No room for racism in sport, says Varadkar amid Gymnastics Ireland row A clip of an incident at an Irish gymnastics event in Dublin has gone viral in the last week. The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe lead tributes to Harry Potter star Michael Gambon The Dublin-born star found a legion of new fans in recent years after starring in six of the eight Harry Potter films. The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Sir Michael Gambon remembered as the ‘loveliest of legends’ The Dublin-born star of the stage and screen, who won four TV Baftas, died peacefully in hospital aged 82. The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Scandal grows over children’s spinal surgery in Ireland After focus on work of one Dublin surgeon, expert report sparks wider review of paediatric orthopaedics The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
UNGA Briefing: Netanyahu, tuberculosis and what else is going on at the UN It’s Day 4 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Alarm over ‘fascist-like’ protest at Ireland’s seat of government Mock gallows erected covered in pictures of politicians in ugly scenes in Dublin The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023
Series of legal challenges to Legacy Act to be mentioned at Belfast High Court A number of judicial review challenges are being taken by relatives of people killed in Northern Ireland’s Troubles The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
Families of Troubles victims launch legal challenges to Legacy Bill The families have lodged judicial review proceedings challenging its compatibility with international human rights standards. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Six families launch legal challenge to NI Legacy Bill The families have lodged judicial review proceedings challenging the Bill’s compatibility with international human rights standards. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Varadkar criticises ‘double standards’ applied to Irish and UK ministers Leo Varadkar spoke out at his party’s think-in event in Limerick. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Head of investigations at new NI legacy body talks of ‘peace and reconciliation’ Former police officer Peter Sheridan is taking up the post at the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery. The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
RTE is not going bankrupt, director general insists The broadcaster continues to grapple with the fall in licence fee revenue following a string of controversies. The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
Garda Commissioner says no confidence vote felt like ‘real kick in the teeth’ Almost 99% of gardai who voted in the ballot organised by the Garda Representative Association expressed no confidence in Mr Harris. The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
Humza Yousaf features on prestigious TIME 100 Next rising leaders list HUMZA Yousaf has been featured on the TIME 100 Next list, which recognises rising leaders across the world. The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 DUP leader blasts Taoiseach’s ‘megaphone diplomacy’ over Northern Ireland NI political representatives are attending the NI Investment Summit.
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 Almost 99% of rank-and-file Garda vote no confidence in Commissioner Drew Harris Mr Harris has made it clear he will not resign.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023 Senior Irish and British ministers remain at odds over Taoiseach comments NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris termed comments by Leo Varadkar around Irish unity and Stormont as ‘unhelpful’.
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023 We are all entitled to offer views on constitutional future – Martin It came after Chris Heaton-Harris labelled Leo Varadkar’s comments on the issue ‘unhelpful’.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 EU, UK and Ireland ‘putting money where their mouth is’ with new funding Northern Ireland is set to receive close to £1 billion in new funding announced on Monday by Mr Sefcovic, the Taoiseach, and NI Secretary of state.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Northern Ireland to receive close to £1bn in peace funding The funding programme – PEACEPLUS – amounts to 1.14 billion euro and is designed to support peace and prosperity across Northern Ireland.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 No-one has an alternative to the Legacy Bill, says Heaton-Harris Mr Heaton-Harris said despite the widespread opposition to the Legacy ill from politicians and victims, he has not been presented with an alternative.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Irish premier stands by ‘unity in my lifetime’ comment Leo Varadkar also said that there would be a sizeable pro-British minority in a united Ireland, and he wanted to ensure they would be respected.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Dublin comments ‘unhelpful’ amid efforts to restore Stormont – Heaton-Harris Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Stormont stalemate cannot be allowed indefinitely.
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023 £1 billion peace funding announcement to be made in Belfast The investment will be received through PeacePlus, a new EU programme aimed at building reconciliation and greater prosperity across the region.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023 UK abandoned plans to rejoin Euratom after concluding impact of absence ‘could not be reversed’– as it happened This live blog is now closed, you can read more on this subject here