Legal challenge lodged over controversial Northern Ireland legacy legislation Victims campaigner Raymond McCord has applied for a judicial review on the grounds it is a breach of his human rights. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
I believe there will be a united Ireland in my lifetime, Varadkar says The Taoiseach made the comments while speaking about the Wolfe Tones. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Varadkar to decide on legal challenge to Troubles legacy bill within weeks Amnesty International said the progression of the bill was a ‘dark day for justice’. The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
Community numbed and family shattered by three road deaths, funeral hears The funeral has taken place in Co Tipperary for Tom and Bridget Reilly and their three-year-old grandson Tom. The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023
War in Ukraine sees Ireland reckon with its policy of neutrality Ireland is trying to balance its policy of military neutrality with a desire to support Ukraine on a political level. Al Jazeera · Sep 1, 2023
Family left ‘devastated’ after boy and grandparents killed in Co Tipperary crash The fatal collision in Cashel came only days after four young people died in a crash in Clonmel in the same county. The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Constituency review allows room to breathe for some high-profile TDs A selection of high-profile incumbents will be happy with the adjustments to their electoral areas. The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Grandparents and grandson killed in Co Tipperary crash named by gardai The crash on Tuesday night came days after four young people were killed in a separate road collision in Clonmel, Co Tipperary. The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Sinead O’Connor’s family thank supporters in emotional statement, one month after star’s death Children of late Irish singer have thanked fans for ‘the national and international outpouring of love and affection’ since her death last month The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
Hundreds gather for Clonmel vigil to four young victims of horror car crash ‘It’s very hard to know the pain of the family,’ says mayor The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023
Hundreds attend vigil in memory of four young people killed in Clonmel crash Fr Michael Toomey said the tragedy has been like “a massive stone that hit a stilled lake” and sent shockwaves across the town and country. The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023
Support for Clonmel students will be in place for as long as needed – minister A vigil will be held in Kickham Plaza at 6.30pm on Sunday and led by the local clergy and the Mayor of Clonmel. The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023
Tributes to ‘beautiful girl’ among four killed in crash on way to exams celebration The town of Clonmel has been ‘left numbed’ by the tragedy, after three teenagers and young man all died in Co Tipperary The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023
Four young people killed in Co Tipperary road crash named - old The Taoiseach has said the nation is mourning the deaths of the three 18-year-old women and a 24-year-old man. The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023 Four young people killed in car crash in County Tipperary Taoiseach says ‘whole nation mourns’ after three teenagers and 24-year-old die on exam results night
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023 Nation mourning after four young people killed in Co Tipperary crash – Varadkar - old It is understood they had been on their way to celebrate in Clonmel after receiving the results of their State exams.
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023 Pressure builds on government as ‘seventh circle of hell’ at Stormont continues Northern Ireland’s powersharing assembly has been effectively collapsed for more than a year amid DUP protest action over Brexit arrangements.
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023 RTE board and management ‘concerned’ about drop in TV licence fee payments There was a 37% fall in the number of payments in the first week of August compared to the same week last year.
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023 Varadkar tells of desire for privacy and fears homophobia is ‘acceptable again’ The Taoiseach said he and his partner have pulled back from being as public about their relationship.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023 The Guardian view on Northern Ireland’s data leak: putting lives at risk Editorial: The police’s error is hard to forgive, but ministers must treat Northern Ireland’s wider human safety needs as a priority too
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 Donaldson denies DUP split over Windsor Framework The party continues to deliberate on whether to end its ongoing blockade of devolution in Northern Ireland in protest at internal UK trade barriers.
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 Alternatives should be looked at if Stormont not restored by autumn – Varadkar The Irish premier said Northern Ireland has gone too long without devolved government during a visit to Belfast.
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 Varadkar: It was a ‘privilege’ to attend funeral of Sinead O’Connor The Taoiseach attended the funeral of the singer who died on July 26.
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 Sinead O’Connor’s final resting place is peaceful spot in Dublin cemetery The singer was laid to rest in Deansgrange cemetery on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 Varadkar to underline ‘pressing’ need for return of powersharing Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said there was no clarity as to whether the Stormont institutions would be revived this autumn.