Prospect of unity left-wing candidate for presidential election looking increasingly unlikely – The Journal
Prospect of unity left-wing candidate for presidential election looking increasingly unlikely The Journal Source link
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Gerry Adams awarded €100,000 after jury finds he was defamed by BBC broadcast and article – The Irish Times
The BBC defamed Gerry Adams by publishing a claim that he sanctioned the murder of a British agent, a High Court jury has found, awarding the former Sinn Féin leader €100,000 in damages to restore his reputation. Mr Adams had claimed the 2016 Spotlight programme and a related article defamed him by falsely accusing him … Read more
Dáil briefly suspended after protesters interrupt debate on ‘Israeli war bonds’ – The Journal
Dáil briefly suspended after protesters interrupt debate on ‘Israeli war bonds’ The Journal Cabinet approves drafting of bill on occupied territories RTE.ie Dáil suspended as pro-Palestine protesters disrupt proceedings The Irish Times Ireland to press ahead with trade ban on Israeli-occupied areas Reuters Irish government to unveil bill banning imports from occupied Palestinian territories The Guardian Source link
Dáil hears allegations driver who killed Shane O’Farrell in Monaghan hit and run was ‘garda informer’ – The Irish Times
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has apologised in the Dáil to the family of the law graduate killed in a hit-and-run incident while cycling near his Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan home, by a repeat offender out on bail. Mr O’Callaghan has appointed a senior counsel to review the bail laws in memory of 23-year-old Shane O’Farrell … Read more
Intimidation in a Dublin suburb, and the derelict house being used as stables – The Irish Times
On the corner of a housing estate in Cherry Orchard, west Dublin, lies a semidetached house with its front door and windows boarded up by rusted shutters. While the sight of a boarded-up home might not be unusual for the area, with a number of others dotted around nearby estates, 31 Croftwood Drive is different. … Read more
Israel’s Netanyahu ‘is not a man’ after cruelty to children says Danny Healy-Rae
With condemnation of Israel coming from across the globe over its disregard for humanity in the besieged enclave, a recent Dáil sitting heard contributions from its members. Deputy Healy-Rae said what Hamas did on October 7, 2023, was ’very wrong’ and it should release the remaining Israeli hostages. He added that Hamas is ‘not blind … 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
Stormont rules were subverted to cause ‘political embarrassment’ to Peter Robinson, Nama trial hears – The Irish Times
The rules of a Stormont committee were subverted in 2015 to cause “political embarrassment” to former first minister Peter Robinson, a court has heard. The trial of loyalist activist Jamie Bryson, former Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay and Thomas O’Hara on charges related to a committee hearing that examined the sale of the National Asset … Read more
Sinn Féin blasts 'offensive' Government plan to commemorate birth of William the Conqueror – The Journal
Sinn Féin blasts ‘offensive’ Government plan to commemorate birth of William the Conqueror The Journal SF accuses FF of bid to commemorate William the Conqueror RTE.ie Ireland’s Norman heritage to be celebrated more than 850 years after arrival The Irish Times Norman People? Calls for projects as Ireland to mark millennium since birth of William the Conquerer The Journal … Read more