‘Ireland Failed You’ Higgins Tells Magdalene Survivors
June 5, 2018 No Responses

‘Ireland Failed You’ Higgins Tells Magdalene Survivors

The President of Ireland has apologized to women who were forced to work in Magdalene laundries after they were “failed” by the state and religious orders in a “very dark” period of the country’s history. In a speech to hundreds...
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New Belfast Mayor Says Controversy Will Not Overshadow Role
June 4, 2018 No Responses

New Belfast Mayor Says Controversy Will Not Overshadow Role

Sinn Fein’s new mayor of Belfast has insisted a controversy over one of the city’s most notorious murders will not overshadow her elevation to first citizen. In 2005 Deirdre Hargey was dropped as a prospective election candidate and temporarily suspended.....
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Seán Calleary Dies, Aged 86
June 4, 2018 No Responses

Seán Calleary Dies, Aged 86

Former Minister of State and Fianna Fail TD, Seán Calleary has passed away aged 86. Fianna Fáil Leader, Micheál Martin TD has said that Ireland has lost one of its greatest public servants with the passing of the former TD...
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Study Shows Hundreds Could Avoid Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
June 3, 2018 No Responses

Study Shows Hundreds Could Avoid Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer

Hundreds of Irish women, with early stage breast cancer, could avoid the need for chemotherapy as a result of the findings of a major study. More than 10,000 women worldwide, including 690 from Ireland, took part in a major trial...
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Tributes Paid After Passing of Bill Flynn
June 3, 2018 No Responses

Tributes Paid After Passing of Bill Flynn

The Tánaiste Simon Coveney has led tributes to the late peacemaker Bill Flynn, describing him as a giant of Irish-America. Simon Coveney tweeted that it was with sadness that he learned of Mr Flynn’s death. A prominent supporter of the...
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Foster Claims Sinn Fein Voters May Switch to DUP over Abortion Issue
June 3, 2018 No Responses

Foster Claims Sinn Fein Voters May Switch to DUP over Abortion Issue

Sinn Fein voters are prepared to vote for the rival Democratic Unionist Party because of its uncompromising stance against abortion, DUP leader Arlene Foster has claimed. Mrs Foster said her staunchly unionist party had been contacted by nationalists and repub...
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Magdalene Scheme to be Expanded in Scope
June 2, 2018 No Responses

Magdalene Scheme to be Expanded in Scope

The Magdalene Restorative Justice Scheme is to be expanded to include 14 adjoining institutions. The Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan announced a “general” payment will be made for the entire period of residency and a “work” payment fo...
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Foster: No Place for Sectarianism in Orange Order
June 1, 2018 No Responses

Foster: No Place for Sectarianism in Orange Order

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Arlene Foster will say there is “no place for sectarianism” against the community when she attends an Orange Order parade in Scotland. The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland has confirmed the politician had accepted an...
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Health Minister Says System has Capacity for Abortion Services
June 1, 2018 No Responses

Health Minister Says System has Capacity for Abortion Services

The Health Minister has insisted that the Irish health system does have the capacity to provide abortion services. Concerns have been raised that there are insufficient resources and that it could have an impact on waiting lists for other procedures....
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Government Forced to Defend Homeless Strategy
May 31, 2018 No Responses

Government Forced to Defend Homeless Strategy

The Government has defended its homeless strategy amid claims from the opposition that there are no signs of the crisis abating. Simon Coveney said the housing department was “dramatically responding” to the crisis and he pledged the provision of up...
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