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Narrow Water Bridge can be delivered on time and within budget, says Martin
The Narrow Water Bridge linking Northern Ireland and the Republic can be built “on time and within budget”, the deputy premier has said. Micheal Martin said the project was inspired by the cross-border communities in the Omeath area in...
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Starmer signals review of UK arms sales to Israel under Labour government
Legal advice on UK arms sales to Israel would be reviewed under a Labour government, Sir Keir Starmer has suggested.
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Taoiseach: Assassination attempt on Slovakian prime minister an 'attack on democracy'
Taoiseach Simon Harris expresses concern about violence towards politicians, following an assassination attempt on Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico.
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Sadiq Khan says his re-election shows Labour can 'double down' on climate policies
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said his re-election showed green policies are popular, and Labour can afford to "double down" on climate action. Mr Khan spoke as he visits the Vatican to meet with the Pope and mayors and governors from...
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Simon Harris reacts to Fine Gael poll performance
Fine Gael leader Simon Harris reacts to his party's improved performance in the polls.
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Taoiseach responds after asylum seekers moved from Mount Street tents
Irish Taoiseach Simon Harris responds after asylum seekers moved from Mount Street tents. Approximately 450 migrants were relocated to State-provided shelter during the early-morning actions.
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Sadiq Khan 'humbled' to be voted London Mayor for third term
Sadiq Khan speaks after being formerly declared as Mayor of London for a third term where he pledged to use the next four years to make London the "best place in the world to grow up in".
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Simon Harris: The right thing to do is to recognise the state of Palestine
Taoiseach Simon Harris reiterates his desire to recognise the state of Palestine, following talks with Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. He spoke answering questions after announcing the Government’s new Dublin City Taskforce.
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Taoiseach comments after asylum seeker camp cleared from Dublin canal
An early morning operation to remove tents which have been pitched by asylum seekers along a stretch of the Grand Canal, Dublin. Taoiseach Simon Harris comments as he announces the Government’s new Dublin City Taskforce The asylum...
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Taoiseach says it would be 'foolish' to discard trends of a rise in asylum seekers in Ireland
Irish premier Simon Harris has said it would be “foolish” to discard the trends observed by workers at Ireland’s International Protection Office that indicates there has been a rise in asylum seekers from the UK. Tanaiste Micheal Martin...
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Asylum seekers crossing to Ireland shows Rwanda scheme is working - Heaton-Harris
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has suggested the issue of asylum seekers crossing to the Republic of Ireland was an indication the UK's Rwanda scheme was already working as a deterrent. Mr Heaton-Harris has insisted the...
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Starmer sets out plans for first government-backed Rural Crime Strategy
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks to the media during a visit to the village of Cawood, Selby, North Yorkshire. Speaking on St George's Day, he set out new plans for the first government-backed Rural Crime Strategy to tackle the...
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Taoiseach "eager to be in a position to apologise" over Stardust fire tragedy
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he is "easger to be in a position to apologise" over the Stardust fire tragedy. Mr Harris was speaking at the European People's Party conference on the future of European agriculture. Families of the 48...
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Taoiseach Simon Harris “horrified” by “chilling” protest outside Children’s Minister's home
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he was “horrified” by a “chilling” protest by masked men outside Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman’s home. Mr Harris was speaking at the European People's Party conference on the future of European...
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Minister for Justice Helen McEntee introduces tougher knife crime sentences
Cabinet have approved a proposal from the Justice Minister Helen McEnte to increase sentences for knife-related crimes after new Taoiseach Simon Harris pledged to focus on law and order. These include possessing a knife with intent to...
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Simon Harris says he’s concerned with low numbers of gardai in road policing unit
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he is concerned with the low numbers of gardai in the roads policing unit amid a spike in road deaths, particularly among young people. He said the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has committed to...
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Taoiseach says ‘careful consideration’ must be given to review of abortion laws
“Careful consideration” must be given to any proposals to change Ireland’s abortion laws, the Taoiseach has said. Simon Harris said an independent review of the current laws needed to be treated with the “same sensitivity” that was given...
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Recognition of Palestinian statehood by EU countries much closer – Irish premier
Irish premier Simon Harris has said that the point at which Ireland and Spain can recognise the State of Palestine is “coming much closer”. He made the comments following a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at Government...
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Sadiq Khan refuses to answer whether this would be his last term as London Mayor if re-elected
Interview with Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, at Stoke Newington School. The Mayor and shadow energy secretary Ed Miliband were visiting the school as they launched a new climate action plan for London.
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Harris wants RTE reports brought to Cabinet ‘quickly’
New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said he wants to bring “finality” to an ongoing controversy around Irish national broadcaster RTE. Mr Harris, who is due to become taoiseach on Tuesday, said he was keeping an “open mind” on the...
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Michael Cryan of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau discusses a rise in investment fraud
Detective Superintendent Michael Cryan of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau discusses a rise in investment fraud in Ireland.
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Government appears to have become “anti-London”, says Sadiq Khan
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan claimed the Government has become “anti-London”, in comments made at a visit to the Francis Crick Institute in central London. He also went on to talk about the risks of disinformation in upcoming elections.
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Sadiq Khan and Yvette Cooper on major policing campaign announcement
Interviews with London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper on a major policing campaign announcement, pledging 1,300 more police officers, PCSOs and special constables on London's streets. The pair joined response...
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New Fine Gael leader says relationship between coalition leaders is 'key to success and stability'
New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said he will meet members of the parliamentary party to “take stock of where they are at”. Mr Harris also said that the relationship between the three coalition leaders is the “key to the success and...