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January
January 2024
Mental Health
Overhaul of mental health law which 'deprives people of liberty' may not happen before election
The long-awaited Mental Health Amendment Bill would bring about the largest overhaul of the State’s mental health laws in decades.
Mental Health Reform said the protracted delay in publishing the Mental Health Amendment Bill is "completely unacceptable"
The proposed legislation would strengthen regulation around people consenting to the type of treatment they receive
Fiona Anderson, a long-time activist, said patients like her need to have a greater say in their treatment
Explainer
What is the new deposit-return scheme for bottles and cans and how will it work?
The scheme is being rolled out from Thursday.
israel-hamas war
Martin: Ireland has 'no plans' to suspend funding to UN Agency after alleged Hamas collusion
The UN Relief and Works Agency said Israel had provided the agency with information about the alleged involvement of several employees in the 7 October attack.
Stormont collapseJeffrey Donaldson to give 'update on political situation' to DUP executive on Monday
Surrealing in the YearsSurrealing in the Years: Story of giant Luke Kelly head vandalism comes to a sad end
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Sky-high demand for cost-rental homes, ICJ ruling prompts Security Council meeting, and Ireland chooses its Eurovision song.
Human RightsUkraine a priority for newly elected Council of Europe human rights commissioner Michael O'Flaherty
oideachas trí ghaeilgeTeachers say reintroduction of teaching-through-Irish allowance 'would make a massive difference'
InvestigationGardaí investigating murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier seize items from Ian Bailey's flat
CourtFormer scout leader who sexually abused three teenagers almost 30 years ago jailed for six years
InfectiousHealth officials keeping 'very close watch' on measles in Ireland as cases soar in Europe
Happy DaysEpic comeback sees Medvedev through to face Djokovic-conqueror Sinner in Australian Open final
audience awardKneecap win award with first Irish language film ever to premiere at Sundance Film Festival
