Irish Government Becomes First to Divest from Fossil Fuels
July 12, 2018 No Responses

Irish Government Becomes First to Divest from Fossil Fuels

Ireland is to be the first country in the world to withdraw public money being invested in fossil fuels. The passing of the Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill this afternoon means that the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) will sell off...
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Martin Promises to Honor Agreement with Government
July 10, 2018 No Responses

Martin Promises to Honor Agreement with Government

Opposition leader Michéal Martin has insisted that his party wants to honor and fulfill the confidence and supply agreement deal with the Government. The Fianna Fáil leader spoke just days after he launched an attack against Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, in...
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Flanagan Shakes Up Justice Department
July 10, 2018 No Responses

Flanagan Shakes Up Justice Department

A radical overhaul of the Department of Justice has been announced. The first Report of the Effectiveness and Renewal Group for the Department has been published recommending the creation of two divisions in the Department – Home Affairs and Justice...
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Resignations a Matter for British PM Says Taoiseach’s Office
July 9, 2018 No Responses

Resignations a Matter for British PM Says Taoiseach’s Office

The resignation of two British cabinet ministers are matters for UK Prime Minster Theresa May, a spokesperson for the Taoiseach has said. The spokesperson made the comments following Boris Johnson’s resignation as UK Foreign Secretary. His departure came wit...
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Taoiseach Optimistic on Brexit Resolution after Call with Theresa May
July 7, 2018 No Responses

Taoiseach Optimistic on Brexit Resolution after Call with Theresa May

The Taoiseach has said that he enjoyed a ‘good phone call’ with Theresa May today. Leo Varadkar welcomed the proposals from the British Government, which he stated “can input into talks on the future relationship” – adding that he...
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Barnier Denies EU is Asking For Border Between The North and the UK
July 6, 2018 No Responses

Barnier Denies EU is Asking For Border Between The North and the UK

The chief Brexit negotiator says Europe is not calling for a border to be put in place in Ireland. Mr Barnier has been negotiating with the United Kingdom on behalf of the European Commission. “Let me be clear – we...
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Anglo-Irish Forum to Discuss Instability in The North
July 3, 2018 No Responses

Anglo-Irish Forum to Discuss Instability in The North

Issues surrounding the political instability in Northern Ireland will be discussed at a governmental forum for Anglo Irish co-operation, the Foreign Affairs Minister has said. Tánaiste Simon Coveney said that while the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conferen...
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Ryanair Pilots Vote to Support Strike Action
July 3, 2018 No Responses

Ryanair Pilots Vote to Support Strike Action

Pilots at Ryanair have voted in favor of industrial action, after slow progress on union negotiations. The budget airline agreed to recognize trade unions for the first time last December. However, pilots are disappointed over the slow pace of talks....
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Commemorations Held in France and The North to Remember The Somme
July 1, 2018 No Responses

Commemorations Held in France and The North to Remember The Somme

Commemorations have taken place in France and Northern Ireland to mark the 102nd anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles of the First World War. Hundreds from both the North and Ireland traveled to northern France to remember those who...
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Gerry Adams Renews Calls for Irish Unity Referendum
July 1, 2018 No Responses

Gerry Adams Renews Calls for Irish Unity Referendum

Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has made a fresh call for a referendum on a united Ireland. The call comes just weeks after Taoiseach Leo Varakdar said such a poll would be “divisive” and a “bad idea”. Under the...
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