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Legacy Act has retraumatised Troubles victims, legal challenge hears

Belfast High Court is hearing a legal challenge to the Government’s new laws to deal with the legacy of the NI Troubles.

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Irish government accused of ‘double standards’ over Israel

Sinn Fein brought a private members bill to Dail Eireann on Tuesday evening ‘in response to cries from Gaza’.

The Independent UK

Irish-Israeli diplomacy ‘very important’, ambassador says ahead of Dail motion

Israeli ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich was speaking ahead of a parliamentary motion about her position.

The Independent UK

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Irish government urged to refer Israel-Hamas war to international court

OPPOSITION parties are pressing the Irish government to take action in relation to Israel’s military operation in the Gaza Strip launched in…

The National (Scotland)

Irish criticism of Israel not harming bid to get citizens out of Gaza – Martin

Around 35-40 Irish passport holders remained in the territory on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Israeli ambassador’s position is ‘now untenable’, says Sinn Fein leader

Mary Lou McDonald said the Irish Government needed ‘to follow the logic of their own assessment’ on Israel’s actions.

The Independent UK

SNP challenge Labour to replicate Ireland's cost of living support plans

THE SNP have pointed to a raft of measures planned by the Irish government to tackle the cost of living crisis as a model for the UK.

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Family of girl, 14, shot dead fear Legacy Act could end hopes of justice

Annette McGavigan was killed during the army quashing of a riot in Londonderry in 1971.

The Independent UK

Legacy Act has sparked 16 legal challenges so far, court told

The families of a number of Troubles victims and legal representatives gathered at Belfast High Court on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

No-one has an alternative to the Legacy Bill, says Heaton-Harris

Mr Heaton-Harris said despite the widespread opposition to the Legacy ill from politicians and victims, he has not been presented with an alternative.

The Independent UK

Varadkar to decide on legal challenge to Troubles legacy bill within weeks

Amnesty International said the progression of the bill was a ‘dark day for justice’.

The Independent UK

Victims’ images projected on Parliament as Government urged to scrap legacy Bill

The controversial legislation is set to return to Parliament this week.

The Independent UK

Omagh bomb questions can ‘only be fully answered with tandem public inquiries’

A lawyer representing some of the bereaved families has called on the Irish Government to indicate it will hold an inquiry into the 1998 atrocity.

The Independent UK

No new evidence to warrant Omagh inquiry in Ireland, minister says

Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died in the Real IRA atrocity in August 1998.

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Omagh bombing inquiry: Irish Government must take part, says victim’s widower

Kevin Skelton, whose wife Philomena died in the 1998 atrocity, said a probe without the Irish Government would be a ‘waste of time’.

The Independent UK

The long campaign for justice for Omagh bomb families

Families have taken their case to the courts multiple times in a bid to find those responsible.

The Independent UK

Ireland unlikely to offer condolences to Russia if Putin dies, Varadkar says

The Taoiseach was responding to a hypothetical question which harkened back to an infamous Second World War-era diplomatic gaffe.

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Dublin TD calls for July 12 to become public holiday in the Republic of Ireland

He said it would be a "major step" to unite all people on the island of Ireland

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Historical convictions for sex between men in Ireland to be disregarded

So-called conversion therapy is also set to be criminalised in Ireland, it has been announced on Pride Week in Dublin.

The Independent UK

Budget crisis increases urgency for return of Stormont Assembly – Martin

The Tanaiste met political parties in Belfast.

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach says claim Apple owes Ireland €13 billion in tax 'misrepresents' the issue

Apple is a major employer in Ireland, with 6,000 workers in their Cork plant

Belfast Live

Legacy Bill not fit for purpose and must be stopped, warns Baroness Nuala O’Loan

It has been widely criticised by Northern Ireland's political parties, the Irish Government and victims' groups.

Irish Mirror

Jameson Irish whiskey bottled in Dublin spotted for sale in Russia despite war in Ukraine

Senator Garret Ahearn called for French drinks company Pernod Ricard to be added to the EU sanctions list

The Independent UK

Biden remarks were an exhortation for all to work together – Martin

The Tanaiste said he believed a speech in Belfast by the US president would help the political atmosphere in Northern Ireland.

Irish Mirror

EU intervene to soften strict new laws on Airbnb's to be introduced by Irish Government

The Irish Government intend to bring 12,000 properties back into the long-term market through new laws

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