Ring Predicts Fine Gael Win in Next Election
July 22, 2019 No Responses

Ring Predicts Fine Gael Win in Next Election

Fine Gael will win the next general election, Michael Ring has predicted. But the Rural and Community Development Minister did not rule out the possibility of a Fine Gael-Green Party coalition after the next general election, adding that it would...
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Martin Slams Trump for Tweets
July 20, 2019 No Responses

Martin Slams Trump for Tweets

Micheál Martin has hit out at US President Donald Trump over his criticism of four US politicians, describing it as “outrageous” and “ridiculous”. The Fianna Fáil leader said he took “great exception” to Mr Trump’s remarks, adding that they wer...
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French Minister Urges UK to Sign Up To Withdrawal Agreement During Border Trip
July 19, 2019 No Responses

French Minister Urges UK to Sign Up To Withdrawal Agreement During Border Trip

The French government has urged Britain to sign up to the draft EU Withdrawal Agreement. Europe minister Amelie de Montchalin visited the border on Friday and said she had seen at first hand the importance of an ordered Brexit to...
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Sinn Féin Calls On Taoiseach to Contact Other Parties Before Discussing Backstop Changes
July 18, 2019 No Responses

Sinn Féin Calls On Taoiseach to Contact Other Parties Before Discussing Backstop Changes

Sinn Féin TD Eoin O Broin has said he would be nervous about agreeing to a Northern Ireland-only backstop, in case it sent the wrong message to the Conservative Party. The idea was first floated by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar...
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New Water Charges May Lead to Individual Meters
July 18, 2019 No Responses

New Water Charges May Lead to Individual Meters

The Government’s new water charge may lead to individual meters, Sinn Féin has warned. Irish Water’s proposal to introduce a €500 a year charge for excessive use of water was approved by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) yesterday....
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Ireland Not Ready for No Deal Brexit, Says Martin
July 17, 2019 No Responses

Ireland Not Ready for No Deal Brexit, Says Martin

Ireland is not ready to deal with a no-deal Brexit outcome, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has claimed. Mr Martin said “mayhem” will ensue at Irish ports if the UK crashes out of the EU without a deal. He added...
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Government to Oppose EU’s Daylight Saving Time Change
July 17, 2019 No Responses

Government to Oppose EU’s Daylight Saving Time Change

The Government is set to oppose the EU’s proposed change to daylight saving time to ensure the island of Ireland does not end up with two time zones post-Brexit. Justice minister Charlie Flanagan is expected to seek Cabinet approval on...
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DRCC Calls for More State Funding Amid ‘Public Health Epidemic of Sexual Violence’
July 16, 2019 No Responses

DRCC Calls for More State Funding Amid ‘Public Health Epidemic of Sexual Violence’

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) has called for more state funding to deal with the “public health epidemic of sexual violence” in Ireland and cope with increased demand for its services. The organization’s latest annual report showed the number...
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‘10,000 Signatures in 48 Hours’ Sent To British PM Opposing Liberalisation of Abortion Laws
July 15, 2019 No Responses

‘10,000 Signatures in 48 Hours’ Sent To British PM Opposing Liberalisation of Abortion Laws

More than 10,000 signatures have been collected in 48 hours against the liberalization of Northern Ireland’s abortion laws, it has been claimed. The signatures were included in a letter to British Prime Minister Theresa May calling for politicians and the...
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Council Holds Off on Removing Threatening Graffiti After Threats and Intimidation
July 14, 2019 No Responses

Council Holds Off on Removing Threatening Graffiti After Threats and Intimidation

Concerns over threats and intimidation have hampered attempts to remove sinister graffiti linked to a row over a contentious loyalist bonfire. Belfast City Council abandoned an attempt to demolish the bonfire in east Belfast when hired private contractors pull...
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