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Patent referendum delayed

Patent referendum delayed

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Minister of Enterprise Peter Burke has indicated that the Government has decided to postpone the referendum on the EU's Unified Patent Court. The referendum was scheduled for June 7, which also...
Government accepts plan to lengthen terms for knife crimes

Government accepts plan to lengthen terms for knife crimes

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The Cabinet has given its approval to plans to make knife crime laws stronger. Helen McEntee, the minister of justice, brought a memo about the matter to the cabinet this morning. According to...
Simon Harris promises to be a "Taoiseach for all"

Simon Harris promises to be a "Taoiseach for all"

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Simon Harris, the leader of Fine Gael, was formally appointed Taoiseach after President Michael D. Higgins gave him the Seal of Government and the Seal of the Taoiseach at Áras an Uachtárain...
Leo Varadkar stands down as Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar stands down as Taoiseach

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Leo Varadkar, the leader of Fine Gael and Taoiseach, has announced his resignation. Speaking in Leinster House, he declared that his tenure as Taoiseach had been the most rewarding of his life...
Ciarán Cannon TD will not contest next election

Ciarán Cannon TD will not contest next election

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Ciaran Cannon TD - Galway East - Fine Gael Ciaran Cannon is the Fine Gael spokesperson for Media, Arts and Culture. He is a TD representing Galway East. He served previously as Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with special responsibility for the Diaspora and International Development, and as Minister for... www.finegael.ie Declaring he would "leave politics," Fine Gael`s Ciarán Cannon will not run in the...
New extremism definition unveiled by UK government

New extremism definition unveiled by UK government

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A new definition of extremism that has been unveiled by British ministers will prevent some groups from receiving government support and from interacting with officials. Organizations that...
Denmark to conscript up women for military service

Denmark to conscript up women for military service

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Denmark has declared its intention to raise the standard service duration and introduce female conscription for the first time. In order to fulfill NATO commitments, it also plans to increase its...
EU parliament approves rules to govern Artificial Intelligence

EU parliament approves rules to govern Artificial Intelligence

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The worlds first comprehensive framework for limiting the hazards associated with artificial intelligence (AI) has been accepted by the European Parliament. The industry has experienced rapid...
ECJ to summon Ireland over protection of bogs

ECJ to summon Ireland over protection of bogs

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Ireland has been referred by the European Commission to the EU Court of Justice for their failure to stop the ongoing peat cutting in areas set aside for the conservation of raised bogs and...
33 Ukrainians arriving daily

33 Ukrainians arriving daily

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Over the past week, an average of 33 individuals from Ukraine have been arriving in Ireland daily in anticipation of upcoming changes to accommodation and support services for newcomers, set to...
Anger against Green Paper for disability allowance

Anger against Green Paper for disability allowance

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In Dublin today, a coalition of politicians and activists convened to oppose the government's Green Paper on Disability Reform, urging for its abandonment. The proposed tiered system for...
Deposit Return Scheme - Over 5.6 Million Drinks Containers Since February 1st

Deposit Return Scheme - Over 5.6 Million Drinks Containers Since February 1st

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Re-TURN, the administrators overseeing the Deposit Return Scheme, have successfully gathered over 5.6 million beverage containers since February 1st. This initiative is in line with a broader EU...
Central Bank revises down forecast for domestic economy

Central Bank revises down forecast for domestic economy

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The Central Bank has slightly adjusted its growth forecasts for the domestic economy this year, expecting continued moderate growth over the next three years. Predictions now indicate that...
New law to decarbonise buildings throughout EU

New law to decarbonise buildings throughout EU

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The European Parliament in Strasbourg has voted new legislation aimed at eliminating emissions from buildings across the European Union. Currently, carbon dioxide emissions from buildings...
Ireland says NO to changes in the 39th and 40th Amendments

Ireland says NO to changes in the 39th and 40th Amendments

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The outcome of the Family referendum indicates a stunning defeat, with 32.3% voting Yes and 67.7% voting No. Just before 7 o'clock in the evening, Barry Ryan, the overall Referendum Returning...
Referendum

Referendum

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On 8 March 2024, Irish citizens will be asked to vote in two referendums to change our Constitution. The first Referendum concerns the concept of Family in the Constitution The second Referendum...
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