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Protests in Dublin and Belfast urge Joe Biden to support Gaza ceasefire
Protests have been held in Dublin and Belfast urging US President Joe Biden to demand a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East. The Amnesty International demonstrations took place to coincide with Irish premier Leo Varadkar’s meeting...
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Leo Varadkar and Joe Biden hold a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at a bilateral meeting with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, during his visit to the US for St Patrick's Day.
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Leo Varadkar speaks in Washington
Leo Varadkar addresses the crowd at the Irish ambassador's residence in Washington DC on the eve of his bilateral with Joe Biden.
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Terraces cleared as Casement Park gets set for rebuild ahead of Euro 2028
Contractors with excavators have begun clearing the concrete seating terraces at GAA stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland, ahead of the long-delayed redevelopment of the stadium. The maintenance and pre-enabling works will run until...
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First Minister points US investors to NI’s dual market ‘unique selling point’
Stormont’s First Minister has pointed to the considerable opportunities created by Northern Ireland’s “unique” dual market access as she urged US companies to invest in the region. Michelle O’Neill insisted the return of stable...
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‘Not too late’ to add NI to Government law overturning Post Office convictions
Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long expresses disappointment that Northern Ireland is not included in legislation to overturn wrongful subpostmaster convictions.
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Irish premier Leo Varadkar visits the Red Sox stadium
Mr Varadkar visited the home of the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Tuesday among other engagements. On Monday he met Massachusetts governor Maura Healey and the US special economic envoy to Northern Ireland Joe Kennedy.
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Not the policy of the Irish government to engage in boycotts, says Taoiseach
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said it is not the policy of his government to engage in boycotts. The Taoiseach and a number of other ministers are currently attending events in the United States ahead of St Patrick’s Day. Mr Varadkar...
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The Budget 'won’t make a dent' in Northern Ireland’s financial challenges, says Stormont’s finance minister
The Budget “won’t make a dent” in Northern Ireland’s financial challenges, Stormont’s finance minister has said. Caoimhe Archibald said the financial outlook for public services remains extremely challenging for devolved governments....
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Sinn Fein government would deliver 'a step change' in preparing for Irish unification – Mary Lou McDonald
An Irish government led by Sinn Fein would deliver a “step change” in preparing for Irish unification, with a referendum a possibility within the lifetime of the next Dail, party leader Mary Lou McDonald has said.
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Full interview with Tanaiste Michael Martin in London
Interview with Tanaiste Michael Martin in London following his meeting with Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron.
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Daily politics briefing: November 29
All the latest political developments in the UK as Dame Priti Patel calls on the Government to take action over EU control in Northern Ireland.
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British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference takes place in Dublin
Two new all-Ireland research centres on climate and sustainable food are to be created with funding of 70 million euro (£60.7 million). The funding will bring together academics, industry and policymakers across the Irish Government, UK...
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Progress made in DUP talks but no timeline for return of Stormont: Heaton-Harris
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has insisted that talks with the DUP over the trade border impasse are making progress, but has refused to put a timeline on the restoration of Stormont. Mr Heaton-Harris, who was part of a...
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Varadkar and Gove speak about Northern Ireland's powersharing impasse at British-Irish Council meeting
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Levelling-up Secretary Michael Gove said they hoped Northern Ireland's powersharing institutions could be reconstituted, but acknowledged the ongoing political difficulties as ministers from Ireland, the UK and...
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NI Secretary hopeful of progress in talks with DUP over powersharing impasse
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said talks with the DUP over the trade border impasse are in their “final stages”. Speaking to the media in Dublin following a meeting of the British-Irish Council, Mr Heaton-Harris said...
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Humza Yousaf welcomes Michelle O'Neill to Bute House
Sinn Fein’s Stormont leader Michelle O’Neill has said she believes the devolved government in Northern Ireland may be able to be restored within the next number of weeks. Ms O’Neill, who is set to become the first nationalist First...
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‘Real possibility’ of powersharing return by Christmas or in new year – Varadkar
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said there is a “real possibility” Northern Ireland’s powersharing institutions could return before Christmas or in the new year. Mr Varadkar said that if it does return, it will be important to ensure...
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Pro-Palestine rally takes place outside the US consulate Belfast
Footage of a Pro-Palestine rally taking place outside the US consulate Belfast.
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Speaks address gathered crowds at pro-Palestine protest in Belfast
Sinn Fein MLA Declan Kearney, Jewish-American student Jessie Rubin and Gazan Dr Hani Mahdi speaking at a Pro-Palestine rally in Belfast that called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
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Thousands take part in pro-Palestinian rally in Belfast
Angry confrontation between Palestine and Israel supporters at a rally in Belfast. Thousands of people have marched through the centre of Belfast as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration. Insults were exchanged as a small group...
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NI Secretary tells Tory conference Northern Ireland's economic prospects are 'incredibly promising'
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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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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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...