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It has been confirmed that Jameson Whiskey will no longer be exported to Russia just days after a picture of a recently-distilled bottle was pictured for sale in Moscow.Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn had called for French distributor Pernod Ricard to be added to the EU Sanctions list if they did not stop selling the product.The company resumed shipments to Russia last year after initially stalling exports following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.In a statement, a spokesperson for the group confirmed that Jameson and other Irish Distillers products will no longer be exported to or sold in Russia.They said: "Irish...

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Catholic midwives in abortion conscientious objection case The staff claim their conscientious objections were not recognised Scotland's largest health board has been taken to court by Catholic staff who claim conscientious objections over abortion procedures were disregarded. Midwifery sisters Mary Doogan, 57, and Concepta Wood, 51, say being forced to supervise staff taking part in abortions violates their human rights....

Catholic publisher Veritas says it is bitterly disappointed that the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland has blocked it from broadcasting a Christmas radio advertisement on RTÉ. It says the Commission's action comes despite RTÉ's willingness to broadcast the ad. Veritas claims it will have to take further action as the ban is seriously affecting its capacity to trade. The publisher and retailer says it has been trying since early last month to get the BCI's approval of the advert's content, which publicises its Christmas products. Advertisement This week a third draft was blocked by the BCI. Veritas accuses the Commission of...