Dáil To Vote On Motion Calling For Expulsion Of Israeli Ambassador And Impose Sanctions
May 26, 2021 No Responses

Dáil To Vote On Motion Calling For Expulsion Of Israeli Ambassador And Impose Sanctions

The Dáil is to vote on a motion later that calls for the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador to Ireland and to impose sanctions against Israel. The People Before Profit amendment to Sinn Féin’s motion will be debated on Wednesday...
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Legal Challenge Over Funding Of Abortion Services In The North Begins
May 26, 2021 No Responses

Legal Challenge Over Funding Of Abortion Services In The North Begins

A legal challenge against the Secretary of State and Stormont over the failure to commission and fund abortion services in Northern Ireland will start later. The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission is taking Brandon Lewis, as well as the Northern...
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Irish Government To Announce Further Steps Towards Reopening On Friday
May 24, 2021 No Responses

Irish Government To Announce Further Steps Towards Reopening On Friday

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the reopening of major sectors over the next two months will be “steady”. The Government is to make an announcement on reopening plans on Friday, with much anticipation around dates for travel, indoor hospitality and...
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Long: ‘No Rationale’ For Inquiry Into Bobby Storey Funeral
May 23, 2021 No Responses

Long: ‘No Rationale’ For Inquiry Into Bobby Storey Funeral

The North’s Justice Minister has said she sees “no rationale” for a judge-led inquiry into the Bobby Storey funeral. However, Naomi Long has also suggested the Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman may wish to investigate the matter. The Alliance Party l...
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Thousands March On The Israeli Embassy In Dublin In Support Of Palestine
May 22, 2021 No Responses

Thousands March On The Israeli Embassy In Dublin In Support Of Palestine

Several thousand people have marched on the Israeli Embassy in Dublin as part of pro-Palestine marches across Ireland. A total of 23 protests, rallies and vigils were held around the country in response to the violence that has erupted in...
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DUP’s Support Collapses In New Poll As Sinn Féin’s Lead Grows To 9%
May 22, 2021 No Responses

DUP’s Support Collapses In New Poll As Sinn Féin’s Lead Grows To 9%

A new poll has seen support for the DUP slump to just 16 per cent, posing a major challenge for incoming leader Edwin Poots. Sinn Féin is by far the largest party on 25 per cent, giving it a 9...
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Fáilte Ireland: Rural Tourism Set To Thrive This Summer, Cities Could Struggle
May 21, 2021 No Responses

Fáilte Ireland: Rural Tourism Set To Thrive This Summer, Cities Could Struggle

Tourism in rural Ireland is set to thrive this summer, but cities will suffer, Fáilte Ireland has said. As Ireland gears up for another summer of staycations, rural destinations are offering the outdoor attractions people are seeking in light of...
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Coveney: NI Protocol Checks In Northern Ports Could Be Reduced By 80%
May 20, 2021 No Responses

Coveney: NI Protocol Checks In Northern Ports Could Be Reduced By 80%

The number of checks on goods arriving into Northern Ireland from Britain could be reduced by 80 per cent, the Foreign Affairs minister has said. Simon Coveney said the option exists within the Northern Ireland Protocol if the UK was...
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Doug Beattie Elected As New Leader Of The Ulster Unionist Party
May 17, 2021 No Responses

Doug Beattie Elected As New Leader Of The Ulster Unionist Party

Decorated Army veteran Doug Beattie has been deemed elected as the new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party in Northern Ireland. The Upper Bann Assembly member will succeed the resigning Steve Aiken in the role after it was confirmed he...
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Watchdog: ‘PSNI Showed No Bias In Its Handling’ Of Storey Funeral
May 17, 2021 No Responses

Watchdog: ‘PSNI Showed No Bias In Its Handling’ Of Storey Funeral

A watchdog report into the handling of the funeral of senior republican Bobby Storey by police in Northern Ireland has found that they prioritized public security over enforcement of Covid-19 regulations without showing bias. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Co...
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