Dodds Claims DUP’s Opposition to Brexit Deal is Vindicated
November 18, 2018 No Responses

Dodds Claims DUP’s Opposition to Brexit Deal is Vindicated

Democratic Unionist MP Nigel Dodds said his party’s opposition to Theresa May’s withdrawal treaty has been vindicated. The British Prime Minister has faced significant political turbulence and widespread criticism since unveiling her draft withdrawal deal for the United Kingdom to...
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Polls Show Micheál Martin More Popular Than Taoiseach
November 17, 2018 No Responses

Polls Show Micheál Martin More Popular Than Taoiseach

Micheál Martin is a more popular leader than Leo Varadkar, according to a new opinion poll. The Sunday Times/Behavior & Attitudes poll says his satisfaction rating is now higher than the Taoiseach’s. Fine Gael have spent the weekend at their...
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Fine Gael Are ‘Election-Ready’ Says Tánaiste
November 17, 2018 No Responses

Fine Gael Are ‘Election-Ready’ Says Tánaiste

Tánaiste Simon Coveney has declared that Fine Gael are “election-ready” as ministers laid down a demand that talks with Fianna Fáil on the government support pact conclude soon. Speaking at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis in City West, Dublin, Mr...
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Taoiseach Warns Against Renegotiating Brexit Deal
November 16, 2018 No Responses

Taoiseach Warns Against Renegotiating Brexit Deal

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has warned that any attempt to renegotiate the Brexit deal could see the whole agreement unravel. Mr Varadkar downplayed the prospects of the EU countenancing amendments to a text that has taken two years to develop. Mr...
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Fine Gael Ard Fheis to be Dominated by Brexit
November 16, 2018 No Responses

Fine Gael Ard Fheis to be Dominated by Brexit

The Fine Gael Ard Fheis is underway this evening in Dublin, with the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar opening the conference with a welcoming address. Mr Varadkar will speak to members as they plan for what will be a turbulent year politically....
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Nobel Laureate Juan Manuel Santos Wins Tipperary International Peace Award
November 16, 2018 No Responses

Nobel Laureate Juan Manuel Santos Wins Tipperary International Peace Award

The former president of Colombia who brokered a peace deal which ended 50 years of guerrilla warfare has said that the peace process in Northern Ireland played a “key role” in inspiring the peace effort in that country. Nobel laureate...
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Northern Women Will Be Allowed Abortions in Ireland
November 15, 2018 No Responses

Northern Women Will Be Allowed Abortions in Ireland

Minister for Health Simon Harris gave further assurances today that women from the North will be able to access abortions in Ireland. Mr Harris made the commitment during a meeting with Amnesty International, Sinn Féin and a number of other...
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Fianna Fáil Proposes Ban on Piercings and Tattoos for Under 18s
November 15, 2018 No Responses

Fianna Fáil Proposes Ban on Piercings and Tattoos for Under 18s

A ban on young people getting tattoos and body piercings is being proposed by Fianna Fáil. Fianna Fáil Public Health Spokesperson Mary Butler is tabling a bill which would prevent body artists from carrying out tattoos and intimate piercings, including...
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Health Department Reaches Agreement with Doctors on Provision of Abortion Services
November 14, 2018 No Responses

Health Department Reaches Agreement with Doctors on Provision of Abortion Services

The Department of Health has reached a contract agreement with the Irish Medical Organisation for providing abortions at GP surgeries and other community settings. Welcoming the development, the Health Minister Simon Harris said it is up to doctors to choose.....
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Charity St Vincent de Paul Expects to Help 50,000 Families This Winter
November 14, 2018 No Responses

Charity St Vincent de Paul Expects to Help 50,000 Families This Winter

Around 50,000 families are expected to be visited by St Vincent de Paul this winter. The charity is currently receiving over 1,000 phone calls a day from people in need. St Vincent de Paul says they were expecting to see...
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