Brexit is a ‘Constitutional Earthquake’ Says Mary Lou McDonald
March 25, 2019 No Responses

Brexit is a ‘Constitutional Earthquake’ Says Mary Lou McDonald

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said that Brexit presents a “constitutional earthquake” for this country and is a “game-changer” for the future of the island of Ireland. Ms McDonald also said that re-joining the Commonwealth is “a bad...
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TDs Say FAI Have ‘Major Questions’ to Answer over Delaney Loan
March 24, 2019 No Responses

TDs Say FAI Have ‘Major Questions’ to Answer over Delaney Loan

Fine Gael TD Noel Rock says the FAI has major questions to answer in relation to its corporate governance structure. He says he made a complaint to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement. Today it was revealed the...
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Gardaí Seeking Public’s Help to Prevent Drone Incidents at Dublin Airport
March 24, 2019 No Responses

Gardaí Seeking Public’s Help to Prevent Drone Incidents at Dublin Airport

Gardaí at Dublin Airport are seeking the public’s help to prevent incidents involving drones like that which brought operations there to a standstill last month. A flyer has been distributed to plane spotters at Dublin Airport welcoming them to participate....
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Taoiseach Says Ireland will Work with Britain on Brexit, No Matter Who is PM
March 24, 2019 No Responses

Taoiseach Says Ireland will Work with Britain on Brexit, No Matter Who is PM

The Taoiseach says he will work with Britain on Brexit, regardless of who is British prime minister. Leo Varadkar was speaking on RTE’s Week In Politics today when he was pressed on rumors that Theresa May’s position has become untenable...
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Donaldson Calls for Ireland to Join The Commonwealth at Young Fine Gael Conference
March 23, 2019 No Responses

Donaldson Calls for Ireland to Join The Commonwealth at Young Fine Gael Conference

DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson has told the Fine Gael party conference he would like to see Ireland join the Commonwealth. Mr Donaldson received a round of applause when he mentioned the idea in Co Wexford on Saturday. “This won’t get...
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Eric Eoin Marques Extradited to The United States
March 23, 2019 No Responses

Eric Eoin Marques Extradited to The United States

A man accused of being the “world’s largest” child porn facilitator has been extradited to the United States. Eric Eoin Marques was surrendered to FBI Agents at Dublin Airport this morning, and is due in court on Monday. Mr Marques’...
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Britain has the ‘Prime Responsibility’ for Protecting Good Friday Agreement Says Coveney
March 22, 2019 No Responses

Britain has the ‘Prime Responsibility’ for Protecting Good Friday Agreement Says Coveney

The prime responsibility for protecting the Good Friday Agreement lies with Britain, the Tánaiste has said. The comments came after a request from German Chancellor Angela Merkel that the EU ramp up its plans to avoid a hard border on...
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DUP Still Needs Backstop Assurances To Support Brexit Deal
March 21, 2019 No Responses

DUP Still Needs Backstop Assurances To Support Brexit Deal

DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson has said his party still needs legal assurances on the backstop to support Theresa May’s deal. Mr Donaldson said he and colleagues would “work day and night” to get such assurances. “If those issues are not...
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Cabinet Approved Directly Elected Mayors in Cork, Limerick and Waterford
March 20, 2019 No Responses

Cabinet Approved Directly Elected Mayors in Cork, Limerick and Waterford

The Cabinet today approved a number of issues regarding directly-elected mayors in Cork, Limerick and Waterford. Plebiscites are due to take place on the same day as the European elections in May, with the first elections in 2021. The mayor...
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No Moves to Restore Power Sharing Until After Local Elections
March 20, 2019 No Responses

No Moves to Restore Power Sharing Until After Local Elections

The Government will make no further efforts to restore Stormont power sharing until after May’s council elections, Sinn Féin has said. Party vice president Michelle O’Neill said Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley had also confirmed her intention to ...
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