Take My Breath Away
Sunscreen should be seen as a necessary medical item
The twenty per cent VAT rate on sunscreen needs to be abolished immediately according to a Fine Gael Senato.
The VAT rate is currently categorised as a cosmetic product instead of a necessary medical item.
13 thousand cases of skin cancer are diagnosed here every year with the number expected to double by 2045.
Senator Maria Byrne says people should be able to enjoy the summer without worrying about the condition:
Bord Gáis Energy Announce Price Rise
It comes less than a week after SSE Airtricity announced a price hike for their customers
McAleese Steps Down From Integration Committee After GAA Extend Timeline
A Special Congress was due to be held next month
Split Among Legal Aid Solicitors As Some Return To Panel
The Law Society remains in dispute with Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan over the introduction of a new flat fee payment model
Large Drone Reported Off East Coast
It comes just days before the US president is due to arrive here
CnaM Launches Investigation Into X
It's over the potential ineffective implementation of age assurance mechanisms.
Irish 15-Year-Olds Rank Highest For Reading In EU
The 2025 study shows Ireland ranks significantly above both the EU and OECD average.
Sharp Rise In Number Of Children Experiencing Poverty
There was a particularly significant rise for families with children younger than five-years-old
Missing Person Appeal: Nathan Kenna (15), Lucan
He is reported missing since Sunday 6 September.
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