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No proposals for staff redundancies or selling assets at RTE: Media minister

It comes after a Government TD denied that the coalition could seek ‘revenge’ on the broadcaster amid ongoing revelations.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023

Government is not seeking ‘revenge’ in its response to RTE payment debacle – TD

Two Government representatives denied that widespread redundancies at the broadcaster are planned.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023

Children 'bringing vapes that look like highlighters to school in pencil case'

Minister Ossian Smyth expressed his belief that vapes are targeted at children as he called for a ban on flavoured e-cigarettes

Dublin Live · Jun 1, 2023

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Stark warning that children bring vapes that look like highlighters to school in their pencil case

Minister Ossian Smyth said: 'I don't think it's a coincidence, they look like a highlighter pen. A lot of children in school would have them in their pencil case'

Irish Mirror · Jun 1, 2023

'Eco-toilets' would make the Phoenix Park 'more accessible and welcoming' for visitors

Fine Gael Senator Emer Currie has called on the OPW to install eco-toilets in the well-known park

Dublin Live · May 28, 2023

Public sector workers facing drastic change as car parking privileges set to be axed

A mandate approved by Cabinet will phase out, over time, the use of parking in buildings that have access to good public transport and active or shared mobility options.

Irish Mirror · May 16, 2023

TikTok could be banned on Irish politicians' phones over security fears

The social media app is already extremely popular with some politicians as they attempt to connect with the younger generations

Dublin Live · Mar 23, 2023

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Major hack at Virgin Media Television in Ireland ‘contained and terminated’

Minister of State Ossian Smyth said the matter is being investigated by the National Cyber Security Centre.

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

Gillian Mackay holding talks in Ireland to bolster abortion buffer zone bill

AN MSP who is looking to pass legislation to introduce safe access zones around abortion clinics is making a trip to Ireland for talks on how the…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023

More than 200 million electrical items saved from landfill in Ireland since 2005

Over half a million tonnes of electrical waste has been collected and recycled

Irish Mirror · Jan 24, 2023

How you can get money back on plastic bottles with new scheme

People will be able to exchange their plastic waste for coins from 2024 onwards

Dublin Live · Nov 29, 2022

'Cash for cans' - Irish people could earn extra money for recycling cans and bottles under new scheme

Details of the scheme have moved a step closer

Irish Mirror · Nov 28, 2022

Garda recruitment in 'crisis' as two gardai hospitalised after Ballyfermot incident

Fianna Fail TD Jim O'Callaghan claims only 90 gardai were recruited this year despite the Government allocating the funds to recruit 1,000 extra members

Dublin Live · Nov 23, 2022

Minister says e-cigarettes ‘worsens the world’ amid plans to ban single use vapes

Single use vaping products could be banned under new priority legislation

Dublin Live · Oct 17, 2022

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Irish Mirror · Jun 29, 2022

People unable to get through to emergency services after system outage lasting over an hour

Approximately 227 callers were unable to reach the service during that period

Dublin Live · Mar 30, 2022

New levy on disposable coffee cups to be introduced

As many as 200 million disposable coffee cups are thrown away every year

Dublin Live · Feb 9, 2022

RTE Prime Time viewers furious as Sarah McInerney points out huge flaw with new retrofit scheme

RTE Prime Time viewers were left furious after host Sarah McInerney pointed out a huge problem with the Government's new retrofit scheme. Minister Ossian Smyth joined McInerney in RTE studios to discuss the latest scheme that aims to tackle the risi

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022

Broadband rollout falls behind schedule

Minister Ossian Smyth said the delay is ‘frustrating’ for everyone.

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