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 · Jun 15
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 · Jun 15
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 · May 19
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) · May 19
‘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 The Independent UK · May 19
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. Evening Standard · May 19
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 · Apr 24
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 · Apr 14
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. Evening Standard · Apr 14
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. Evening Standard · Apr 14
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’ The Independent UK · Apr 14
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 · Apr 14
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 · Apr 14
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 · Apr 11
Evening Standard · Apr 8 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 · Apr 8 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.
Evening Standard · Apr 6 Tributes paid after death of former Dail Speaker Sean Barrett Sean Barrett was first elected to the Dail in 1981.
Evening Standard · Apr 1 Lurgan proxy bomb attempt ‘would have caused devastation’, Long says Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long was speaking during a visit to Lurgan police station following the attack on Monday night.
Evening Standard · Apr 1 Irish leaders say Iran war cannot continue for three weeks The Taoiseach and Tanaiste reacted to the US president’s suggestion the war could continue for two or three weeks.
Evening Standard · Apr 1 Irish leaders say Lurgan attack attempt was ‘appalling’ and ‘deeply chilling’ The Taoiseach and Tanaiste have condemned the attempted proxy bomb attack in Lurgan on Monday.
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Irish deputy premier describes proxy bomb attempt in Lurgan as ‘deeply chilling’ A food delivery driver was hijacked and forced to transport a bomb to Lurgan police station on Monday night.
The Independent UK · Mar 16 Simon Harris calls Jessie Buckley ‘best of Ireland’ and Conor McGregor ‘worst’ Mr Harris insisted the focus of the day should be on Jessie Buckley, who won the Academy Award for best actress
Evening Standard · Mar 16 Jessie Buckley ‘best of Ireland’ and Conor McGregor the ‘worst’ – Simon Harris Speaking in London, the Irish deputy premier said Mr McGregor ‘represents the very worst of us’.
Evening Standard · Mar 16 Rachel Reeves to participate in Dublin Ecofin meeting, Simon Harris says UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will attend a meeting of EU finance ministers in Dublin later this year, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.
Evening Standard · Mar 16 President Connolly leads congratulations to Irish Oscar winners The Irish President, premier and deputy premier have congratulated Jessie Buckley and Richard Baneham.