Foster And O’Neill Invite President Biden And Vice President Harris To Visit The North
March 18, 2021 No Responses

Foster And O’Neill Invite President Biden And Vice President Harris To Visit The North

US president Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris have been invited to Northern Ireland when public health conditions allow. The invitation was extended during a virtual meeting with Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill...
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Biden And Martin Reaffirm Undying Friendship Between Ireland And US
March 17, 2021 No Responses

Biden And Martin Reaffirm Undying Friendship Between Ireland And US

US President Joe Biden and Taoiseach Micheál Martin have reaffirmed the deep, historic partnership between their two nations. The leaders met virtually on St Patrick’s Day in lieu of the traditional shamrock ceremony in the White House due to the...
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Pandemic Exposes Need For Action On Climate Change Says Lord Mayor Of Dublin
March 16, 2021 No Responses

Pandemic Exposes Need For Action On Climate Change Says Lord Mayor Of Dublin

The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the inequalities in society and highlighted the need for climate change action, the Lord Mayor of Dublin has said. Hazel Chu said the inequalities need to be addressed and that if any positive can come...
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Postmasters Union Warns That Up To 200 Post Offices Are At Risk Without Financial Support
March 16, 2021 No Responses

Postmasters Union Warns That Up To 200 Post Offices Are At Risk Without Financial Support

Up to 200 post offices are at risk of closing in the next 12 months unless the Government puts financial support in place, an Oireachtas committee has heard. The Irish Postmasters Union (IPU) laid bare the impact if the Government...
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Harris Calls For People To Stay At Home This St. Patrick’s Day
March 16, 2021 No Responses

Harris Calls For People To Stay At Home This St. Patrick’s Day

The most patriotic thing Irish people can do on St Patrick’s Day is stay at home, the Higher Education Minister has said. Simon Harris urged people not to jeopardize the progress that has been made by celebrating St Patrick’s Day...
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North’s Health Minister Blindsided By Republic’s Suspension Of AstraZeneca Vaccinations
March 15, 2021 No Responses

North’s Health Minister Blindsided By Republic’s Suspension Of AstraZeneca Vaccinations

Northern Ireland’s health minister has expressed disappointment that he only learned of the move to suspend AstraZeneca Covid vaccines in the Republic through the media. Robin Swann has asked for a review of a memorandum of understanding between health autho...
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All Over-50s Now Eligible For Covid-19 Vaccination In The North
March 15, 2021 No Responses

All Over-50s Now Eligible For Covid-19 Vaccination In The North

Those aged 50 and above can book their Covid-19 vaccination in Northern Ireland, the region’s Department of Health said. People have the choice of being contacted by their GPs and receiving a jab, or booking themselves in at one of...
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Government Releases Details Of Taoiseach’s Virtual Events In USA This Week
March 14, 2021 No Responses

Government Releases Details Of Taoiseach’s Virtual Events In USA This Week

Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D. will participate in a program of virtual events with the United States, from 15 to 17 March to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. The Taoiseach welcomes the opportunity to continue the tradition of marking the day together...
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Northern Ireland Protocol Is Damaging Belfast Agreement Says Foster
March 14, 2021 No Responses

Northern Ireland Protocol Is Damaging Belfast Agreement Says Foster

The UK is damaging itself to appease the EU, the DUP leader has said. Arlene Foster wants the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol to be replaced because of disruption to trade from Great Britain to the region. She said some parcels...
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Sinn Féin To Bring Proposal For Abortion Services To Stormont This Week
March 13, 2021 No Responses

Sinn Féin To Bring Proposal For Abortion Services To Stormont This Week

Sinn Féin will next week formally ask Stormont ministers to commission abortion services in Northern Ireland. Party president Mary Lou McDonald accused the DUP and Ulster Unionists of blocking the change – two years after legislation was passed at Westminst...
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