This comedian jokes about deportation … but it is happening for real Despite job offers, Jaishree Malik has had visa renewal and extension requests delayed and denied, and she is not alone The Guardian - UK · Oct 25
Irish political parties urge Burnham to intervene over Drumcree parade dispute Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Labour leader Ivana Bacik are among those who signed the letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Evening Standard · Oct 8
NI Secretary must utilise powers to ban Drumcree parade, Dáil told Labour leader Ivana Bacik warned of reopened wounds after the decision to permit the Orange Order to march down the Garvaghy Road in Co Armagh. Evening Standard · Sep 29
Opposition rounds on Government and ministers over handling of protests Opposition TDs criticised the Government’s handling of fuel protests and their package of support measures. The Independent UK · Apr 14
Ireland’s Media Minister compared to Viktor Orban over fuel protest comments Patrick O’Donovan said there were ‘lopsided’ political views and ‘skewed’ broadcasting of fuel protests and blockades last week. Evening Standard · Apr 14
Energy credits currently ‘highly unlikely’, Irish minister says Consumers have seen hikes in home heating oil and motor fuel in the wake of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The Independent UK · Mar 4
Irish Government accused of ‘soft-pedalling’ response to US strikes on Iran Taoiseach Micheal Martin is to meet US President Donald Trump on March 17. Evening Standard · Mar 3
Irish Labour leader Ivana Bacik says Irish unity stance is not about Sinn Fein ‘It’s something I believe fundamentally in,’ the leader of the Irish Labour party said. Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2025
Government should pass ban on Israeli settlements trade before Christmas – Bacik ‘There is a clear appetite for this to be done, and to be done swiftly,’ Labour leader Ivana Bacik said. Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2025
Questions remain over Catherine Connolly’s ‘new republic’ Catherine Connolly said her supporters had come together to “shape a new Republic”. Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025
Congratulations for Connolly as victory in presidential election looks imminent The leaders of Ireland’s main political parties have congratulated the independent candidate. Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025
Catherine Connolly needed Sinn Fein support – McDonald Leaders of parties which backed the independent candidate have been congratulating her ahead of an expected decisive victory. Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025
Left-wing firebrand Catherine Connolly wins Ireland presidential election by landslide Catherine Connolly says she will be ‘an inclusive president for all of you’ after winning the election The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025
Connolly congratulated by presidential opponent as she looks on course for win Heather Humphreys said she did not regret running in the election. Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025 High spirits from candidates on last day of presidential campaign Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly has a lead over Fine Gael hopeful Heather Humphreys in the opinion polls.
Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025 Speaker wins confidence vote in divided Irish parliament The Irish Government has won a vote of confidence in the speaker of the parliament.
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025 Irish premier rounds on opposition parties as confidence motion gets under way The Dail is debating a confidence motion in Ceann Comhairle (speaker) Verona Murphy.
Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025 Dail speaker ‘fully intends’ to stay on as opposition plan no confidence vote Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy also ‘categorically’ rejected the opposition’s accusations of partiality.
Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025 Opposition leaders fail to express confidence in speaker after Dail chaos Taoiseach Micheal Martin has accused the opposition of trying to bully and intimidate Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy.
Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025 Man died when medical equipment cut out after Storm Eowyn, Dail told Sinn Fein TD for Mayo Rose Conway-Walsh said she was informed of the death by a constituent.
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025 Dail moves to resolve dispute which delayed taoiseach nomination The process of nominating a new taoiseach faced an unprecedented day-long delay due to a heated dispute over opposition speaking rights.
Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025 ‘Farcical’ Irish parliament row sees efforts to appoint a premier fail Attempts to nominate a future taoiseach failed on Wednesday after a series of Dail disruptions over opposition speaking time.
Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024 Labour leader holds exploratory coalition talks with Fianna Fail and Fine Gael Ivana Bacik held separate meetings with Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin on Tuesday.
Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024 Fine Gael’s mandate cannot be taken for granted, Taoiseach warns Simon Harris said he was open minded as to whether Fine Gael and Fianna Fail secure a majority with the support of independent TDs or a smaller party.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024 Fianna Fail leader hails a ‘good day’ for party with two-thirds of seats declared in Irish general election Fianna Fail is on course to be Ireland’s largest party after the general election