Bonus payment from Government due to economic crisis
Due to a new round of supports agreed by the Government, all social welfare recipients will receive an extra €200 bonus payment. The support is set to total €1.25 billion.…
Weed go well together: Gino Kenny TD proposes cannabis decriminalisation
Parliamentary discussions have begun in the Oireachtas after People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny brought forward a proposal set to decriminalise cannabis by amending the Misuse of Drugs Act. The…
Mother and baby home survivor shares her views on the commission report
Valerie Dalton talks to The Liberty about the findings of the mother and baby home commission and her own hopes of learning more about her past. Valerie Dalton was only a few months…
Homelessness on rise as rent payments stall
The government’s failure to adequately increase rent allowances has contributed to a sharp rise in homelessness, a report has revealed. According to statistics released by the Simon Community, the end…
Budget 2015: €15 million short in mental health spending
Mental health organisations have spoken out about Budget 2015 after raising concerns that €15m in the Government’s planned spending in this area wasn’t granted. Responsible for mental health services,…
Government to tackle childhood obesity with ‘no fry zones’
The Irish is attempting to tackle childhood obesity by implementing 'no fry zones' across the country…
Taoiseach backs same sex marriage for 2015 referendum
The Government has announced its intention to hold a referendum on the legalisation of gay marriage in 2015.…
Scene set to legalise medicinal marijuana for MS sufferers
Hilary Pidegeon reveals the latest government plans to introduce a new form of medical marijuana for MS patients.…
Educate Together school plans delayed
The State will have paid for building projects worth €90m to Christian Brothers Schools due to the current five-year school building programme.…
More cuts expected in Budget 2013
Local community groups struggle in the face of harsh austerity cuts, writes Megan Naughton…
TDs voice their frustration as abortion debate continues
Megan Naughton Local councillor calls for clearer legislation while Independent TD says a referendum on abortion will ‘ultimately be necessary’. Clare Daly, an Independent TD, who introduced the private abortion…
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