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Kneecap to ‘fight again’ as appeal against decision to end terror case announced

Kneecap to ‘fight again’ as appeal against decision to end terror case announced

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

The rap trio claim the case is politically driven.
Steen's presidential bid doomed by timing and strategy rather than 'oppressive' system

Steen's presidential bid doomed by timing and strategy rather than 'oppressive' system

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

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Keir Starmer says new protections for veterans will not apply to paramilitaries

Keir Starmer says new protections for veterans will not apply to paramilitaries

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

‘No, it’s for veterans, and obviously we need to make all of the arrangements workable in practise,’ Sir Keir Starmer said.
Connolly says it is not up to Starmer to decide Hamas’ role in Palestinian state

Connolly says it is not up to Starmer to decide Hamas’ role in Palestinian state

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

‘I don’t think Keir Starmer should have any say about Hamas. It’s up to the Palestinian people’, Catherine Connolly said.
Taoiseach and British prime minister ‘at one’ over Troubles legacy framework

Taoiseach and British prime minister ‘at one’ over Troubles legacy framework

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

UK prime minister Keir Starmer hosted Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Chequers on Friday.
EU relations, Northern Ireland and Gaza on agenda for Taoiseach meeting with Starmer

EU relations, Northern Ireland and Gaza on agenda for Taoiseach meeting with Starmer

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is to travel to the UK for the meeting with Keir Starmer on Friday.
Claims NI peace deal stops UK leaving ECHR ‘entirely groundless’ – think tank

Claims NI peace deal stops UK leaving ECHR ‘entirely groundless’ – think tank

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

The Policy Exchange claims public debate on human rights law reform had been ‘distorted’.
Politics watch: Taoiseach defends EU-US trade deal amid criticism

Politics watch: Taoiseach defends EU-US trade deal amid criticism

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

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Starmer holds ‘constructive’ call with Taoiseach on Troubles legacy plans

Starmer holds ‘constructive’ call with Taoiseach on Troubles legacy plans

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

In a call with Micheál Martin, the UK prime minister had what was described as a ‘constructive discussion’ on dealing with the legacy of the conflict
Spend of €1 million on eight advisers to Taoiseach

Spend of €1 million on eight advisers to Taoiseach

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Over €1 million will be spent this year on paying the wages of the Taoiseach's eight political and media advisers
Politics watch: Coalition tensions over student fees?

Politics watch: Coalition tensions over student fees?

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

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Politics watch: Names begin to emerge ahead of presidential election

Politics watch: Names begin to emerge ahead of presidential election

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

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Politics watch: O'Neill, Eastwood linked with presidential bids

Politics watch: O'Neill, Eastwood linked with presidential bids

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

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Police come under attack during third night of disorder in Ballymena

Police come under attack during third night of disorder in Ballymena

Thu, 12 Jun, 2025

Elsewhere, a leisure centre in Larne was set on fire.
Hotel stay in Oxford boutique hotel for Tánaiste and delegates cost €4,200

Hotel stay in Oxford boutique hotel for Tánaiste and delegates cost €4,200

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

A single night hotel stay for Tánaiste Simon Harris along with Ireland’s Ambassador to the UK Martin Fraser and a group of six public servants cost the taxpayer nearly €4,200
Politics watch: Justice Minister under fire over child deportations

Politics watch: Justice Minister under fire over child deportations

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

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Politics watch: Independent votes sign of Coalition tension?

Politics watch: Independent votes sign of Coalition tension?

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

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Donald Trump to announce ‘major trade deal' with UK on Thursday

Donald Trump to announce ‘major trade deal' with UK on Thursday

Thu, 08 May, 2025

It would mark the first deal agreed upon since Mr Trump’s ‘liberation day’ announcement of global tariffs last month.
Kneecap says footage has been ‘exploited and weaponised’ over dead Tory comment

Kneecap says footage has been ‘exploited and weaponised’ over dead Tory comment

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

The Irish band said a video extract had been deliberately taken out of context.
Ukraine, Gaza, tariffs, Doonbeg? Martin faces tough meeting with Trump

Ukraine, Gaza, tariffs, Doonbeg? Martin faces tough meeting with Trump

Sun, 09 Mar, 2025

Here, we have a look at some of the issues Mr Martin is facing ahead of the visit
Taoiseach to meet UK prime minister Keir Starmer in Liverpool

Taoiseach to meet UK prime minister Keir Starmer in Liverpool

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

The Taoiseach will meet with the British prime minister in Liverpool this evening for the first of a series of annual UK-Ireland summits.
Suspension of US support for Ukraine a ‘serious setback’, says Taoiseach

Suspension of US support for Ukraine a ‘serious setback’, says Taoiseach

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

The Cabinet is to sign off on €100 million in increased aid for Ukraine.
Politics watch: Triple lock change, Martin facing tough White House visit

Politics watch: Triple lock change, Martin facing tough White House visit

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

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Order for 5,000 missiles for Ukraine hugely significant for Belfast, DUP leader says

Order for 5,000 missiles for Ukraine hugely significant for Belfast, DUP leader says

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

The DUP leader described the heated Oval Office encounter between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky as ‘appalling’ and ‘destructive’
Belfast factory to make 5,000 air defence missiles for Ukraine in €2bn deal

Belfast factory to make 5,000 air defence missiles for Ukraine in €2bn deal

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

They can be used to attack enemy vehicles, boats and drones.
Trump-Zelenskiy meeting was extraordinary and unsettling, Micheál Martin says

Trump-Zelenskiy meeting was extraordinary and unsettling, Micheál Martin says

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he believes Europe will continue to stand with Ukraine, but added that it also has to keep engaging with the US.
Politics watch: Taoiseach looks for housing solutions, Sinn Féin White House boycott

Politics watch: Taoiseach looks for housing solutions, Sinn Féin White House boycott

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

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Politics watch: Migration, housing back in spotlight

Politics watch: Migration, housing back in spotlight

Sun, 16 Feb, 2025

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Michelle O’Neill to meet Britain's King Charles but declines overnight stay at Windsor

Michelle O’Neill to meet Britain's King Charles but declines overnight stay at Windsor

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Sinn Féin’s Ms O’Neill previously met Charles when he visited Northern Ireland in 2022.
Gerry Adams says any compensation in ex-detainee case will be donated

Gerry Adams says any compensation in ex-detainee case will be donated

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

The former Sinn Féin leader said it was now ‘obvious’ the Labour Government will not repeal the Legacy Act.
Taoiseach speaks with Keir Starmer about Irish-British relationship and Storm Éowyn assistance

Taoiseach speaks with Keir Starmer about Irish-British relationship and Storm Éowyn assistance

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

The leaders discussed Northern Ireland, legacy issues and a number of international issues, including the commemoration in Auschwitz.
Politics watch: 'Parity' the buzzword as government formation talks begin

Politics watch: 'Parity' the buzzword as government formation talks begin

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

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PSNI chief reveals ‘clear plan’ to publish photos of offenders as a deterrent

PSNI chief reveals ‘clear plan’ to publish photos of offenders as a deterrent

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Unlike other parts of the UK, the PSNI does not issue mugshots of serious offenders after sentencing
Politics watch: General election confirmation imminent with Finance Bill to clear Dáil

Politics watch: General election confirmation imminent with Finance Bill to clear Dáil

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

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Politics watch: Coalition leaders to discuss general election date

Politics watch: Coalition leaders to discuss general election date

Sun, 20 Oct, 2024

The general election is looming larger than ever with the coalition leaders set to discuss a date in a meeting on Monday evening
Downing Street rejects conflict of interest claims over Starmer's meeting with Swift

Downing Street rejects conflict of interest claims over Starmer's meeting with Swift

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Sir Keir Starmer and his family met the US pop star at one of her Wembley concerts in August
Downing Street denies Starmer Taylor Swift tickets were ‘thank you’ for security

Downing Street denies Starmer Taylor Swift tickets were ‘thank you’ for security

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Number 10 insisted that operational decisions are ‘ultimately’ taken independently by Scotland Yard.
Politics watch: Budget 2025, election announcement?

Politics watch: Budget 2025, election announcement?

Sun, 29 Sep, 2024

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Varadkar proposes two-stage referendum process for Irish reunification vote

Varadkar proposes two-stage referendum process for Irish reunification vote

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

The former taoiseach outlined a series of proposals on the constitutional question at an event in Derry on Thursday.
Mary Lou McDonald urges Starmer to ‘walk final length of Irish journey’

Mary Lou McDonald urges Starmer to ‘walk final length of Irish journey’

Sun, 22 Sep, 2024

Ms McDonald was speaking at a fringe event at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
Politics watch: Election talk persists ahead of Budget 2025

Politics watch: Election talk persists ahead of Budget 2025

Sun, 22 Sep, 2024

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Politics watch: More election talk, Apple windfall, Budget 2025

Politics watch: More election talk, Apple windfall, Budget 2025

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

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Politics watch: Sinn Féin housing plan, Dáil to resume, Coalition tensions

Politics watch: Sinn Féin housing plan, Dáil to resume, Coalition tensions

Sun, 08 Sep, 2024

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