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Leo Varadkar's very specific portrait requests when he moved into new Taoiseach offices

The Taoiseach’s backroom team also had more prosaic requests including a new whiteboard, a TV wall bracket, a new desk because the height of an existing one wasn’t 'workable', and getting a personal picture hung.

Irish Mirror

Ireland coming up short with contributions to developing nations struggling with climate crisis

Christian Aid is calling on the government to step up to the plate and urgently increase its contributions

Irish Mirror

Fines for owners not in control of dangerous dogs to double under new proposals

Tánaiste Micheál Martin asked Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue to carry out a review of legislation on dogs following an attack on Wexford boy Alejandro Mizsan in November.

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Michaela McAreavey's family members recently met with Micheál Martin, Government confirms

It remains unclear what was discussed at the meeting with the Fianna Fail leader

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Father facing eviction slates Tánaiste's St Patrick's Day €500,000 GAA 'photo op'

Tánaiste Micheál Martin announced in New York last week that the Irish Government was donating €500,000 for the redevelopment of Gaelic Park in New York, just a week after it was confirmed the eviction ban would end.

Irish Mirror

Independent TD Verona Murphy comes close to tears in Dail over eviction ban

Independent TD for Wexford Verona Murphy told the Dail that if one child in her constituency became homeless because of the decision to lift the eviction ban, she would sit the child in the Ceann Comhairle's lap.

Irish Mirror

Biden celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Irish leader at White House

Biden, who often speaks of his Irish heritage and is fond of quoting Irish poets, declared March Irish-American heritage month. The White House even dyed the water of the South Lawn fountain green for the occasion.

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar travels to Washington for St Patrick's Day meeting with Joe Biden

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will travel to Washington today for a three-day visit. He will attend the White House for a meeting with US President Joe Biden on Friday, where it is expected the President could announce a trip to Ireland.

Irish Mirror

Ceann Comhairle threatens to suspend Dail as Tanaiste rows with Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty

It was the third day in a row that the Government's decision to lift the eviction ban at the end of the month dominated Leaders' Questions in the Dáil.

Irish Mirror

RTE Toy Show star Adam King recovering after surgery as Michael Martin sends special tribute

The Tánaiste wished the young boy a "speedy recovery" after he underwent surgery on his legs

Irish Mirror

US President Joe Biden planning to visit Ireland in April to celebrate Good Friday Agreement

Senior sources have confirmed that “high-level talks” are currently underway between the US State Department, the White House, the Irish Embassy and the Irish Government to facilitate the homecoming of America’s most Irish President since John F Kennedy

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US President Joe Biden set to visit Northern Ireland next month

The trip is expected to take place towards the end of April

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US President Joe Biden to visit Ireland for six days next month to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

EXCLUSIVE: Former US President Bill and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton could join him on the trip

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Coalition leaders express full confidence in Niall Collins ahead of planning application statement

Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins has stated that he "acted appropriately" when applying for planning permission for his Limerick home over 20 years ago.

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Tánaiste Micheál Martin welcomes 'Windsor Framework' as Brexit row on Northern Protocol concludes

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Monday afternoon that goods entering Northern Ireland will now enter via a red or green lane.

Irish Mirror

Tánaiste says Brexit deal will 'reset' British and Irish relations and mark 'new chapter'

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said that the Brexit deal set to be announced by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen this Monday afternoon will mark the start of a new chapter

Irish Mirror

Government to consider sending Irish soldiers to help train Ukrainian forces in neighbouring country

Speaking to reporters outside government buildings, Mr Martin said that "Ireland has consistently since the war began provided non-lethal support" to Ukraine and that "training is part of that"

Irish Mirror

Bertie Ahern rejoins Fianna Fail a decade after quitting party

The former Taoiseach resigned before there were moves to expel him from Fianna Fail. However, it appears a rehabilitation is now on the cards and there were rumours in Leinster House that ‘the Bert’ could even revitalise his ambitions to run for President, as soon as 2025.

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Taoiseach says Irish Government will cooperate with British inquiry into Omagh bombing

The UK Government ordered an independent inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing on Thursday

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Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen says Paschal Donohoe shouldn't be 'hounded out of office'

The Fianna Fáil TD called for a mechanism to allow for political punishments like suspension or loss of pay

Irish Mirror

Micheal Martin says Sinn Féin must meet with families of Provisional-IRA victims

Mr Martin said that all parties have an “obligation” when it comes to legacy, including Sinn Féin

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Stormont talks on Brexit NI Protocol bring renewed optimism but no breakthrough

The arrival of three political big hitters on the same day added to hopes that something could be in the offing after months of deadlock

Irish Mirror

Former minister Damien English did the 'right thing' by resigning, says Micheal Martin

Tanaiste Micheál Martin said he wouldn't call for Damien English to resign as a TD

Irish Mirror

Michael Martin dismisses claims Leo Varadkar has found a 'damascus-like' interest in housing

Senator Fitzpatrick appeared on Virgin Media’s Tonight Show on Tuesday evening and appeared to criticise Fine Gae’s approach to housing.

Irish Mirror

Government to discuss more 'robust border controls' to deter illegal arrivals into Ireland

It comes as Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Micheál Martin condemned protests outside a number of places providing accommodation for asylum seekers in Dublin.

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