Housing crisis 'on the cusp of change', says Taoiseach Varadkar He also defended the Department of Housing after it emerged it had underspent its budget by €1billion between 2020 and 2022 Dublin Live · Apr 10, 2023
Good Friday Agreement remembered after quarter of a century of peace UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised the ‘bravery and perseverance’ of those who accepted compromise in 1998. The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023
Good Friday agreement ‘based on compromise’, Sunak says on 25th anniversary PM says ‘work to be done’ to restore government at Stormont ahead of Biden meeting on Tuesday The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2023
Sunak hails bravery of Good Friday Agreement leaders and urges Stormont’s return Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host US President Joe Biden in Northern Ireland to commemorate the event. The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023
Police ‘disrupt New IRA plot’ ahead of Biden visit to Northern Ireland, report claims US president is expected to arrive in Belfast on Tuesday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023
Varadkar pledges to intensify engagement with Sunak over Northern Ireland The Taoiseach made the comments on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023
Irish PM seeks to restore Northern Ireland power-sharing within months Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar pledged on Sunday to intensify efforts with his British counterpart Rishi Sunak to restore power-sharing government in Northern Ireland and hopes to break the deadlock there in the next few months. Reuters · Apr 9, 2023
Ireland's leaders mark anniversary of 1916 Easter Rising IRISH President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar have led a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin. The National (Scotland) · Apr 9, 2023
Irish president and premier mark 1916 Rising anniversary The Easter Sunday ceremony saw the proclamation read out by an Irish soldier and a minute’s silence observed. The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023
‘A son of Ireland’: how Biden’s Irish roots shape his political identity US president’s heritage is a form of soft power as he travels to Belfast and Republic of Ireland to mark Good Friday agreement The Guardian - US · Apr 9, 2023
Will I receive any more electricity credits this year? The latest amid €200 for some but not others The last energy credit was handed out in March, however, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar previously said more were a possibility Irish Mirror · Apr 8, 2023
Joe Biden to give key address to Ulster University at start of visit The vice-chancellor of the university said the presidential address would mark a ‘significant’ day in its history. The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2023
Biden's ancestral hometowns prepare warm Irish welcome Excitement is building in Ballina, a small Irish town that was home to some of President Joe Biden's ancestors The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2023
Junior ministers flew in business class for St Patrick's Day trips Ministers of State Thomas Byrne, Niall Collins and Josepha Madigan all flew business class while the senior ministers in their departments flew economy Dublin Live · Apr 8, 2023
Irish Mirror · Apr 7, 2023 Several junior ministers flew business class for St Patrick's Day - while their senior minister flew economy EXCLUSIVE: Information given to the Irish Mirror show that of the eight Ministers that flew business class, half were Ministers of State. Several Junior Ministers flew business class while their Department's Cabinet Minister was in economy.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2023 Women who helped strike Good Friday deal finally recognised – 25 years late Mo Mowlam and other female participants in talks confronted ‘sexism and scorn’ at the time
Irish Mirror · Apr 7, 2023 US Secret Service bringing 300 guns to Ireland to protect Joe Biden during visit US authorities do not foresee any major security threat a “no-stone-unturned” policy is in place
Dublin Live · Apr 7, 2023 US security team bringing 300 guns to protect Joe Biden during Irish visit The President is heading north to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement on Tuesday, before going to Louth, Dublin and Mayo
Irish Mirror · Apr 6, 2023 Parking politicians set to be ousted from Leinster House car parks for Biden visit Strict security is expected at Leinster House next Thursday when US President Joe Biden addresses a joint sitting of the Oireachtas.
The Conversation · Apr 6, 2023 Good Friday Agreement: 25 years on, the British government is seeking to undo key terms of the peace deal The Good Friday Agreement ended a conflict that claimed more than 3,500 lives between 1968 and 1998. It is estimated that one-third of the adult population in Northern Ireland has been directly affected by bereavement, physical injury or trauma.
Dublin Live · Apr 6, 2023 Government knew about tsunami of eviction notices weeks before lifting ban The Q4 figures showed more than 4,300 eviction notices were issued in October, November and December
Irish Mirror · Apr 5, 2023 Ministers claim they knew nothing about eviction notice numbers Officials from Department of Housing knew about the tsunami of eviction notices coming before ban ended
Irish Mirror · Apr 5, 2023 Taoiseach says it will be an 'honour' to welcome 'son of Ireland' Joe Biden home The Irish Government and the White House formally confirmed on Wednesday that US President Joe Biden will travel to Ireland next week for four days.
Irish Mirror · Apr 5, 2023 Taoiseach confirms his office contacted Fr Peter McVerry over eviction ban row but 'didn't seek apology' Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that while his office contacted Fr Peter McVerry to "clarify" the situation on the eviction ban, it did not seek an apology.
Reuters · Apr 5, 2023 Ireland to consult public on military neutrality in wake of Ukraine war Ireland's government is to ask the public for their views on the country's tradition of military neutrality in a consutlative forum, the foreign minister said on Wednesday, the latest sign of a possible shift in the wake of Russia's Ukraine invasion.