Other News In Brief

Dublin Bus Investigating Footage Of Man Hanging Onto Back Of Bus

Dublin Bus has confirmed that it is investigating an incident this week after footage emerged of a man hanging onto the back of a fast-moving bus.

The video was circulated on social media this week and appears to have been taken while the bus travelled through Finglas.

The company warned that the man's actions are both unsafe and extremely dangerous and said it strongly discourages anyone from partaking in such behaviour.

Revenue Seize Drugs Worth €4,500 in Dublin

Revenue officers at the Dublin Mail Centre have seized two packages of ecstasy worth a combined total of €4,500.

The drugs, destined for addresses in Galway and Roscommon, were sent from the Netherlands and discovered with the assistance of Revenue detector dog Bailey.

Investigations are ongoing with a view to prosecution.

Anyone with information on drug smuggling in their area is urged to pass details on via the Revenue's Confidential Freephone on 1800 295 295.

Labour Call For Further Progress On Period Proverty

The Labour Party's Rebecca Moynihan has welcomed moves by the Oireachtas Women's Caucus to bring public attention to the growing phenomenon of period poverty, but called for further "serious actions" on the matter.

Last year, Dublin City Council passed measures proposed by Councillor Moynihan to provide free sanitary products in Dublin City Council owned buildings.

Cllr Moynihan commented: "It is extremely welcome to see TDs from across the divide recognise that period poverty is a very real issue in Ireland. With over 50% of young women and girls struggling to afford products; homeless women not being able to afford or indeed access sanitary products regularly and women in direct provision having to fight to get adequate products, it is no wonder this issue is finally getting the recognition it deserves.

"However, it is not enough for the Oireachtas to just debate and pass a motion to highlight the issue and then for it to be cast aside once the next issue comes to the fore. If the Government were serious about eradicating period poverty they could take two serious actions in the next budget.

"Firstly, they could introduce free sanitary products in schools. It is a scandal that young girls are missing school because they cannot afford sanitary products. Secondly, the Government should examine the VAT on sanitary products that aren't pads and tampons. Having a broad choice of products available at a lower price point benefits all women.

"We can reduce and eradicate the levels of period poverty in our lifetime. It needs to go beyond words on a page; we need to see real measures.

"Periods are not a luxury for women and girls. It is a part of everyday life and we need to make life easier for those who may be in vulnerable positions."



(JG/CM)