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16/04/2013
New Abortion Bill To Be Published By Summer
The new 'Protection of Maternal Life Bill' will be published before the summer.
The new law on abortion was part of a discussion about legislation to be given top priority in the new term of the Dail, which began on Tuesday morning.
It is understood that the abortion bill will be given highest priority.
However, sources told the Irish Independent that while the bill would be published by the summer, it is unclear whether it will be passed.
(H/CD)
The new law on abortion was part of a discussion about legislation to be given top priority in the new term of the Dail, which began on Tuesday morning.
It is understood that the abortion bill will be given highest priority.
However, sources told the Irish Independent that while the bill would be published by the summer, it is unclear whether it will be passed.
(H/CD)
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From next summer learners and newly qualified drivers will be put off the road if they clock up just six penalty points. One of a number of new rules regarding new drivers the government has decided to halve the number of points a learner driver can rack up before they are banned for six months.
New Rules From Next Summer For New Drivers
From next summer learners and newly qualified drivers will be put off the road if they clock up just six penalty points. One of a number of new rules regarding new drivers the government has decided to halve the number of points a learner driver can rack up before they are banned for six months.
17 December 2013
Government Launch Economic Growth Plan
Unemployment in Ireland will not fall below 10% before 2018, the government's new economic plan has said. The newly published Strategy for Growth has predicted an unemployment rate of 8.1% by the year 2020. The document also lays out predictions for economic growth, saying that by next year it will reach 2%, then 2.3% in 2015 and 3.0% in 2020.
Government Launch Economic Growth Plan
Unemployment in Ireland will not fall below 10% before 2018, the government's new economic plan has said. The newly published Strategy for Growth has predicted an unemployment rate of 8.1% by the year 2020. The document also lays out predictions for economic growth, saying that by next year it will reach 2%, then 2.3% in 2015 and 3.0% in 2020.
26 July 2012
€200m Saved By Local Government Since 2010
A report published yesterday has revealed that almost €200m has been saved since 2010 through efficiencies in local government.
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30 January 2012
Barriers To Adoption A Missed Opportunity
Fianna Fáil's spokesperson on Children has welcomed indications from the Government that they are finally taking steps to improve the adoption rights of children born to married parents.
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03 February 2017
Major New Domestic Violence Bill Published
The Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald has said it is "not acceptable that anyone in Ireland is subjected to abuse, fear and intimidation", as she launched the Domestic Violence Bill 2017. Announcing the new Bill, the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, said: "Tackling domestic violence has been a priority for me throughout my career.
Major New Domestic Violence Bill Published
The Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald has said it is "not acceptable that anyone in Ireland is subjected to abuse, fear and intimidation", as she launched the Domestic Violence Bill 2017. Announcing the new Bill, the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, said: "Tackling domestic violence has been a priority for me throughout my career.
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