Politicians Across Ireland Condemn Amnesty Plan For Former British Soldiers
May 6, 2021 No Responses

Politicians Across Ireland Condemn Amnesty Plan For Former British Soldiers

Politicians on both sides of the Irish border have condemned a reported British plan to give amnesty to British soldiers accused of crimes during the Northern Ireland Troubles. The UK government is set to introduce a statute of limitations to...
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Irish-British Intergovernmental Conference To Meet In June
May 5, 2021 No Responses

Irish-British Intergovernmental Conference To Meet In June

The first meeting of the Irish-British Intergovernmental Conference in two years is to take place in June. It follows a meeting between Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney and Northern Ireland Secretary of State Brandon Lewis in Dublin on Wednesday....
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Jeffrey Donaldson Announces Run For DUP Leadership
May 3, 2021 No Responses

Jeffrey Donaldson Announces Run For DUP Leadership

Jeffrey Donaldson has announced he will run for the leadership of the DUP. The longstanding Lagan Valley MP said he would promote a positive strategy and values if elected, with a focus on building a shared future for everyone in...
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Holohan Urges Vaccinated To ‘Get Back Out There’ After Lockdowns Eased On May 10th
May 3, 2021 No Responses

Holohan Urges Vaccinated To ‘Get Back Out There’ After Lockdowns Eased On May 10th

The chief medical officer has urged those who have been vaccinated to “get back out there” once restrictions begin to ease from May 10th. Dr Tony Holohan said the Covid-19 vaccines have given people most at risk of the virus...
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Large Majority Of Unionists Fear United Ireland Could Lead To Violence In The North
May 2, 2021 No Responses

Large Majority Of Unionists Fear United Ireland Could Lead To Violence In The North

Some 90 per cent of unionists and loyalists fear a united Ireland could spark a return of violence in Northern Ireland, a poll has found. The poll, which coincides with the centenary of the creation of Northern Ireland, found a...
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Government Will Announce Plans For Return To Colleges In June
April 30, 2021 No Responses

Government Will Announce Plans For Return To Colleges In June

The Government is to publish its plan for a return to in-person classes in third-level education in June. The Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris said he will unveil the plan for an “enhanced campus experience” for college...
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Lockdown Restrictions In The North Are Further Eased
April 30, 2021 No Responses

Lockdown Restrictions In The North Are Further Eased

Retailers, publicans and restaurateurs in the North are gearing up to reopen their doors on Friday in a further relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions. Under Northern Ireland Executive’s phased reopening plan, outdoor hospitality and all non-essential retai...
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Poots Announces Candidacy For DUP Leadership
April 29, 2021 No Responses

Poots Announces Candidacy For DUP Leadership

The North’s Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced his intention to stand for the leadership of the DUP. The widely anticipated move by Mr Poots comes 24 hours after Arlene Foster announced her intention to stand down as party leader...
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Arlene Foster To Step Down As First Minister And DUP Leader
April 28, 2021 No Responses

Arlene Foster To Step Down As First Minister And DUP Leader

Arlene Foster will stand down as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and as Northern Ireland’s First Minister in the face of mounting discontent among her party. Ms Foster said she will stand down as party leader on May 28th...
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Changes To Vaccine Rollout Plans Could See Under-50s Approved For Jabs
April 28, 2021 No Responses

Changes To Vaccine Rollout Plans Could See Under-50s Approved For Jabs

Changes to advice on Ireland’s Covid vaccine rollout could see people under 50 moved up the queue, the Dáil has heard. Government this week signed off on a recommendation from the National Immunization Advisory Council (NIAC) that the AstraZeneca and...
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