Senior figures in Government have suggested it is likely that the Republic of Ireland’s home fixture against Israel, scheduled for October 4th, will be played at a neutral venue outside the country. The Government’s position is that the game is a matter for the FAI, though both the Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Tánaiste Simon … Read more
Minister of State Marian Harkin has said she believes the forthcoming football fixtures between Ireland and Israel should not go ahead, a position in contrast with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Ireland’s recent draw in the Uefa Nations League has sparked controversy given the recent Gaza conflict. On Saturday, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald also called … Read more
Hang on in there babies, deliverance is at hand! Spare a thought for the Coalition’s overdue triplets, still crawling towards the brightness of the ministerial day while their recently spawned siblings swan around the sunlit lowlands of minor office and await their first pay packet. The Limbo Three are Marian Harkin, Colm Brophy and Timmy … Read more
A new coalition government was taking shape on Wednesday after a deal was reached between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and a group of Independent TDs. A full programme for government is set to be published later, after meetings of the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael parliamentary parties this afternoon. A deal was reached with the … Read more