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Petition to make St George's Day a bank holiday signed by more then 75,000 Britons
standard.co.uk/news/uk/st-georges-day-bank-holiday-petition-uk-england-b1153278.html
Politicians must stand up to 'increasingly violent' anti-migrant protests, warns Tánaiste
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41382805.html
Micheál Martin pledges further cost of living supports and tax cuts in bid to woo voters
businesspost.ie/news/micheal-martin-pledges-further-cost-of-living-supports-and-tax-cuts-in-bid-to-woo-voters/
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court to face historic sex offence charges : Former head of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party denies wrongdoing
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Micheál Martin: We cannot go into government with Sinn Féin over its EU policies: The Tánaiste and Fianna Fáil leader was speaking as the party’s Ard Fheis got ...
businesspost.ie/news/micheal-martin-we-cannot-go-into-government-with-sinn-fein-over-its-eu-policies/
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Rwanda bill ‘driving fearful migrants to cross into Ireland’: Irish minister denounces ‘knee-jerk’ policy and Macron warns of new colonialism
thetimes.co.uk/article/rwanda-bill-james-cleverly-macron-france-migrants-plan-rxfdfz3t7
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Scotland cerebral palsy football team wins World Championships: Captain Matthew Wynne scored twice as Northern Ireland were defeated in the final.
news.stv.tv/sport/scotland-cerebral-palsy-football-team-wins-world-championships
Tánaiste visits refugee camp during Middle East visit: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has visited a UNRWA Palestinian refugee camp south of the Jordanian capital Amman ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0424/1445317-tanaiste-visit/
Doctors call for smacking to be banned in England and Northern Ireland: Bans have already been introduced in Scotland and Wales in recent years.
itv.com/news/2024-04-17/doctors-call-for-smacking-to-be-banned-in-england-and-northern-ireland
Over 80% of asylum seekers have come across the border from the North: Justice minister to discuss 'relatively recent phenomenon' with British home secretary
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41381578.html
Tánaiste says no row over budget among party leaders: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said there was no row at the party leaders meeting about budget promises.
rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0421/1444830-ireland-politics/
Jeffrey Donaldson, Ex-DUP Leader, Accused of Sex Assault Spanning 20 Years: Jeffrey Donaldson, one of Northern Ireland’s most important political figures ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/ex-dup-leader-accused-of-sex-assault-spanning-20-years
UK weather: When is it going to get warmer?: With the week ahead looking chilly for all of us, when can we expect a turn to something more spring-like?
bbc.com/weather/articles/cp4g7ex1zpeo
Rwanda Bill is causing migrants to pour into Ireland, says foreign minister: ‘I believe the Rwanda effect is impacting on Ireland and that didn't happen today or ...
standard.co.uk/news/uk/rwanda-bill-ireland-migrants-micheal-martin-b1153971.html
Micheál Martin criticises ‘absurd’ claims by Israeli ambassador on Irish attitude to Hamas
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/14/micheal-martin-criticises-absurd-claims-by-israeli-ambassador-on-irish-attitude-to-hamas/
'Difficult to comprehend' Gaza bombing campaign - Martin: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said it was "very difficult to comprehend" what he ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0423/1445100-micheal-martin-middle-east/
Smacking a child is just an act of violence. Why do England and Northern Ireland still allow it?
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/25/smacking-child-england-northern-ireland-adults-violence
Micheál Martin: More housing, a bumper tax package, and the ‘hard reality’ of the split Vat rate
businesspost.ie/news/micheal-martin-more-housing-a-bumper-tax-package-and-the-hard-reality-of-the-split-vat-rate/
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‘Average speed’ traffic cameras to be set up on N2, N3 and N5 by autumn: Average speed cameras record vehicles at two distinct points a set distance apart
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/15/new-average-speed-traffic-cameras-to-be-in-place-by-autumn/
Irish Parliament Votes to Appoint Simon Harris Prime Minister: Irish lawmakers voted Simon Harris to be the next prime minister three weeks after Leo Varadkar ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/irish-parliament-votes-to-appoint-simon-harris-prime-minister
Micheál Martin wants patent referendum delayed for ‘proper preparation’: Martin claimed the proposal was not due to the overwhelming defeats of the family and ...
businesspost.ie/news/micheal-martin-wants-patent-referendum-delayed-for-proper-preparation/
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Tánaiste to stress Ireland's 'unwavering support' during trip to Rafah border
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41379688.html
Govt to give 'serious consideration' to Stardust redress: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that the Government will give "serious ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0421/1444826-stardust-dublin/
Ireland will soon formally recognise State of Palestine, Tánaiste tells Dáil: Ireland and some other EU states to announce formal recognition of Palestine once ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/09/ireland-will-soon-formally-recognise-state-of-palestine-tanaiste-to-tell-dail/
Petrol and diesel back to nearly €2 a litre as drivers hit by biggest price rise this year
independent.ie/business/personal-finance/petrol-and-diesel-back-to-nearly-2-a-litre-as-drivers-hit-by-biggest-price-rise-this-year/a1753249448.html
Beating children - paediatricians call for a ban in England and Northern Ireland: In Wales and Scotland, hitting children is now banned. Doctors are now calling ...
rp-online.de/panorama/ausland/schlagen-von-kindern-kinderaerzte-fordern-verbot-in-england-und-nordirland_aid-110904845
Liverpool must be perfect in run-in, Robertson says: Liverpool cannot afford any more slip-ups if they are to keep their title hopes alive ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/liverpool-must-be-perfect-run-in-robertson-says-2024-04-15/
More ministers would ease pressure on 'overloaded departments' — Tánaiste
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41374690.html
Fianna Fáil 'the party of action on housing', says Martin: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has said that Fianna Fáil is the ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0413/1443307-fianna-fail-ard-fheis/
UNRWA schools provide hope to young Palestinians in Jordan: Set up to accommodate refugees fleeing the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Talbieh camp near Amman is home to ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41381377.html
Inhumanity on grand scale seen in denial of basic aid items: There is a far more sinister undercurrent to the denial of goods to people who have been blockaded ...
irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41380867.html
Huge chunk of UK to be hit by winds up to 55mph for 15 hours: The Met Office said Monday will be the wettest day of the week.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/15/heavy-winds-rain-will-drench-uk-drier-weather-isnt-far-away-20646678/
Tánaiste to meet aid workers at Rafah border crossing: More than two million registered Palestinian refugees live in Jordan, the largest number of all UNRWA ...
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41379352.html
Bloody Sunday inquiry: no soldiers charged over false evidence claims: Families say decision is a ‘continuation of the injustice’ perpetrated on Bloody Sunday’
thetimes.co.uk/article/bloody-sunday-inquiry-no-soldiers-charged-over-false-evidence-claims-m5233wl99
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Micheál Martin – Fundamental reform must happen in wake of Aoife Johnston's death at UHL
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‘You spent €2bn at the weekend’: How Eamon Ryan tackled Micheál Martin over giveaway promises
independent.ie/opinion/analysis/you-spent-2bn-at-the-weekend-how-eamon-ryan-tackled-micheal-martin-over-giveaway-promises/a433015193.html
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Most UK dairy farms ignoring pollution rules as manure spews into rivers: Exclusive: 80% of Welsh dairy farms inspected, 69% of English ones, 60% in Scotland and ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/19/most-uk-dairy-farms-ignoring-pollution-rules-as-manure-spews-into-rivers
Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever leader: Simon Harris has become the youngest-ever prime minister of Ireland, officially taking office in Dublin on ...
cnn.com/2024/04/09/europe/simon-harris-ireland-prime-minister-sworn-in-intl/
Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
- Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.
- A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.
- Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.
- While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
Parents, children march in Belfast over childcare costs: More than 1,000 parents and children have demonstrated in Belfast over rising childcare costs.
rte.ie/news/ulster/2024/0420/1444704-belfast-protest/
Calls to expel Israeli ambassador 'simplistic' - Martin: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has described calls from opposition parties to expel the Israeli ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0412/1443292-fianna-fail-ard-fheis/
Government to extend Citywest hotel lease for refugees out to May 2025: Around 81,000 people who fled the war in Ukraine and a further 8,000 international ...
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41375008.html
People aged 43 to 70 urged to do simple check that could turn £800 into £5,500: Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert.com team have shared a tip on how people ...
dailystar.co.uk/real-life/people-aged-43-70-urged-32560382
Fianna Fáil preparing for general election after giveaway October budget: One senior party member suggested the Government had to call an election after ...
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41374900.html
Sinn Féin claims Government 'deliberately made a choice' to underfund cancer services
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41372176.html
Water company has no idea how much sewage is being dumped into UK’s largest lake: Northern Ireland Water has admitted that a 'legacy of underfunding' ...
inews.co.uk/news/northern-ireland-water-sewage-lough-neagh-3017984
Portadown: Inquiry into claims on-call firefighters took engine to pub: An investigation hears claims alcohol was stored in a fridge at Portadown fire station.
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68764265
Hill leaving position as FAI chief executive: Jonathan Hill, the chief executive officer of the Football Association of Ireland, will leave his post at the end ...
rte.ie/sport/soccer/2024/0415/1443605-hill-leaves-his-position-as-fai-ceo/
On abortion culture wars, Britain takes a different path: As the U.S. grapples with abortion limits, British lawmakers propose scrapping all legal penalties.
politico.eu/article/abortion-culture-wars-britain/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Lack of data sharing on road crashes 'nonsense' - Martin: The lack of sharing of data on road collisions is "nonsense" and should be resolved ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0411/1442989-road-deaths/
Fianna Fáil grassroots ‘optimistic’ about outdoing Sinn Féin in local elections: Party members express views on targets, party leaders and potential coalition ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/14/fianna-fail-grassroots-optimistic-about-local-elections-amid-sinn-fein-competition/
‘Get underage children off your apps’, Tánaiste warns social media giants: Government will force internet companies if they do not do so voluntarily ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/13/get-underage-children-off-your-apps-tanaiste-warns-social-media-giants/
Stardust campaigner 'very annoyed and angry' at Dáil apologies made by two TDs
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41380999.html
Things to do before you die. Here’s the list.: I don’t know the origin of the phrase “bucket list,” but I’m going to guess that it is a veiled reference to death ...
postandcourier.com/travel/things-to-do-before-you-die-here-s-the-list/article_009b18d8-fda8-11ee-babb-6bb221071ef4.html
Lviv neurosurgeons perform brain surgery on 4-year-old from Northern Ireland: Lviv paediatric neurosurgeons have performed complicated brain surgery on a ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451635/
Cliff Taylor: Era of mega-budgets should be over. But the Coalition can't resist temptation
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/04/20/cliff-taylor-era-of-mega-budgets-isnt-over-but-it-really-should-be/
£5,000 State Pension back pay due before end of next year for older women: An estimated 210,000 older people may have been affected by shortfalls on their ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/state-pension-back-payment-women-32626277
Ellen Coyne: Like any good Irish family wedding, Simon Harris's big day was about concealing dysfunctional rel
independent.ie/irish-news/ellen-coyne-like-any-good-irish-family-wedding-simon-harriss-big-day-was-about-concealing-dysfunctional-relationships/a1424655667.html
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Rose Dugdale went from debutante to IRA bombmaker : The heiress and IRA militant died on March 18th, aged 82
economist.com/obituary/2024/04/10/rose-dugdale-went-from-debutante-to-ira-bombmaker
Touring 'Game of Thrones' studio years after finale for $30, worth it: Five years after the series finale, I'm still thinking about "Game of Thrones ...
businessinsider.com/game-of-thrones-studio-tour-northern-ireland-still-worth-it-2024-4
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All the parts of UK set for mini-heatwave next week: Weather maps show temperatures could peak on May 3 at highs of 14C in northern Scotland - up 4C from this ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/parts-uk-set-mini-heatwave-29056423
Misconduct investigation into Devon police Chief Constable ‘suspended’: Investigations into the conduct of Devon and Cornwall’s chief constable have ground to a ...
exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/24280030.misconduct-investigation-devon-police-chief-constable-suspended/
Former US speaker Nancy Pelosi says Irish unity an ‘exciting idea’ : Pelosi, who is spending a few days in Ireland, also hailed the return of the Northern ...
businesspost.ie/news/former-us-speaker-nancy-pelosi-says-irish-unity-an-exciting-idea/
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Irish foreign minister visits Palestinian refugee camp in Amman, vows support to UNRWA
jordantimes.com/news/local/irish-foreign-minister-visits-palestinian-refugee-camp-amman-vows-support-unrwa
Egypt, Ireland FMs discuss efforts for Gaza ceasefire - Foreign Affairs - Egypt: Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry and his Irish counterpart Micheál ...
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1234/522426/Egypt/Foreign-Affairs/Egypt,-Ireland-FMs-discuss-efforts-for-Gaza-ceasef.aspx
Ireland can’t blame the Rwanda plan for its immigration woes: ‘When in doubt, blame Britain’ has, since Brexit, become something of an iron law of Irish politics ...
spectator.co.uk/article/ireland-cant-blame-the-rwanda-plan-for-its-immigration-woes/
'Icelandic storm' set to hit northern England next week: The northwest of England could see snowfall next week
lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/icelandic-storm-set-hit-northern-29034352
Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland: New appointees with Datalex, Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland, Esri Ireland, Repak ...
irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-41382220.html
UK government considers apology to families of alleged informers killed by IRA: British security forces allowed murders to be carried out with impunity to ...
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/04/23/uk-government-considers-apology-to-families-of-alleged-informers-killed-by-ira/
When is Ireland not in Ireland? Airbnb gives reader runaround over voucher: A gift to a friend North of the border exposes serious problems with using Airbnb
irishtimes.com/your-money/2024/04/22/when-is-ireland-not-in-ireland-airbnb-gives-reader-runaround-over-voucher/
Delight as calling corncrakes return to seasonal home in Scotland: The distinctive 'crex crex' call of the Corncrake has been heard once again last week in the ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24271505.delight-calling-corncrakes-return-seasonal-home-scotland/
In conversation with the six finalists for 2024’s Rising Star award: This year’s Media Awards take place in the RDS on Thursday, April 25th ...
independent.ie/storyplus/in-conversation-with-the-six-finalists-for-2024s-rising-star-award/a1737678268.html
The Economist’s UK general election forecast: Will Labour replace the Conservatives to govern Britain? Our seat-by-seat prediction for Parliament
economist.com/interactive/uk-general-election/forecast
Met Office warning for strong winds in northern Lincolnshire: A yellow-level alert has been issued with gusts of up to 50mph expected along with a much cooler ...
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/met-office-weather-warning-strong-9224316
Picture of stunning northern lights over Blackburn: The Met Office say the lights might be visible in skies across Lancashire again tonight (April 20).
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24265885.picture-stunning-northern-lights-blackburn/
Smacking children should be banned in England, say doctors: Smacking children must now be made illegal in England say a leading group of children’s doctors ...
kentonline.co.uk/news/trending/smacking-children-should-be-banned-in-england-say-doctors-305219/
Met Office says 'lovely' 18C sunshine is finally on the way: The latest UK weather forecast is looking much more promising, although there will be a regional ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/met-office-says-lovely-18c-9236417
Northern Lights: 'Enhanced chance' of seeing spectacle: The Northern Lights may be visible across parts of the country tonight.
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24259864.northern-lights-enhanced-chance-seeing-spectacle/
UK Bank Holiday dates and how many there are left in 2024: Brits have two bank holidays to enjoy in May 2024 but when are they?
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/24253289.uk-bank-holiday-dates-many-left-2024/
Recognise a generous tradesperson with the Local Hero Awards: Has a tradesperson near you been selfless to help their community?
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24258768.recognise-generous-tradesperson-local-hero-awards/
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