Donaldson Welcomes ‘Change In Tone’ From EU On NI Protocol
October 8, 2021 No Responses

Donaldson Welcomes ‘Change In Tone’ From EU On NI Protocol

Jeffrey Donaldson has welcomed the “change in tone” from the EU on the Northern Ireland Protocol. The DUP leader made the comment following a meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Belfast on Friday. They discussed the latest proposals by the...
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Government Releases Detail Of Plan To Raise Pension Age To 68
October 7, 2021 No Responses

Government Releases Detail Of Plan To Raise Pension Age To 68

The Government has published a report which proposes raising the state pension age to 68 by 2039. The Report of the Commission on Pensions develops options for ministers to consider in order to address the sustainability of the state pension...
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Sinn Féin Calls For Funding Of Citizens’ Assembly On Reunification In Budget 2022
October 7, 2021 No Responses

Sinn Féin Calls For Funding Of Citizens’ Assembly On Reunification In Budget 2022

Sinn Féin have called on the Government to include a provision for a citizens’ assembly on a united Ireland in next week’s budget. In their alternative budget proposals, launched in Dublin on Thursday, the party included an allocation of €1.5...
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PSNI Launch Investigation Into Alleged Abuse At Mother And Baby Homes
October 6, 2021 No Responses

PSNI Launch Investigation Into Alleged Abuse At Mother And Baby Homes

Police in Northern Ireland have announced a probe into allegations of abuse at mother and baby homes. The announcement comes after an independent panel recommended a public inquiry to examine human rights abuses in the homes, Magdalene laundries and workhouses...
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Coveney: Britain ‘Not Likely’ To Invoke Article 16
October 6, 2021 No Responses

Coveney: Britain ‘Not Likely’ To Invoke Article 16

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has said that he does not believe that the UK government is likely to trigger Article 16 in the near future. Simon Coveney said on Wednesday that he did not think it was likely that...
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Opposition Parties Criticize New National Development Plan
October 5, 2021 No Responses

Opposition Parties Criticize New National Development Plan

Ireland’s new National Development Plan has been criticized by opposition parties, who accused the Government of creating more uncertainty around major infrastructure projects. The plan, launched on Monday, promises €165 billion for a range of projects ove...
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Frost Issues Warning That UK May Suspend Parts Of NI Protocol
October 4, 2021 No Responses

Frost Issues Warning That UK May Suspend Parts Of NI Protocol

The UK “cannot wait forever” for Brussels to respond to demands to change Northern Ireland’s Brexit deal, Lord Frost said as he issued a fresh warning he might suspend parts of the arrangements. In his speech to the Conservative Party...
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Government Will Honor Commitment To Public Transport Spending Says McGrath
October 4, 2021 No Responses

Government Will Honor Commitment To Public Transport Spending Says McGrath

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said the government will “honor” its commitment to a two-to-one spending ratio on public transport to roads as part of its National Development Plan. The plan sets out the big transport and...
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Donnelly Urges Older People To Get Flu Jab This Winter
October 4, 2021 No Responses

Donnelly Urges Older People To Get Flu Jab This Winter

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has urged those most vulnerable to get the free flu vaccine as the country heads into the winter. Mr Donnelly called on anyone eligible for a jab to ensure they were protected from the flu...
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Lewis: UK Is Committed To Bringing Amnesty Laws Forward This Fall
October 3, 2021 No Responses

Lewis: UK Is Committed To Bringing Amnesty Laws Forward This Fall

The UK government is committed to delivering on its controversial ‘amnesty’ proposals to tackle legacy issues in Northern Ireland, its Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has said. On Sunday, Brandon Lewis said that the UK government still inte...
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