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Call for 'urgent' review of codeine sales in Ireland as figures show alarming prescription rates in 2022

Figures released to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke showed that over one million prescriptions for codeine were dispensed through public drug schemes in 2022. This does not include private prescriptions or over the counter sales.

Irish Mirror

Health Minister vows parents of surrogate children will have 'full recognition and rights'

Parents of children born through surrogacy gathered in Leinster House on Thursday as the Dáil discussed a report compiled by the Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy.

Irish Mirror

House prices appear to have peaked but are still 'unaffordable' for buyers, expert says

Dr Rory Hearne, an Assistant Professor at Maynooth University and the author of housing book ‘Gaffs’, told the Irish Mirror that house prices do appear to have peaked

Irish Mirror

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Full list of 23 landlord TDs asked to stand aside for affordable rent vote

The list includes Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, who the Irish Mirror revealed earlier this year had recently become a landlord for the first time

Irish Mirror

Politician warns that Ireland's most evil will walk the streets free if nation doesn't keep Special Criminal Court

Louth deputy Fergus O Dowd of Fine Gael also urged Sinn Fein to change its position and support the non-jury court

Irish Mirror

Another blow for Fine Gael as former Agriculture Minister Michael Creed announces retirement from politics

The 59-year-old was first elected to the Dail in 1989. He lost his seat in the 2002 general election but regained his seat in Cork North West in 2007. He served as Agriculture Minister from 2016 to 2020.

Irish Mirror

Leo Varadkar issues major tax update for middle-income earners ahead of Budget

Asked by the Irish Mirror whether or not the projected surplus cleared the way for the 30% tax rate, Mr Varadkar warned that some of the money will need to be kept for tougher times. However, he vowed that there will be a tax package for middle-income earners in the…

Irish Mirror

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Fine Gael TDs quiz Mary Lou McDonald on her relationship with Jonathan Dowdall

Dowdall, a former Sinn Féin councillor and a convicted criminal, acted as a State witness in the trial of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch.

Irish Mirror

Fine Gael's John Paul Phelan retiring as TD in another blow for Leo Varadkar

Mr Phelan, 44, is the fourth Fine Gael TD to announce their retirement since the last general election, alongside Donegal TD Joe McHugh and Kerry’s Brendan Griffin. Former Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy retired in April 2021.

Irish Mirror

Congestion charges for Dublin ruled out by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

The Fine Gael leader suggested the charges on city centre car use maybe rolled out after the Metro is operating

Dublin Live

Leo Varadkar accused of being ‘smug’ as TDs battle over parties’ housing records

Mr Varadkar accused Sinn Fein of ‘gaslighting’ young people, and claimed that Labour was suffering from a “crisis of confidence”.

The Independent UK

Emotional Joe Biden declares himself son of Mayo as he wraps up trip with Ballina speech

"The truth of it is, being here feels like coming home."

Irish Mirror

Varadkar dismisses Fine Gael plunge in poll amid Sinn Fein surge

The poll was conducted as the Government’s winter eviction ban was lifted at the end of March.

The Independent UK

More than 2,000 knives seized in 2022 in Garda clampdown on violent activity

There has been a worrying increase in the amount of knives being seized annually by the gardai, according to latest figures

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Fine Gael councillor blasts plans for Ukrainian refugee centre as 'not in keeping' with his town

His comments put him at odds with his Fine Gael colleague Cllr Stephen Keary

Irish Mirror

Fine Gael Minister brands Eoin Ó Broin garda eviction tweet 'crass and ignorant'

Fine Gael Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan said that the tweet from Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin showing modern day gardaí at a famine-era eviction was an example of the "mask lifting"

Irish Mirror

Sinn Fein's Eoin O Broin stands over controversial tweet labelled 'utterly pathetic' by Fine Gael TD

Justice Minister Simon Harris described the tweet as 'offensive, inappropriate and disrespectful to the men and women of An Garda Siochana'

Irish Mirror

Labour leader Ivana Bacik calls for one million homes to be built in the next decade

During her speech at the Labour Party conference in Cork on Saturday evening, leader Ivana Bacik was sharply critical of the Government's record on housing ahead of Wednesday's confidence motion.

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Labour rejects Fine Gael's claims it has objected to nearly 11,000 Dublin homes

Fine Gael’s Richard Bruton issued a statement on Saturday morning stating the Labour party had "objected to or attempted to hinder the progress of at least 10,804 homes" in Dublin City Council since 2020

Irish Mirror

Labour rejects Fine Gael claim it has objected to nearly 11,000 Dublin homes

In a statement from Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton, it was suggested that the Labour Party had objected to nearly 11,000 homes in the Dublin City Council area since 2020

Irish Mirror

'You are making thousands and thousands of people homeless' - Trinity protesters heckle Minister Eamon Ryan

"You have paired climate justice with economic hardship"

Dublin Live

Fair City star Jenny Dixon says giving birth to 'miracle twins' was 'dream come true'

The Dubliner welcomed daughters Bella Sky and Capri Luca on February 20 with her husband, former Fine Gael TD Tom Neville

Irish Mirror

One Government TD ordered 63,000 personalised calendars last year - another got 1,600 sympathy cards

Figures obtained from the Houses of the Oireachtas show 236,945 items of stationery including greetings and congratulations cards were obtained from the taxpayer-funded service in 2022. The bulk order of personalised calendars were for one Fianna Fail TD.

Dublin Live

Leo Varadkar blasts back in landlord and tenant row

"When we made the decision that we did, we were taking into account primarily the interests of people who are renting and who are tenants or are future renters. Not just the interest of landlords”

Irish Mirror

Green TD Neasa Hourigan accuses Eamon Ryan of not representing party policy on eviction ban

Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan said that no one represented Green Party policy or values at Monday evening's leaders' meeting, despite her party leader Eamon Ryan being present.

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