Government accused of letting Irish media wither on the vine
The Government has been accused of burying its head in the sand while the Irish media industry dies.
Simon Coveney
Irish police will co-operate fully with Essex murder investigation – deputy PM
Ireland’s deputy premier has said Irish police will co-operate fully with the investigation after 39 people were found dead in the back of a lorry in Essex.
Irish firms could move north to take advantage of Brexit deal – Coveney
Ireland’s deputy premier has predicted that Irish companies may move north of the border such is the “extraordinary” competitive advantage the Brexit deal offers the region.
Simon Coveney hails Brexit deal as ‘big step forward’
Ireland’s deputy premier has described the last-minute Brexit deal as a “big step forward”.
Significant gaps remain over custom issues – Varadkar
Boris Johnson has told the Irish premier he is “confident” he could get a new Brexit deal voted through the British Parliament.
Coveney remains hopeful of Brexit breakthrough as ‘gaps narrow’
Ireland’s deputy premier remains hopeful that a Brexit deal can be fleshed out before the crucial EU summit.
No-deal Brexit will not be Ireland’s choice, says Coveney
Ireland will not be pressurised into accepting Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal, the country’s deputy premier has said.
‘Ireland cannot back Brexit deal which lets minority veto wishes of majority’
Ireland will not support any Brexit deal which would let a Stormont minority veto the wishes of a majority in Northern Ireland, Simon Coveney has said.
Irish deputy warns of ‘significant gap’ between Britain and EU on Brexit
The Irish deputy leader has poured cold water on reports that the British Government is getting close to a deal with EU negotiators.
No-deal Brexit warning of significant disruption to farming and tourism
Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister has warned that a no-deal Brexit will lead to significant disruption in farming, agri-food, tourism and fishing sectors.
Coveney says Ireland yet to see written proposals from UK on Brexit deal
The British Government has yet to put forward written proposals on the backstop, the Irish Deputy Premier Simon Coveney has said.
Ireland will back Article 50 extension ‘if Johnson can make persuasive case’
Ireland’s deputy premier has said the country would back an extension to Article 50 if the British prime minister can make a persuasive case for how it can be used to get a Brexit deal.
Former PM Major backs legal challenge over suspension of Parliament
Boris Johnson has warned of “lasting damage” if Brexit is delayed as former prime minister Sir John Major said he would fight the current premier in court.
Former PM Major wants court battle with Johnson over Brexit
Boris Johnson has warned of “lasting damage” if Brexit is delayed, as former prime minister Sir John Major said he would fight the current PM in court.
Ex-PM Major to take Johnson to court over suspension of Parliament
Former prime minister Sir John Major intends to fight Boris Johnson in the courts over his plan to suspend Parliament.
Commons Brexit showdown looms for Johnson following prorogation row
Opponents of Boris Johnson’s Brexit strategy appear increasingly confident of finding a way to block a no-deal withdrawal from the European Union on October 31.
Johnson tells Merkel Brexit deal is possible if backstop scrapped
Angela Merkel has told Boris Johnson the European Union would be prepared for a no-deal Brexit, as she welcomed the Prime Minister to Berlin.
Johnson heads to Europe for talks with Merkel and Macron
Boris Johnson is heading to Berlin and Paris to “see if there’s movement” on the European side in an effort to break the Brexit deadlock, no-deal planning chief Michael Gove has said.
Johnson told EU is united over Brexit stance as he prepares for Merkel meeting
The European Union has restated its “single united position” over Brexit as Boris Johnson prepares for talks with the leaders of its most influential nations.
Irish deputy premier says no-deal Brexit ‘far more likely’
Ireland’s deputy premier has said that a no-deal Brexit is much more likely now than it has ever been.
Irish Government criticised over handling of cervical cancer controversy
The Irish Government has been criticised for apparent delays in providing support services to women affected by the cervical cancer screening controversy.
German solidarity over open Irish border post-Brexit ‘very reassuring’
Ireland’s insistence that the Brexit treaty includes a backstop to preserve the island’s open border enjoys the full support of Germany, the country’s foreign minister has insisted.
German solidarity over open Irish border post-Brexit ‘very reassuring’
Ireland’s insistence that the Brexit treaty includes a backstop to preserve the island’s open border enjoys the full support of Germany, the country’s foreign minister has insisted.