Taoiseach and British PM Talk Ahead of Crunch Vote
December 9, 2018 No Responses

Taoiseach and British PM Talk Ahead of Crunch Vote

The Taoiseach has spoken by phone with Theresa May this evening to discuss the current situation on Brexit. They spoke in particular about the planned vote in Westminster on Tuesday, where a crucial decision is due on the British Prime...
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New VAT Compensation Scheme for Charities to Come in New Year
December 8, 2018 No Responses

New VAT Compensation Scheme for Charities to Come in New Year

A new VAT compensation scheme for charities is set to be introduced in the New Year. Under the plan – which will be up and running from January – charities will be able to claim relief on an amount of...
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Unions Call for Government Help for Teachers Effected by Grafton College Closure
December 8, 2018 No Responses

Unions Call for Government Help for Teachers Effected by Grafton College Closure

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called on the Education Minister Joe McHugh to urgently assist teachers left high-and-dry after the abrupt closure of the Grafton College language school in Dublin. While most of the students affected have been...
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TDs Vote to Approve Abortion Legislation in the Dáil
December 6, 2018 No Responses

TDs Vote to Approve Abortion Legislation in the Dáil

The legislation to allow abortions to happen in Ireland has been passed by TDs. It was approved during a late night sitting of the Dáil and now goes to the Seanad for final sign off before it becomes law. Just...
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DUP Will Support May in No-Confidence Vote if Brexit Deal Defeated
December 5, 2018 No Responses

DUP Will Support May in No-Confidence Vote if Brexit Deal Defeated

Tory resistance to the UK Prime Minister’s Brexit deal has been bolstered after Eurosceptics were warned that if the agreement goes through it could bring down the Government. DUP support for Theresa May’s administration in any confidence motion would ...
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Irish Lecturer Stabbed to Death in Paris
December 5, 2018 No Responses

Irish Lecturer Stabbed to Death in Paris

An Irish man has been stabbed to death in Paris. The 66-year-old teacher was attacked outside the Léonard de Vinci University where he worked. He has been named by the college as John Dowling, who had been working there for...
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Taoiseach Condemned by Sinn Féin over Homeless Policy
December 5, 2018 No Responses

Taoiseach Condemned by Sinn Féin over Homeless Policy

The Taoiseach has come under fire in the Dail over rising homelessness figures. During Leaders Questions on Wednesday, Sinn Féin President Mary-Lou McDonald accused Leo Varadkar of “failing” to address the matter. In response, Mr Varadkar claimed if Ms Mc...
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No Non-Electric Cars to be Sold in Ireland After 2045 Says Bruton
December 4, 2018 No Responses

No Non-Electric Cars to be Sold in Ireland After 2045 Says Bruton

The Government has said that no new non-zero emission cars will be sold in Ireland beyond 2030. In its bid to tackle climate change, a target of having 500,000 electric vehicles on the road in the same year has been...
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‘Sense of melancholy in Brussels’ After Brexit Deal Says Negotiator
December 4, 2018 No Responses

‘Sense of melancholy in Brussels’ After Brexit Deal Says Negotiator

One of Ireland’s chief negotiators has said after the EU accepted the Brexit draft proposals there was a collective sense of melancholy in Brussels. Rory Montgomery, Second Secretary General of the European Union Division, said the mood in the room...
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Over 150 People Sleeping Rough in Dublin
December 3, 2018 No Responses

Over 150 People Sleeping Rough in Dublin

New figures released this evening show the number of people sleeping rough in Dublin has increased to 156. This is an increase from 110 earlier this year. It shows a surge of 42% on the spring count, although the numbers...
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