Mitchell Again Urges Rethink on Hard Border
October 5, 2018 No Responses

Mitchell Again Urges Rethink on Hard Border

One of the principal architects of Northern Ireland’s peace process has urged the British government and the European Union to keep to their promises in avoiding a hard border post-Brexit. George Mitchell, who played a historic part in brokering the...
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Abortion Legislation to be Debated by Dáil today
October 4, 2018 No Responses

Abortion Legislation to be Debated by Dáil today

The Dáil will debate proposed new laws on abortion for the first time later. Health Minister Simon Harris got cabinet approval for the legislation last week. More than four months after the referendum to remove the 8th amendment, the Dáil...
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Tusk Slams UK For EU/USSR Comparisons
October 4, 2018 No Responses

Tusk Slams UK For EU/USSR Comparisons

European Council president Donald Tusk has launched a furious attack on the British government’s claim the EU is acting like the Soviet Union on Brexit, accusing London of making “unwise” and “insulting” comments to stoke up publi...
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‘Groundbreaking’ Alcohol Bill Passes Through Dáil
October 3, 2018 No Responses

‘Groundbreaking’ Alcohol Bill Passes Through Dáil

The Public Health Alcohol Bill has passed all stages in the Dáil this evening. The legislation has taken nearly three years to get through the house. It includes restrictions on advertising and sale of alcohol, and has faced stiff opposition...
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Ireland Could Have Two Time Zones in Summer After Brexit
October 3, 2018 No Responses

Ireland Could Have Two Time Zones in Summer After Brexit

Two time zones may exist on the island of Ireland from April next year if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. A Government spokesperson said the situation could happen after Cabinet was briefed on EU plans to remove...
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Martin Claims Government ‘In Denial’ over Defense Forces’ Retention
October 2, 2018 No Responses

Martin Claims Government ‘In Denial’ over Defense Forces’ Retention

The Government has been accused of being in denial over a “retention crisis” in the Defense Forces. Opposition leader Micheál Martin said that morale in the Defense Forces is very low, with the number of personnel “seriously depleted”. The Fianna...
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DUP Express Concerns Over No-Deal Hard Border
October 2, 2018 No Responses

DUP Express Concerns Over No-Deal Hard Border

DUP leader Arlene Foster says she has “concerns” over the UK Chancellor’s claim that there may have to be a hard border in Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Philip Hammond is reported to have told a Tory...
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Fitzpatrick Quits Fine Gael
October 1, 2018 No Responses

Fitzpatrick Quits Fine Gael

Fine Gael TD Peter Fitzpatrick has resigned from the parliamentary party. Mr Fitzpatrick said he would represent his constituents for the remainder of the current Dail as an independent TD and also run as an independent in the next general...
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McAleese Joins University of Glasgow Staff
October 1, 2018 No Responses

McAleese Joins University of Glasgow Staff

Former Irish president Mary McAleese is to work as a professor at the University of Glasgow, the institution has announced. She has taken up a position as a professor of children, law and religion. University chiefs have described Professor McAleese...
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Thousands March for All-Ireland Abortion Services
September 30, 2018 No Responses

Thousands March for All-Ireland Abortion Services

Abortion Rights Campaign’s Sarah Monaghan has said they will continue to put pressure on the Government to bring in the abortion legislation as soon as possible. Thousands of people have taken part in a pro-choice march calling for the swift...
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