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Keir Starmer had ‘significant role’ in UK-Ireland reset, Taoiseach says

Taoiseach Micheál Martin conveyed his ‘best wishes’ to Sir Keir following the announcement of his resignation on Monday.

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Sinn Fein legislation to press Irish government to 'actively prepare' for unity

Sinn Fein is set to introduce legislation in the Irish Parliament pressing the Irish government to actively prepare for unity across the island

The National (Scotland)

No one political party owns conversation on Irish unity – Harris

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris was speaking after announcing at the weekend that his party will develop a blueprint for a unified island.

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Irish Government considering social media ban for under-16s

Simon Harris indicated Ireland would follow the European Union in terms of action on the issue.

Evening Standard

RTE to appear before department over ‘upstairs-downstairs’ revelations

The Cabinet is considering legislation that would move RTE under the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General.

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Irish president's sister among those kidnapped by Israel on Gaza flotilla

THE Irish president has expressed concern after it emerged her sister was one of dozens of activists to be kidnapped by Israel while taking part in…

The National (Scotland)

Irish leaders condemn Israel’s detention of president’s sister

Dr Margaret Connolly is among 12 Irish citizens from an aid flotilla mission detained by Israel.

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‘Unacceptable’: Israel’s detention of Irish president’s sister during aid mission condemned

Dr Margaret Connolly is among 12 Irish citizens detained by Israel during an aid mission

The Independent UK

Risk of ‘significant upheaval’ in jobs market, Irish premier warns

It comes as Meta said it plans to cut around 10% of its global workforce.

Evening Standard

Ireland’s Media Minister compared to Viktor Orban over fuel protest comments

Patrick O’Donovan said there were ‘lopsided’ political views and ‘skewed’ broadcasting of fuel protests and blockades last week.

Evening Standard

Healy-Rae says he has ‘grave reservations’ about Taoiseach after resigning

The outgoing Minister of State voted against the Government in a confidence motion on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Government wins confidence motion but loses junior minister

Michael Healy-Rae voted against the Government, shortly after tendering his resignation as a minister of state.

Evening Standard

Irish government survives vote of confidence over handling of fuel protests

The motion was triggered by the main opposition party, Sinn Fein, which criticised the coalition’s ‘arrogance’

The Independent UK

Opposition rounds on Government ‘arrogance’ over protests as minister resigns

Junior minister and independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae announced his resignation during a debate in the Dail.

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Irish deputy premier says no review of fuel protest reporting needed

Simon Harris was speaking after his Cabinet and party colleague said he would ask the broadcasting regulator to look at media reporting.

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Further motorway closures as fuel-cost talks to resume

The Irish Government is to re-enter talks on Saturday aimed at defusing the protests which have involved blockades at key fuel distribution sites.

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Fuel protest ‘an act of national sabotage’, says Micheal Martin

Hauliers and agricultural contractors staged a series of slow-moving convoys on motorways as well as blockades of fuel depots and major routes.

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Irish leaders condemn fuel protests as wrong and ‘not in the national interest’

There are demonstrations over the cost of fuel at several locations across Ireland.

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Tributes paid after death of former Dail Speaker Sean Barrett

Sean Barrett was first elected to the Dail in 1981.

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Lurgan proxy bomb attempt ‘would have caused devastation’, Long says

Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long was speaking during a visit to Lurgan police station following the attack on Monday night.

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Irish leaders say Iran war cannot continue for three weeks

The Taoiseach and Tanaiste reacted to the US president’s suggestion the war could continue for two or three weeks.

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Irish leaders say Lurgan attack attempt was ‘appalling’ and ‘deeply chilling’

The Taoiseach and Tanaiste have condemned the attempted proxy bomb attack in Lurgan on Monday.

The Independent UK

Irish deputy premier describes proxy bomb attempt in Lurgan as ‘deeply chilling’

A food delivery driver was hijacked and forced to transport a bomb to Lurgan police station on Monday night.

The Independent UK

Simon Harris calls Jessie Buckley ‘best of Ireland’ and Conor McGregor ‘worst’

Mr Harris insisted the focus of the day should be on Jessie Buckley, who won the Academy Award for best actress

Evening Standard

Jessie Buckley ‘best of Ireland’ and Conor McGregor the ‘worst’ – Simon Harris

Speaking in London, the Irish deputy premier said Mr McGregor ‘represents the very worst of us’.

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