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- Legislation on Valerie's Law to be brought to Cabinet May 5, 2026Legislation is on the way which would prevent someone who had killed their child's other parent from automatically keeping their guardianship rights.
- Rare skin condition patients gain access to new treatment May 5, 2026The first authorised treatment for a painful and incurable skin condition has been made available in Ireland, in what has been described as a "transformative moment".
- Govt renews call to Europe for pharmaceutical taskforce May 5, 2026The Government has renewed its call on the European Commission to set up a pharmaceutical taskforce in light of ongoing threats by the Trump administration to impose fresh tariffs on the sector.
- 738 patients harmed in medicine-related incidents in 2025 May 5, 2026There were 738 patients harmed in medication-related incidents in HSE services last year, according to new figures.
- Voters urged to check registration ahead of bye-elections May 5, 2026An Coimisiún Toghcháin has urged voters in Galway West and Dublin Central to check the register and ensure they are eligible to vote in the upcoming bye-elections.
- Oil dips on signs US is loosening Iranian Hormuz closure May 5, 2026Oil prices eased 1% today after climbing by as much as 6% in the previous session on signs the US Navy is loosening Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, potentially opening up supply from the Middle East.
- GameStop's $56 billion eBay bid raises financing doubts May 5, 2026GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's unprecedented $56 billion takeover bid for the much larger eBay has drawn skepticism from investors and analysts, with shares in the online retailer trading much below the offer price.
- Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion's biggest night May 5, 2026The brightest stars in Hollywood, music, sports and style - led by Beyonce, Madonna and Nicole Kidman - hit the red carpet for the Met Gala, the Manhattan charity ball that doubles as fashion's biggest night.
- 'True champions' - Wu dedicates world title to parents May 5, 2026Wu Yize dedicated his remarkable world championship title to his parents after an incredible journey since leaving China with his father to pursue his sporting career.
