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Irish Government hoping UK Legacy Bill can be ‘expedited’

The Irish Government’s legacy legislation will be dependent on the UK Government passing its own laws, the Northern Ireland Secretary has been told.

Evening Standard

Responsibility on all to defeat dissident threat – Hilary Benn

Irish Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has pledged the ‘absolute co-operation’ of gardai to investigate a car bomb attack on Dunmurry police station.

Evening Standard

Hilary Benn to meet Irish ministers at Hillsborough Castle

The politicians are expected to condemn the Dunmurry police station attack.

Evening Standard

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Opposition rounds on Government and ministers over handling of protests

Opposition TDs criticised the Government’s handling of fuel protests and their package of support measures.

The Independent UK

What is behind Ireland’s fuel protests?

With the nationwide fuel protests entering a fourth day on Friday, here is an explanation of some of the key points.

Evening Standard

What’s behind Ireland’s fuel protests and why they’re escalating

The protests stem from soaring petrol and diesel prices, which have reached approximately 193.9 cents and 218.9 cents respectively at filling stations

The Independent UK

Irish fuel protests causing ‘serious concern’ for emergency services

Protesters say they will continue their action until they receive engagement from Government or are physically removed.

Evening Standard

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Protesters ‘manipulated by outside actors’ like Tommy Robinson, says O’Callaghan

Roads and fuel depots across Ireland have been blockaded since Tuesday morning by demonstrations against the rising cost of fuel.

Evening Standard

Minister says Irish fuel protesters are being ‘manipulated’ by activists like Tommy Robinson

Roads and fuel depots across Ireland have been blockaded by protesters since Tuesday over rising fuel costs

The Independent UK

Irish army called to remove vehicles blocking depots during fuel protests

The Taoiseach said ‘the Government had to act’ once fuel depots were blocked.

Evening Standard

Irish army called in to remove vehicles blocking depots as part of fuel protests

Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon said they would not meet with protesters and said it was a choice between democracy or anarchy.

Evening Standard

Concerns raised over ‘bespoke’ Irish legislation for Omagh inquiry co-operation

Former minister Alan Kelly said the direction on deciding whether to grant information was ‘vague’ and ‘generic’.

Evening Standard

Over 60 South African nationals, including nine children, deported from Ireland

They left Dublin on a chartered flight on Saturday and arrived in South Africa on Sunday

The Independent UK

Major changes to Troubles laws would need UK and Irish approval, says minister

Ireland’s Foreign Affairs minister was commenting after Sir Keir Starmer suggested new veterans’ protections may be added to draft legislation.

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Minister seeks Garda assurances as patrols are increased at Jewish events

Jim O’Callaghan said he spoke with the Garda commissioner about levels of protection needed by the Jewish community

The Independent UK

Drones during Zelensky visit ‘part of threat’

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Evening Standard

Combatting arson attacks ‘vital for society’, Taoiseach warns after house fire

A murder investigation has been launched after the deaths of a woman and a child at a house on Castleview Park in Edenderry.

Evening Standard

Drones near Dublin during Zelensky visit ‘part of coordinated threat’ – minister

Irish justice minister Jim O’Callaghan said that it was part of a ‘coordinated threat’ but would not say that it was a state-sponsored incident.

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The Independent UK

Drones during Zelensky’s Dublin visit ‘part of coordinated threat’

Unidentified drones were spotted flying around the time Mr Zelensky’s plane landed

Evening Standard

Fire at house in Co Offaly was ‘designed to kill inhabitants’, says minister

The victims have been named as four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and Mary Holt, aged 60.

The Guardian - UK

Ireland to act if tougher asylum rules create Belfast back door for migration

Jim O’Callaghan says he will closely monitor changes proposed by Britain amid concerns over impact

Evening Standard

Asylum seekers will not view Ireland more favourably than UK – minister

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said he will be publishing a new International Protection Bill to reform Ireland’s asylum system later this year.

Evening Standard

British and Irish politicians offer condolences following fatal crash

Those gathered at the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference have spoken about the crash in Co Louth on Saturday night.

Evening Standard

There is a ‘window of opportunity’ to address Troubles legacy, says Harris

In September, British and Irish leaders unveiled a joint framework to address longstanding legacy issues in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

A tenant dispute, smears and solos: Key points from Irish presidential election

Here is a look back at the standout moments of Ireland’s 2025 election campaign.

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