Poots: EU Is Damaging Peace Process With Insistence On NI Protocol
September 14, 2021 No Responses

Poots: EU Is Damaging Peace Process With Insistence On NI Protocol

The European Union is “damaging the peace process” in Northern Ireland through its actions following Brexit, the North’s environment minister has said. Former DUP leader Edwin Poots answered questions at Stormont about the Northern Ireland Protocol and his party’s decision...
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Irish Government To Publish New Climate Action Plan In October
September 13, 2021 No Responses

Irish Government To Publish New Climate Action Plan In October

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said that the Government’s latest plan for tackling climate change will be published in the first week of October. Speaking at the start of his party’s think-in in Dundrum in south Dublin, Mr Ryan...
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Tánaiste: Increases In Pensions Possible In Budget 2022
September 13, 2021 No Responses

Tánaiste: Increases In Pensions Possible In Budget 2022

Increases in the State pension and social welfare payments are among some of areas being considered by the Cabinet ahead of next month’s Budget. Leo Varadkar pointed out that there has been no rise in the State pension for a...
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Donaldson Warns Of Unrest On The Streets If NI Protocol Remains Unchanged
September 12, 2021 No Responses

Donaldson Warns Of Unrest On The Streets If NI Protocol Remains Unchanged

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said he fears unrest on the streets of Northern Ireland over the Brexit protocol. Mr Donaldson was speaking after warning his party’s ministers will resign from the Stormont Executive if changes to the protocol...
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DUP Has Fifty Days To Deliver On NI Protocol Says Allister
September 11, 2021 No Responses

DUP Has Fifty Days To Deliver On NI Protocol Says Allister

The DUP has 50 days to deliver over the Northern Ireland Protocol, the TUV leader has said. Jim Allister was speaking after DUP chief Sir Jeffrey Donaldson indicated that he intends to pull his ministers out of the Stormont Executive...
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Minutes Silence Held Across The North To Mark 9/11
September 11, 2021 No Responses

Minutes Silence Held Across The North To Mark 9/11

A minute’s silence has been held across Northern Ireland in memory of those killed in the 9/11 terror attacks 20 years ago. Firefighters at stations across the North stood in silent tribute at 1.46pm to remember all those who lost...
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New Report Shows Challenges Faced In Reducing Hospital Waiting Lists
September 10, 2021 No Responses

New Report Shows Challenges Faced In Reducing Hospital Waiting Lists

Plans to reduce hospital waiting lists under the Sláintecare plan have been hit by a “significant challenge”, a new report has said. It comes as members of the Sláintecare Implementation Advisory Council (SIAC) expressed “shock, regret and concern” a...
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Taoiseach Welcomes Unity Within Fianna Fáil After Cavan ‘Think-In’
September 10, 2021 No Responses

Taoiseach Welcomes Unity Within Fianna Fáil After Cavan ‘Think-In’

Micheál Martin has insisted Fianna Fáil is united in its “purpose and objectives” following its think-in in Co Cavan. The Taoiseach said his party had had an “honest meeting” over the last two days, during which internal opponents of Mr...
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North To Begin ‘Jabbathon’ To Encourage Vaccination Of College Students
September 8, 2021 No Responses

North To Begin ‘Jabbathon’ To Encourage Vaccination Of College Students

A major drive to vaccinate students in the North against Covid-19 has been announced. The “Jabbathon” initiative will involve 60 walk-in clinics across some 30 campuses – offering first jabs to students in universities and further education colleges. The...
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Donnelly Warns Of ‘Non-Covid Wave’ Of Patients Increasing Pressure On Health Service
September 7, 2021 No Responses

Donnelly Warns Of ‘Non-Covid Wave’ Of Patients Increasing Pressure On Health Service

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has raised concerns about a “non-Covid wave” of patients putting pressure on the health service. He said that deferred care for cancer patients and others because of the pandemic would push up waiting lists, which...
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