‘We Cannot Take Democracy And Peace For Granted’ Says Taoiseach
April 10, 2022 No Responses

‘We Cannot Take Democracy And Peace For Granted’ Says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that the war in Ukraine is a stark reminder that peace and democracy cannot be taken for granted. Mr Martin made the comments in a statement to mark the 24th anniversary of the signing of...
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Over 200 Candidates Running In Stormont Elections
April 9, 2022 No Responses

Over 200 Candidates Running In Stormont Elections

Some 239 candidates have been confirmed as running in the Stormont Assembly election. Sinn Féin is running the highest number of candidates, with 34 across Northern Ireland’s 18 constituencies. The DUP is running 30 candidates, the UUP is running 27,...
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‘Unwavering Support’ For Unionist Leaders Against NI Protocol Says Donaldson
April 8, 2022 No Responses

‘Unwavering Support’ For Unionist Leaders Against NI Protocol Says Donaldson

There is “unwavering support” from the North’s electorate for unionist leaders standing together against the Northern Ireland Protocol, the DUP leader has claimed. Jeffrey Donaldson addressed the latest rally to be held against the post-Brexit arrang...
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DUP Claims That Sinn Féin Are Planning For Border Poll After Election
April 8, 2022 No Responses

DUP Claims That Sinn Féin Are Planning For Border Poll After Election

Sinn Féin is planning a Border poll if it emerges on top following the Stormont election, the DUP has claimed. Polls have suggested that Sinn Féin is set to overtake the DUP to become the largest party in the Northern...
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Ireland Will Face Challenges Housing Ukrainian Refugees Says Taoiseach
April 8, 2022 No Responses

Ireland Will Face Challenges Housing Ukrainian Refugees Says Taoiseach

Ireland’s housing of Ukrainian refugees will leave the country “stretched”, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin, speaking in Helsinki, admitted that Ireland will face challenges housing the refugees set to arrive into the country. Around 20,000 Ukrai...
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Life Jacket From The Titanic To Go On Display In Belfast
April 7, 2022 No Responses

Life Jacket From The Titanic To Go On Display In Belfast

One of only six remaining life jackets from the Titanic is to go on public display in Belfast in an island of Ireland first. It will be exhibited at the Titanic Belfast visitor attraction to commemorate the 110th anniversary of...
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Tánaiste Warns Russia That Their Actions Will Never Be Forgotten Or Forgiven
April 6, 2022 No Responses

Tánaiste Warns Russia That Their Actions Will Never Be Forgotten Or Forgiven

The Tánaiste has warned Russia that its actions against the Ukrainian people will never be forgotten or forgiven. In a powerful speech to the Dáil, Leo Varadkar said that through modern media, the world has seen the atrocities committed during...
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New Scheme Gives Artists Given Basic Income Of Over $350 A Week
April 5, 2022 No Responses

New Scheme Gives Artists Given Basic Income Of Over $350 A Week

A new scheme will see 2,000 artists given a basic income of $354 (€325) per week, after plans were approved by the Government. The Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme was launched by ministers on Tuesday. The scheme is...
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O’Neill: Sinn Féin Focused On Cost-Of-Living Crisis In The North
April 5, 2022 No Responses

O’Neill: Sinn Féin Focused On Cost-Of-Living Crisis In The North

People in the North are currently not waking up thinking about Irish unity, Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill has said. The republican leader said that while there would come a day when people would vote on the North’s constitutional future, their...
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Over 1,000 Sign Letter Calling For Irish Language Legislation
April 5, 2022 No Responses

Over 1,000 Sign Letter Calling For Irish Language Legislation

More than 1,000 people have signed an open letter to the Irish and UK governments and Stormont parties calling for Irish language legislation in the North. The letter comes after British secretary of state Brandon Lewis announced last week that...
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