Theresa May Heading to Dublin for Brexit Talks on Wednesday
December 11, 2018 No Responses

Theresa May Heading to Dublin for Brexit Talks on Wednesday

British Prime Minister Theresa May is coming to Dublin tomorrow to meet Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman announced that Mrs May will fly on to Brussels later that evening ahead of the European Council meeting on Thursday,...
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Approval Given for Luke Kelly Statue in Dublin
December 11, 2018 No Responses

Approval Given for Luke Kelly Statue in Dublin

A plan to erect a statue of Luke Kelly near where he was born and raised in Dublin has been given the go ahead. A bust of The Dubliners singer will be unveiled on Guild Street in the North Inner...
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Thursday Will See Biggest Meteor Shower of the Year over Ireland
December 11, 2018 No Responses

Thursday Will See Biggest Meteor Shower of the Year over Ireland

This Thursday sees the biggest meteor shower of the year over Ireland, called “The Geminids” with up to 50 times more shooting stars than a normal night are expected. This has been described as “a wonderful natural celestial fireworks display...
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Foster Slams Government Over Handling of Brexit
December 10, 2018 No Responses

Foster Slams Government Over Handling of Brexit

The Government’s approach to Brexit is “chaotic”, the DUP leader said. Arlene Foster claimed the British Prime Minister had not listened to those who warned that the draft EU withdrawal deal would not work because of inclusion of the Irish...
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President Higgins Warns Of Risks to Right to Asylum
December 10, 2018 No Responses

President Higgins Warns Of Risks to Right to Asylum

President Michael D Higgins has said the right to asylum is being put at risk by some political forces openly denying human rights. Mr Higgins also said creating a popular culture of human rights has never been more urgent than...
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Taoiseach and British PM Talk Ahead of Crunch Vote
December 9, 2018 No Responses

Taoiseach and British PM Talk Ahead of Crunch Vote

The Taoiseach has spoken by phone with Theresa May this evening to discuss the current situation on Brexit. They spoke in particular about the planned vote in Westminster on Tuesday, where a crucial decision is due on the British Prime...
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New VAT Compensation Scheme for Charities to Come in New Year
December 8, 2018 No Responses

New VAT Compensation Scheme for Charities to Come in New Year

A new VAT compensation scheme for charities is set to be introduced in the New Year. Under the plan – which will be up and running from January – charities will be able to claim relief on an amount of...
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Unions Call for Government Help for Teachers Effected by Grafton College Closure
December 8, 2018 No Responses

Unions Call for Government Help for Teachers Effected by Grafton College Closure

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called on the Education Minister Joe McHugh to urgently assist teachers left high-and-dry after the abrupt closure of the Grafton College language school in Dublin. While most of the students affected have been...
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TDs Vote to Approve Abortion Legislation in the Dáil
December 6, 2018 No Responses

TDs Vote to Approve Abortion Legislation in the Dáil

The legislation to allow abortions to happen in Ireland has been passed by TDs. It was approved during a late night sitting of the Dáil and now goes to the Seanad for final sign off before it becomes law. Just...
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DUP Will Support May in No-Confidence Vote if Brexit Deal Defeated
December 5, 2018 No Responses

DUP Will Support May in No-Confidence Vote if Brexit Deal Defeated

Tory resistance to the UK Prime Minister’s Brexit deal has been bolstered after Eurosceptics were warned that if the agreement goes through it could bring down the Government. DUP support for Theresa May’s administration in any confidence motion would ...
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