Ian Bailey Appears at Dublin High Court for Extradition Hearing
January 20, 2020 No Responses

Ian Bailey Appears at Dublin High Court for Extradition Hearing

Former journalist Ian Bailey has appeared before the High Court in Dublin in relation to a warrant seeking his arrest and extradition to France over the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. Mr Bailey, 62, was arrested last month after...
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Varadkar Insists Ireland is a ‘Safe’ Country After Murder of Teen
January 18, 2020 No Responses

Varadkar Insists Ireland is a ‘Safe’ Country After Murder of Teen

Leo Varadkar has insisted Ireland is a safe country following the murder of a teenager and a number of violent crimes in recent days. The upcoming General Election has seen a renewed focus on crime after the murder of 17-year-old...
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Taoiseach Defends Deleted Fine Gael Video Tweet
January 18, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach Defends Deleted Fine Gael Video Tweet

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has defended a video put out by the Fine Gael social media team that was subsequently deleted after a backlash online. The video posted to Fine Gael’s Twitter account on Friday night depicted Fianna Fáil TDs running...
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Foster Calls for ‘Positive’ Debate on Tuition Fees in the North
January 17, 2020 No Responses

Foster Calls for ‘Positive’ Debate on Tuition Fees in the North

Stormont’s First Minister has called for a positive debate on the potential of raising university tuition fees in Northern Ireland. Arlene Foster said that how universities are funded in the region should be examined when assessing ways to raise further...
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Fianna Fáil Criticized for Stance Against Decriminalization of Cannabis
January 17, 2020 No Responses

Fianna Fáil Criticized for Stance Against Decriminalization of Cannabis

Fianna Fáil have been accused of being “outdated” for their stance against decriminalization of cannabis – and saying the drug is dangerous. Fianna Fáil candidate Mary Fitzpatrick made the comments on Friday when speaking to the media about drugs and.....
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Traffic Chaos as Tractor Protest Moves to M50
January 16, 2020 No Responses

Traffic Chaos as Tractor Protest Moves to M50

There was widespread traffic chaos as farmers taking part in a tractor protest moved to the M50. Gardaí warned of traffic delays across main routes, including the North Wall Quay, Alfie Byrne Road and East Wall in Dublin. Motorists have...
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Taoiseach Calls for ‘Level Playing Field’ from Brexit Negotiations
January 15, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach Calls for ‘Level Playing Field’ from Brexit Negotiations

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that there has to be a level playing field in the Brexit negotiations to ensure the single market and customs union are “not diluted”. The Taoiseach said there must be a common minimum standard so...
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Over 30% of Fianna Fáil Candidates for Election are Women
January 15, 2020 No Responses

Over 30% of Fianna Fáil Candidates for Election are Women

Fianna Fáil is in a stronger position regarding gender balance than at the last election, despite only just meeting the quota, leader Micheál Martin has said. The party is fielding 82 candidates across the 40 constituencies in Ireland, 26 are...
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Dublin City Center Brought to Standstill as Farmers Renew Protests
January 15, 2020 No Responses

Dublin City Center Brought to Standstill as Farmers Renew Protests

Dublin city center has been brought to a standstill as hundreds of farmers took part in a protest over beef prices. The “tractorcade” protest made its way into Dublin on Wednesday afternoon in a bid to highlight low prices for...
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Taoiseach Calls General Election for February 8
January 14, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach Calls General Election for February 8

With a signature and a wave from the Taoiseach, the 32nd Dáil was officially dissolved ending months of speculation over when the next General Election will be held. Shortly before 2pm (9am EST) on Tuesday, Leo Varadkar stood next to...
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