TAOISEACH Simon Harris has pledged Ireland will stand with Ukraine for “as long as it takes” during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. The two leaders signed a joint memorandum on areas of co-operation during the meeting, which included common work on demining Ukraine and on cyber security. Mr Harris, who announced a €36m package for Ukraine and neighbouring … [Read more...] about Taoiseach pledges to stand with Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’
Taoiseach pledges to stand with Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’
Inquiry to be established into ‘appalling’ sexual abuse at religious schools across Ireland
A COMMISSION of inquiry will be set up to fully examine incidents of historical sexual abuse at religious schools across Ireland. Minister for Education Norma Foley confirmed the inquiry’s establishment this week, following a recommendation made in the report of the scoping inquiry into allegations of abuse in day and boarding schools run by religious orders. The report, which … [Read more...] about Inquiry to be established into ‘appalling’ sexual abuse at religious schools across Ireland
Dublin Airport set to exceed ‘outdated’ passenger cap after record-breaking summer
A PASSENGER cap in place at Dublin Airport will likely be exceeded this year, its operators have warned. Some 3.46million people have travelled through the airport in August alone this year, marking the busiest month in the 84-year history of the airport. Between May and August, over 10 million passengers passed through its doors. As of the end of August, terminals passenger … [Read more...] about Dublin Airport set to exceed ‘outdated’ passenger cap after record-breaking summer
Ireland unveils new naval ships which will play ‘vital role’ in protecting the nation
TWO new naval vessels have been unveiled in Ireland during a ceremony in Co. Cork. Tánaiste Micheál Martin hosted a naming and commissioning ceremony for L.É. Aoibhinn and L.É. Gobnait, in Haulbowline island in Cork Harbour this week. “L.É. Aoibhinn and L.É. Gobnait will play a vital role in safeguarding our nation’s security and, given the times we now live in, they will … [Read more...] about Ireland unveils new naval ships which will play ‘vital role’ in protecting the nation
Woman who died in Co. Antrim collision is named
POLICE have named the woman who died in a collision in Co. Antrim on Tuesday as 44-year-old Eileen Thornton. Ms Thornton, who was from the Broughshane area, died in hospital following the incident in Ballymena yesterday evening. "We received a report shortly after 8pm of a single-vehicle collision on the Cushendall Road," said Inspector Cherith Adair from the PSNI. "Officers … [Read more...] about Woman who died in Co. Antrim collision is named