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2024
39 weeks
Women should have 'informed choice' on having labour induced at 39 weeks - Rotunda doctor
It follows a study of induced labour at 39 weeks in healthy women, which faced criticism.
HSE guidelines state that induction should be offered at 41 weeks, but can be considered earlier.
New research found it's safe for women to labour at home after being induced at 39 weeks.
Professor Fergal Malone said the research was aimed at providing women with 'informed choice'.
Robbery'Anyone with eyes could see': Irish rage at Moorehouse decision on another grim night for boxing
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
High Court rules that Ireland is breaching human rights of homeless asylum seekers
The court heard the case over three days earlier this year.
Clonshaugh
Dublin Fire Brigade makes 'good progress' fighting large blaze in north Dublin
The fire is located at an industrial premises in the Clonshaugh area of Dublin 17.
southportStarmer wants far-right 'thugs' dealt with in same way as football hooligans after recent riots
what's on the cards
Budget 2025: Vape tax, double child benefit, but no rise in jobseeker’s payment
The finance minister said there will be a ‘substantial’ package of supports for pensioners.
International Protection AccommodationCoolock and Dundrum sites to proceed despite protests, says O'Gorman
Sinn FéinSF pledges affordable homes for households earning under €90k but salary cap criticised by FF
be the best
8,000 calories and about 500 lengths: What does a day look like for Olympic champ Daniel Wiffen
Wiffen is Ireland’s newest Olympic champion and has his sights set on more gold.
CamloughPSNI say officer who waved Armagh flag from police vehicle will not be suspended or dismissed
Long WeekendAugust Bank Holiday weekend set for sun, wind, rain ... and a chance of localised flooding
Paris 2024
Ireland wins rowing bronze as Daire Lynch and Philip Doyle take battling medal on the water
Ireland’s rowers will be hoping for even more success over the coming days.
The Irish pair came in behind the Romanian boat, which took the gold, and the Netherlands, which took the silver.
Team Ireland will be hoping for more rowing medals, with two finals to come tomorrow.
southportTeenager (17) appears in court charged with murders of three young girls in Southport stabbing attack
Dublin Circuit Criminal CourtVet fined €12,500 over unlawful administration of euthanasia drug to two dogs in 2020
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The 9 at 9
Teen charged for Southport attacks, while Ireland will get its first velodrome – but we’re not quite swimming country yet.
