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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’

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

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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.

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

Questions remain over Catherine Connolly’s ‘new republic’

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

Evening Standard

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.

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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.

Evening Standard

Thousands call for sanctions on Israel during Dublin rally

It is the 17th such demonstration convened by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign.

The Independent UK

At least 14 Irish citizens detained after Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted

Sinn Fein senator Chris Andrews was among those detained after the boat he was on was boarded by Israeli soldiers.

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Gaza flotilla live: Greta Thunberg to be deported as protests break out in several countries

Activists accuse Israel of 'illegally' intercepting vessels carrying aid into Gaza

Evening Standard

Greta Thunberg detained by Israel as Gaza-bound aid flotilla is intercepted

The Sirius, Alma and Adara boats were intercepted some 70 nautical miles (80 miles) from the coast of Gaza, according to organisers

The Independent UK

DAA board should be sacked instead of chief executive, O’Leary says

Michael O’Leary also criticised the Irish Government as well as planning and environmental authorities.

The Independent UK

Simon Harris to meet US commerce secretary in Washington DC

Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister is also due to officially open a new Irish embassy in the US capital.

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Benn insists protections for veterans will also apply to non-military witnesses

The Northern Ireland Secretary said the Government wanted to provide ‘pastoral care’ to ex-soldiers who were involved in legacy case probes.

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UK, Ireland Announce New 'Troubles' Legacy Deal

The UK government announced Friday it would replace controversial legislation designed to draw a line under issues stemming from three decades of violence in Northern Ireland, paving the way for investigations into killings to restart.

The Guardian - UK

Hilary Benn: Troubles legacy agreement will deal with ‘unfinished business’

Northern Ireland secretary says he hopes measures will give answers to victims on both sides of political divide

Evening Standard

Benn rejects claim of handling ‘dual control’ of legacy issues to Dublin

Irish deputy premier Simon Harris also pushed back on unionist criticism that his government had been given too much say on the new legacy framework.

Evening Standard

Legacy accord offers chance to deal with ‘unfinished business’ of peace process

The UK and Irish governments have unveiled new-look legacy mechanisms to examine cases linked to the Northern Ireland Troubles.

Evening Standard

Irish government to stand by calls for public inquiry in Sean Brown case

Simon Harris will stress that the timeline for making the reforms to the Legacy Commission would not result in a timely outcome for Mr Brown’s widow.

The Guardian - UK

British and Irish governments to present new Troubles legacy proposals

Framework outlines legislation both sides will need to pass to create agency investigating Troubles-era crimes

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