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Report on renaming Herzog Park to be withdrawn from council meeting

The proposal had been criticised by Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris.

Evening Standard

Micheal Martin says ‘divisive’ proposal to rename Herzog Park must be withdrawn

The park is named after Chaim Herzog, who was was born in Belfast and raised in Dublin.

Evening Standard

Harris ‘completely opposed’ to plan to rename Herzog Park

The park is named after former Israeli president Chaim Herzog, who was was born in Belfast and raised in Dublin.

Evening Standard

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Simon Harris responds to warning Ireland is budgeting ‘like there’s no tomorrow’

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) issued the warning a week after Mr Harris became Finance Minister.

The Independent UK

‘Indefensible’ that housing charity spent funds on enclosure for two peacocks

Former chief executive Francis Doherty told the committee that the charity was ‘verging on total collapse’ in 2023.

Evening Standard

Woman in court charged with threatening Simon Harris

Sandra Barry, from Lucan in Dublin, appeared before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Thursday.

The Independent UK

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.

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Ireland to act if tougher asylum rules create Belfast back door for migration

Jim O’Callaghan says he will closely monitor changes proposed by Britain amid concerns over impact

The Guardian - UK

British and Irish politicians offer condolences following fatal crash

Those gathered at the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference have spoken about the crash in Co Louth on Saturday night.

Evening Standard

There is a ‘window of opportunity’ to address Troubles legacy, says Harris

In September, British and Irish leaders unveiled a joint framework to address longstanding legacy issues in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

Five young people killed in ‘devastating’ crash in Co Louth, Ireland

Two other people were also injured in what Irish police described as a ‘shocking and devastating’ crash

The Independent UK

Tributes paid to five young people who died in Co Louth crash

The young people are aged between 21 and 23.

Evening Standard

Five people killed and three injured in car crash in County Louth, Ireland

Gardaí appeal for witnesses and Simon Harris pays tribute to first responders after two-vehicle collision on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Anglo-Irish Agreement proved politics can deliver change – Irish deputy premier

The Anglo-Irish Agreement was signed on November 15 1985 by then British prime minister Margaret Thatcher and then taoiseach Garret FitzGerald.

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Irish government announces plan to build 300,000 homes within five years

Proposal includes 72,000 social homes to tackle housing crisis, but critics call it ‘old wine in a new bottle’

Evening Standard

Connolly vows all voices will be heard as she becomes Ireland’s new president

Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris were among those attending the ceremony in St Patrick’s Hall at Dublin Castle.

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Irish deputy premier meets with Michaela McAreavey family ahead of anniversary

Tanaiste Simon Harris said Ireland would raise the case with Mauritian and UK authorities.

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Politicians of the centre cannot ‘put fingers in ears’ on migration – Tanaiste

The Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs said a discussion on migration would help social cohesion.

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Questions remain over Catherine Connolly’s ‘new republic’

Catherine Connolly said her supporters had come together to “shape a new Republic”.

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High spirits from candidates on last day of presidential campaign

Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly has a lead over Fine Gael hopeful Heather Humphreys in the opinion polls.

Evening Standard

Benn has ‘no doubt’ Irish Government will honour legacy commitments

Mr Benn unveiled a legacy framework for dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past with Tanaiste Simon Harris last month.

Evening Standard

Harris says people should be prepared to talk about shape of a new Ireland

The Tanaiste’s comments came after Fine Gael candidate for the Irish presidency suggested a Stormont parliament could be retained in a united Ireland.

Evening Standard

Bereaved will judge legislation on Northern Ireland Troubles legacy, MPs told

The draft laws come after the Government last month unveiled a joint framework agreed with the Irish government.

Evening Standard

Irish deputy premier says ‘genocide in Gaza cannot be forgotten’

Simon Harris welcomed the release of hostages on Monday.

Evening Standard

Daughter of flotilla detainee calls for sanctions on Israel

A woman whose mother was captured during the interception of an aid flotilla has called on the Irish Government to impose sanctions on Israel.

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