European Court Of Human Rights Upholds Wording Of Irish Presidential Oath
November 18, 2021 No Responses

European Court Of Human Rights Upholds Wording Of Irish Presidential Oath

The European Court of Human Rights has held that a challenge to the religious wording of the Irish presidential oath is inadmissible. The court said the plaintiffs, a group of five Irish politicians, could not show they were victims of...
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Political Leaders In The North Unite To Condemn Social Media Abuse Of Ministers
November 18, 2021 No Responses

Political Leaders In The North Unite To Condemn Social Media Abuse Of Ministers

There has been condemnation after Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister was targeted with a torrent of “vile misogynistic” abuse on social media. Naomi Long and Health Minister Robin Swann were the focus of the onslaught on Twitter on Wednesday evening jus...
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Stormont Ministers Approve Plan For Mandatory Vaccine Passports In The North
November 17, 2021 No Responses

Stormont Ministers Approve Plan For Mandatory Vaccine Passports In The North

Mandatory vaccine passports are to be introduced in the North after Stormont ministers backed the move despite DUP opposition. The other four Executive parties backed a proposal from Health Minister Robin Swann that will see legal enforcement of Covid-19 certi...
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Stormont Considering Introduction Of Mandatory Covid-19 Passports
November 17, 2021 No Responses

Stormont Considering Introduction Of Mandatory Covid-19 Passports

Stormont ministers are set to consider proposals for enforcing mandatory Covid-19 passports from December 13th. It is understood recommendations from Minister for Health Robin Swann have made it on to the agenda for Wednesday afternoon’s meeting of the power...
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Poll Shows Three-Quarters Want Legal Age To Buy Tobacco Raised To 21
November 16, 2021 No Responses

Poll Shows Three-Quarters Want Legal Age To Buy Tobacco Raised To 21

Almost three-quarters of people in Ireland want the legal age for the sale of tobacco raised from 18 to 21, new research shows. The Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) says the findings send an overwhelming message to Government that the public...
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No Plans To Reintroduce Pandemic Unemployment Payments Says Government
November 16, 2021 No Responses

No Plans To Reintroduce Pandemic Unemployment Payments Says Government

The Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) will not be reintroduced alongside the new measures to tackle the surge in Covid-19. Despite demands from opposition politicians earlier, the Government said on Tuesday evening that the PUP will not be reintroduced along...
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Public Consultation On Raising Age Of Consent Launched In The North
November 15, 2021 No Responses

Public Consultation On Raising Age Of Consent Launched In The North

A public consultation has been launched in Northern Ireland on raising the age at which people can marry to 18. There are fewer than 100 marriages in the North each year where at least one participant is aged under 18....
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Micheál Martin Lays Wreath At Remembrance Service In Enniskillen
November 14, 2021 No Responses

Micheál Martin Lays Wreath At Remembrance Service In Enniskillen

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has lain a wreath to mark Remembrance Day at a service in Enniskillen. Mr Martin continued a tradition begun by former Taoiseach Enda Kenny in 2012 by attending the commemorative event in the Co Fermanagh town. He...
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Irish Government Looks To Improve Affordability Of Antigen Testing
November 14, 2021 No Responses

Irish Government Looks To Improve Affordability Of Antigen Testing

The Government will examine measures to make antigen testing more affordable to encourage their widespread use among the public, the Taoiseach has said. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is set to bring proposals to Cabinet on Tuesday on the wider...
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Austin Currie Remembered For ‘Fearless, Immense Courage’ At Funeral
November 13, 2021 No Responses

Austin Currie Remembered For ‘Fearless, Immense Courage’ At Funeral

Austin Currie has been remembered for his “fearless, immense courage” and as a giant of the civil rights movement. A service was held at St Malachy’s Church in his native Edendork, Co Tyrone, on Saturday for the former SDLP and...
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