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Northern Ireland's prospects "unbelievably promising" says Northern Ireland Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris.
More than 1,600 new businesses have signed up to the UK internal market scheme, meaning “more traders than ever want to do business in Northern Ireland”, Chris Heaton-Harris has said.
Speaking on the main stage at the Tory conference,...
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Imelda May to host walking tour remembering women of 1916 Rising
Singer and actress Imelda May is to host a walking tour of key sites associated with women who participated in the 1916 Easter Rising.
The Dublin tour, which will be delivered by historians Liz Gillis and Honor O Brolchain, also aims to...
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Taoiseach says businesses in Northern Ireland are 'getting on' with Windsor framework trading arrangements
The Taoiseach said businesses in Northern Ireland were "getting on" with the British and Irish governments after the introduction of the Windsor Framework.
Leo Varadkar added the Irish government 'stood ready' to support efforts to...
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Cocaine haul worth 157 million euro is biggest drug seizure in Ireland’s history
A 157 million euro (£136 million) haul of cocaine seized when an elite army unit stormed a cargo ship off the Irish coast is the largest drugs capture in the history of the state, police have said.
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Major operation off Co Wexford coast continues – Martin
A major multi-agency operation after a boat ran aground off the coast of Wexford continues, Tanaiste Micheal Martin has said.
Mr Martin said there has been strong co-operation across a number of agencies.
The Defence Forces, garda...
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Tinnaberna Beach, where suspected cocaine smuggling trawler has been beached
GVs of Tinnaberna Beach in country Wexford close to where a trawler suspected of smuggling cocaine been beached on a sand bank.
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MV Matthew escorted into Cobh following anti-drug operation onboad
Military personnel onboard a cargo vessel named MV Matthew whilst it's escorted into Cobh in Cork by the Irish Navy after a "significant quantity" of suspected drugs were found onboard.
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of...
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‘Significant quantity’ of drugs found after Army Ranger Wing secures cargo ship
Police in Ireland have found a “significant quantity” of suspected drugs on board a cargo vessel following a joint task force operation.
The co-ordinated operation, involving the Irish navy, Army Ranger Wing, Revenue and the Garda...
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Micheal Martin says vitriol towards politicians ‘getting more dangerous’
Ireland’s deputy premier has said that the vitriol towards politicians is “getting more dangerous”, after a mock-gallows protest that has been criticised as a threat to democracy.
Thirteen people have been charged by Irish police after...
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Protesters bring gallows to demonstration outside Leinster House
Protesters have brought mock gallows and photographs of high-profile politicians to a demonstration outside Leinster House ahead of the Dail’s return.
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Public order gardai stand off against anti-government protesters at Leinster House
More than a dozen cars are being prevented from leaving the grounds of Leinster House due to a protest.
Demonstrators are standing across the Merrion Street entrance.
The protest started from 10am on Kildare Street but has since moved...
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Sinn Fein leader says farmers ‘frustrated’ with Government
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has said a Government led by her party would create a “real and genuine partnership” with farmers.
Ms McDonald said the Common Agriculture Policy (Cap) needs to be reformed while maintaining payments...
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President lays wreath at rededicated monument to gardai who died in service
The President of Ireland has laid a wreath at a memorial service on Saturday September 17 to rededicate a monument to Garda members who have died in service.
Michael D Higgins joined Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and Garda...
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Protest held in Dublin in response to UN Climate Ambition Summit
Protestors gather in Dublin calling on the Government to take urgent action to phase out climate-wrecking fossil fuels.
Their demonstration is part of a global wave of demonstrations and marches that are taking place across the world...
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Taoiseach discusses plans for budget, housing and cost-of-living support with media
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar press conference as he meets ministers to discuss plans to support people with the cost of living crisis, the budget and housing.
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Mary Lou McDonald speaks at Sinn Fein think-in event
Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald commenting at the start of her party's think-in event in Dublin.
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Bacik: I have received threats from the far-right
Labour leader Ivana Bacik addresses the media at her party's think-in in Maynooth.
Ms Bacik set out her party's key aims which will be focused around care, housing and climate.
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Taoiseach says opening new Maritime Museum in Limerick 'a pleasure and privilege'
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he felt honoured to officially open the Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum.
Mr Vardakar also speaks on the RTE's potential legal battle with former presenter Ryan Tubridy and the current position of the...
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Varadkar criticises GRA confidence vote as he reiterates support for Commissioner
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has reiterated that Government has “full confidence” in Commissioner Drew Harris after the Garda Representative Association overwhelmingly voted against his leadership on Wednesday.
His comments come after almost...
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Minister for Justice Helen McEntee says Garda vote of no confidence is 'regrettable'
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee speaks on the Garda vote of no confidence for Commissioner Drew Harris at a press conference. She says the vote is 'regrettable'.
Almost 99% of gardai who voted in the ballot organised by the Garda...
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Members of RTE's board arrive for Oireachtas media committee hearing
Members of RTE’s board and interim leadership team arrive for an Oireachtas media committee hearing on transparency and governance issues around the broadcaster’s use of public funds.
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Garda Commissioner says no confidence vote felt like a ‘real kick in the teeth’
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said he will not resign after rank-and-file members of Ireland’s police force overwhelmingly voted no confidence in his leadership, but said the result felt like a “real kick in the teeth”.
Almost 99%...
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Minister for Finance discusses the rising cost of fuel
Finance Minister Michael McGrath has said the Government is considering a measure on the rising cost of fuel in the forthcoming Budget.
As part of a range of cost-of-living measures last year, the Government implemented changes to fuel...
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Tanaiste says any funding model must respect independence between Government and media
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin has said there could be “dangers” in directly funding RTE as his party’s annual think-in concluded with a debate on the future of broadcasting in Ireland.
Speaking to reporters at the end of the event,...