HISTORICAL FACTS: The irish government - The Untold Story

O’Neill criticises Bryant comments about Drumcree stand-off

Michelle O’Neill was speaking as thousands of people gathered for a rally in support of residents who are opposed to an Orange Order march.

Evening Standard · Oct 3

Irish Government ‘very concerned’ over Drumcree dispute

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said there is an ‘obligation on everybody now to stand back and to mediate an outcome’.

Evening Standard · Sep 28

Omagh bombing victim’s husband: I’m finished with inquiry after Garda evidence

Kevin Skelton accused the Irish Government of ‘not co-operating’ with the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.

Evening Standard · Sep 24

Legacy investigations body in ‘vital’ talks with Treasury, says commissioner

ICRIR chief Sir Declan Morgan said the organisation had less than 50% of the resources it needed.

Evening Standard · Jun 17

Ireland’s neutrality ‘does not provide immunity’ from threats to Europe – Kallas

The EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said now was ‘not the time for complacency’ on defence.

Evening Standard · Jun 9

Republic of Ireland captain speaks out on FAI plans over Israel fixture amid calls to boycott game

Republic of Ireland skipper Nathan Collins must trust the FAI and the Irish Government to make the right decision over the Nations League tie

The Independent UK · May 26

UK Government welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Troubles legacy legislation

A spokesperson said the judgment ‘shows that the Government was right to address the main flaw in the Legacy Act – namely conditional immunity’.

Evening Standard · May 7

‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Martin

Taoiseach Micheal Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

Evening Standard · May 7

Taoiseach pressed on Ireland’s interstate case against UK over NI legacy

Sinn Fein welcomed the case ‘remaining live’, while the DUP called it ‘a disgrace’.

Evening Standard · May 7

Majority on the island in favour of Irish unity as part of EU – poll

European Movement Ireland’s all-island poll looked at EU satisfaction, defence cooperation and relations with the US.

Evening Standard · May 5