Seanad Hears That Constitutional Right To Housing Is ‘The Right Thing To Do’
June 4, 2021 No Responses

Seanad Hears That Constitutional Right To Housing Is ‘The Right Thing To Do’

The constitutional right to housing is “morally, politically, economically and socially” the right thing to do, the Seanad has heard. A debate on a private member’s bill to amend the Constitution to ensure that every citizen has the right to...
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As Lockdown Nears Its End, Bars And Restaurants ‘Really Excited’ At Reopening
June 4, 2021 No Responses

As Lockdown Nears Its End, Bars And Restaurants ‘Really Excited’ At Reopening

The co-founder of a Dublin craft brewery has said there is great excitement in the industry ahead of the reopening of bars next week. From Monday, bars and restaurants in Ireland will be allowed to serve outdoors as part of...
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Poots Vows To Bring Forward Irish Language Legislation `As Quickly As Possible`
June 4, 2021 No Responses

Poots Vows To Bring Forward Irish Language Legislation `As Quickly As Possible`

Edwin Poots has pledged to implement Irish language legislation at Stormont in Northern Ireland as quickly as possible. The new DUP leader said he wished to “expedite” the rollout of all outstanding aspects of the New Decade, New Approach (NDNA)...
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Martin And Poots Hold First Head-To-Head Meeting In Dublin
June 3, 2021 No Responses

Martin And Poots Hold First Head-To-Head Meeting In Dublin

DUP leader Edwin Poots has held “frank discussions” with Taoiseach Micheál Martin about tensions surrounding the Northern Ireland Protocol. Mr Poots made his first visit to Government Buildings in Dublin since becoming party leader, where he said that the...
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Cybersecurity Experts Warn Of Malware Stealing Personal Data From Android Phones
June 2, 2021 No Responses

Cybersecurity Experts Warn Of Malware Stealing Personal Data From Android Phones

Malware that allows criminals to steal personal data including financial information from Android phones is circulating in Ireland, security experts have confirmed. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned of a spyware software called FluBot that h...
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Belfast’s New Lord Mayor Calls On All Parties To Work Together
June 2, 2021 No Responses

Belfast’s New Lord Mayor Calls On All Parties To Work Together

Belfast’s new Lord Mayor has encouraged all political parties on the council to work together to grow “a more inclusive city”. Alliance Party councilor Kate Nicholl succeeded the DUP’s Frank McCoubrey as the first citizen of Belfast at an installation....
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No More ‘False Dawns’ On Irish Language Act Insists O’Neill
June 1, 2021 No Responses

No More ‘False Dawns’ On Irish Language Act Insists O’Neill

Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said there must be no more “false dawns” over an Irish Language Act in the North and insisted the legislation should be brought forward in the current Assembly term. During Executive Office questions at...
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Lewis Calls On Parties To Come Together To Provide Stability At Stormont
June 1, 2021 No Responses

Lewis Calls On Parties To Come Together To Provide Stability At Stormont

Northern Ireland secretary Brandon Lewis said he wants to see a stable Stormont emerge in the weeks ahead. Mr Lewis also said he wants to see the political parties in the North deliver on commitments made in the January 2020...
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Beattie Calls On DUP And Sinn Féin To Keep Power-Sharing ‘Show On The Road’
May 30, 2021 No Responses

Beattie Calls On DUP And Sinn Féin To Keep Power-Sharing ‘Show On The Road’

The new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has urged the DUP and Sinn Féin to keep the “show on the road” in terms of the power-sharing government in the North. Days ahead of DUP leader Edwin Poots’ expected unveiling...
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EU Rejects Claims That They Are Using The North To Punish UK For Brexit
May 30, 2021 No Responses

EU Rejects Claims That They Are Using The North To Punish UK For Brexit

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic has rejected an accusation that the European Union (EU) is using the North to punish the UK for Brexit. DUP leader Edwin Poots claimed the North is being used as a “plaything” by Europe, with...
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