Harris Says Post-Brexit Trade Deal Is Still Possible

Harris Says Post-Brexit Trade Deal Is Still Possible

An Irish Government minister said that a post-Brexit trade deal can be done if both sides are willing to reach an agreement on outstanding issues. Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris said this is a “crucial week” for...
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Police Begin Cross-Border Operation Targeting Drink-Drivers Over Christmas

Police Begin Cross-Border Operation Targeting Drink-Drivers Over Christmas

Police in Northern Ireland and the Republic are carrying out a cross-border operation targeting criminals and drink-drivers over the Christmas period. Operation Season’s Greetings will see PSNI officers across border counties working alongside Garda colleagu...
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New Ultra-Low Temperature Trucks Arrive In Ireland To Help With Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Rollout

New Ultra-Low Temperature Trucks Arrive In Ireland To Help With Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Rollout

Nine Covid-19 ultra-low freezer lorries have arrived in the country to assist in the rollout of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. The vaccine, which requires temperatures of between -70C and -80C to be stored properly, has been shown to be up to...
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British Government Appears To Have ‘Unlimited Disregard’ For Good Friday Agreement Says SDLP

British Government Appears To Have ‘Unlimited Disregard’ For Good Friday Agreement Says SDLP

The UK Government appears to have an “unlimited disregard” for the Good Friday Agreement, it has been suggested. SDLP MP Claire Hanna made the claim as she said people in Northern Ireland are desperate for “certainty” and “stability” ahead of...
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First Covid-19 Vaccines Could Be Administered In The North Next Week

First Covid-19 Vaccines Could Be Administered In The North Next Week

The first Covid vaccines could be administered in Northern Ireland next week, Stormont’s Health Minister has said. Robin Swann said the approval of UK regulators for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine could see the scheduled December 14th roll out date brought forw...
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Taoiseach Calls For ‘Safe Shopping’ As Country Emerges From Lockdowns

Taoiseach Calls For ‘Safe Shopping’ As Country Emerges From Lockdowns

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has urged the public to shop safe as the country eases out of the second lockdown. Some non-essential retail and other businesses reopened on Tuesday after six weeks of Level 5 restrictions. The lifting of restrictions also...
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O’Neill: Refusal To Hold Public Inquiry In Finucane Case Shows Need To Return To 2014 Agreements

O’Neill: Refusal To Hold Public Inquiry In Finucane Case Shows Need To Return To 2014 Agreements

The British government’s determination to cover up its role in the Troubles has led to it binning agreed mechanisms for dealing with the legacy of the past, Michelle O’Neill has said. The Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister said the decision...
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O’Brien Denies That Sinn Féin Are Pressuring Fianna Fáil After New Polls

O’Brien Denies That Sinn Féin Are Pressuring Fianna Fáil After New Polls

A Fianna Fáil minister has denied his party is being squeezed out after a new poll showed record levels of support for Sinn Féin. A Red C poll for the Sunday Business Post put support for Sinn Féin up three...
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Journalist Union Warns That Two Members Have Been Threatened By Loyalist Paramilitaries

Journalist Union Warns That Two Members Have Been Threatened By Loyalist Paramilitaries

Two journalists have been warned of threats – including a shoot to kill – against them from loyalist paramilitaries, a union has said. The reporters, working for the Northern Ireland edition of the Sunday World newspaper, were contacted by police...
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Leading Epidemiologist Warns Of Christmas Get-Togethers As Government Loosens Restrictions

Leading Epidemiologist Warns Of Christmas Get-Togethers As Government Loosens Restrictions

A leading epidemiologist has warned that family gatherings over Christmas could lead to further Covid-related deaths in the spring. Dr Gabriel Scally said now is not the time for large get-togethers, and he revealed he will forego meeting his own...
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