A legislative proposal aiming to prohibit fox hunting has advanced through the first stage in the Dáil following a vote that saw 113 TDs support the measure, while 49 opposed it. The proposed amendment to the Animal Health and Welfare Act was introduced by People Before Profit–Solidarity representatives Ruth Coppinger and Paul Murphy. Despite the bill’s progression, the Government has …
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A fresh wave of criticism has been directed at Taoiseach Micheál Martin, as opposition leaders jointly request an urgent meeting to address the ongoing conflict over proposed changes to speaking rights in the Dáil. The dispute, which has been simmering since January, is expected to culminate in a critical vote on Tuesday when the Government brings its motion before the …
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General election candidate Philip Sutcliffe has resigned from the Independent Ireland party ahead of a meeting about his support for Conor McGregor. Sutcliffe, a Dublin city councillor and former boxing coach for McGregor, had accompanied McGregor to his High Court hearing on Friday, where McGregor was found guilty of assaulting Nikita Hand. Limerick TD Richard O’Donoghue, a co-founder of Independent …
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