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O’Neill hopeful of decision on Casement funding in immediate future
Michelle O’Neill has said she hopes there will be a decision from the UK Government on funding to rebuild Casement Park in the “immediate period ahead”. But Northern Ireland’s First Minister also warned that the “clock is ticking” in...
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As Congress returns to Washington, a government funding battle looms
As Congress returns to Washington, a high stakes showdown is brewing on Capitol Hill to avert a government shutdown before the annual funding deadline of Sept. 30. (Scripps News)
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Taoiseach meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv
Taoiseach Simon Harris meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the presidential office in Kyiv, as Ireland announces millions in new funding for Ukraine. The visit comes a day after at least 50 people were killed and 200 injured...
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Taoiseach visits war-damaged buildings in Ukraine ahead of funding announcement
Taoiseach Simon Harris speaks to head of the Kyiv State regional administration, Ruslan Kravchenko, during a visit to inspect damage to buildings in Borodyanka, Ukraine, as Ireland prepares to announce millions in new funding for Ukraine.
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Harris arrives in Ukraine for Zelensky meeting
Irish premier Simon Harris is to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv as Ireland prepares to announce millions in new funding for Ukraine. The visit on Wednesday comes the day after at least 50 people were killed and 200...
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James Cleverly accuses Starmer of 'vandalism' on defence funding
James Cleverly has accused Sir Keir Starmer of an “act of vandalism” on defence funding as he committed to spend 3% of gross domestic product in response to growing international threats. In what was described as a Major speech in his...
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Biden to give $150 million in federal awards for research on cancer surgeries
President Biden will announce $150 million in awards for technologies and research to support his Cancer Moonshot Initiative. (Scripps News)
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Brendan Gleeson: Hospices a beacon of goodness amid negativity in the world
The Irish star, who has featured in films including The Banshees Of Inisherin and In Bruges, is asking the public to support a nationwide fundraising campaign for hospices. The Oscar-nominated actor, who has fronted several campaigns...
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PM says reports of Sue Gray row on Casement Park are ‘nonsense’
Reports of divisions around Casement Park funding are “complete nonsense”, the Prime Minister has said. Asked about reports that Downing Street chief of staff Sue Gray’s involvement in negotiations were causing divisions, Sir Keir...
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Media minister discusses new funding arrangements for RTE
Media minister Catherine Martin discusses new funding arrangements for RTE. The Government has agreed a 725-million-euro funding programme for the national broadcaster over the next three years, in a move described by Minister Catherine...
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Micheal Martin speaks on keeping the TV licence fee
Tanaiste Micheal Martin says keeping the TV licence fee is necessary for RTE as Exchequer funding may come under pressure in the future.
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John Swinney announces £2m of funding for 'landmark' carbon capture programme
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney visits the St Fergus Gas Terminal near Peterhead, Aberdeenshire to announce £2m of funding for a 'landmark' carbon capture programme. He also discussed how the SNP recovers following general...
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Interview with Anneliese Dodds on the government's decision to resume funding to UNWRA
Interview with Anneliese Dodds the Minister for Women and Equalities of the United Kingdom. Dodds talks on the government's decision to resume funding to UNWRA.
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It was a very productive meeting, says Kim McGuinness as mayors visit Downing Street
It was a very productive meeting, says Mayor of the North East Kim McGuinness during a visit to Downing Street as the Prime Minister aims to reset the relationship between Government and the mayors.
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Rishi Sunak Q&A in Staffordshire - high res
Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, delivers a stump speech at pharmaceutical company Bestway in Stoke-on-Trent as the General Election looms.
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Naomi Long launches Alliance Party manifesto - in full
Speaking at the Ivanhoe Hotel Saintfield Road, Carryduff, Leader Naomi Long outlines her party's 'Leading Change' manifesto ahead of the General Election.
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Starmer defends claim NHS waiting lists will rise to 10 million under Tories
Pool clip with Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, at a hospital in Nottinghamshire, as he defended the party's disputed claim that NHS waiting lists could rise to 10 million if the Tories remain in power.
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Highlights from the Lib Dems' third week of election campaigning
The Liberal Democrats launched their manifesto on Monday, promising additional funding for health and social care – while Sir Ed Davey continued his by now familiar eye-catching campaign visits.
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Sian Berry and Ellie Chowns speak to the media after the Green Party manifesto launch
Interviews with the Green Party's Sian Berry, MP candidate for Brighton Pavilion, and Ellie Chowns, MP candidate for North Herefordshire.
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Sir Keir Starmer makes pledge for extra 100,000 childcare places
Labour has set out plans to turn primary school classrooms into 3,300 new nurseries to create an extra 100,000 childcare places. Sir Keir Starmer said a shortage of childcare meant parents were being held back in their careers and...
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Labour can't 'turn on the taps straight away' to fund the arts, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer said he cannot pretend Labour would “turn on the taps straight away” when asked how the party’s plans to boost access to the arts would be funded. He told an audience of stakeholders and media at the Guildhall: “You will...
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Starmer: Labour can't 'turn on the taps straight away' to fund the arts
Sir Keir Starmer said he cannot pretend Labour would “turn on the taps straight away” when asked how the party’s plans to boost access to the arts would be funded. He told an audience of stakeholders and media at the Guildhall: “You will...
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Swinney hits out at Tory ‘strategy to undermine Scottish Parliament’
A pledge by the Conservatives to change the Equalities Act is part of a “deliberate strategy to undermine the powers of the Scottish Parliament”, First Minister John Swinney has said. The SNP leader responded to a Tory election promise...
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Sunak defends cash-for-towns pledge as he launches battle bus
Rishi Sunak denied claims he is "buying votes" with a promise of cash for towns as campaigning entered its second weekend. The Prime Minister batted off criticism that his pledge to give 30 towns £20 million was targeted mainly at Tory...