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fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

The Irish Independent's View: Salute to fallen garda Kevin Flatley shows how much he was valued by the people he served

Every death of a garda is a tragedy for our society. Our police force is a rarity because the vast majority of our officers are unarmed... an attack on a garda remains regarded as an attack on society.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Saoirse Hanley: We gained abortion rights here, but the campaign is not over. Women in other EU member states with restrictive laws need support

Ireland has significantly improved access to abortion rights for women in recent years, illustrating progress in reproductive health.
The repeal of the 8th Amendment has empowered individuals to reclaim autonomy over their bodies.
Challenges like waiting periods and time limits still exist, but the situation for women has improved.
Increased access to safe and legal abortion reflects broader societal changes in attitudes toward women's rights.
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