Whale Spotted in Liffey Found Dead Near Dublin Port
October 4, 2019 No Responses

Whale Spotted in Liffey Found Dead Near Dublin Port

A whale that was spotted in the River Liffey this week has been found dead near Dublin Port. Port workers found the 25ft long juvenile fin whale this morning. The whale was originally thought to be a Minke whale but...
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Stormont Will Lose Right to Influence Abortion Laws Without Power-Sharing Says Smith
October 4, 2019 No Responses

Stormont Will Lose Right to Influence Abortion Laws Without Power-Sharing Says Smith

Northern Ireland politicians will have given up their right to influence new abortion laws if they fail to restore devolution in the coming weeks, the Secretary of State has warned. Julian Smith said the best way forward was for Stormont...
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Johnson Faces Tough Job Selling New Brexit Proposals to EU
October 4, 2019 No Responses

Johnson Faces Tough Job Selling New Brexit Proposals to EU

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces another showdown with the courts as his opponents look to force a Brexit extension following Europe’s critical response to the UK’s proposals for a deal. European leaders gave his fresh Brexit proposals short shri...
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DUP Criticizes Irish Government’s Rejection of Brexit Plan
October 3, 2019 No Responses

DUP Criticizes Irish Government’s Rejection of Brexit Plan

The DUP leader has accused the Irish Government of trying to ride roughshod over unionism, as she criticized the rejection of the UK’s latest Brexit plan. Arlene Foster’s comments came after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Simon Coveney both voiced...
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Johnson Preparing for ‘Intensive Discussions’ on New Brexit Proposals
October 3, 2019 No Responses

Johnson Preparing for ‘Intensive Discussions’ on New Brexit Proposals

Boris Johnson is preparing for 10 days of “intensive discussions” as he seeks backing from EU leaders for his Brexit blueprint. The British Prime Minister has said he wants to get an agreement in place for the EU summit on...
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Johnson To Discuss New Brexit Plan With Juncker
October 2, 2019 No Responses

Johnson To Discuss New Brexit Plan With Juncker

Boris Johnson will speak with European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker this afternoon to discuss his proposals for changing the backstop. The UK is due to submit its formal plans for altering the Northern Ireland backstop in a bid to secure...
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Former DUP Mayor Quits Party After Being Charged With Sex Offenses
October 2, 2019 No Responses

Former DUP Mayor Quits Party After Being Charged With Sex Offenses

A former DUP mayor has quit the party after being charged with sexual offenses involving a child. Thomas Hogg, 31, is set to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court later this month to face the charges. He has been charged with...
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Charity Calls for Pension Increase to Raise Elderly Out of Poverty
October 1, 2019 No Responses

Charity Calls for Pension Increase to Raise Elderly Out of Poverty

A charity that supports tens of thousands of older people in Ireland has called for the state pension to be increased by €7 in this year’s budget. Alone has also suggested the restoration of the fuel allowance to 32 weeks....
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Coveney Rejects Latest British Brexit Proposals
October 1, 2019 No Responses

Coveney Rejects Latest British Brexit Proposals

Reported plans by the British Government to create customs posts along both sides of the border to replace the backstop, have been dismissed by Simon Coveney. RTE reported the suggestion sent to the European Union by the UK would lead...
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Defence Forces Receive Training to Handle Terrorist Attacks
September 30, 2019 No Responses

Defence Forces Receive Training to Handle Terrorist Attacks

Members of the Defense Forces have undergone training to deal with a potential marauding terrorist attack. Personnel took on a variety of assessments and exercises as part of a Nato anti-terrorist course held at the Defense Forces Training Center in...
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