Johnson To Discuss New Brexit Plan With Juncker
October 2, 2019 No Responses

Johnson To Discuss New Brexit Plan With Juncker

Boris Johnson will speak with European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker this afternoon to discuss his proposals for changing the backstop. The UK is due to submit its formal plans for altering the Northern Ireland backstop in a bid to secure...
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Former DUP Mayor Quits Party After Being Charged With Sex Offenses
October 2, 2019 No Responses

Former DUP Mayor Quits Party After Being Charged With Sex Offenses

A former DUP mayor has quit the party after being charged with sexual offenses involving a child. Thomas Hogg, 31, is set to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court later this month to face the charges. He has been charged with...
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Charity Calls for Pension Increase to Raise Elderly Out of Poverty
October 1, 2019 No Responses

Charity Calls for Pension Increase to Raise Elderly Out of Poverty

A charity that supports tens of thousands of older people in Ireland has called for the state pension to be increased by €7 in this year’s budget. Alone has also suggested the restoration of the fuel allowance to 32 weeks....
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Coveney Rejects Latest British Brexit Proposals
October 1, 2019 No Responses

Coveney Rejects Latest British Brexit Proposals

Reported plans by the British Government to create customs posts along both sides of the border to replace the backstop, have been dismissed by Simon Coveney. RTE reported the suggestion sent to the European Union by the UK would lead...
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Defence Forces Receive Training to Handle Terrorist Attacks
September 30, 2019 No Responses

Defence Forces Receive Training to Handle Terrorist Attacks

Members of the Defense Forces have undergone training to deal with a potential marauding terrorist attack. Personnel took on a variety of assessments and exercises as part of a Nato anti-terrorist course held at the Defense Forces Training Center in...
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Sinn Féin’s Alternative Budget Focuses on Insurance and Childcare
September 30, 2019 No Responses

Sinn Féin’s Alternative Budget Focuses on Insurance and Childcare

Sinn Féin has targeted insurance and childcare costs in their alternative budget proposals for 2020. The budget, which will be launched on Tuesday but has been seen by the PA news agency, will seek to lift the tax-free status on...
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Ireland’s First Plastics’ ‘Reverse Vending Machine’ Installed in Co. Monaghan
September 30, 2019 No Responses

Ireland’s First Plastics’ ‘Reverse Vending Machine’ Installed in Co. Monaghan

Ireland’s first reverse vending machine has started operating in Co Monaghan. The vending machine allows people to bring their clean and empty plastic bottles for recycling, and then gives out vouchers worth 10 cent. The machine, located in Carrickmacross, i...
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Robin Swann Stepping Down as Leader of Ulster Unionists
September 30, 2019 No Responses

Robin Swann Stepping Down as Leader of Ulster Unionists

Ulster Unionist leader Robin Swann is to stand down, citing a desire to devote more time to his family. Mr Swann, who was elected leader in 2017, said he had been reflecting on his position for a number of months....
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DUP Would Look at Time-Limited Backstop Says Foster
September 29, 2019 No Responses

DUP Would Look at Time-Limited Backstop Says Foster

DUP leader Arlene Foster has said her party would “look at” a time-limited backstop – as she insisted there remained a chance of finding a deal before October 31. The proposal would put a deadline on the backstop arrangement required...
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Former Wrightbus Employees Protest Outside Church
September 29, 2019 No Responses

Former Wrightbus Employees Protest Outside Church

Around 500 former Wrightbus employees and their families have held a protest outside a church linked to one of the owners. Questions have been asked about £15m (€16.8m) donations to the Green Pastures charity from company dividends when the Co...
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