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JK Rowling accuses Irish Eurovision act of ‘misogyny’ amid transgender dispute

JK Rowling has accused Ireland’s Eurovision act of “preening, self-satisfied misogyny” after they cut ties with their creative director over comments he reportedly made on social media about transgender people. On Tuesday, Wild Youth said they were ...

26 Apr 2023 at 13:50

Northern Ireland

Varadkar hails US as trailblazers on LGBT rights issues

The Taoiseach has hailed the US as trailblazers on LGBT rights issues as he met vice president Kamala Harris in Washington. Mr Varadkar thanked Ms Harris for her own advocacy and for being a “strong ally” to the LGBT community as he and partner ...

17 Mar 2023 at 17:59

National News

Ireland may have to consider changing laws around trans prisoners – Varadkar

Ireland may have to consider introducing policies similar to those in Scotland around where to house trans women in prisons, Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said. It follows a prominent case that preceded Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation as First ...

21 Mar 2023 at 21:55

National News

Call to consider including advice for over-40s in new sexual health strategy

The sexual wellbeing of people aged over 40 and of transgender people should be considered for inclusion in Ireland’s next strategy on sexual health, a report has said. The independent review of the National Sexual Health Strategy, published ...

27 Mar 2023 at 12:12

Ireland's consumer watchdog warns about electrical product sold on Amazon

National News

Electrical product sold to Irish consumers on Amazon may cause electric shock - CCPC

A safety issue has been identified with a light fixture sold to Irish consumers on the Amazon platform. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), the Leere Lighting Fixture/ Empty Lighting Fixture presents a ...

24 Mar 2023 at 12:27

National News

Paddling pool sold on Amazon poses chemical risk to Irish children - CCPC

A safety issue has been identified with a paddling pool sold online to Irish customers. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), the risk presented by the Bestway Paddling pool sold on Amazon is chemical ...

04 May 2023 at 15:24

National News

No conspiracy behind Ireland’s new hate speech laws, says justice minister

An Irish Government minister has insisted there is no conspiracy behind new hate speech laws as he dismissed criticism levelled by Donald Trump Jnr and Elon Musk. Justice minister Simon Harris said when someone from the Trump family ...

05 May 2023 at 15:37

National News

Irish minister subjected to ‘daily abuse’ over his sexuality

An Irish government minister has revealed he endures daily abuse over his sexuality. Minister for children, disability and equality Roderic O’Gorman said the majority of the abuse he receives is “very much focused on being gay”. ...

12 Mar 2023 at 14:17

National News

ALERT: Irish consumer group warns against use of faulty string lights

Major safety issues have been identified in two electrical products sold to hundreds of Irish consumers. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), the issues were discovered in the Globe Festoon ...

26 Jul 2023 at 15:37

Popular Irish store recalls children's swim aid due to MAJOR safety concern

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25 Jul 2023 at 10:36

National News

Demonstration calls for respect and reform for trans and intersex community

Thousands of people turned out in Dublin for what was termed as the most significant attendance to date at the annual Trans and Intersex Pride event. The gathering started at the Garden of Remembrance before proceeding ...

08 Jul 2023 at 16:15

Arts & Entertainment

'He's not inciting violence' - UK politician backs Irish comedian after venue cancellations

Former SNP leadership hopeful Kate Forbes has backed Father Ted writer Graham Linehan after he had to put on an open air show outside the Scottish Parliament. The writer and comic performed his comedy routine outside ...

21 Aug 2023 at 17:25

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