Ireland Not Ready for No Deal Brexit, Says Martin
July 17, 2019 No Responses

Ireland Not Ready for No Deal Brexit, Says Martin

Ireland is not ready to deal with a no-deal Brexit outcome, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has claimed. Mr Martin said “mayhem” will ensue at Irish ports if the UK crashes out of the EU without a deal. He added...
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Government to Oppose EU’s Daylight Saving Time Change
July 17, 2019 No Responses

Government to Oppose EU’s Daylight Saving Time Change

The Government is set to oppose the EU’s proposed change to daylight saving time to ensure the island of Ireland does not end up with two time zones post-Brexit. Justice minister Charlie Flanagan is expected to seek Cabinet approval on...
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DRCC Calls for More State Funding Amid ‘Public Health Epidemic of Sexual Violence’
July 16, 2019 No Responses

DRCC Calls for More State Funding Amid ‘Public Health Epidemic of Sexual Violence’

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) has called for more state funding to deal with the “public health epidemic of sexual violence” in Ireland and cope with increased demand for its services. The organization’s latest annual report showed the number...
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‘10,000 Signatures in 48 Hours’ Sent To British PM Opposing Liberalisation of Abortion Laws
July 15, 2019 No Responses

‘10,000 Signatures in 48 Hours’ Sent To British PM Opposing Liberalisation of Abortion Laws

More than 10,000 signatures have been collected in 48 hours against the liberalization of Northern Ireland’s abortion laws, it has been claimed. The signatures were included in a letter to British Prime Minister Theresa May calling for politicians and the...
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Council Holds Off on Removing Threatening Graffiti After Threats and Intimidation
July 14, 2019 No Responses

Council Holds Off on Removing Threatening Graffiti After Threats and Intimidation

Concerns over threats and intimidation have hampered attempts to remove sinister graffiti linked to a row over a contentious loyalist bonfire. Belfast City Council abandoned an attempt to demolish the bonfire in east Belfast when hired private contractors pull...
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President Higgins Leads Tributes At National Day of Commemoration
July 14, 2019 No Responses

President Higgins Leads Tributes At National Day of Commemoration

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to Irish men and women killed in conflict, during a commemorative ceremony in Dublin. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and other ministers joined President Higgins at the National Day of Commemoration event at Collins Barrack...
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PSNI Chief Accuses Loyalist Paramilitaries of Using Women and Children in Bonfire Row
July 13, 2019 No Responses

PSNI Chief Accuses Loyalist Paramilitaries of Using Women and Children in Bonfire Row

Northern Ireland’s police chief has accused loyalist paramilitaries of using women and children as human shields to frustrate efforts to demolish a contentious bonfire. Simon Byrne condemned what he branded a “cynical ploy” by the east Belfast Ulster Vol...
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Penney’s Staff Form Guard of Honor as Founder’s Hearse Passes
July 13, 2019 No Responses

Penney’s Staff Form Guard of Honor as Founder’s Hearse Passes

Shop staff formed a guard of honor for Penney’s founder Arthur Ryan as his funeral cortege passed the chain’s first store. Mr Ryan, who died earlier in the week aged 83 after a short illness, opened the shop 50 years...
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Dáil and Seanad Pass Landmark Legislation Allowing gardaí to Testify in Northern Courts
July 12, 2019 No Responses

Dáil and Seanad Pass Landmark Legislation Allowing gardaí to Testify in Northern Courts

The Dáil and the Seanad has approved landmark legislation that will allow gardaí to give evidence at legacy inquests in Northern Ireland. Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan confirmed today the Criminal Justice International Co-operation Bill has been passed b...
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Orange Order Vows to ‘Re-Energise’ Unionist Politics in Event of General Election
July 12, 2019 No Responses

Orange Order Vows to ‘Re-Energise’ Unionist Politics in Event of General Election

Unionist politics should be “re-energized” if a general election is called, the leader of the Orange Order said. Political influence must be maximized to meet the challenges ahead, grand master Edward Stevenson added. Thousands of Orange Order members have...
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