Momentum is building for a referendum on repealing the eighth amendment governing abortion, campaigners said. Labour pledged to overturn the law as part of its manifesto. The party said it would reinstate the constitutional convention next year and provide it with more time to consider broad issues in greater detail.
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Victims of drug dealers fear reprisal attacks, study finds
Two-thirds of people intimidated by drug dealers or threatened over drug debts do not report it to gardai, a study has revealed. Experts working with addicts and their families in Dublin have warned that most of those who are harassed and abused try to deal with it themselves for fear of reprisal attacks if they… Continue reading Victims of drug dealers fear reprisal attacks, study finds
Politicians warned to address provision for domestic violence victims
Women at risk of domestic violence were denied refuge requests 14 times every day in 2014, campaigners have revealed. The Safe Ireland network said that year had the highest demand for accommodation on record with more than 4,800 unmet pleas for secure shelter.
Enda Kenny warns of jobs exit if Fine Gael lose office
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has warned that money, investment and jobs will flood out of Ireland if Fine Gael are not returned to power. Claiming that Sinn Fein will increase income tax if put in power, Mr Kenny said there would be consequences if an alternative coalition forms a government.
Rathlin seabird centre to reopen after refurb
An upside down lighthouse beloved by twitchers is to reopen in weeks with a hardy climb down an island cliff face. The Rathlin West Light Seabird Centre, which overlooks one of the biggest seabird colonies in Europe, is to invite visitors back for the first time at the end of March.
Labour's Joan Burton pledges referendum on repealing eighth amendment
Labour has pledged to hold a referendum on repealing the eighth amendment if returned to government. The law acknowledges the right to life of the unborn, equating it with the mother’s right to life.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny rules out coalition deal with Fianna Fail
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has vowed to get rid of the Universal Social Charge, increase welfare and hire another 10,183 doctors, nurses, gardai, teachers and social workers if put back in power. Launching the Fine Gael manifesto, the leader ruled out a coalition with Fianna Fail despite a slip in the latest opinion polls as the… Continue reading Taoiseach Enda Kenny rules out coalition deal with Fianna Fail
Friends who won 66 million euro in syndicate choose to keep their names secret
A group of Irish friends who won 66 million euro on the EuroMillions are to keep their identities secret. The syndicate collected their massive jackpot in Dublin – the fourth highest payout for the draw in Ireland – after almost two weeks of speculation over who they are and where they are.
Kenny condemns threats to journalists reporting gangland killings
Irish premier Enda Kenny has condemned threats levelled against a number of journalists following reporting of the latest gangland killings in Dublin. The Independent News and Media (INM) group said gardai had formally notified a number of its reporters that their safety was at risk from organised criminals.
Fianna Fail in pledge to delay water charges
Water charges will be put off over the next five years if Fianna Fail manage to reverse the devastation the party suffered at the last election. Micheal Martin’s ambitions took centre stage as the opposition leader’s manifesto was unveiled, including plans to stop the USC income levy for anyone earning up to 80,000 euro.