Support for Fine Gael Grows
March 25, 2018 No Responses

Support for Fine Gael Grows

The latest political opinion poll brings good news for Fine Gael. The Red C Sunday Business Post poll shows the Government party ahead on 33 percent with Fianna Fáil nine points behind on 24. Sinn Féin is up two points,...
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MEPs Consider Help for Young Farmers
March 24, 2018 No Responses

MEPs Consider Help for Young Farmers

MEP’s are considering a new system that would make it easier for young farmers to get started. The proposal would end historic entitlements to CAP payments and introduce a simpler and more transparent system. The Irish Farmers Journal has seen...
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Varadkar Attacks FF on Brexit Stance
March 23, 2018 No Responses

Varadkar Attacks FF on Brexit Stance

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has attacked Fianna Fáil over their concerns on the Brexit negotiations. Attending an EU summit with other leaders, Mr Varadkar said British prime minister Theresa May had reassured him of her commitments to the so-called ‘backsto...
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Harry and Meghan Meet Teens in Lisburn
March 23, 2018 No Responses

Harry and Meghan Meet Teens in Lisburn

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have begun a whirlwind visit to Northern Ireland which will see them visit the Titanic visitor attraction and have lunch in a Belfast pub. The couple are on the latest leg of a tour which...
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Taoiseach Travels to Brussels for European Council Meeting
March 22, 2018 No Responses

Taoiseach Travels to Brussels for European Council Meeting

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in Brussels today for the start of a two-day European Council meeting. EU leaders will be focussing on the progress of the Brexit negotiations. Mr Varadkar says he hopes that guidelines on the future relationship...
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Taoiseach Meeting Merkel after Brexit Agreement
March 20, 2018 No Responses

Taoiseach Meeting Merkel after Brexit Agreement

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar travels to Berlin to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel today. Discussions will focus on the agenda for this week’s meeting of the European Council, including Brexit. They will be discussing their approach to the future of.....
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Harris Hoping for 8th Amendment Referendum in May
March 20, 2018 No Responses

Harris Hoping for 8th Amendment Referendum in May

Speaking on his way into Cabinet this morning, the Health Minister Simon Harris said he still believes it will be possible to hold the vote in May. “Out of fairness to all of our citizens, I think the importance of...
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Twenty Arrested During St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Belfast
March 19, 2018 No Responses

Twenty Arrested During St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Belfast

More than 20 drunken revellers were arrested during St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Belfast, the PSNI has said. The arrests, which were made in the city centre and the Holylands areas on Saturday, were for a range of public order...
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Varadkar Marches in NYC Parade with Partner
March 17, 2018 No Responses

Varadkar Marches in NYC Parade with Partner

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has walked in New York’s St Patrick’s Day parade which up until recently had banned LGBT groups from marching. Mr Varadkar said it was a real privilege to be able to march with his partner Matt Barrett...
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Taoiseach Presents President Trump with Bowl of Shamrock
March 16, 2018 No Responses

Taoiseach Presents President Trump with Bowl of Shamrock

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has presented US President Donald Trump with the traditional bowl of shamrock at the White House. President Trump told reporters Mr Varadkar is “doing a great job” as he greeted the Taoiseach outside the White House ahead...
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