Menopause supports must be expanded to women across the country according to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins, who raised the matter with the Taoiseach in the Dáil today. Deputy Higgins said, “Menopause can be a hugely challenging time for women, both physically and mentally. Like with many women’s health issues, menopause was not discussed openly in the past, but thankfully that is changing. We are now more aware than ever of the challenges for women as well as the availability of

An information campaign using TikTok and Instagram is needed to inform young people about proper antigen test practice, a Fine Gael TD has said. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid-West Emer Higgins, has called on the HSE to introduce a social media information campaign on antigen testing, targeted at younger people. Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Higgins said: “I don’t know if you’re a fan of TikTok Taoiseach? But the latest video on the HSE’s TikTok has over 862 thousand views, so it

The latest seizure of 59,000 nitrous oxide canisters worth €1.9m brings the total amount of cannisters seized this year to almost 140,000, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Emer Higgins said, “I was recently informed by PQ that over 80,000 nitrous oxide canisters had been seized this year up until September. This week’s latest seizure has almost doubled that figure. “This mammoth seizure is yet more evidence of the growing issue with nitrous oxide misuse that we have in Ireland