Staff To Double At Passport Office To Deal With Increased Demand
May 25, 2022 No Responses

Staff To Double At Passport Office To Deal With Increased Demand

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney said the huge demand for passports as people begin to travel abroad again has led to “pressure on the system”, particularly for first-time passport applications. Speaking at Iveagh House in Dublin on Tuesday, Mr...
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Sinn Féin Welcomes Intervention Of US Congressional Delegation
May 24, 2022 No Responses

Sinn Féin Welcomes Intervention Of US Congressional Delegation

The intervention of a group of US congress members visiting Ireland this week has been welcomed by Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald. The delegation, led by Richard Neal, met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Dublin on Monday. Mr Neal...
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The North’s Population Reaches Record High Of More Than 1.9 Million
May 24, 2022 No Responses

The North’s Population Reaches Record High Of More Than 1.9 Million

Northern Ireland’s population has risen to a record high of more than 1.9 million, the latest census has revealed. The population has increased by more than 90,000 in a decade, from 1.811 million in 2011 to 1.903 million recorded in...
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US Delegation Warns British Government Against Unilateral Action On NI Protocol
May 23, 2022 No Responses

US Delegation Warns British Government Against Unilateral Action On NI Protocol

A delegation of politicians from the United States has warned the British government that unilaterally removing the Northern Ireland Protocol “will not work”. Democratic Congressman Dan Kildee urged UK foreign secretary Liz Truss to engage in face-to-face ...
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Citizens’ Assembly Continues Hearings On Directly Elected Mayors
May 22, 2022 No Responses

Citizens’ Assembly Continues Hearings On Directly Elected Mayors

The second meeting of the Citizens’ Assembly on a directly elected mayor of Dublin has concluded after hearing from various mayors from the city and abroad about what the role can entail. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham told the...
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UK And US Discuss ‘Cast-Iron Commitment’ To Good Friday Agreement
May 22, 2022 No Responses

UK And US Discuss ‘Cast-Iron Commitment’ To Good Friday Agreement

The UK Foreign Secretary said she discussed the country’s “cast-iron commitment” to the Good Friday Agreement during a meeting with US politicians. Liz Truss said it was “great” welcoming a bipartisan US congressional delegation led by top Democr...
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Thousands March Through Belfast In Favor Of Irish Language Protections
May 21, 2022 No Responses

Thousands March Through Belfast In Favor Of Irish Language Protections

Thousands of red-clad protesters marched through the streets of Belfast on Saturday afternoon to call for protections for the Irish language. Large crowds comprising of Irish-speaking families, community groups and sports clubs marched through Belfast city dem...
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Truss To Meet With Richard Neal As Protocol Row Escalates
May 21, 2022 No Responses

Truss To Meet With Richard Neal As Protocol Row Escalates

The UK Foreign Secretary is set to meet with a top US Democrat on Saturday as tensions mount over the UK’s controversial plans to overwrite parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol. Liz Truss and International and the UK’s Trade Secretary...
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Rare Painting Of Irish Author Jonathan Swift Sells For Over $100,000
May 18, 2022 No Responses

Rare Painting Of Irish Author Jonathan Swift Sells For Over $100,000

A painting thought to be the earliest likeness of Irish author Jonathan Swift has sold for more than $100,000 at auction, well above its estimated price. The Gulliver’s Travels author is believed to be only 16-years-old and a student at...
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O’Neill Calls For Clarity On Criteria For Calling Unity Poll
May 18, 2022 No Responses

O’Neill Calls For Clarity On Criteria For Calling Unity Poll

The public should be given clarity on the criteria for calling a poll on Irish unification, Michelle O’Neill has said. The Sinn Féin vice president said there was a need to fill in the “grey” area of the Good Friday...
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