Chances Of Protocol Differences Being Resolved Before Election Are Small Says Donaldson
February 12, 2022 No Responses

Chances Of Protocol Differences Being Resolved Before Election Are Small Says Donaldson

The chances of problems with the Northern Ireland Protocol being resolved before Stormont Assembly elections in May are “quite small”, DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has said. Mr Donaldson said there was “very little progress” in ongoing discussions between the UK...
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‘No Decision Yet’ To Ask Irish Citizens To Leave Ukraine
February 11, 2022 No Responses

‘No Decision Yet’ To Ask Irish Citizens To Leave Ukraine

The Department of Foreign Affairs has said it is monitoring the situation in Ukraine, after a number of countries warned their citizens to leave the country amid ongoing tensions at the Russian border. The UK Foreign Office updated its advice...
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McDonald Congratulates British Queen On ‘Lifetime Of Service’
February 10, 2022 No Responses

McDonald Congratulates British Queen On ‘Lifetime Of Service’

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has passed on her congratulations to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth on a “lifetime of service” on her Platinum Jubilee. Mrs McDonald was reacting to the news that a tree is to be planted in the...
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Men More At Risk From Problem Gambling According To New Study
February 9, 2022 No Responses

Men More At Risk From Problem Gambling According To New Study

Men are five times more likely than women to be at risk of problem gambling, according to a new report. The Health Research Board (HRB) report, published on Wednesday, looked at gambling trends among people aged 15 and over. It...
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An Garda Siochana Celebrates Centenary Of Its Founding
February 9, 2022 No Responses

An Garda Siochana Celebrates Centenary Of Its Founding

A series of initiatives and events have been planned to mark 100 years since the formation of An Garda Siochana. Wednesday marks the centenary of the inaugural meeting of the foundation committee that led to the creation of the Irish...
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Martin: Carbon Tax Increase Has ‘Little To Do With’ Rise In Cost Of Living
February 8, 2022 No Responses

Martin: Carbon Tax Increase Has ‘Little To Do With’ Rise In Cost Of Living

The Taoiseach has said the planned increase in carbon taxes has “very little to do with” the rise in the cost of living. Micheál Martin rejected calls to scrap the planned carbon tax hike, saying the Government will introduce different...
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British Northern Ireland Secretary Rules Out Early Election In The North
February 8, 2022 No Responses

British Northern Ireland Secretary Rules Out Early Election In The North

The Northern Ireland Secretary has appeared to rule out calling an early Assembly election. Brandon Lewis was speaking after calls by Sinn Féin and the DUP for the poll scheduled for May 5th to be brought forward. It follows the...
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Government To Announce Plans To Tackle Soaring Cost Of Living
February 6, 2022 No Responses

Government To Announce Plans To Tackle Soaring Cost Of Living

Government intends to announce new measures to tackle the soaring cost of living by the end of the week, the Taoiseach has said. Coalition party leaders are set to meet on Monday evening to discuss the proposals, but Micheál Martin...
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Benefits Of NI Protocol Not Being Recognized Says Taoiseach
February 6, 2022 No Responses

Benefits Of NI Protocol Not Being Recognized Says Taoiseach

The benefits of the Northern Ireland Protocol for the North are not getting the recognition they deserve, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. It comes as the DUP have threatened to walk away from power-sharing if issues with the post-Brexit agreement...
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Martin: ‘No One Party Should Have A Veto’ On Stormont
February 4, 2022 No Responses

Martin: ‘No One Party Should Have A Veto’ On Stormont

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said “no one party should have a veto” over the future of Stormont. Mr Martin was responding to comments by DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, who said his party would have difficulty reforming a Stormont executive after...
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