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POLITICS17h agoIreland becomes refuge for anti-Trump AmericansThey have left everything behind to get away from US President Donald Trump's America. Entrepreneurs, academics, scientists and students: tens of thousands of US citizens have moved to Ireland in recent years. Last year alone, some 10,000 Americans settled there and nearly 100 even applied for asylum – citing political, racial or gender persecution.France 24 [en]
POLITICS18h agoIreland opens arms to Americans fleeing US President Donald TrumpTens of thousands of US citizens have fled the United States since Donald Trump's return to power two years ago. Given the language and a shared history, Ireland has been among the top choices for Americans looking for an alternative. FRANCE 24's team reports.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 22Ireland votes to end UN veto over overseas peacekeeping missionsIrish lawmakers voted Wednesday to scrap a requirement for UN approval before deploying military peacekeepers overseas, approving the controversial legislation by 79 votes to 71. Opposition lawmakers warned the move threatened Ireland’s longstanding military neutrality. Ireland is not a NATO member but has traditionally participated in international peacekeeping missions.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 18Twenty-four Romanian men deported from Ireland on charter flight from DublinThe flight left Dublin Airport on Sunday afternoon and has since arrived in BucharestThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 15Ex-DUP chief in Northern Ireland given 15-year prison term for sexually abusing girlsJudge tells Jeffrey Donaldson his "catastrophic descent into disgrace" will see him behind bars until in his 70s. Former DUP comrades denounce their ex-leader as “vile and disgusting.”Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 14Hundreds of thousands of workers on strike across Republic of IrelandIt comes amidst an an ongoing pay dispute between public sector workers and the Irish government.BBC World
POLITICSOct 14Al Carns Plans Vote to Rewire Northern Ireland Troubles BillFormer defence minister Al Carns threatens a Commons rebellion with an amendment that would transfer all inquests into a new Legacy Commission, aiming to cut costs and curb political influence over the Troblis Bill. The move could reshape how justice is pursued for families and veterans from the Northern Ireland conflict.headtopics · united states of america
POLITICSOct 14Ireland's EU budget proposal has no 'weak points', Irish minister saysIrish Minister of State for European Affairs Neale Richmond has defended Ireland’s proposal for the EU’s next seven-year budget, describing it as a “demonstration of what is actually realistic” amid criticism from other member states.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 12Northern Ireland secretary denies he ‘bent the knee’ to Sinn FéinChris Bryant tells MPs his decision to block a legal Protestant parade has kept the peace in Northern Ireland, where the dispute is splitting the cross-community government in two.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 12Engineer Robert Pether heading home to Ireland after being detained in Iraq for five yearsIrish resident had been under travel ban in Baghdad after being let out of prison a year agoIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 11Ireland’s budget cuts weaken EU, Commission warnsDublin's changes to the long-term budget overwhelmingly hit Commission priorities such as competitiveness and flexibility.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 11Germany finds Ireland's proposal to cut the EU budget draft insufficientKanzler Merz und eine Gruppe von sechs großen Geberländern sehen eine Einigung noch in weiter Ferne.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 10EU budget: Ireland pitches €141bn cuts to appease the ‘frugals’Ireland proposes cutting the next EU budget by 8%, with global cooperation and competitiveness taking the deepest cuts, while agriculture and cohesion funding is reduced by only 3%. It also includes a €55bn-a-year package of own resources. EU leaders will discuss the plan on 15-16 October.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 10Ireland Catholic residents react to UK ban on Protestant marchIreland Catholic residents react to UK ban on Protestant marchAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 9UK bans Protestant march from Catholic area in Northern IrelandAfter a 13-day standoff in Portadown, the reversal thrills Irish republicans and enrages Northern Ireland’s unionists, who had hoped to complete a parade blocked since 1998.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 9Northern Ireland secretary says he will ban Drumcree paradeNorthern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant said he is to ban the Drumcree parade.skynews · united kingdom
POLITICSOct 9Northern Ireland’s Sinn Fein faces police probe as protest tensions festerThe Democratic Unionist Party calls for the prosecution of Sinn Fein lawmakers who participated in the protest.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 8Ireland risks losing its moral clarity over Aughinish debacleirishexaminer.com · Ireland
POLITICSOct 6US could play role in united Ireland push after Trump's backing, Irish PM saysIrish Prime Minister Micheál Martin said the United States could potentially help in a future push for a united Ireland after Trump backed it.Fox News World
POLITICSOct 4Ireland soccer players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel teamIreland players again wore black armbands and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem before the teams’ second Nations League soccer match on Sunday. The Israeli players…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 4Ireland refuse handshake with Israel and don armbands in Nations League tieRepublic of Ireland football players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel in UEFA Nations League.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 4Ireland–Israel nations League clash overshadowed by political tensionsIreland and Israel are set to face off in the second leg of their Nations League matchup, with political tensions overshadowing the football. During last week’s first game in Bulgaria, Irish players wore black armbands in support of Gaza and pointedly lowered their heads during the Israeli national anthem. Ahead of Sunday’s match in Serbia, the Irish team cut a press conference short after facing intense questioning from Israeli journalists. Charlotte Lam has the details.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 3Israeli reporters’ ‘verbal attack’ cuts short Ireland press conferenceIsraeli reporters’ ‘verbal attack’ cuts short Ireland press conferenceAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 2Protests disrupt Ireland football match with ‘Palestine tennis balls’Protesters interrupted Ireland’s match against Austria with tennis balls and Palestine flags.Al Jazeera [en]