Government Agrees Series Of Pilot Events For Return Of Live Music This Summer
May 29, 2021 No Responses

Government Agrees Series Of Pilot Events For Return Of Live Music This Summer

A series of pilot events that will mark the return of live music are set to take place over the summer. Concerts and comedy gigs have been confirmed for the coming months, with an outdoor music festival proposed for Dublin’s...
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Representing The North Was ‘The Greatest Privilege Of My Life’ – Foster
May 28, 2021 No Responses

Representing The North Was ‘The Greatest Privilege Of My Life’ – Foster

Arlene Foster has said representing Northern Ireland has been the “greatest privilege of my life” as she prepares to step aside as First Minister. She also hinted during a visit to a school in Co Down that she would like...
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EU Asks Ireland To Abandon Hotel Quarantine Scheme
May 28, 2021 No Responses

EU Asks Ireland To Abandon Hotel Quarantine Scheme

The EU Commission said it is in discussions with Irish authorities about lifting its quarantine measures for travelers arriving from EU countries. Didier Reynders, EU Commissioner for Justice, said the Commission is “closely monitoring” the State’s quara...
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Supply Issues Could Cause Government To Miss June’s Vaccination Targets
May 27, 2021 No Responses

Supply Issues Could Cause Government To Miss June’s Vaccination Targets

The Government is “likely” to miss its target of 80 per cent of Ireland’s adult population receiving at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine by the end of June due to supply issues, the Tánaiste said. However, Leo Varadkar...
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Dáil Passes Motion Declaring Israeli Settlements As De Facto Annexation
May 27, 2021 No Responses

Dáil Passes Motion Declaring Israeli Settlements As De Facto Annexation

Ireland has become the first EU member state to declare the building of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories as de facto annexation. A Dáil motion, tabled by Sinn Féin, was passed on Wednesday night after it received cross-party support. It...
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Dáil To Vote On Motion Calling For Expulsion Of Israeli Ambassador And Impose Sanctions
May 26, 2021 No Responses

Dáil To Vote On Motion Calling For Expulsion Of Israeli Ambassador And Impose Sanctions

The Dáil is to vote on a motion later that calls for the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador to Ireland and to impose sanctions against Israel. The People Before Profit amendment to Sinn Féin’s motion will be debated on Wednesday...
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Legal Challenge Over Funding Of Abortion Services In The North Begins
May 26, 2021 No Responses

Legal Challenge Over Funding Of Abortion Services In The North Begins

A legal challenge against the Secretary of State and Stormont over the failure to commission and fund abortion services in Northern Ireland will start later. The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission is taking Brandon Lewis, as well as the Northern...
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Irish Government To Announce Further Steps Towards Reopening On Friday
May 24, 2021 No Responses

Irish Government To Announce Further Steps Towards Reopening On Friday

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the reopening of major sectors over the next two months will be “steady”. The Government is to make an announcement on reopening plans on Friday, with much anticipation around dates for travel, indoor hospitality and...
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Long: ‘No Rationale’ For Inquiry Into Bobby Storey Funeral
May 23, 2021 No Responses

Long: ‘No Rationale’ For Inquiry Into Bobby Storey Funeral

The North’s Justice Minister has said she sees “no rationale” for a judge-led inquiry into the Bobby Storey funeral. However, Naomi Long has also suggested the Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman may wish to investigate the matter. The Alliance Party l...
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Thousands March On The Israeli Embassy In Dublin In Support Of Palestine
May 22, 2021 No Responses

Thousands March On The Israeli Embassy In Dublin In Support Of Palestine

Several thousand people have marched on the Israeli Embassy in Dublin as part of pro-Palestine marches across Ireland. A total of 23 protests, rallies and vigils were held around the country in response to the violence that has erupted in...
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