With Election Pact Agreed, Fianna Fáil and SDLP Release Joint Statement on Brexit
February 21, 2019 No Responses

With Election Pact Agreed, Fianna Fáil and SDLP Release Joint Statement on Brexit

The SDLP and Fianna Fáil have issued a joint statement urging pro-remain parties across Ireland to form an alliance. The statement, which was issued by party leaders Colum Eastwood and Micheál Martin, sets out five core principles for parties across...
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Ireland’s First National Biodiversity Conference Taking Place in Dublin Castle
February 20, 2019 No Responses

Ireland’s First National Biodiversity Conference Taking Place in Dublin Castle

A number of new initiatives have been announced today to protect Ireland’s biodiversity. The country’s first National Biodiversity Conference will take place in Dublin Castle today to outline the measures to help reverse biodiversity loss and implement...
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Dáil To Debate Motion of No Confidence in Health Minister
February 20, 2019 No Responses

Dáil To Debate Motion of No Confidence in Health Minister

The Dáil will debate a motion of no confidence in the Health Minister Simon Harris this afternoon. Sinn Féin have submitted the motion against Mr Harris over his handling of cost overruns at the new National Children’s Hospital. Speaking at...
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Head of ODCE Defends Investigations for Anglo-Irish Bank Trials
February 19, 2019 No Responses

Head of ODCE Defends Investigations for Anglo-Irish Bank Trials

The head of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) has defended the groups role in the Anglo-Irish bank trials. Ian Drennan is appearing before an Oireachtas committee this evening to discuss the collapse of the trial involving...
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Omnibus Bill Agreed in Case of No Deal Brexit
February 19, 2019 No Responses

Omnibus Bill Agreed in Case of No Deal Brexit

The cabinet has agreed on new laws to protect Ireland if there is a no deal Brexit. The omnibus bill was signed off on by cabinet Ministers this morning and will be published on Friday. It covers measures for nine...
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Space Capsule That Carried Tim Peake Arrives in Northern Ireland
February 19, 2019 No Responses

Space Capsule That Carried Tim Peake Arrives in Northern Ireland

The spacecraft that transported astronaut Tim Peake into orbit has touched down in Northern Ireland. The Soyuz TMA-19M capsule, which carried Major Peake to and from the International Space Station (ISS), has gone on display in the Ulster Transport Museum...
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EU Warns That It Will Not Renegotiate Brexit Backstop
February 19, 2019 No Responses

EU Warns That It Will Not Renegotiate Brexit Backstop

The European Commission has issued a fresh warning that it will not reopen the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement as Theresa May prepared for further talks in Brussels. The British Prime Minister will meet commission president Jean-Claude Juncker in the Belgian capit...
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Mary Lou McDonald Opposes Internal Promotion of Next PSNI Chief
February 18, 2019 No Responses

Mary Lou McDonald Opposes Internal Promotion of Next PSNI Chief

Sinn Féin is opposed to the next Northern Ireland police chief being appointed from within the organization, Mary Lou McDonald has indicated. The party president said she did not have confidence in any of the current senior PSNI command team...
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O’Neill Tells Supporters That It Is Time To Make Partition History
February 17, 2019 No Responses

O’Neill Tells Supporters That It Is Time To Make Partition History

Sinn Fein’s deputy leader has told supporters that it is time to make partition history. Michelle O’Neill was speaking at a commemoration event for former party councilor John Davey in Lavey, Co Londonderry. Mr Davey was shot dead by Loyalist...
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Taoiseach’s Satisfaction Level Still Below 40%
February 16, 2019 No Responses

Taoiseach’s Satisfaction Level Still Below 40%

The Taoiseach’s personal satisfaction rating remains below 40% for the second month in a row, according to a new opinion poll out tomorrow. The Sunday Times Behaviour and Attitudes poll shows Leo Varadkar up one point to 39% – level...
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