Robinson Suggests ‘Fixed Generational Polls’ On Reunification
June 7, 2018 No Responses

Robinson Suggests ‘Fixed Generational Polls’ On Reunification

A former Democratic Unionist leader has suggested holding fixed generational polls on Irish unification as a way to stabilize politics in Northern Ireland. Ex-Stormont first minister Peter Robinson said the approach would help make the constitutional question less disruptive to...
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Fewer Irish Women Headed To UK For Abortions in 2017
June 7, 2018 No Responses

Fewer Irish Women Headed To UK For Abortions in 2017

The number of Irish women travelling to the UK for abortions fell again last year. 173 less women made the journey in 2017 than in 2016, following the downward trend over the past number of years. In 2017, 3,092 women...
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Kenny Selected As Irish European of The Year
June 7, 2018 No Responses

Kenny Selected As Irish European of The Year

Enda Kenny has been selected as the Irish European of Year. He will be honored for his role in guiding Ireland through the recession and presenting the Irish position on Brexit to the EU at a special event in Dublin...
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‘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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