Partial Air Ambulance Stand Down Will Not Put Lives At Risk Says Taoiseach
November 16, 2019 No Responses

Partial Air Ambulance Stand Down Will Not Put Lives At Risk Says Taoiseach

The withdrawal of an air ambulance four days a month will not put lives at risk due to contingency plans the Government has in place, the Taoiseach has said. Leo Varadkar said there is an issue with recruitment and retention...
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Protest Against Asylum Complex in Leitrim Stood Down With Immediate Effect
November 16, 2019 No Responses

Protest Against Asylum Complex in Leitrim Stood Down With Immediate Effect

A group that has been protesting against plans to house asylum seekers in an apartment complex in Co Leitrim have stood down their protest with immediate effect. On Friday, the owners of the apartment complex in Ballinamore secured an injunction...
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New EU President Ready to Negotiate Trade Deal After Brexit Completed
November 15, 2019 No Responses

New EU President Ready to Negotiate Trade Deal After Brexit Completed

The incoming president of the European Council has said the EU stands ready to negotiate a trade deal once Brexit happens. On a visit to Dublin, Charles Michel would not be drawn on whether it was realistic to anticipate an...
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British-Irish Council to Focus on Brexit and Substance Abuse
November 15, 2019 No Responses

British-Irish Council to Focus on Brexit and Substance Abuse

Political leaders from across the UK and Ireland are to discuss how to deal with “shared issues” such as Brexit and tackling drug abuse at a meeting in Dublin. The latest British-Irish Council (BIC) summit will be attended by senior...
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Varadkar Says Bedroom Tax is ‘a Terrible Idea’
November 14, 2019 No Responses

Varadkar Says Bedroom Tax is ‘a Terrible Idea’

The Taoiseach has ruled out the idea of introducing a “bedroom tax” in Ireland. The suggestion of a levy to get older people to downsize and free up family homes was firmly rejected after a majority of the 1,200 people...
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Coveney Compared to ‘Conductor of the Titanic Orchestra’ Over Health Policies
November 14, 2019 No Responses

Coveney Compared to ‘Conductor of the Titanic Orchestra’ Over Health Policies

Simon Coveney has been accused of being like the conductor of the Titanic orchestra over the Government’s handling of issues facing the health service. The Government is to release its €26 million Winter Health Plan to tackle overcrowding and hospital...
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Government Considering Statutory Inquiry into Sexual Abuse at Scouting Organizations
November 14, 2019 No Responses

Government Considering Statutory Inquiry into Sexual Abuse at Scouting Organizations

The Government is considering a statutory inquiry into allegations of historical sexual abuse at Scouting organizations. On Wednesday night, an RTÉ Investigates program revealed former scouts who alleged they were abused while members of the Catholic Boy Scou...
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Martin Calls for Official Inquiry into Historic Scouting Sexual Abuse
November 13, 2019 No Responses

Martin Calls for Official Inquiry into Historic Scouting Sexual Abuse

Micheal Martin has called for a statutory, independent and transparent inquiry into allegations of historic sexual abuse in Scouting organisations. An RTE program, due to be broadcast tonight, reveals former scouts who alleged they were abused while members of...
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Conservatives to Run Four Candidates in The North
November 12, 2019 No Responses

Conservatives to Run Four Candidates in The North

The Northern Ireland Conservative Party will contest four constituencies at the forthcoming UK General Election. Gary Hynds, the party’s deputy chairman in the region, will run as a candidate in Lagan Valley. Matthew Robinson will stand in North Down, Grant....
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Sinn Féin Willing to Discuss Forming Government with Both Major Parties
November 12, 2019 No Responses

Sinn Féin Willing to Discuss Forming Government with Both Major Parties

Sinn Féin have said they would be willing to discuss forming a government in the Irish republic with Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael. Launching the program for the party’s Ard Fheis in Derry this weekend, Donegal TD Pearse Doherty said...
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