Princess Anne Unveils Stone To Mark Northern Ireland’s Centenary
November 2, 2021 No Responses

Princess Anne Unveils Stone To Mark Northern Ireland’s Centenary

Britain’s Princess Anne has unveiled a stone to mark Northern Ireland’s centenary. Anne visited several venues across Derry on Tuesday during a one-day visit to the region. She toured the Siege Museum within the historic walls of the city which...
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Oireachtas Media Committee Calls For Levy On Streaming Services
November 2, 2021 No Responses

Oireachtas Media Committee Calls For Levy On Streaming Services

A levy on streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime should be introduced to fund independent Irish productions, a Dáil committee has recommended. The move has been welcomed by Screen Producers Ireland, who say it could a raise a...
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Micheál Martin Arrives In Glasgow For COP26 Climate Conference
November 1, 2021 No Responses

Micheál Martin Arrives In Glasgow For COP26 Climate Conference

World leaders have gathered at the crunch climate summit in Glasgow amid warnings that they must take urgent action to limit dangerous global warming. Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Australian prime minister Scott Morrison, German chancellor Angela Merkel, and Can...
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Ireland Will Not ‘Lecture’ US On Climate Change Says Donohoe
November 1, 2021 No Responses

Ireland Will Not ‘Lecture’ US On Climate Change Says Donohoe

Paschal Donohoe has said he will not pressure the US to do more to tackle climate change. The Minister for Finance was speaking as US treasury secretary Janet Yellen arrived in Dublin for a series of engagements, including a meeting...
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O’Neill: Failing To Deal With Climate Change Would Be ‘Catastrophic’
November 1, 2021 No Responses

O’Neill: Failing To Deal With Climate Change Would Be ‘Catastrophic’

A failure to address the climate crisis would be “catastrophic” and a dereliction of political leader’s responsibilities, Michelle O’Neill said. The Sinn Féin MLA said that no one should be in “any doubt” that the world is in the midst...
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Brexit ‘Destructive’ To Politics In The North Says Taoiseach
October 31, 2021 No Responses

Brexit ‘Destructive’ To Politics In The North Says Taoiseach

Brexit has been destructive on Northern Ireland politics, and the ability to address poverty and create well-paid jobs in the region, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin also defended how the EU has handled the fallout over the Northern Ireland...
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Martin Calls Climate Crisis An ‘Existential Threat’ Before Heading To Glasgow
October 31, 2021 No Responses

Martin Calls Climate Crisis An ‘Existential Threat’ Before Heading To Glasgow

Micheál Martin said there is no alternative facing the world but to deal with the climate change challenge “quickly and urgently”. The Taoiseach said it is “absolutely essential” that every country plays its part in tackling climate change. As world.....
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Martin Calls On Licensed Vintners Association To ‘Moderate Its Language”
October 28, 2021 No Responses

Martin Calls On Licensed Vintners Association To ‘Moderate Its Language”

The Taoiseach has rejected allegations that the hospitality sector has been treated like dirt in relation to the reopening of nightclubs and indoor live-music events. Micheál Martin urged representative groups, like the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA), to...
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North’s Politicians Must Agree Alternatives To Amnesty Plan Says DUP
October 28, 2021 No Responses

North’s Politicians Must Agree Alternatives To Amnesty Plan Says DUP

Northern Ireland parties must agree alternative proposals to replace the UK government’s controversial plan to end Troubles prosecutions, the DUP leader has said. Jeffrey Donaldson accused the UK government of ignoring the opposition voiced by victims and al...
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Ireland’s CMO Says Vaccinations ‘Not Performing As Well As Hoped’
October 27, 2021 No Responses

Ireland’s CMO Says Vaccinations ‘Not Performing As Well As Hoped’

Vaccinations are “not performing as well as hoped” in reducing the transmission of Covid-19, the chief medical officer has said. Dr Tony Holohan said Ireland’s high vaccination rate has prevented thousands of hospital admissions, as well as hundreds of I...
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