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BreakingNews.ie
05-05-2025
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
Rally hears calls for Government to address ‘soaring' abortion numbers
The Government must act to address Ireland's 'soaring' abortion numbers, an anti-abortion rally in Dublin has been told. The call was made as a large crowd assembled outside Leinster House on Monday afternoon after the annual March for Life in the city. Advertisement A total of 10,033 abortions were carried out in Ireland in 2023, according to official data from the Department of Health. This was up on the 8,156 terminations in 2022. Crowds at the annual March for Life organised by the Pro Life Campaign (John McElroy/Pro Life Campaign/PA). The figures for 2024 are expected to be published in the coming weeks. The rally outside the Oireachtas was told there was a need for 'immediate steps' by Government to stop the upward trend. Eilis Mulroy, from the Pro Life Campaign – the organisation that staged the event, told the crowd on Molesworth Street: 'At the heart of public life in Ireland today, there is a disconnect, a denialism, an indifference and a total lack of accountability that has to be confronted and broken. Advertisement 'The massive increase in abortions taking place and the refusal of the Government to engage with any viewpoint other than the most radical elements of the pro-abortion movement is proof of the totally skewed discussion that's taking place. 'When I think of the heartbreak and pain that so many women I know have experienced after abortion, and the lives of so many babies that have been lost, it gives me tremendous energy, drive and determination to keep going. 'And I know everyone gathered here today feels the same way.' Participants march through Dublin (John McElroy/Pro Life Campaign/PA). Ireland voted to liberalise its laws on terminations in a landmark referendum in 2018. Advertisement A new legal framework introduced after the referendum provides for unrestricted access to abortion up to 12 weeks in term. There is a mandatory three-day waiting period between a woman's initial medical consultation and her being given access to abortion treatment or medication. After 12 weeks, terminations are allowed in certain circumstances, such as in cases of fatal foetal abnormalities and when there is a risk to the wellbeing of the expectant mother.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Detroit's auto industry nervously watches, waits as tariff deadline fast approaches
The Brief President Trump's tariff deadline is April 2nd, causing uncertainty among Detroit automakers. The tariffs are a proposed 25% on vehicles and auto parts imported into the U.S. "If the auto industry catches a cold, Detroit gets pneumonia," says John McElroy. FOX 2 - From price hikes to possible supply chain disruptions, Detroit's auto industry continues to brace for Wednesday's tariff deadline. These tariffs may result in car prices going up and sales down along with possible supply chain disruptions. It would be the domino effect from President Donald Trump's 25 percent auto import tariffs which loom over Metro Detroit. "If the auto industry catches a cold, Detroit gets pneumonia," said John McElroy, auto industry expert. "We depend so heavily on the automotive industry, that if it gets impacted, Detroit and Southeast Michigan feels it the most." Big picture view The result would trickle down to customers - with Metro Detroit families already struggling to afford new vehicles due to the economy. "The industry has priced millions of households out of the new car market, and these latest tariffs are going to push even more household out," he said. George Glassman, president of Glassman Auto, says it's why his lots have been so busy lately. "Customers are coming out they're calling, and they're interested in making sure that they buy a car in anticipation of the tariffs kicking in," Glassman said. He says his team is unloading cars, beefing up new and used inventory, anticipating rising costs. "We are in a decent position as we speak, but I've got no doubt that inventory will wind down pretty quickly," Glassman said. "The challenge right now is that we don't yet have any official pricing from any manufacturers." McElroy says the big three manufacturers won't go unscathed. But he adds, that German, Japanese, and Korean manufacturers will feel the most pressure, given their models aren't made with many U.S. auto parts. But how that will be checked and enforced is still unclear. "Yes, automakers will be forced to build more vehicles in the U.S.," said McElroy. "But I think when all the dust settles, we will have some (increased) amount of American manufacturing jobs." While the tariffs technically take effect April 2, auto experts say it may still take months, most likely around the summertime, when we truly start to feel the impact on car sales on lots like this one. While things are still uncertain, they say don't be surprised to see a bump in car payments, and even your car insurance. The Source Information for this story came from interviews with George Glassman and John McElroy.
BBC News
02-03-2025
- BBC News
New Tyne Bridge traffic measures as repairs continue
Traffic reduction measures on the Tyne Bridge will change this week as a four-year restoration project on the structure enters its next will continue to be restricted to one lane in each direction but those lanes will switch lanes from 7 on the bridge, which carries traffic between Newcastle and Gateshead, has been ongoing since April and included the removal of nine tonnes of bird overnight closures will also take place as the restoration shifts from the eastern to the western footway. They will occur from 4 to 6 March from 20:00 until 06:00 GMT, with signed diversions in City Council said there would be no pedestrian and cycle access on 6 March, after which cyclists and pedestrians would use the east footway. Councillor John McElroy, cabinet member for the environment and transport at Gateshead Council, said the project was "progressing really well", adding: "Children in local schools are getting to see what's involved in this type of work, and there is a ripple effect of local contractors working on such an iconic structure."Last week the prime minister refused to offer an assurance that the restoration will not fall victim to spending is hoped the revamp of the Grade II* listed crossing will be completed in 2028 when the bridge reaches its centenary. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
