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'Worrying' - Questions raised on whether Nphet are being silenced by the government

Members of the Government’s expert advisory group have been silenced under new communication protocols, the Labour leader has claimed. Alan Kelly said it is “worrying” that members of the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) have to go ...

07 Dec 2021 at 17:58

Sinn Féin continues to surge in the political polls

National News

Sinn Fein continues to surge in the political polls

According to a poll conducted by the Sunday Times, Sinn Féin has seen a continued surge in support from Irish voters. Sinn Féin Leader, Mary Lou McDonald's public satisfaction rating reached 50%, which was 9 points ahead of the current ...

15 Nov 2021 at 11:44

Local News

Children with special needs ‘left in limbo’ over assessment delays, TD warns

Children with special needs have been failed by the State, the Dail has heard. Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty said youngsters have been “left in limbo” by long delays in being assessed. He said there are 17,000 children waiting on ...

29 Sept 2022 at 15:15

National News

World will reflect on Gaza conflict as ‘time of dark shame’ – Taoiseach

The world has not done enough to bring about a ceasefire in Gaza, the Irish premier has said. Simon Harris called for an urgent review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement as he said human rights clauses in the trade pact ...

20 Aug 2024 at 14:33

National News

Rishi Sunak wins Tory leadership contest to become new British prime minister

Rishi Sunak warned his warring MPs the Conservatives must “unite or die” in the face of a “profound economic challenge” after winning the race to be the next prime minister. The former chancellor ruled out opposition ...

24 Oct 2022 at 18:15

Elections

Clare TD announces he will contest European Parliament elections

Clare TD Michael McNamara has announced he will be contesting next month's European Parliament elections in the Ireland South constituency as an Independent candidate. The newly-declared candidate says agriculture ...

23 Apr 2024 at 12:40

National News

Simon Harris: A savvy politician who has long eyed the role of Irish premier

After Leo Varadkar’s whirlwind resignation, Simon Harris is set to become the new leader of Fine Gael and Ireland’s next premier. In a matter of hours, the Wicklow TD garnered a plethora of parliamentarians, MEPs ...

21 Mar 2024 at 19:32

National News

Cabinet to agree ‘more challenging’ housing targets of 50,000 a year

The Cabinet is set to agree on new housing targets that will see the Government build 50,000 houses a year until 2030. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien said the new targets will be a “significant increase” ...

05 Nov 2024 at 11:41

National News

Cowen elected as marathon count entered final stages

There are only three MEPs yet to be officially announced in Ireland, following the election of Fianna Fail’s Barry Cowen. Mr Cowen was elected at 1.30am on Friday morning following days of counting for the ...

14 Jun 2024 at 03:06

National News

'We need an election' - Irish people react with shock as Leo Varadkar resigns as Taoiseach

Social media has reacted with shock as Leo Varadkar announced his resignation a Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael this afternoon (March 20). Addressing the press outside Leinster House just after 12pm ...

20 Mar 2024 at 13:14

Northern Ireland

Mistakes were made on all sides in handling of Brexit, says Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said mistakes were made on all sides in the handling of Brexit, but vowed to be “flexible and reasonable” when attempting to solve issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol....

03 Jan 2023 at 14:56

Northern Ireland

Irish people living in UK should have citizenship offer without fees, MP says

People born in the Republic of Ireland who have settled in the UK should be offered the right to claim British citizenship without the need for tests and fees, ministers have been told. DUP MP Gavin ...

26 Jan 2024 at 14:51

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