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Citizens’ assembly on agriculture the wrong model, says farming group

A proposal to set up a citizens’ assembly on agriculture and food production is “ill thought-out” and “the wrong model”, according to a farming group. Irish Labour Party Cork East TD Sean Sherlock said that a citizens’ assembly should be set up on ...

06 Aug 2022 at 12:00

National News

Second Citizens’ Assembly meeting on directly elected mayor ends

The second meeting of the Citizens’ Assembly on a directly elected mayor of Dublin has concluded after hearing from various mayors from the city and abroad about what the role can entail. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham told the assembly ...

22 May 2022 at 18:03

National News

Micheál Martin plans to propose citizens' assembly on loss of biodiversity to Cabinet

A citizens’ assembly on biodiversity may soon be held in Ireland, according to the Taoiseach. Micheál Martin said yesterday (Wednesday February 2) that he plans to bring a proposal for a citizens’ assembly on biodiversity to Cabinet “shortly”. ...

03 Feb 2022 at 11:04

National News

Leo Varadkar has not formed a view on decriminalising drug use

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he has not formed a view on whether the use of drugs like cannabis should be decriminalised or regulated. It comes after an Oireachtas justice committee recommended that “a policy of decriminalisation is ...

25 Dec 2022 at 00:01

National News

Irish citizens advised to leave Ethiopia immediately

Irish citizens in Ethiopia have been advised to leave the country immediately following international concern due to the escalating war with rebels in the country. Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said approximately 80 ...

24 Nov 2021 at 17:55

Local News

Donegal public to seek answers about rising energy costs

As energy costs continue to rise and disquiet over increases grow, members of the public will no doubt take advantage of the opportunity to gather information about Donegal’s energy future, future-proofing the grid in the ...

29 Apr 2022 at 08:45

National News

Govt approves deployment of soldiers to help evacuate Irish citizens from war-torn Sudan

The government has approved the deployment of Defence Forces to assist with evacuating Irish citizens from Sudan. The approval was confirmed by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the Tánaiste Micheál Martin today (April 23) due ...

23 Apr 2023 at 16:32

National News

Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs hears how early trauma leads to addiction

The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use has been told of the “vicious cycle of addiction, criminalisation and trauma”. The Assembly is holding its second weekend of meetings in Dublin Castle this Saturday and Sunday, when ...

13 May 2023 at 12:08

National News

Ireland must act to preserve access to clean drinking water, Government warned

Ireland risks losing access to clean drinking water sourced from the island if it fails to act to protect its biodiversity, the Government has been warned. The head of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss ...

05 Apr 2023 at 15:10

National News

New O'Connell St station will improve citizen safety in the community - Gardaí

A new Garda station has been opened on O'Connell Street in Dublin with the aim of improving citizen safety in the area. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris opened the station this morning ...

10 Mar 2023 at 12:39

National News

Drugs diversion model must be implemented, Citizens’ Assembly chair says

A diversion model which would allow health interventions for people caught in possession of drugs needs to be implemented, the chair of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use has said. Paul Reid said the while ...

03 Sept 2023 at 13:27

National News

Urgent step change in approach to drug use needed, says citizens’ assembly chair

Ireland requires an urgent step change in its approach to drug use, the chair of the citizens’ assembly has said. Paul Reid was commenting as the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use reached the halfway point ...

25 Jun 2023 at 13:19

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