Irish support for Palestinians stands firm, despite Israeli anger Israel may have withdrawn its ambassador, but Irish support for Palestinians is deep-rooted. Al Jazeera · Dec 17, 2024
Holyhead ferry port to remain closed until January The closure will leave thousands of people who were planning to travel through the port to Ireland for Christmas scrambling for alternative transport. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Fact check: Israel’s foreign minister decided to close its embassy in Ireland Ireland has not evicted the Israeli ambassador, despite claims on social media. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024
Irish government accused by Israel’s foreign minister of ‘antisemitic rhetoric’ Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Saar was highly critical of the Irish Government after ordering the closure of the embassy in Dublin. Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024
Israel ambassador defends embassy closure, saying Ireland a hostile atmosphere Dana Erlich accused Ireland of taking a more ‘extreme stance’ than any other country and called Ireland ‘an extreme voice in the international arena’. Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024
Ireland will not be silenced over Israel’s war in Gaza, says premier Simon Harris was speaking after Israel announced it would be closing its Dublin embassy, accusing Ireland of ‘crossing every red line’. The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
‘Highly unlikely’ Holyhead will reopen before Christmas, Irish premier says The damage done to Holyhead port during Storm Darragh is feared to be worse than originally estimated. The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
Israel To Close Embassy In Ireland Due To Anti-Israel Policies Israel closes embassy in Ireland over perceived anti-Israel policies, sparking diplomatic tensions and highlighting differing views on the Israeli-Palestin... Top News · Dec 15, 2024
Israel to close embassy in Ireland after Dublin backs Gaza genocide case Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris called the decision to close the embassy ‘deeply regrettable’. Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2024
Israel to close Dublin embassy after Ireland supports ICJ genocide petition Israeli foreign minister says move was prompted by Irish government’s ‘extreme anti-Israeli policies’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024
Israel accuses Ireland of ‘extreme anti-Israel policies’ as it moves to close embassy Irish premier Simon Harris said he ‘utterly rejected’ the assertion that Ireland is anti-Israel. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024
Israel accuses Ireland of ‘crossing every red line’ as it moves to close embassy Irish premier Simon Harris said he ‘utterly rejected’ the assertion that Ireland is anti-Israel. Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2024
Israel to close embassy in Ireland amid UN genocide case intervention ISRAEL has said it will close its embassy in Dublin following news Ireland will formally intervene in South Africa’s genocide case against… The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2024
Talks to form an Irish government in the new year trudge on quietly It is expected that independents will form the third part of a coalition government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fail. The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 New government ‘ideally’ formed before Trump inauguration, says Irish premier The New York businessman will become the 47th president of the United States on January 20.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024 Woman arrested on suspicion of murder of Irish boy Kyran Durnin Eight-year-old boy believed to have disappeared two years ago but only reported missing in August
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024 Labour leader holds exploratory coalition talks with Fianna Fail and Fine Gael Ivana Bacik held separate meetings with Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin on Tuesday.
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024 Party leaders hold ‘constructive’ meeting on forming government Simon Harris and Micheal Martin have asked their respective negotiating teams to begin talks on putting together the next coalition administration.
Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2024 Fianna Fail ‘looking down their nose’ at 400,000 Sinn Fein voters Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald said her party is the only one that Fianna Fail has not spoken to in terms of a new Irish coalition government.
Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2024 Party talks to intensify in bid to agree new Irish coalition government Fianna Fail was the clear winner of the recent poll, securing 48 of the Dail’s 174 seats, ahead of Sinn Fein on 39 and Fine Gael on 38.
Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2024 Disability rights campaigner thanks Colin Farrell for giving her voice in US Cara Darmody’s father said she felt like Cinderella for the night at an event in Chicago.
Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024 Fine Gael’s mandate cannot be taken for granted, Taoiseach warns Simon Harris said he was open minded as to whether Fine Gael and Fianna Fail secure a majority with the support of independent TDs or a smaller party.
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024 Simon Harris ‘hopes’ Ireland can drop legacy legal case against UK Government Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn this week set out the Government’s plan to repeal and replace the previous government’s Legacy Act.
Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024 Next government must reflect Fianna Fail’s election success – Martin Micheal Martin said his party had mandated him to begin negotiations with others to form a government that ‘can last the full term’.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024 Tuesday briefing: Why Ireland bucked the trend for punishing incumbent governments In today’s newsletter: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil look set to retain power after the general election – how have two main, centre-right parties avoided the kicking seen elsewhere?