1 week ago Fine Gael confirms Heather Humphreys as candidate as presidential vote set for October 24th

Former cabinet minister secured overwhelming backing of the party’s TDs, Senators and MEPs to contest October 24th vote

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2 w. ago United Nations votes to windup Irish involved Lebanon peacekeeping mission

The latest draft resolution schedules the end of the mission for 31 December 2026, followed by a ‘safe drawdown and withdrawal within one year’.

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2 w. ago Emmanuel Macron short of options as France faces political crisis largely of his making

Prime minister François Bayrou looks set to lose a vote of confidence next month

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2 w. ago UN vote on future of Lebanon peacekeeping postponed as negotiations continue behind closed doors

The US wants the Lebanese government to dismantle Hezbollah’s power in the area patrolled by Unifil troops.

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2 w. ago Irish troops will continue in overseas missions even if Unifil ends, says defence forces chief

UN’s peacekeeping mission in Lebanon under threat on Monday as Israel and US oppose deployment

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2 w. ago UN Security Council set to vote on future of Lebanon peacekeeping mission involving Irish troops

The US wants the Lebanese government to dismantle Hezbollah’s power in the area patrolled by Unifil troops.

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2 w. ago All eyes on US veto as UN set to vote on future of Lebanon peacekeeping involving Irish troops

The US wants the Lebanese government to dismantle Hezbollah’s power in the area patrolled by Unifil troops.

Politics

2 w. ago Michael Collins’ legacy honoured by sending Irish troops on peacekeeping missions, says Carroll MacNeill

Minister for Health addressed risks of violence against politicians during Béal na Bláth oration

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