Stormont Assembly agreement “tantalisingly close” – Taoiseach
The Taoiseach says the North is “tantalisingly close” to getting the Stormont Assembly back up and running. The DUP is refusing to take part in the Government until its concerns around the Northern Ireland protocol are resolved. Progress appeared to have been made on the agreement on Friday, following talks…
Body of Private Seán Rooney flown to Ireland today
Private Seán Rooney’s family have been reunited with his remains at Casement Aerodrome in Dublin this morning. Sean Rooney’s mother, her partner, the young soldiers fiancee, his grandfather and three of his uncles who are serving members of the Defence Forces were there to meet the coffin carrying his body…
Pharmacists ask Government to allow for them to prescribe medication
Some pharmacists are calling on the government to allow them prescribe medication to alleviate pressure on the health system. Incoming Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been written to, asking for a change in the law so pharmacies can issue medication for illnesses like conjunctivitis and shingles. He’s also being urged to…
Border Communities against Brexit” protest in Dublin this morning
Leo Varadkar will meet British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Dublin this morning. The Taoiseach has played down hopes the meeting may lead to a Brexit breakthrough – but says he hopes some common ground can be found. The two leaders will discuss the current impasse when it…
Donegal cabinet meeting: Taoiseach says the backstop is essential to any Brexit agreement
Speaking following the cabinet meeting in Donegal this afternoon, the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says the backstop is essential to any Brexit agreement and can’t be dropped: The Taoiseach and the new British Prime Minister appear to be on a collision course over this issue . In his first address to…
Concern over lack of home help hours raised in the Dail
Concerns over a lack of home help care for elderly people in Sligo has been raised in the Dail. Fianna Fail Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Taoiseach Leo Varadakar if he was aware of the crisis in the provision of homecare packages thoughout various community healthcare organisations throughout the region.…