Belfast’s New Lord Mayor Calls On All Parties To Work Together
June 2, 2021 No Responses

Belfast’s New Lord Mayor Calls On All Parties To Work Together

Belfast’s new Lord Mayor has encouraged all political parties on the council to work together to grow “a more inclusive city”. Alliance Party councilor Kate Nicholl succeeded the DUP’s Frank McCoubrey as the first citizen of Belfast at an installation...
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No More ‘False Dawns’ On Irish Language Act Insists O’Neill
June 1, 2021 No Responses

No More ‘False Dawns’ On Irish Language Act Insists O’Neill

Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said there must be no more “false dawns” over an Irish Language Act in the North and insisted the legislation should be brought forward in the current Assembly term. During Executive Office questions at...
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Lewis Calls On Parties To Come Together To Provide Stability At Stormont
June 1, 2021 No Responses

Lewis Calls On Parties To Come Together To Provide Stability At Stormont

Northern Ireland secretary Brandon Lewis said he wants to see a stable Stormont emerge in the weeks ahead. Mr Lewis also said he wants to see the political parties in the North deliver on commitments made in the January 2020...
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Beattie Calls On DUP And Sinn Féin To Keep Power-Sharing ‘Show On The Road’
May 30, 2021 No Responses

Beattie Calls On DUP And Sinn Féin To Keep Power-Sharing ‘Show On The Road’

The new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has urged the DUP and Sinn Féin to keep the “show on the road” in terms of the power-sharing government in the North. Days ahead of DUP leader Edwin Poots’ expected unveiling...
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EU Rejects Claims That They Are Using The North To Punish UK For Brexit
May 30, 2021 No Responses

EU Rejects Claims That They Are Using The North To Punish UK For Brexit

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic has rejected an accusation that the European Union (EU) is using the North to punish the UK for Brexit. DUP leader Edwin Poots claimed the North is being used as a “plaything” by Europe, with...
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Government Agrees Series Of Pilot Events For Return Of Live Music This Summer
May 29, 2021 No Responses

Government Agrees Series Of Pilot Events For Return Of Live Music This Summer

A series of pilot events that will mark the return of live music are set to take place over the summer. Concerts and comedy gigs have been confirmed for the coming months, with an outdoor music festival proposed for Dublin’s...
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Representing The North Was ‘The Greatest Privilege Of My Life’ – Foster
May 28, 2021 No Responses

Representing The North Was ‘The Greatest Privilege Of My Life’ – Foster

Arlene Foster has said representing Northern Ireland has been the “greatest privilege of my life” as she prepares to step aside as First Minister. She also hinted during a visit to a school in Co Down that she would like...
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EU Asks Ireland To Abandon Hotel Quarantine Scheme
May 28, 2021 No Responses

EU Asks Ireland To Abandon Hotel Quarantine Scheme

The EU Commission said it is in discussions with Irish authorities about lifting its quarantine measures for travelers arriving from EU countries. Didier Reynders, EU Commissioner for Justice, said the Commission is “closely monitoring” the State’s quara...
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Supply Issues Could Cause Government To Miss June’s Vaccination Targets
May 27, 2021 No Responses

Supply Issues Could Cause Government To Miss June’s Vaccination Targets

The Government is “likely” to miss its target of 80 per cent of Ireland’s adult population receiving at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine by the end of June due to supply issues, the Tánaiste said. However, Leo Varadkar...
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Dáil Passes Motion Declaring Israeli Settlements As De Facto Annexation
May 27, 2021 No Responses

Dáil Passes Motion Declaring Israeli Settlements As De Facto Annexation

Ireland has become the first EU member state to declare the building of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories as de facto annexation. A Dáil motion, tabled by Sinn Féin, was passed on Wednesday night after it received cross-party support. It...
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