Mother of Harvey Morrison Sherratt could be selected by Sinn Féin for byelection run – The Irish Times

The mother of Harvey Morrison Sherratt, a nine-year-old boy who died after waiting a number of years for spinal surgery, could be selected by Sinn Féin to run in the Dublin Central byelection. Gillian Sherratt is among potential candidates whose names may go forward to contest an upcoming Sinn Féin selection convention in the constituency … Read more

Walk in memory of Grace Lynch, 16-year-old killed in scrambler crash, to take place in Finglas – The Journal

Walk in memory of Grace Lynch, 16-year-old killed in scrambler crash, to take place in Finglas  The Journal ‘Justice for Grace’ – mother of teen killed in scrambler crash demands action as she joins hundreds in memorial walk  The Irish Independent Teenage girl dies after scrambler crash in Finglas  RTE.ie Girl (16) killed in Dublin scrambler incident named … Read more

Dáil suspended as pro-Palestine protesters disrupt proceedings – The Irish Times

The Dáil was suspended on Tuesday night after pro-Palestine protesters noisily disrupted proceedings. About 40 people held up Palestinian flags and unfurled a large banner stating “sanction Israel”. They banged on the protective glass of the visitors’ gallery chanting “stop the genocide” and “shame on you” during a debate on a Sinn Féin motion to … Read more

Israeli army firing at Irish diplomats is a clear breach of law, Tánaiste Simon Harris says

“The two diplomats have been confirmed as safe,” Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris confirmed. Mr Harris has been in touch directly with Feilim McLaughlin, the Representative of Ireland to the Palestinian National Authority, who was involved in the incident earlier today in Jenin town, to convey his full support and best wishes … Read more

Irish officials issue rebuke to Israeli government after two Irish diplomats fired at by IDF in the West Bank

“The two diplomats have been confirmed as safe,” Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris confirmed. Mr Harris has been in touch directly with Feilim McLaughlin, the Representative of Ireland to the Palestinian National Authority, who was involved in the incident earlier today in Jenin town, to convey his full support and best wishes … Read more

Sinn Féin banned from trans Pride march following last-minute meeting with Mary Lou McDonald

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Mary Lou McDonald tells Dáil that counter EU tariffs on the US are not in Ireland’s interest

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Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy bears ‘no ill will’ after winning confidence motion – The Irish Times

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy has told TDs she bears “no ill will and my door is always open” after she won a Dáil vote of confidence by 96 to 71 with two abstentions. In a short statement at the end of the debate, she said: “I will continue to uphold my solemn declaration to vindicate … Read more

Ireland’s Parliament Speaker Survives Unprecedented Vote

Ireland braces for Impact as U.S. Tariffs Loom Amidst Political Turmoil April 1, 2025 by‍ World-today-News.com Expert Journalist Dublin,Ireland ​– ⁢as the⁤ specter ​of ​new U.S.tariffs ⁣on ​European Union goods looms large, ireland finds ⁢itself grappling⁤ with both⁢ economic anxieties and ⁣internal political strife. The confluence​ of these challenges threatens to ​destabilize the nation’s export-driven … Read more

Motion of confidence in Ceann Comhairle passed in Dáil – The Irish Times

Jack Horgan-Jones – 1 minute ago Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy made a short statement to the House at the end of the debate. She thanked everyone for participating including those who opposed her. “It is regrettable that the matter of speaking rights was unable to be resolved by consensus, despite 20 hours of full and … Read more