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Ireland ‘ready to support’ closer UK-EU ties under Burnham, says deputy premier

Simon Harris said the Prime Minister ‘knows Ireland well, and Ireland knows him well’.

Evening Standard

Mary Lou McDonald warns issue of Irish unity is ‘not going away, you know’

A policy of ‘one more push’ and hoping for an unpopular government in London will achieve nothing, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said.

Evening Standard

Businessman and philanthropist Martin Naughton dies aged 87

Tánaiste Simon Harris paid tribute to the ‘exceptional businessman, an incredible philanthropist and an all-round thoroughly good human being’.

Evening Standard

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Ireland, as 'honest broker', reckons with the high price of dirty business

Ireland is facing the music over its continued sales of alumina to Russia. The scandal put a damper on the start of the country's EU presidency and raised uncomfortable questions that Dublin has yet to answer.

Euronews

'No cherry-picking': Pressure mounts on Ireland to stop alumina sales to Russia

The scandal over alumina sales to Russia continues to dog Ireland as it takes over the rotating presidency of the EU Council, but Dublin says it will not commit to sanctions until an internal investigation is concluded.

Euronews

Zelensky takes aim at Russian-owned companies in Europe during Dublin address

The Ukrainian president called for fresh European sanctions.

Evening Standard

Zelensky lands in Dublin ahead of Ireland’s EU presidency opening ceremony

Meetings with Mr Zelensky are also due to take place after he attends the formal opening ceremony.

Evening Standard

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Keir Starmer had ‘significant role’ in UK-Ireland reset, Taoiseach says

Taoiseach Micheál Martin conveyed his ‘best wishes’ to Sir Keir following the announcement of his resignation on Monday.

Evening Standard

Sinn Fein legislation to press Irish government to 'actively prepare' for unity

Sinn Fein is set to introduce legislation in the Irish Parliament pressing the Irish government to actively prepare for unity across the island

The National (Scotland)

No one political party owns conversation on Irish unity – Harris

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris was speaking after announcing at the weekend that his party will develop a blueprint for a unified island.

Evening Standard

Irish Government considering social media ban for under-16s

Simon Harris indicated Ireland would follow the European Union in terms of action on the issue.

Evening Standard

RTE to appear before department over ‘upstairs-downstairs’ revelations

The Cabinet is considering legislation that would move RTE under the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General.

Evening Standard

Irish president's sister among those kidnapped by Israel on Gaza flotilla

THE Irish president has expressed concern after it emerged her sister was one of dozens of activists to be kidnapped by Israel while taking part in…

The National (Scotland)

‘Unacceptable’: Israel’s detention of Irish president’s sister during aid mission condemned

Dr Margaret Connolly is among 12 Irish citizens detained by Israel during an aid mission

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Evening Standard

Irish leaders condemn Israel’s detention of president’s sister

Dr Margaret Connolly is among 12 Irish citizens from an aid flotilla mission detained by Israel.

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Risk of ‘significant upheaval’ in jobs market, Irish premier warns

It comes as Meta said it plans to cut around 10% of its global workforce.

Evening Standard

Ireland’s Media Minister compared to Viktor Orban over fuel protest comments

Patrick O’Donovan said there were ‘lopsided’ political views and ‘skewed’ broadcasting of fuel protests and blockades last week.

Evening Standard

Healy-Rae says he has ‘grave reservations’ about Taoiseach after resigning

The outgoing Minister of State voted against the Government in a confidence motion on Tuesday.

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Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

Irish government survives vote of confidence over handling of fuel protests

The motion was triggered by the main opposition party, Sinn Fein, which criticised the coalition’s ‘arrogance’

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

Irish deputy premier says no review of fuel protest reporting needed

Simon Harris was speaking after his Cabinet and party colleague said he would ask the broadcasting regulator to look at media reporting.

Evening Standard

Further motorway closures as fuel-cost talks to resume

The Irish Government is to re-enter talks on Saturday aimed at defusing the protests which have involved blockades at key fuel distribution sites.

Evening Standard

Fuel protest ‘an act of national sabotage’, says Micheal Martin

Hauliers and agricultural contractors staged a series of slow-moving convoys on motorways as well as blockades of fuel depots and major routes.

Evening Standard

Irish leaders condemn fuel protests as wrong and ‘not in the national interest’

There are demonstrations over the cost of fuel at several locations across Ireland.

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