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February 16, 2022 No Responses

Housing Executive Tenants Rents To Be Temporarily Frozen In The North

Rents in Northern Ireland will be temporarily frozen for Housing Executive tenants, the Communities Minister has said. Deirdre Hargey confirmed on Wednesday that the move would be introduced following a surge in the cost of living, which has left many...

February 15, 2022 No Responses

Garda Commissioner To Remain In Role Until 2025

The head of An Garda Síochána has had his term of office extended to 2025. At a meeting of Cabinet on Tuesday, the Government approved an extension to the term of office for Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. Mr Harris, a...

February 15, 2022 No Responses

Ukrainian Ambassador To Ireland Calls For ‘Continued Pressure’ On Russia

Ireland and other allies need to maintain “continued pressure” on Russia in a bid to avoid war, the Ukrainian ambassador to Ireland has said. The appearance of ambassador Larysa Gerasko before the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee comes afte...

February 13, 2022 No Responses

Sinn Féin Accuses Government Of Not Doing Enough On Spiraling Cost Of Living

The Government has not done enough to help workers and families impacted by the spiraling cost of living, Sinn Fein has said. TD Claire Kerrane said the majority of people would see no help in the weeks ahead aside from...

February 12, 2022 No Responses

Government Advises Citizens To Leave Ukraine Immediately Amid Invasion Fears

The Department of Foreign Affairs has advised Irish citizens in Ukraine to leave immediately. The updated advice comes as fears grow that Russian president Vladimir Putin could order an invasion in the coming days. Ireland will keep its embassy in...

February 12, 2022 No Responses

Chances Of Protocol Differences Being Resolved Before Election Are Small Says Donaldson

The chances of problems with the Northern Ireland Protocol being resolved before Stormont Assembly elections in May are “quite small”, DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has said. Mr Donaldson said there was “very little progress” in ongoing discussions betw...