2 h. ago Mental Health Minister confirms support for local 'Adam's Protocols' petition

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Mental Health Minister has confirmed her support for a local petition, which now has over 11,000 signatures. The petition came about following the death of Galway man, Adam Loughnane, whose body was found in the River Corrib in February. Earlier that day, the 34 year old […] The post Mental Health Minister confirms support for local 'Adam's Protocols' petition appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

2 h. ago Taoiseach says a housing czar will be appointed 'imminently' as he discusses housing policy

The Taoiseach said the national planning framework will come before cabinet in the coming weeks.

Events

3 h. ago Irish business leaders back ‘calm and measured’ response to US tariffs at forum

Micheál Martin met with business leaders and heard the concerns of those representing industries, businesses and workers.

Politics

3 h. ago PSNI detectives investigating 2001 murder of journalist in Co Armagh make arrest in England

Martin O’Hagan was shot dead by loyalist paramilitaries as he walked home from a night out with his wife in Lurgan in September 2001.

Events

4 h. ago US administration’s ‘antipathy’ towards EU ‘misplaced’ – Taoiseach

Micheál Martin acknowledged there was undoubtedly ‘an issue’ in respect of the administration’s negative opinion of the bloc.

Events

4 h. ago 'This could be for the long haul,' warns Taoiseach as government prepares for trade war impact

Government, businesses and unions are meeting in Dublin to discuss Trump’s trade war.

Events

6 h. ago Northern Ireland: Amnesty response to arrest in the investigation of journalist Martin O'Hagan's murder

Northern Ireland: Amnesty response to arrest in the investigation of journalist Martin O'Hagan's murder  Amnesty International UK

Events

7 h. ago Commissioner McGrath travels to Ireland to discuss justice, rule of law and consumer protection

Commissioner McGrath travels to Ireland to discuss justice, rule of law and consumer protection  EU Reporter

Society

9 h. ago Red Storm Nuria warning activated as Met Eireann issue weather update for Ireland

Red Storm Nuria warning activated as Met Eireann issue weather update for Ireland  Galway Beo

Events

10 h. ago Micheál Martin has never stayed overnight in official Taoiseach residence

Leo Varadkar stayed at Steward’s Lodge in the Phoenix Park 119 times during his time in office

Politics

10 h. ago Microsoft president Brad Smith: ‘Our support for Ireland is steadfast’

Microsoft president Brad Smith says the company, which is celebrating 50 years since it was founded, and 40 years in Ireland, is as committed to the country as it was in the 1980s

Politics

15 h. ago The number of schools needing financial crisis help has increased by 540% in two years

Almost half of schools receiving financial guidance are Deis and special schools.

Events

17 h. ago As it happened: Day after ‘liberation’ sees Donald Trump face widespread backlash from US lawmakers over tariffs

Trump tariffs: Martin says US may not have understood the complexity of tariffs on EU pharmaceuticals when it was first suggested

Politics

18 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Donald Trump faces widespread backlash from US lawmakers including senior Republican Mitch McConnell

Trump tariffs: Martin says US may not have understood the complexity of tariffs on EU pharmaceuticals when it was first suggested

Politics

19 h. ago Commissioner Michael McGrath says proposals to cut GDPR red tape is ‘forthcoming’

The new proposals will cut red tape and simplify EU rules around GDPR.

Events

19 h. ago Proposals to cut GDPR red tape is ‘forthcoming’, says Commissioner McGrath

The new proposals will cut red tape and simplify EU rules around GDPR.

Events

20 h. ago US may not have realised complexity of pharma tariffs, Martin suggests

The US may not have understood the complexity of tariffs on EU pharmaceuticals when it was first suggested, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.

Politics

20 h. ago Trump tariffs: Up to €6bn drop in Irish trade in next year as 25pc of exports hit, business group warns

Trump tariffs: Up to €6bn drop in Irish trade in next year as 25pc of exports hit, business group warns  The Irish Independent

Events

21 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Initial cost to Ireland could reach €3.6bn, says Ibec

Trump tariffs: Martin says ‘key objective’ has been ‘to convey complexity of pharmaceutical story and how Ireland is part of ‘integrated supply chain’

Economics

21 h. ago The last time this led to Great Depression, Public Expenditure Minister warns

Jack Chambers has compared US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime to the circumstances which precipitated the Great Depression.

Events