New phase of British politics potentially dangerous for Ireland: Leo Varadkar
British politics is entering a phase that could be “very dangerous” for Ireland, the Taoiseach has warned.
Simon Coveney
Talks to restore Stormont powersharing to intensify, says Coveney
Talks to restore powersharing at Stormont are to intensify over the next two weeks, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.
EU will not renegotiate Brexit deal with new UK PM, says Irish foreign minister
The EU will not renegotiate the Brexit withdrawal deal regardless of who the UK’s next prime minister is, Ireland’s foreign minister has warned.
Irish government offers support to find missing Everest climber
The Irish government will offer any support it can to help efforts to find a missing climber on Mount Everest, its deputy premier has said.
Reports of row over Trump’s Ireland visit exaggerated – Coveney
Ireland and the US are not arguing over where President Donald Trump might meet the Taoiseach if he visits, the country’s deputy premier has insisted.
Irish Government voices concern at ‘loose comments’ on prosecution of veterans
The Irish Government has expressed concern about “loose comments” following UK Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt’s intervention on protecting veterans.
Northern Ireland parties in powersharing vow after ‘constructive’ meeting
Northern Ireland’s political leaders have vowed to strive for a deal to restore powersharing as a fresh talks process began at Stormont.
Irish deputy leader meets NI political representatives after journalist’s death
The Irish deputy leader has met with political representatives in Belfast following the death of a journalist.
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.
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.
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.