Labour will oppose UK Government legacy legislation – Starmer The Labour party leader said his party will not support the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill. The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022
Irish Government ‘ignoring’ unionists’ concerns over protocol Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the protocol has left him being treated like a second-class citizen. The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
Government slammed over lack of action on biodiversity as 'they need to start to putting their money where their mouth is' 'The simple things that should be easily done are not being done' Irish Mirror · Jun 8, 2022
Belfast Irish passport office call gains momentum with cross party support in Republic Niall Ó Donnghaile says if Leo Varadkar can press for office in west of Ireland he can press for one in north too Belfast Live · Jun 6, 2022
Problems of Northern Ireland Protocol stem from UK ‘weakness’, says Frost He said the EU’s “purism” in the way it was implementing the protocol was now threatening the peace process Belfast Live · Jun 5, 2022
Jack Chambers slams FIG over Commonwealth Games ban for Rhys McClenaghan The Minister for Sport says the Irish Government are unhappy with the decision not to allow three Northern Ireland gymnasts compete in Birmingham and wants a change of heart in the spirit of the Good Friday Agreement Irish Mirror · May 31, 2022
Micheal Martin: Legacy proposals a ‘get out of jail’ card for ex-fighters The Taoiseach was also critical of what he labelled a “unilateral strain” within the British Government. The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
‘Grave concern’ at UK actions on Troubles legacy, says Irish committee chairman The proposed legislation has been widely criticised by Northern Irish political parties, as well as victims’ campaigners and the Irish Government. The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
‘Serious concerns’ over legacy legislation – Irish foreign minister The Bill will see immunity from prosecution for Troubles-era crimes offered to those deemed to have co-operated with an information retrieval body. The Independent UK · May 18, 2022
British Government Legacy legislation backlash sees 70 civil actions launched amid outrage The actions of the British Government were likened to those of a “rogue state” Belfast Live · May 17, 2022
Russia pushing for Irish Government to extend Ambassador Yury Filatov's visa Exclusive: Yury Filatov’s visa and ID card is due to expire within weeks Irish Mirror · May 13, 2022
Northern Ireland Protocol: The big questions answered amid tensions over post-Brexit deal The Government has complained that the way it is being implemented is imposing a huge burden on businesses Belfast Live · May 12, 2022
Boris Johnson: Situation surrounding Northern Ireland Protocol ‘now very serious’ The Prime Minister made the comment in a call with Irish premier Micheal Martin Evening Standard · May 10, 2022
Johnson warned to be ‘wise’ to voters’ wishes over Northern Ireland Protocol The Taoiseach had a call with the UK Prime Minister. The Independent UK · May 10, 2022
Irish Mirror · Apr 26, 2022 Russian Embassy begs Irish Government for help from gardai to stop protesters at gate Exclusive: Vladimir Putin’s puppets in Dublin have complained that people at the Embassy entrance are using 'obscene language' and 'harassing' officials
The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022 Protest urges Irish Government to ban Russian ‘hate symbols’ Protesters in Dublin have called on the Irish Government to ban symbols of support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Dublin Live · Apr 12, 2022 Taoiseach says Irish government will consider cash reward for Kinahan cartel information The US government has imposed sanctions on the three most senior members of the Kinahan organised crime group
Irish Mirror · Apr 12, 2022 Taoiseach Micheal Martin says Irish government will consider cash reward for information on Kinahan cartel The US government has imposed sanctions on the three most senior members of the Kinahan organised crime group
The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022 Travel pass scheme for Irish border will not damage NI tourism, vows Donaldson DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the UK and Irish Governments could find a ‘sensible’ way to ensure the scheme did not cause friction.
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022 Ireland planning for potential arrival of 200,000 Ukrainian refugees The Irish Government has already welcomed around 10,000 Ukrainian refugees but is preparing for tens of thousands more.
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022 Irish Government ‘doing everything it can to find accommodation for Ukrainians’ Micheal Martin said that housing will need to be refurbished for the thousands of refugees who are fleeing.
Irish Mirror · Mar 15, 2022 Taoiseach warns Government can only do so much to help spiralling energy costs He said the Irish Government can only do so much to help people with the spiralling costs and can’t continue to hand out financial support packages to ease the burden
Dublin Live · Mar 7, 2022 Over a thousand people marched on Russian Embassy protesting the war in Ukraine Many of the protesters called on the Irish Government to expel the Russian ambassador to Ireland, Yuri Filatov, for “spreading lies” and “ untruths”
Irish Mirror · Feb 28, 2022 Lisa Smith called Irish Government a 'shower of bastards' while talking 'anti-western stuff' in 2011, court hears Ms Smith was described by a superior officer in the Irish army as 'industrious, hard-working and reliable'
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022 Expulsion of Russian ambassador has not been ruled out, Varadkar says Sinn Fein has called on the Irish Government to expel Yuri Filatov from the country following the invasion of Ukraine.