Interim Scheme News Today

The government is being told to urgently set up a financial package to help patients damaged by epilepsy drug valproate and vaginal mesh.

Ministers previously rejected calls for a financial scheme to aid those affected by the medical products. But a report on Wednesday says that position is "unsustainable" and is "causing immense anxiety for harmed patients".

Dublin City Council would like to invite the public to have their say on plans for the Sandyford Clonskeagh to Charlemont St Pedestrian & Cyclist Improvement Scheme. The scheme is one of the many projects being implemented as part of the City Council’s Active Travel Network.

An overhaul of the regulations for privately imported used cars – know as 'grey imports' – has left hundreds of customers in limbo amid confusion about the new requirements, and after some importers flouted the laws.