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Ireland won’t be ‘loophole’ for other countries’ migration issues – Harris

The Irish premier said he doesn’t ‘intend to allow anybody else’s migration policy to affect the integrity of our own one’.

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2024

Irish PM Resignation: What Happens Next?

Leo Varadkar's announcement that he is stepping down as Ireland's prime minister has triggered a leadership contest in his Fine Gael party.

International Business Times · Mar 21, 2024

‘He’s lost my vote’: Many Irish Americans turn against Biden over Gaza war

A series of protests on St Patrick’s Day points to the threat Biden faces from the loss of a key vote in swing states.

Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2024

Sinn Fein victory in Irish election could lead to unification poll, says party leader

HOLDING a referendum on Irish unification could be possible under a Sinn Fein government if they win the next election, party leader Mary Lou…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 26, 2023

Xenophobia sparks far-right Dublin riots

"We saw last night in Dublin a consequence of politicians spending years demonizing immigrants," critic says

Salon · Nov 27, 2023

Irish ambassador called to Israeli ministry in ‘overreaction’ to Varadkar remark

Leo Varadkar said an ‘an innocent child who was lost has now been found’ after Hamas released nine-year-old Irish-Israeli hostage Emily Hand.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023

Large-scale arrests expected for suspected ringleaders of Dublin riot

Police promise arrests in coming weeks as government seeks to expand use of facial recognition technology

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023

Patience wearing thin over DUP Stormont blockade – McDonald

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has reportedly told party members that he is not ‘calendar led’ in talks with the Government.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023

Israel reprimanding Irish ambassador ‘bit of an overreaction’, minister says

Irish premier Leo Varadkar had been accused of attempting to normalise terror.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023

What caused the riots in Dublin? From flares and fireworks at a crime scene to hundreds-strong mob

Irish capital rocked by violence, arson and looting after heated demonstration in response to school stabbing evolves into clashes with police

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023