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• E-Scooter Ban For Under 18s Comes Into Effect

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• CHI Failed To Comply With Regulations For Children's Health Records

  The Data Protection Commission says a full report will be released in due course.

• Nine Gaming Companies Under Investigation By CCPC

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  CCPC is looking into whether in-game currencies and purchases are in breach of consumer law

• Man Charged With Healy-Rae Assault Launches High Court Bail Application

  Michael Healy-Rae was driving home from the Dáil when he was attacked

• 37% Of Young Men Partially Blame Rape Victims Who Were Under Influence Of Substances

  That's according to the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's annual research.

• Under Ten Garda Driving Instructors Set To Complete Pursuit Course By End Of Year

  The Oireachtas Transport Committee has heard Gardaí are engaging with UK police forces

• Some SIPTU Members Beginning Industrial Action Today

  It includes a work-to-rule and the withdrawal of workplace goodwill arrangements.