Trump’s Gaza plan: Palestinians must be allowed return home and Israeli comments about Ireland a ‘distraction’

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said Palestinians must be allowed to “return safely to their home” and that any comments which run contrary to this are “unhelpful” and “a distraction.” It comes after Israel said Ireland, Spain and Norway are “legally obligated” to take displaced Gaza residents in the wake of US president Donald Trump’s controversial … Read more

Intensive Government Talks Begin Saturday to Form Coalition of FF, FG, and Independent Groups – The Irish Times

Archyde This weekend, Irish politics stands at a crossroads as Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael prepare for crucial negotiations with the Regional Independents alliance and the Healy-Rae brothers. The aim is to forge a coalition government that unites four distinct groups, each bringing its own priorities and perspectives to the table. At the forefront of … Read more

Intensive government talks to start on Saturday with aim of forming coalition of FF, FG and two Independent groups – The Irish Times

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will begin intensive discussions with the Regional Independents alliance and the Healy-Rae brothers on Saturday morning with the aim of establishing a government made up of four distinct groups. The eight-member group of Independent TDs, led by Tipperary deputy Michael Lowry, has shared its negotiating document – which runs to … Read more