Law Society of Ireland Presents Media Awards
June 21, 2018 No Responses

Law Society of Ireland Presents Media Awards

The Law Society of Ireland has announced the winners of the annual Justice Media Awards, the longest continuously-running media awards in the country. The top prize was awarded to RTÉ Investigates Law and Disorder, an examination of the District Court...
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More Than 1,000 Syrian Refugees Have Arrived in The North
June 21, 2018 No Responses

More Than 1,000 Syrian Refugees Have Arrived in The North

A thousand Syrian refugees have arrived in Northern Ireland as part of a rescue scheme to help the vulnerable. Head of the Civil Service David Sterling said the efforts of the public, community and voluntary organisations had provided sanctuary, support...
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Taoiseach Blames Britain for Brexit Delays
June 20, 2018 No Responses

Taoiseach Blames Britain for Brexit Delays

The Taoiseach has accused Theresa May’s government of stalling Brexit talks and has said other countries will not want to enter trade deals with Britain if they do not honor commitments with the EU. Leo Varadkar has said he will...
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Naughton Wants Fossil Fuel Car Ban by 2030
June 20, 2018 No Responses

Naughton Wants Fossil Fuel Car Ban by 2030

The Environment Minister says the government will be introducing more charging points to get people to switch to electric cars. Denis Naughten has been outlining plans to make Ireland more environmentally friendly within the next decade which will involve a...
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Climate Change: Ireland Second Worst in EU
June 18, 2018 No Responses

Climate Change: Ireland Second Worst in EU

Ireland is the second worst country in Europe when it comes to tackling climate change, with Poland at the bottom of the pile. That is according to Climate Action Network, which examined efforts by EU members in setting ambitious climate...
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Sinn Féin Votes to Support Unlimited Abortion Until 12th Week
June 16, 2018 No Responses

Sinn Féin Votes to Support Unlimited Abortion Until 12th Week

Sinn Féin has voted to fully support unrestricted access to abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy after a landslide vote to change its abortion policy. Party delegates agreed to the move after a 90-minute debate which included more...
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Taoiseach Rules Out Snap Election
June 15, 2018 No Responses

Taoiseach Rules Out Snap Election

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has insisted he is “not interested” in calling a snap election, yet three of his ministers have said a September election is likely. Speaking to the Irish Examiner in Ireland, the ministers have made it clear that...
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Prince of Wales Expected to Talk of Reconciliation in The North
June 12, 2018 No Responses

Prince of Wales Expected to Talk of Reconciliation in The North

The Prince of Wales has begun a two-day visit to Northern Ireland. He will tour the Carlisle Memorial Methodist Church, which has served as a gateway to north Belfast since 1875. The neo-Gothic building is the subject of a major...
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Government to Give €2,000 ex gratia Payment to 209 CervicalCheck Victims
June 12, 2018 No Responses

Government to Give €2,000 ex gratia Payment to 209 CervicalCheck Victims

The Minister for Health Simon Harris has announced that the 209 women whose cervical cancer diagnoses were delayed are to get “an immediate ex gratia payment of €2,000. It comes as the Govt published the first findings of the Scally...
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Kenny Named as European of the Year
June 11, 2018 No Responses

Kenny Named as European of the Year

Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been presented with a European of the Year award. European Movement Ireland is bestowing the honor on him for strengthening EU-Irish relations. Current Taoiseach Leo Varadkar presented the award this afternoon. Mr Varadkar said:...
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