Taoiseach Confident That Brexit Deal Can Be Reached Today
October 16, 2019 No Responses

Taoiseach Confident That Brexit Deal Can Be Reached Today

The Taoiseach has said he is confident an agreement between the UK and EU over Brexit can be reached by Wednesday night. Speaking today, Leo Varadkar said he had spoken to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier this morning and...
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Johnson in Race Against the Clock as Brexit Splits Appear
October 16, 2019 No Responses

Johnson in Race Against the Clock as Brexit Splits Appear

Boris Johnson faces a race against the clock to secure a Brexit deal and get Tory Euroskeptics and the DUP onside to back him. The UK Prime Minister carried out a charm offensive in Downing Street on Tuesday evening as...
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Foster Dismisses Talk of Northern Ireland-Only Backstop
October 15, 2019 No Responses

Foster Dismisses Talk of Northern Ireland-Only Backstop

DUP leader Arlene Foster has dismissed speculation about a Northern Ireland-only backstop and said she expects to meet Boris Johnson tonight. The UK proposed a plan that would see Northern Ireland remain in the UK’s customs territory but operating the...
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Compensating Victims of Historic Abuse in The North ‘Remains a Big Priority’
October 14, 2019 No Responses

Compensating Victims of Historic Abuse in The North ‘Remains a Big Priority’

Compensating victims of historic abuse in Northern Ireland remains a “big priority” for the British Government, their Secretary of State has insisted. Julian Smith made the pledge after moves to set up a redress board to administer the long-delayed payment...
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Johnson Under Pressure From EU as Brexit Deadline Looms
October 14, 2019 No Responses

Johnson Under Pressure From EU as Brexit Deadline Looms

Boris Johnson is coming under pressure to concede more ground to Brussels as hopes for an early breakthrough in the Brexit talks appeared to falter. UK and EU officials will resume talks in the Belgian capital on Monday with the...
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‘Housing Emergency is Worse Than Ever’ Says Micheál Martin
October 13, 2019 No Responses

‘Housing Emergency is Worse Than Ever’ Says Micheál Martin

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says the housing emergency is worse than ever. Mr Martin is slamming the Government’s record on the crisis and has also taken a dig at Sinn Féin over Brexit. He says even when Fine Gael...
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Rees-Mogg Asks Brexiteers to Trust Johnson in Latest Negotiations
October 13, 2019 No Responses

Rees-Mogg Asks Brexiteers to Trust Johnson in Latest Negotiations

Jacob Rees-Mogg has warned Brexiteers the British Government will have to make compromises to get a deal but insists they can trust Boris Johnson not to concede too much to Brussels. The Leader of the Commons, who was a thorn...
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Dodds Pours Cold Water on Brexit Customs Compromise
October 12, 2019 No Responses

Dodds Pours Cold Water on Brexit Customs Compromise

The DUP has poured cold water over a reported Brexit compromise to end the deadlock over the Northern Ireland backstop. Deputy leader Nigel Dodds warned the mooted plan – reportedly being discussed by EU and UK officials in Brussels –...
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Man Accused of UDR Murders Refused Bail in Omagh
October 12, 2019 No Responses

Man Accused of UDR Murders Refused Bail in Omagh

A man being prosecuted for the murder of two soldiers in Northern Ireland has been refused bail. John Downey, accused of the murders of two Ulster Defense Regiment soldiers in August 1972 and a further explosives charge, was extradited to...
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Marathon Talks Continue Between EU and Britain This Weekend
October 12, 2019 No Responses

Marathon Talks Continue Between EU and Britain This Weekend

British and EU officials will continue Brexit talks over the weekend amid rising speculation a deal is on the cards which could break the deadlock over the border. The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier gave the green light on Friday...
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