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Three devolved governments. Three paths to independence

THERE hasn’t been much to excite or inspire Scotland’s independence movement in the last few years

The National (Scotland)

Irish gangland figure fails in Dublin byelection bid for seat in parliament

Gerry ‘the monk’ Hutch comes fourth in contest won by Daniel Ennis of Social Democrats

The Guardian - UK

McDonald ‘feels no leadership pressure’ as by-election counting continues

Daniel Ennis is ahead in Dublin Central, while Fine Gael’s Sean Kyne and Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas are neck-and-neck in Galway West.

Evening Standard

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Westminster ‘chaos’ underlines need to ‘break shackles’, says O’Neill

Stormont’s First Minister met in London with the SNP and Plaid Cymru following their election victories in Scotland and Wales.

Evening Standard

‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Martin

Taoiseach Micheal Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

Evening Standard

Mary Lou McDonald calls for by‑election backing to pressure Government

The Sinn Fein leader said a unity referendum by 2030 is still possible and she hoped unionist political leaders would see the ‘chance of real wins’.

Evening Standard

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.

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Government wins confidence motion but loses junior minister

Michael Healy-Rae voted against the Government, shortly after tendering his resignation as a minister of state.

Evening Standard

Opposition rounds on Government ‘arrogance’ over protests as minister resigns

Junior minister and independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae announced his resignation during a debate in the Dail.

Evening Standard

President Connolly leads congratulations to Irish Oscar winners

The Irish President, premier and deputy premier have congratulated Jessie Buckley and Richard Baneham.

Evening Standard

Starmer visit ‘raises expectations’ he will act on high fuel costs – Sinn Fein

‘We’ve challenged the Prime Minister now to make an announcement,’ Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said.

Evening Standard

Energy credits currently ‘highly unlikely’, Irish minister says

Consumers have seen hikes in home heating oil and motor fuel in the wake of the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

The Independent UK

Irish Government accused of ‘soft-pedalling’ response to US strikes on Iran

Taoiseach Micheal Martin is to meet US President Donald Trump on March 17.

Evening Standard

All possible steps must be taken to avoid Middle East escalation – Connolly

Irish premier Micheal Martin has said he is ‘deeply concerned’ about the risk of wider conflict in the area

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Evening Standard

Taoiseach concerned about risk of wider conflict following Iran strikes

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald described the missile strikes on Iran as ‘unprovoked military aggression’.

Evening Standard

Congratulations pour in for Jessie Buckley after Bafta win

The Taoiseach and Tanaiste congratulated the Co Kerry actress on Sunday night

Evening Standard

Simon Harris congratulates Jessie Buckley after historic Bafta win

The Tanaiste congratulated the Irish actress after she won the Best Actress award.

Evening Standard

Irish soccer team would ‘miss out’ if Israel matches were boycotted – Harris

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said Ireland should not play the matches and Israel should be ‘given the red card’.

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Evening Standard

Finglas mourns Grace Lynch as priest warns of ‘mad youngsters’ on scramblers

Her mother Siobhan said Grace was ‘loved by so many people’ and ‘only starting her life’.

Evening Standard

‘Tomorrow is not the end’, says Harris over vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal

Tanaiste Simon Harris said Ireland had to ‘stand by our word’ on the Mercosur deal.

Evening Standard

Good Friday Agreement wording on border poll is ‘workaround’, McDonald says

Mary Lou McDonald said the clause around a border poll was the ‘beating heart’ of the Good Friday Agreement.

Evening Standard

Sinn Fein urges Starmer to intervene in case of pro-Palestine hunger strikers

The hunger strike began in early November in protest at being held in custody while awaiting trial.

Evening Standard

Harris takes finance post in Irish Cabinet reshuffle

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris has assumed the position as Finance Minister in a Cabinet reshuffle prompted by a high-profile resignation.

Evening Standard

Dignitaries gather for inauguration of Catherine Connolly as Irish president

The ceremony is taking place at Dublin Castle.

Evening Standard

Lough Neagh algae blight is significant crisis for all Ireland, says McDonald

Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald said there should be a national focus on the issue, including from the Irish Government.

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