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November 16, 2021 No Responses

No Plans To Reintroduce Pandemic Unemployment Payments Says Government

The Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) will not be reintroduced alongside the new measures to tackle the surge in Covid-19. Despite demands from opposition politicians earlier, the Government said on Tuesday evening that the PUP will not be reintroduced alongside the...

November 15, 2021 No Responses

Public Consultation On Raising Age Of Consent Launched In The North

A public consultation has been launched in Northern Ireland on raising the age at which people can marry to 18. There are fewer than 100 marriages in the North each year where at least one participant is aged under 18....

November 14, 2021 No Responses

Micheál Martin Lays Wreath At Remembrance Service In Enniskillen

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has lain a wreath to mark Remembrance Day at a service in Enniskillen. Mr Martin continued a tradition begun by former Taoiseach Enda Kenny in 2012 by attending the commemorative event in the Co Fermanagh town. He...

November 14, 2021 No Responses

Irish Government Looks To Improve Affordability Of Antigen Testing

The Government will examine measures to make antigen testing more affordable to encourage their widespread use among the public, the Taoiseach has said. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is set to bring proposals to Cabinet on Tuesday on the wider...

November 13, 2021 No Responses

Austin Currie Remembered For ‘Fearless, Immense Courage’ At Funeral

Austin Currie has been remembered for his “fearless, immense courage” and as a giant of the civil rights movement. A service was held at St Malachy’s Church in his native Edendork, Co Tyrone, on Saturday for the former SDLP and...

November 12, 2021 No Responses

EU Calls For ‘Serious Headway’ In NI Protocol Discussions Next Week

“Serious headway” needs to be made in negotiations over the Northern Ireland Protocol in the next week, the EU has said. However, European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic said there had been a “change in tone” from the UK during the...

November 11, 2021 No Responses

Bird Flu Identified In Rare White-Tailed Eagle In Kerry

A white-tailed sea eagle has tested positive for avian influenza (H5N1) in Co Kerry. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine confirmed the case in the rare bird near Tarbert. The bird has been submitted to the veterinary laboratory...

November 11, 2021 No Responses

Irish Government Discusses UK Article 16 Threat With Biden Administration

The Government held high level discussions this week with the Biden administration over UK plans to trigger Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol, Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said. UK Brexit Minister Lord David Frost appeared to row back on...

November 11, 2021 No Responses

Armistice Day Marked With Services In Belfast And Dublin

Armistice Day has been marked with acts of remembrance across Ireland. One of the largest gatherings took place at Belfast City Hall led by the Royal British Legion where the Deputy Lord Mayor Tom Haire and High Sheriff Michael Long...

November 11, 2021 No Responses

Austin Currie To Be Laid To Rest After Services In Kildare And Tyrone

Civil rights leader Austin Currie is set to be laid to rest following two services in Co Kildare and Co Tyrone. Mr Currie died in his sleep at his home in Derrymullen, Co Kildare, on Tuesday. He had recently celebrated...

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