President Laments Lack Of Progress On Education Integration In The North
February 17, 2022 No Responses

President Laments Lack Of Progress On Education Integration In The North

President Michael D Higgins has expressed his disappointment at the lack of progress on integration of housing and education in the North. The President was speaking at an All-island Women’s Forum in Co Fermanagh, organized by the All-island Women’s Forum...
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‘All Potential Verdicts Should Be Left Available’ Says Stardust Inquest Coroner
February 17, 2022 No Responses

‘All Potential Verdicts Should Be Left Available’ Says Stardust Inquest Coroner

A verdict of “unlawful killing” will not be excluded in the inquest into the Stardust tragedy. Forty-eight people died in the Stardust nightclub fire in Dublin on February 14th 1981. Eamon Butterly, the former manager of the nightclub, had sought...
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‘3G Vacations’ Becoming More Popular In Ireland
February 17, 2022 No Responses

‘3G Vacations’ Becoming More Popular In Ireland

The popularity of holidays involving three generations of the same family is on the increase in Ireland following the pandemic, new research indicates. After lockdowns and restrictions forced extended families to stay apart for long periods, more people are pl...
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No Short-Term Fix As Hospital Waiting Lists Jump By 18 Per Cent
February 16, 2022 No Responses

No Short-Term Fix As Hospital Waiting Lists Jump By 18 Per Cent

Outpatient waiting lists jumped by 98,000 (18 per cent) while day cases rose by 9,000 and endoscopy waiting lists grew by 10,000 (47 per cent) during the pandemic, the health committee has heard. The head of the HSE, Paul Reid,...
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McDonald Accuses Government Of ‘Failing Miserably’ To Deal With Hospital Crisis
February 16, 2022 No Responses

McDonald Accuses Government Of ‘Failing Miserably’ To Deal With Hospital Crisis

The Government has been accused of “failing miserably” to deal with the crisis in hospitals by the leader of Sinn Féin. Mary Lou McDonald told the Dáil that new figures showed 1,100 people aged 75 and older were on a...
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Housing Executive Tenants Rents To Be Temporarily Frozen In The North
February 16, 2022 No Responses

Housing Executive Tenants Rents To Be Temporarily Frozen In The North

Rents in Northern Ireland will be temporarily frozen for Housing Executive tenants, the Communities Minister has said. Deirdre Hargey confirmed on Wednesday that the move would be introduced following a surge in the cost of living, which has left many...
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Garda Commissioner To Remain In Role Until 2025
February 15, 2022 No Responses

Garda Commissioner To Remain In Role Until 2025

The head of An Garda Síochána has had his term of office extended to 2025. At a meeting of Cabinet on Tuesday, the Government approved an extension to the term of office for Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. Mr Harris, a...
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Ukrainian Ambassador To Ireland Calls For ‘Continued Pressure’ On Russia
February 15, 2022 No Responses

Ukrainian Ambassador To Ireland Calls For ‘Continued Pressure’ On Russia

Ireland and other allies need to maintain “continued pressure” on Russia in a bid to avoid war, the Ukrainian ambassador to Ireland has said. The appearance of ambassador Larysa Gerasko before the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee comes afte...
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Sinn Féin Accuses Government Of Not Doing Enough On Spiraling Cost Of Living
February 13, 2022 No Responses

Sinn Féin Accuses Government Of Not Doing Enough On Spiraling Cost Of Living

The Government has not done enough to help workers and families impacted by the spiraling cost of living, Sinn Fein has said. TD Claire Kerrane said the majority of people would see no help in the weeks ahead aside from...
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Government Advises Citizens To Leave Ukraine Immediately Amid Invasion Fears
February 12, 2022 No Responses

Government Advises Citizens To Leave Ukraine Immediately Amid Invasion Fears

The Department of Foreign Affairs has advised Irish citizens in Ukraine to leave immediately. The updated advice comes as fears grow that Russian president Vladimir Putin could order an invasion in the coming days. Ireland will keep its embassy in...
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