.10pm. The driver, a man aged in his 50s who was the only person in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to the mortuary at Mayo University … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after driver dies in Mayo collision

Woman jailed for glassing ex-partner at snooker hall

April 1, 2025 by

A WOMAN who smashed a pint glass into her ex-partner’s face has been jailed following a hearing at Swansea Crown Court. Roisin Hannon, of Siloh Crescent in Landore, Swansea, was sentenced for 26 months after previously pleading guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent. The court heard that Hannon, 28, came across her ex during a night out at a snooker club in the … [Read more...] about Woman jailed for glassing ex-partner at snooker hall

Police hunt man who ‘knocked woman unconscious’ in street

April 1, 2025 by

POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a woman was knocked unconscious by a man in an early morning assault in Co. Down. The woman, aged in her 30s, was assaulted after arguing with the man in the Newry Street area of Banbridge just after midnight on March 30. The incident happened in Newry Street, Banbridge A second woman who attempted to stop the attack was also … [Read more...] about Police hunt man who ‘knocked woman unconscious’ in street

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