Ireland may cover costs of European health cards for NI citizens after Brexit
The Irish Government may cover the cost of European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) for people in Northern Ireland after Brexit.
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Irish police insist taxi driver who admitted sexual assaults has lost licence
Police in Ireland have insisted a taxi driver who admitted sexually assaulting three passengers has had his licence revoked.
Sinn Fein anger at sex assault driver allowed back behind wheel of taxi
Sinn Fein’s justice spokesman said it was “outrageous” that a man who admitted sexually assaulting three passengers is allowed to carry women in his taxi as part of his bail conditions.
Irish parliament told no-deal Brexit ‘less likely’ to happen
Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister has said that a no-deal Brexit looks “less likely” today than it did a week ago.
Sinn Fein leader apologises over ‘England Get Out of Ireland’ banner
The leader of Sinn Fein has apologised for marching behind an “England Get Out of Ireland” banner on St Patrick’s Day.
No plan to protect single market under no-deal Brexit, says Coveney
Ireland’s foreign affairs minister has said there is no plan in place to protect the integrity of the EU single market in a no-deal Brexit scenario.
I will call out Britain if NI conflict laws are unfair – Irish deputy premier
The Irish Government has promised to “call out” British ministers if legislation addressing Northern Ireland’s decades of violence is unfair or unbalanced.
UK ‘has prime responsibility for protecting Good Friday Agreement’
The prime responsibility for protecting the Good Friday Agreement lies with Britain, Ireland’s deputy leader has said.
Sinn Fein leader condemned for marching with ‘offensive’ banner
The Sinn Fein leader has been condemned for marching behind an “offensive” banner in New York’s St Patrick’s Day parade.
Brexit extension to end of 2020 possible, says Irish deputy leader
Irish deputy premier Simon Coveney has said the EU may offer the UK a 21-month Brexit extension.
UK Government urged to hold public inquiry into Pat Finucane murder
The Irish Government has reiterated its call for a public inquiry to be held into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane.
UK tariffs on agricultural trade would damage Irish economy – Coveney
Any UK tariffs on agricultural trade between the UK and the Republic would be very damaging to the Irish economy, Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister has warned.
Irish premier says Bradley comments insensitive and wrong
The Irish premier has said Karen Bradley’s comments over deaths caused by soldiers and police during the Troubles were insensitive and wrong.
Suspicious package at Glasgow University ‘linked with those sent to London’
A suspicious package sent to a Scottish university is believed to be linked to the three explosive devices sent to transport hubs in London on Tuesday, Police Scotland has said.
Irish foreign minister warns against optimism over ‘difficult’ Brexit talks
Ireland’s foreign minister has warned against optimism over difficult Brexit negotiations between Brussels and London.
Irish Foreign Minister continues no-deal Brexit plans
The Irish Government says the country cannot take their foot off the accelerator while preparing for a no-deal Brexit.
Lidington and Coveney hold ‘constructive’ talks on Brexit
British Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington and Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney have held constructive talks in Dublin as the Brexit deadline looms.
Westminster debate reflects fluidity of Brexit, says Coveney
The debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday illustrates the “fluidity” of Brexit, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.
EU ‘cannot compromise on Brexit deal to placate Conservative Brexiteers’
Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister has said the EU cannot compromise on the issue of the backstop to placate Conservative Brexiteers.
Ireland publishes Omnibus Bill of emergency laws in case of no-deal Brexit
The Irish Government has published a wide range of emergency laws that will be enacted if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
Theresa May’s reliance on DUP votes creates a problem, Leo Varadkar claims
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told the Irish parliament that the UK Conservative government’s reliance on DUP votes “creates a problem” in restoring a government in Northern Ireland.
Irish government to finalise no-deal Brexit contingency plans
The Irish government has discussed its contingency plans for a no-deal Brexit at Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting.
Ireland will not be ‘steamrolled’ on border backstop – Coveney
Ireland will not be “steamrolled” into giving ground on the border backstop, the country’s deputy premier has said.
Irish PM: Anyone hoping EU solidarity will falter is in for a nasty surprise
Irish Premier Leo Varadkar has said anyone hoping that EU solidarity with Ireland will falter on the Brexit border backstop is “in for a nasty surprise”.
EU in ‘no mood’ to sacrifice Ireland’s interests to reach Brexit deal
The European Union is in no mood to sacrifice Ireland’s interests to get a Brexit deal, Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister has claimed.
Coveney: Alternatives to border backstop represent wishful thinking
Alternatives to the border backstop represent “wishful thinking”, the Irish Government said.
Dominic Raab accuses Leo Varadkar of leaking private Brexit conversation
Former Brexit secretary Dominic Raab has accused Leo Varadkar of leaking details of a confidential meeting he held with an Irish minister.
There are no alternatives to backstop, says Irish foreign minister
Irish foreign minister Simon Coveney has said there are no “alternative arrangements” to replace the backstop in any Brexit deal.
Coveney insists backstop is needed to protect peace
Dublin has delivered a thinly veiled warning to Downing Street not to go back on the Brexit deal hammered out with the European Union.
Irish deputy leader plays down Varadkar’s border soldiers warning
Ireland’s deputy premier has played down comments made by Leo Varadkar who said soldiers could return to the border if Brexit goes “very wrong”.