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Carlow road users! New laws for motorists to protect cyclists come into effect

As of midnight, Tuesday, November 12, new laws protecting cyclists have come into effect. The new legislation will make it an offence to dangerously overtake a pedal cyclist. Building on existing legislation, it provides for an increased fixed ...

12 Nov 2019 at 14:21

Northern Ireland

Drugs seized at airport in operation targeting crime gangs

Police have seized drugs worth approximately £645,000 over four weeks at Belfast International Airport in an operation targeting organised crime groups. Detectives said some of the seizures were destined for Northern Ireland while others were ...

13 Dec 2024 at 08:11

Around Carlow

Carlow MEP calls for closure of EU loophole that always dangerous SUVs in Europe

Ireland South and Carlow MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, a member of the EU Transport committee, has backed calls by the European Transport Safety Council to close a loophole in EU law that has seen a 20% increase in oversized SUVs and Pickups ...

28 Aug 2024 at 14:00

National News

New report finds vulnerable children ending up in care without proper interventions

A lack of joint-up service provision for mental health and other issues is resulting in some vulnerable children ending up in care without the proper interventions, according to the head of the Child Care Law Reform Project. The ...

24 Nov 2021 at 11:25

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'Law is constantly changing' - Carlow farmers advised to be aware of employment rules

An agribusiness services firm is advising Carlow farmers to be aware of legal obligations to employees. Ifac has issued advice to farmers across the country to ensure they stay ahead of the evolving legal landscape, with HR ...

10 Mar 2023 at 17:00

National News

Ireland’s nature minister: ‘We can’t restore nature without active farmers’

The Irish government will continue with plans to protect and restore nature if a key law is not passed at European Union level, a minister has said. Ireland’s junior minister for nature said the “challenge” is that the ...

25 Feb 2024 at 11:09

Local News

Facial recognition software being considered for use by gardaí as part of proposed legislation

Gardaí may have access to facial recognition software thanks to new proposed legislation, it has been revealed. Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD told rank and file gardaí at the annual Garda Representative ...

25 May 2022 at 15:23

National News

US State Department notes ‘significant efforts’ made by Ireland to combat human trafficking

The US State Department said it has noted ‘significant efforts’ made by Ireland in combatting human trafficking, according to a statement that was recently released by the Department of Justice. Minister for ...

20 Jul 2022 at 13:03

National News

'Absolute nonsense' - Roy Keane gestures to fan to meet him outside, court hears

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane gestured towards an Arsenal fan during a football match to “meet him outside” after “banter turned more aggressive”, a court has heard. Scott Law, 43, has ...

30 May 2024 at 15:42

National News

Leo Varadkar rejects ‘baseless’ defamation claims by Village magazine editor

The Tanaiste has “unequivocally” rejected defamation claims made by the Village magazine editor and says he will defend them “fully”. Defamation proceedings have been issued against Leo Varadkar over ...

10 Oct 2022 at 19:48

National News

Age to buy cigarettes and vapes to rise from 18 to 21

New legislation is due to come before Cabinet which will rise the legal age to buy tabacco and tabacco products from 18 to 21. The Minister of Health, Stephen Donnelly, is due to seek Cabinet ...

13 May 2024 at 09:55

National News

Prisons should not be ‘clogged up’ with non-violent offenders, minister says

Prisons should not be “clogged up” with non-violent offenders such as shoplifters and people with addiction issues, the justice minister has said. Jim O’Callaghan said he wanted to ensure ...

18 Feb 2025 at 22:20

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