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richard haassClaim IRA members were in Colombia on holiday, not to train FARC, 'insulted US intelligence'
Achtung tonyTony Blair wanted to have 'a good time' during 1993 trip to Ireland, ideally involving U2
State Papers
'Reproductive fascism': Read the letters calling on Mary Robinson to intervene in X Case
Many people, from Ireland and abroad, contacted the president about the controversial case in 1992.
The X Case centred on a 14-year-old girl who became pregnant after being raped
The letters to Robinson highlight how divisise the issue was in Ireland and abroad
'It is with disbelief and disgust that we heard about the young girl who has been forbidden to leave Ireland'
Sinn FĂ©inSF should move away from violent links to stop attracting 'head bangers', Adams agreed in 2001
John F KennedyJackie Kennedy rang Irish Embassy to ensure Defence Forces would play role in JFK's funeral
State Papers
Ireland considered making 21 age of consent for gay people when decriminalising homosexuality
One 1993 document noted that moving from “criminalisation to equality might be too major a change at one go”.
The age of consent for heterosexual intercourse at the time was, and still is, 17 years old
21 was described as "probably the age most acceptable to those who do not want decriminalisation but recognise that there is no choice"
However, if 21 was chosen, "there would be an attempt to portray this country as backward", officials warned
Clondalkin'Vital' addiction support service in Dublin to remain open after campaign by staff and locals
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Famine risk in Gaza, national day of mourning in Czech Republic and public transport strike in Northern Ireland
Addiction
GP centre won't prescribe 'highly addictive' painkillers due to concerns over illegal drug trade
There have been growing concerns in recent weeks about the sale of opioids and other powerful painkillers.
A GP centre in Dublin is refusing to prescribe powerful painkillers like Oxycontin or "highly addictive" benzodiazepines
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said prescription medications often end up being sold on the street
Benzodiazepines are generally prescribed to treat anxiety, sleep disorders and seizures
Batoul Hania'Please bring him back': Wife of Irish citizen trapped in Gaza pleads for his safe return
mother-and-baby homesCompel religious orders to pay redress, Sinn FĂ©in TD says, as survivors mull legal action
MediaCoalition of press freedom organisations raises concerns with Sinn FĂ©in leader over legal actions
