2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (274+ words) Shops and businesses would be required to allow disabled customers to use staff toilets if needed under a private member's bill introduced to the D'il. The Equal Status (Access to Toilet Facilities) Bill 2026 was introduced yesterday by Labour TD Mark…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (420+ words) New restrictions on the sale and advertising of nicotine pouches are to be introduced. The'Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026 will prohibit the sale of nicotine consumption products, such as pouches, to under-18s. It will also…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (261+ words) The UK government is seeking views on banning under-16s from social media through a formal consultation launched today. Many countries, including Ireland, are considering following in the footsteps of Australia, which introduced a world-first ban in December. In a press…...