Irish - January January 2025
Government urged to hold firm on Occupied Territories Bill as fears grow it may be watered down
Over the last week, some government figures have raised concerns about the bill.
- They are are still proliferating in many parts of the country despite this cost
- Controlling the spread of Japanese knotweed was the top driver of spending
- Expert: 'Invasive species are the second biggest driver of biodiversity loss on the planet'
Climate change and culture wars take centre stage at first Trinity Seanad hustings
Voting closes for Trinity College graduates in the Seanad election on 29 January.
White smoke: Regional Independents secure four government roles as deal emerges
Fianna Fáil is to hold a special Ard Fheis in Dublin on Sunday to ratify the new programme for government.
- The BBC yesterday revealed workers in Shein's supply chain working 75 hours per week with one day off per month.
- Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews said Shein should "never have been permitted" to establish a base here.