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Sinn Fein would introduce new immigration management agency, says McDonald
Sinn Fein would introduce a new dedicated immigration management agency within months, Mary Lou McDonald has said.
Ms McDonald said the agency would “ensure cohesion” around planning, sharing of information, and speedy decision-making.
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Young people march to demand Government action over ‘crisis’ facing students
Young people from across Ireland have marched across Dublin to demand Government action to tackle the “crisis” facing students.
Teaching representatives also joined in the protest event, which concluded with a loud rally within earshot...
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Family of Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand, feared kidnapped by Hamas, speak in Dublin
The Irish father of an eight-year-old Israeli girl who is feared taken to Gaza has asked for a renewed focus on the Israeli hostages taken to Gaza.
Emily Hand was originally feared dead after the Hamas assault on Kibbutz Be’eri in...
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Irish housing minister would not be drawn on potential rise in homelessness amid Ukraine aid cut
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien would not clarify whether he expected homeless figures to rise in response to the cut to support for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland.
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Irish Labour 'disappointed' with Fine Gael's immigration policy
At Labour’s candidate announcement, party leader Ivana Bacik said she was disappointed with Fine Gael’s position on immigration as Taoiseach Simon Harris said there is likely to be a “very significant increase” in deportations in the...
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Fianna Fail and Irish Labour criticise Michael O'Leary's teachers quip
Fianna Fail's James Browne said Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary's remark that teachers should not lead the country was “offensive”. Labour leader Ivana Bacik said it was very disappointing to hear someone “taking snipes or sneers at...
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Fianna Fail's Jim O'Callaghan criticises Fine Gael over immigration policy
Fianna Fail's Jim O'Callaghan, junior justice minister James Browne and Dublin Central senator Mary Fitzpatrick speak to the media at a campaigning event in Dublin.
There is likely to be a “very significant increase” in deportations in...
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Fine Gael has the energy and experience to lead the country again, says Paschal Donohoe
Paschal Donohoe discusses the future of Ireland at the Fine Gael launch of its plan to cut costs for businesses, ahead of the General Election on November 29.
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Critical that we give certainty to hospitality sector, says Peter Burke
Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke, discusses the future of Ireland at the Fine Gael launch of its plan to cut costs for businesses, ahead of the General Election on November 29.
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If re-elected, Fine Gael will back businesses with 800m euro investment - Simon Harris
Fine Gael has pledged to cut the VAT rate for the food-related hospitality sector to 11%, according to a new party election promise – just weeks after no change was implemented in the Budget.
The party is also promising a PRSI rebate...
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Irish Labour leader expresses surprise at Fine Gael VAT announcement
Irish Labour leader Ivana Bacik with candidate for Dublin South West Ciaran Ahern canvassing in Kimmage, ahead of the General Election on November 29.
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Hotels to miss out on Fine Gael promise of VAT cut
Fine Gael has pledged to cut the VAT rate for the food-related hospitality sector to 11%, according to a new party election promise – just weeks after no change was implemented in the Budget.
Taoiseach Simon Harris set out his party’s...
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Fine Gael unveils 800m euro package for businesses in hospitality - full Simon Harris speech
Fine Gael has pledged to cut the VAT rate for the hospitality sector to 11%, according to a new party election promise – just weeks after no change was implemented in the Budget.
Taoiseach Simon Harris set out his party’s plan for...
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Small businesses are the backbone of the Irish economy, says Simon Harris
Fine Gael has pledged to cut the VAT rate for the hospitality sector to 11%, according to a new party election promise – just weeks after no change was implemented in the Budget.
Taoiseach Simon Harris set out his party’s plan for...
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Helen McEntee promises to implement retail crime strategy if Fine Gael is re-elected
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee joins her Fine Gael colleagues on day one of the campaign trail for the upcoming general election in Ireland.
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Taoiseach and Tanaiste chat with rugby fans ahead of Ireland's clash with New Zealand
Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tanaiste Micheal Martin chat with rugby fans around the Aviva Stadium ahead of the Ireland v New Zealand game.
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Mary Lou McDonald: Full press conference as Dail dissolved for General Election
Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald arrives to speak to the media on Merrion Street, Dublin, after the Dail was formally dissolved for the General Election on November 29.
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Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin sets out his vision for Ireland ahead of dissolution of the Dail
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin speaks to the media ahead of the dissolution of the Dail for the Irish General Election campaign which will formally begin later on Friday.
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Taoiseach to dissolve the government for a general election on Friday November 29
Simon Harris has announced he is travelling to the home of Irish President Michael D Higgins to advise him to dissolve the government for a general election on Friday November 29.
Speaking to media at government buildings in Dublin, the...
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Taoiseach travels to President’s residence to seek dissolution of Dail
Taoiseach Simon Harris has arrived at the residence of President of Ireland Michael D Higgins to request that he formally dissolves the Dail.
Mr Harris was greeted by Secretary General to the President Orla O’Hanrahan as he exited his...
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'Honour of my life to serve as Ireland’s Taoiseach', Harris says as election campaign gets under way
Taoiseach Simon Harris said it had been the honour of his life to serve as Ireland’s leader, as he spoke to the country before travelling to the home of Irish President Michael D Higgins to dissolve government.
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Irish parliament dissolved for General Election
The Irish parliament has been dissolved for a General Election.
Taoiseach Simon Harris said it had been the honour of his life to serve in the role, and the time was right to seek a new mandate.
President Michael D Higgins formally...
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Mary Lou McDonald press conference as Dail dissolved for General Election
Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald arrives to speak to the media on Merrion Street, Dublin, after the Dail was formally dissolved for the General Election on November 29.
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Conor McGregor attends court in Dublin
Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor is being sued by Dublin woman Nikita Hand, alleging she was sexually assaulted by him and another man in December 2018.