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Fourteen migrants found in a refrigerated containter in Rosslare
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Virus fallout could force politicians further apart
The emergency laws passing through the Oireachtas are extraordinary not just in their scope and scale, but in how they have prompted the political system to quickly adapt. The wide range of provisions contained within the 36-page omnibus bill - which his essentially many laws in one - would typically be regarded as ideologically divisive and logistically or bureaucratically near impossible.
Government seeks to keep the social contract intact
At a time of social distancing, the Minister for Finance sought to reassure us that the "social contract" will remain intact. The theory refers to the relationship between the State and individuals. It's a relationship that is being redefined and re-written by a contagious virus that has upended the work of governments and the lives of the people they represent. Liberties that were once taken for granted are being curbed. Measures that once appeared radical have almost instantly become mainstream.
Vote on Taoiseach will not happen when Dáil reconvenes
Updated / Wednesday, 26 Feb 2020 17:03 Dáil's Business Committee made the decision given the absence of progress on government formation The Dáil will not vote on the position of Taoiseach when it meets next Thursday. The Business Committee of the House, which is made up of representatives of all parties and independents, has agreed by consensus that the vote will not take place. There was no specific proposal from any party to hold such a vote.
Doherty: Cronin comments do not reflect SF's positions
Updated / Wednesday, 19 Feb 2020 15:08 The tweets were posted by Réada Cronin when she was a councillor Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty has said that social media comments made by newly elected Kildare North TD Réada Cronin are not a reflection of the party's positions. He said he has not seen the comments but she has withdrawn them and apologised, which he said is the right thing to do. The tweets were made when Ms Cronin was a councillor.
Leo Varadkar 'relishes' challenge of leading Opposition
Updated / Monday, 17 Feb 2020 07:01 Leo Varadkar said he would relish leading a strong and effective Opposition Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has said his party is preparing for Opposition and that he relishes the challenge of leading it. Speaking ahead of a meeting of his party's TDs, he said Fine Gael would consider participating in Government only as a last resort.
How Gerry Adams knew he had to change
As Sinn Féin’s president retires, we should remember that only the SDLP drove the progressive case for civil rights in Northern Ireland – Gerry Adams’ conversion to the peace process was out of necessity, not belief, writes Adrian McMenamin Late 60s, bearded, first elected to the Commons in 1983 and a grammar school boy who left with some qualifications but never made it on to university, the similarities between Gerry Adams and Jeremy Corbyn seem strong.
The Tories’ hard Brexit does not deliver the border Ireland needs
Only the single market and customs union can deliver the type of border that Ireland and Northern Ireland needs, writes Irish Labour leader Brendan Howlin Real progress was made at the December European Union council meeting, and talks on Brexit have now moved on to the second phase.
'Are public broadcasting licenses being adhered to in Communicorp stations?'
THE DEBATE AROUND media ownership in Ireland never seems to hold public attention for very long. The events of the last 24 hours should be a clarion call to make sure we take action before the issue drifts from the limelight once more. Three weeks ago, we saw a storm of controversy around George Hook. His comments about rape were depressing, and they were dangerous. As ever, he was seeking to court public controversy, but this time he went too far.
Contact lens material could produce electric cars that recharge in minutes
Running out of battery has become an all-too regular occurrence for most people with a smartphone. So imagine if you could recharge it in seconds. Or if you could recharge an electric car in the same time it takes to fill up a petrol vehicle. It would probably make owning one much more attractive. Well, my colleagues and I have developed a new material based on soft contact lenses that could make this a reality by making traditional batteries a thing of the past.
Gunman dead, two other fatalities as police storm Sydney siege café
THE ARMED SIEGE at a café in Sydney’s business district has come to an end, after police stormed the building with stun grenades and live rounds. Officers dressed in riot gear raided the building at around 2am local time. New South Wales Police have confirmed that the gunman has been killed along with two others. Four others were injured as part of the police assault on the café.
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