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Exploding device attacks in Lebanon ‘utterly despicable’, says Harris
The exploding device attacks in Lebanon are “utterly despicable and extraordinarily dangerous”, the Taoiseach has said. Simon Harris said the safety of Irish troops currently based in the country on UN missions was an “absolute priority”...
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Micheal Martin says he is not worried about recent poll results
Tanaiste Micheal Martin has said he is not worried about the support that Simon Harris appears to have garnered, based on recent polls, as he pledged to “out-poll the polls”. The Irish Times/Ipsos poll indicated Mr Harris is the most...
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Exploding device attacks in Lebanon ‘utterly despicable’, says Simon Harris
The exploding device attacks in the Lebanon are “utterly despicable and extraordinarily dangerous”, the Taoiseach has said. Mr Harris is to travel to New York next week to attend the UN General Assembly, which he said was an opportunity...
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Gardai and anti-immigration protesters gather outside Irish parliament
Anti-immigration protesters walked through Dublin city towards the Dail, assembling halfway down Molesworth Street facing Leinster House, with Garda barriers preventing them getting close to the gates of the parliament building. More...
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16m euro of drugs seized in Ireland after global crime platform infiltrated
The infiltration of an encrypted communication tool used for criminal activities worldwide has led to the seizure of 16 million euro of illicit drugs and 11 arrests in Ireland. The platform, known as Ghost, was used to facilitate...
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Minister speaks about expanding free contraception to 16-year-old girls in Ireland
The Minister for Health is seeking to expand free contraception to 16-year-old girls. However, Stephen Donnelly said healthcare providers had raised “legitimate concerns” during ongoing discussions about expanding the scheme.
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Irish leaders condemn exploding pager attack which showed ‘wanton disregard’ for civilian life
The exploding pager attack in Lebanon and Syria showed a “wanton disregard” for the lives of civilians, Irish deputy premier Micheal Martin has said. Pagers used by militant group Hezbollah exploded near-simultaneously on Tuesday,...
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Income from Apple back taxes and sale of bank shares present 'real possibilities' to address housing, says Taoiseach
Taoiseach Simon Harris says income from Apple back taxes and the sale of bank shares present "real possibilities" to address housing shortages.
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Micheal Martin comments on Michael McGrath nomination as EU Commissioner for Justice
Micheal Martin commenting on the nomination of Michael McGrath as EU Commissioner for Justice. Speaking at Fianna Fail think-in in Killiney, Co Dublin
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Prospect of Social Democrats entering government ‘within reach’, says Cairns
The prospect of the Social Democrats entering government in Ireland “feels within reach”, Holly Cairns has said. The leader said her party would go to the electorate making it clear that it wanted to be part of the next ruling coalition....
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Garvey says children are overweight due to being ‘driven everywhere’
Many Irish children are overweight “because they have to be driven everywhere”, the Green Party deputy leader has said. Roisin Garvey made the comments at the Green Party think-in in Dublin, where she said there was a need to expand the...
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Micheal Martin says that there has been "hot air" about when the general election will be
Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin says that there has been "hot air" about when the general election will be and argued that childcare proposals need more than "half-baked" ideas. Speaking at the Fianna Fail think-in in...
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Irish Defence Forces take part in EU Battlegroup certification exercise
The Irish Defence Forces demonstrate new equipment at Gormanstown Camp as part of a certification exercise for the EU Battlegroup.
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‘Collective national shame’ over abuse at schools, Harris says
There should be a “collective sense of national shame” over historical sexual abuse at schools run by religious orders, the Taoiseach has said. Simon Harris also said religious institutions and organisations “must also contribute to...
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Catherine Martin rules out challenging for leadership of the Green Party
Catherine Martin appears to rule out challenging Roderic O'Gorman for leadership of the Green Party. The Minister for Children and Integration, Roderic O'Gorman, was elected leader of Ireland's Green Party in July.
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Irish Palestine Solidarity campaign protest outside the GPO in Dublin.
Members of the Irish Palestine Solidarity campaign outside the GPO in Dublin. Speaking is Richard Boyd Barrett, Irish People Before Profit-Solidarity TD.
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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 speaks at press conference as he meets Zelensky in Ukraine
Taoiseach Simon Harris met president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky while in Kyiv, where they held a press conference. He reiterated Irelands support and spoke about a €36 million aid package.
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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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Ireland’s Simon Harris pays tribute to resilience of Ukrainian people
Irish premier Simon Harris paid tribute to the resilience of the Ukrainian people as he visited regions catastrophically damaged during the early stages of Russia’s invasion. Mr Harris, who is in the Kyiv region to sign a joint...
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Taoiseach lays a wreath for Ukraine's war dead
Ireland's Taoiseach Simon Harris lays a wreath for Ukraine's war dead and observes the wall of remembrance in Kyiv. The Irish premier is meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, as Ireland prepares to announce millions in...
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Spending 336,000 euro on bike shelter at Leinster House ‘inexplicable’
Spending 336,000 euro on the construction of a bike shelter at Leinster House is “inexcusable and inexplicable”, the Taoiseach has said. Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) Kieran O’Donnell has...
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Taoiseach holds a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg
Taoiseach Simon Harris during a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, at Farmleigh House, Dublin.
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Two years of childcare should be legal right, O’Gorman says
There should be a legal right to two years of early childhood care and education (ECCE), the children’s minister has said. On Thursday, Roderic O’Gorman said he wanted to ensure access to ECCE for every child in every part of the country...