Sharp Increase in ‘Extortion’ Email Scams from Cyber Criminals
October 25, 2018 No Responses

Sharp Increase in ‘Extortion’ Email Scams from Cyber Criminals

Cyber criminals are targeting Irish users as part of a global email extortion campaign, a leading cyber-security company has warned. SkOUT Secure Intelligence, which provides cyber-security technology and solutions to businesses, organisations and SMEs and has its EMEA headquarters in...
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Presidential Candidates Clash in Final Televised Debate
October 24, 2018 No Responses

Presidential Candidates Clash in Final Televised Debate

Fiery words have been exchanged between the presidential candidates and the hosts of the final live TV debate of the campaign. Five of the six candidates vying for the highest office in the land participated in a special Tonight Show...
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Varadkar Says Excavation of Mass Grave in Tuam Will Be ‘Slow and Painstaking’
October 24, 2018 No Responses

Varadkar Says Excavation of Mass Grave in Tuam Will Be ‘Slow and Painstaking’

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the excavation of a mass grave at Tuam’s mother and baby home will be “slow and painstaking”. At Leader’s Questions on Wednesday, Mr Varadkar was asked by Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald when the...
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Flanagan Again Calls for Abolision of Blasphemy Laws
October 24, 2018 No Responses

Flanagan Again Calls for Abolision of Blasphemy Laws

The Justice Minister says Ireland’s blasphemy laws are damaging to the country’s reputation internationally. Charlie Flanagan is advocating for a Yes vote in Friday’s referendum. He says most EU countries are changing their laws in recent tim...
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Higgins Attacked for ‘Extravagant’ Lifestyle in Presidential Debate
October 23, 2018 No Responses

Higgins Attacked for ‘Extravagant’ Lifestyle in Presidential Debate

President Michael D Higgins was repeatedly attacked for his “extravagant” lifestyle and Learjet trips amid claims that he “could not lie straight in bed” over spending during tonight’s high-profile presidential debate. The questions were thrown a...
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Abortion Bill is Passed in the Dáil
October 23, 2018 No Responses

Abortion Bill is Passed in the Dáil

The Dáil has passed the Abortion Bill. TDs voted by 102 votes to 12 in favour, with seven TDs abstaining. Sinn Féin’s Peadar Tóibín voted against it and now faces suspension from his party. The legislation was drawn up after...
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President Higgins Warns of Return to Violence in Hard Brexit
October 23, 2018 No Responses

President Higgins Warns of Return to Violence in Hard Brexit

President Michael D Higgins has said he shares the concerns of Leo Varadkar that there is a risk of a return to violence if a hard border is imposed post-Brexit. Mr Higgins said: “I do share the Taoiseach’s concern.” The...
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No Time Limit on Confidence and Supply Talks Says Martin
October 22, 2018 No Responses

No Time Limit on Confidence and Supply Talks Says Martin

Talks are beginning between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil this week to discuss extending the Confidence and Supply agreement. It is expected housing, mortgage interest rates and broadband will be high on the agenda. The Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said...
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Seymour Crawford Dies, Aged 74
October 21, 2018 No Responses

Seymour Crawford Dies, Aged 74

Former Fine Gael TD, Seymour Crawford, has died aged 74. Mr Crawford served as a TD for the Cavan-Monaghan constituency from 1992 to 2011, when he retired from politics following the General Election. He was from Drumkeen, Aghabog, Co Monaghan...
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Higgins Has Comfortable Lead According to Latest Polls
October 20, 2018 No Responses

Higgins Has Comfortable Lead According to Latest Polls

Micheal D Higgins is on course to be comfortably re-elected, according to the latest Presidential opinion poll. Another survey shows a rise in support for Fianna Fáil after the budget. Almost seven in 10 people plan to vote for Michael...
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