4 h. ago UK and Irish governments to publish framework on dealing with legacy of Troubles

The Labour Government came to power with a pledge to replace and repeal the controversial 2023 Legacy Act introduced by the Conservatives.

Economics

8 h. ago Micheal Martin cautions against ‘rush to judgment’ after remains of boy found

The discovery of remains believed to belong to Daniel Aruebose is ‘deeply shocking’, the Irish premier said.

Politics

36 h. ago Bob Geldof reveals why he won’t be running for Irish president

Geldof has held recent discussions with Taoiseach Micheál Martin

Politics

39 h. ago Bob Geldof says he was never really serious about an Irish presidential bid

The singer and campaigner has revealed details of a conversation with Irish premier Micheal Martin about the prospect of an election run.

Politics

54 h. ago Taoiseach calls for more international pressure on Israel after genocide report

Independent experts commissioned by the United Nations’ Human Rights Council said Israeli was committing genocide in Gaza.

Politics

7 d. ago Too many people silent on Charlie Kirk killing, Irish deputy premier says

Too many people ‘have remained silent’ on the killing of US political activist Charlie Kirk, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.

Events

9 d. ago Jim Gavin ‘delighted’ to be selected as Fianna Fail presidential candidate

The former Dublin Gaelic football manager defeated the party’s MEP Billy Kelleher in a secret ballot on Tuesday.

Politics

1 week ago Ombudsman criticises Irish State’s response to missing child, feared dead

Ireland’s Children’s Ombudsman is “deeply concerned” about the Government’s response to the disappearance of a boy from North Dublin who is now presum

Events

2 w. ago ‘No child protection concern’ in agency’s interactions with missing boy’s family

Tusla CEO Kate Duggan described the case of the missing boy in Donabate as ‘really awful and harrowing’.

Society

2 w. ago Search for missing boy prompts review of closed child agency cases

Gardai are searching for a boy who was last seen years ago and is now feared dead.

Events

2 w. ago Bob Geldof wanted to be Fianna Fail’s presidential candidate, says Martin

The Taoiseach said former pop star Geldof was one of a number of people who had expressed an interest in running for the role.

Politics

2 w. ago Irish premier warns against a ‘jump to conclusions’ on missing boy feared dead

Gardai said they are investigating the disappearance and whereabouts of the boy, who would be seven years old if still alive.

Events

2 w. ago Woman arrested in probe into online threats against Irish politician

It comes after Tanaiste Simon Harris revealed he had received direct threats targeting his family.

Events

2 w. ago Chambers backs Jim Gavin for Fianna Fail presidential nominee

Jack Chambers told reporters it was his understanding that Mr Gavin will seek the party’s nomination.

Politics

4 w. ago Government looking at contingency options for where to house asylum seekers after Epping court ruling – UK politics live

Security minister Dan Jarvis says government is considering options after council granted injunction to stop people being placed at the Bell hotelIn case you missed the Guardian’s news piece about the Bell hotel high court ruling:Keir Starmer’s asylum plans have been plunged into turmoil after a high court ruling blocked people seeking refuge from being housed in an Essex hotel.We will carefully consider this judgment. As this matter remains subject to ongoing legal proceedings it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.I haven’t read Mr Farage’s op-ed, but I’ve always thought that the best politicians try and bring people together, and the very worst politicians try and drive them apart.Well, we’ll see where we get to with that specific decision. We’re looking very closely at it.The bigger issue is how we can tackle the asylum backlog. We inherited a very significant backlog from the previous government who effectively stopped processing asylum claims. That’s why we...

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