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Call for tighter regulations around synthetic cannabis
Call for tighter regulations around synthetic cannabis A group of psychiatrists has called on the Government to tighten regulations on the sale and supply of psychoactive substances, saying measures to tackle synthetic cannabis are not working.
Rathwood enters examinership, halts refunds
Rathwood enters examinership, halts refunds Garden centre and outdoor furniture retailer Rathwood has formally entered examinership and says that while it is still trading, refunds owed to customers who placed orders that were never delivered "cannot be processed at this time".
McDonald calls on Government to make life more affordable
McDonald calls on Government to make life more affordable The Sinn Féin leader has called for urgent Government action to make life more affordable for people.
Why is oil coming from northern Europe costing us more?
Why is oil coming from northern Europe costing us more? With a lot of Ireland's oil coming from northern Europe and not the Middle East, why are we paying so much more for our oil now even though there's no disruption to European production? Consumer Affairs Correspondent Aengus Cox explains Read More
Over 2,300 shortfall in child special education places
Over 2,300 shortfall in child special education places 7,860 children are in need of a special school place for next year, but there are only 5,500 places available, writes Emma O Kelly.