Irish government considering banning use of sunbeds

THE Irish Government is considering banning the use of sunbeds after a report recommended they be outlawed to reduce cancer rates across the country. The Institute of Public Health (IPH) has recommended a ban on sunbeds to reduce the risk of skin cancer in Ireland, which has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world. Published this week, their report, titled ‘An … [Read more...] about Irish government considering banning use of sunbeds

THE Irish government has set out its plans to increase the number of world heritage sites recognised within the country over the next ten years. In a new World Heritage Strategy, released today, the government has outlined its ambition to increase the number of UNESCO sites within the country. “We are so fortunate in Ireland to be known globally for our rich natural and … [Read more...] about Ireland seeks to increase number of world heritage sites over next decade

SINN Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has not ruled out a run for the Irish presidency. This is a notable change from her position earlier this year when she said definitively, "It won't be me." Speaking to journalists outside the Four Courts on Monday, McDonald said: “We are not ruling anything in or anything out.” She confirmed that a party-wide consultation process on the … [Read more...] about Mary Lou McDonald might be in, as presidential race heats up

A STATUE of the Irish nationalist leader Daniel O’Connell will be unveiled in Dublin’s Leinster House this year. The sculpture is being gifted by the Bank of Ireland to the Houses of the Oireachtas to mark 250 years since the birth of the Irish leader, who became known as ‘the liberator’. Born near Cahersiveen in Co. Kerry on August 6, 1775, O’Connell went on to become one of … [Read more...] about Statue of Daniel O’Connell will be unveiled to mark his 250th birthday

A MAN has been arrested following a serious collision between a car and a motorcycle in Waterford last night. The incident happened at around 7.40pm in Monvoy, Tramore, Gardaí have confirmed today. The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was seriously injured in the incident. He was brought to University Hospital Waterford, where his condition is described as critical. No other … [Read more...] about Man arrested following serious collision between car and motorcycle