Tusk Slams UK For EU/USSR Comparisons

Tusk Slams UK For EU/USSR Comparisons

European Council president Donald Tusk has launched a furious attack on the British government’s claim the EU is acting like the Soviet Union on Brexit, accusing London of making “unwise” and “insulting” comments to stoke up public fears. Mr Tusk...
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‘Groundbreaking’ Alcohol Bill Passes Through Dáil

‘Groundbreaking’ Alcohol Bill Passes Through Dáil

The Public Health Alcohol Bill has passed all stages in the Dáil this evening. The legislation has taken nearly three years to get through the house. It includes restrictions on advertising and sale of alcohol, and has faced stiff opposition...
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Ireland Could Have Two Time Zones in Summer After Brexit

Ireland Could Have Two Time Zones in Summer After Brexit

Two time zones may exist on the island of Ireland from April next year if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. A Government spokesperson said the situation could happen after Cabinet was briefed on EU plans to remove...
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Martin Claims Government ‘In Denial’ over Defense Forces’ Retention

Martin Claims Government ‘In Denial’ over Defense Forces’ Retention

The Government has been accused of being in denial over a “retention crisis” in the Defense Forces. Opposition leader Micheál Martin said that morale in the Defense Forces is very low, with the number of personnel “seriously depleted”. The Fianna...
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DUP Express Concerns Over No-Deal Hard Border

DUP Express Concerns Over No-Deal Hard Border

DUP leader Arlene Foster says she has “concerns” over the UK Chancellor’s claim that there may have to be a hard border in Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Philip Hammond is reported to have told a Tory...
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Fitzpatrick Quits Fine Gael

Fitzpatrick Quits Fine Gael

Fine Gael TD Peter Fitzpatrick has resigned from the parliamentary party. Mr Fitzpatrick said he would represent his constituents for the remainder of the current Dail as an independent TD and also run as an independent in the next general...
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McAleese Joins University of Glasgow Staff

McAleese Joins University of Glasgow Staff

Former Irish president Mary McAleese is to work as a professor at the University of Glasgow, the institution has announced. She has taken up a position as a professor of children, law and religion. University chiefs have described Professor McAleese...
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Thousands March for All-Ireland Abortion Services

Thousands March for All-Ireland Abortion Services

Abortion Rights Campaign’s Sarah Monaghan has said they will continue to put pressure on the Government to bring in the abortion legislation as soon as possible. Thousands of people have taken part in a pro-choice march calling for the swift...
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Harris Promises to Bring Abortion Legislation to the Dáil This Week

Harris Promises to Bring Abortion Legislation to the Dáil This Week

Minister for Health Simon Harris has said that legislation to introduce abortion services will be brought before the Dáil on Thursday and he hopes to have services available by the beginning of next year. He was speaking at a March...
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Moran Says Another Recession is ‘Inevitable’

Moran Says Another Recession is ‘Inevitable’

The former Secretary General at the Department of Finance during the bailout believes another recession is inevitable. John Moran said that Ireland is an exposed economy that is very open to international change. However, he said a huge difference over...
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