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Will Ireland Budget 2023 see a jump in alcohol or cigarettes? First hint of what's to come

A senior source told The Irish Times that they did not think it was time to increase excise on products such as alcohol and cigarettes as this would further increase the burden on consumer spending

Irish Mirror · Aug 18, 2022

Taoiseach Micheal Martin does not think Sabina Higgins' letter scandal has caused embarrassment

The President’s wife has faced sharp criticism for a letter she had printed in the Irish Times in which she did not criticise the Russian invasion of Ukraine but called on both sides to negotiate and agree a ceasefire.

Irish Mirror · Aug 3, 2022

Sabina Higgins ‘dismayed’ by criticism as she defends Ukraine letter

The president’s wife also addressed concerns about why her letter about the war in Ukraine was published on the official presidential website.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Boris Johnson has vandalised the political architecture of Britain, Ireland and Europe

His political career has consisted of chucking rocks over the walls of the neighbours. The damage will last for years, says Irish Times columnist Fintan O’Toole

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2022

Amy Huberman pays tribute to late dad Harold one month after his death

Harold Huberman passed away days after his 84th birthday

Irish Mirror · Jun 27, 2022

Today's rugby news as Phil Bennett remembrance service details announced with public asked to wear rugby jerseys

Here are the rugby headlines for Saturday June 18

Wales Online · Jun 18, 2022

Britain’s attack on its own protocol is one more exercise in Brexit gaslighting

Ministers are portraying themselves as victims of a deal they created, says Irish Times columnist Fintan O’Toole

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022

‘There’s no quick fix’: Brexit could spark potato shortage in Ireland, experts warn

‘It will be a big issue unless something is done with the seed industry,’ grower warns

The Independent UK · May 31, 2022

U2's Bono and the Edge held a concert in a Kyiv subway station in support of Ukraine

The musicians said they were performing in Kyiv at the invitation of Ukraine's president. They played acoustic versions of U2 hits and also shared the "stage" with the Ukrainian band Antytila.

WEKU · May 10, 2022

Sinn Féin’s victory won’t bring a united Ireland right away – but it’s getting closer

Brexit is helping to deliver the sense of an ending for Northern Ireland as we know it, says the Irish Times columnist Fintan O’Toole

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022