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Budget hot topic among FF members at 80th Ard Fheis: Housing, healthcare, agriculture and the Budget will be discussed at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis in Dublin ...
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Budget hot topic among FF members at 80th Ard Fheis: Housing, healthcare, agriculture and the Budget will be discussed at the Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis in Dublin ...
rte.ie/news/2022/1001/1326517-fianna-fail-ard-fheis/
Red C poll: Sinn Féin back down to 25% as independents surpass Fianna Fáil: Mary Lou McDonald’s party had recovered back up to 28 per cent last month but has ...
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Fianna Fáil TDs raise tourism concerns as coalition finalises immigration strategy
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What Ireland Prime Minister Varadkar's Exit Means for Political Landscape: The sudden exit of Prime Minister Leo Varadkar leaves Ireland at a crossroads ...
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Sinn Féin fall again by three points as Independents make real gains: Latest Red C Poll reflects increasing tension around the migration issue ahead of the local ...
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Red C poll: Sinn Féin back down to 25% as independents surpass Fianna Fáil: Mary Lou McDonald’s party had recovered back up to 28 per cent last month but has ...
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Simon Harris rejects calls to scrap hate speech legislation: Simon Harris rejected the demand from Sinn Féin, which said the bill is not fit for purpose
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Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
- In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.
- Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.
- Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.
- His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister calls on West to provide Ukraine with air defence: Following Russias recent massive attacks on Ukraine, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/26/7448159/
Harris’ job is to get Fine Gael back to 25 per cent and steady the ship : If Harris wants to be re-elected, any progress made cannot come at the expense of ...
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Chambers’ No vote admission just tip of iceberg for a badly divided Fianna Fáil party
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Sinn Féin accused of ‘so much cowardice’ on hate speech Bill: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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Poland to Double Commitment to Czech-Led Ammunition Initiative: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said his government doubled its commitment in a ...
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‘How on earth could I justify not coming?’ - Mary Lou McDonald on Washington visit
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Rose Dugdale, English heiress who joined Provisional IRA, dies aged 83: Sinn Féin politicians pay tribute to ‘true revolutionary’ who was involved in Russborough ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/18/rose-dugdale-english-heiress-who-joined-provisional-ira-dies/
Vaughan Gething set to become Wales’ first minister after winning leadership contest - BBC News
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Call for gardaí to be given powers to arrest landlords who illegally evict tenants
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41360788.html
Sinn Féin TD says he does not think any republican ‘shed a tear’ at death of garda-killer McAuley
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/27/sinn-fein-td-says-he-does-not-think-any-republican-shed-a-tear-at-death-of-garda-killer-mcauley/
Israeli defense minister to visit D.C. amid tensions over Gaza: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will visit Washington to meet with senior U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4552775-israeli-defense-minister-to-visit-d-c-amid-tensions-over-gaza/
Sinn Féin defends call to scrap Hate Crime Bill: Sinn Féin has defended its call to scrap the Hate Crime Bill in the face of criticism that it had previously ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0326/1440011-hate-crime-bill/
Sudden stampede to the right by our politicians can only benefit democracy: If Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald is serious about being taoiseach after the next ...
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/03/29/sudden-stampede-to-the-right-by-our-politicians-can-only-benefit-democracy/
Darragh O’Brien says homelessness ‘first thing’ on his mind each morning: In the wake of the figures, homelessness charities urged the Government to make social ...
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41363449.html
North Cork Fianna Fáil councillor William O'Leary resigns from party: Fianna Fáil county councillor William O’Leary claimed Fianna Fáil has "abandoned ...
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41360653.html
Gaping hole in Sinn Féin budget figures revealed by finance officials: New documents show that the party’s costing of its alternative budget were tens of ...
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Pearse Doherty criticises placing of tricolour on coffin of Pearse McAuley: Mr Doherty, a Donegal TD, said McAuley had nothing to do with Sinn Féin for 'many ...
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Opposition restate calls for immediate general election: Sinn Féin TD Louise O'Reilly has said it is now "very clear" that a general election is ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0324/1439731-harris-reaction/
The unity debate in Northern Ireland: Join Carmel Crimmins this St Patrick’s Day weekend on a melodious journey to Northern Ireland. As political changes amplify ...
reuters.com/podcasts/unity-debate-northern-ireland-2024-03-16/
South Africa's foreign minister says citizens fighting with Israeli forces in Gaza will be arrested
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Quick Glance: South Africa Threatens Arrest of Citizens in Israeli Military
- South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor threatens to arrest citizens who fight in the Israeli armed forces or alongside them in Gaza upon their return home.
- She also encouraged protests outside the embassies of what she referred to as the 'five primary supporters' of Israel and its actions in Gaza.
- The South African government has been a longstanding supporter of the Palestinian people and a critic of Israel.
- Tensions between South Africa and Israel deepen as both nations accuse each other and take the issue to court.
France might requisition arms producers to speed up production to help Ukraine: French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday he was prepared to use ...
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Canada to halt arms exports to Israel — reports – DW – 03/20/2024
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Quick Glance: Blinken to visit Israel amid rising tensions over Gaza war
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarks on his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East to discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- Tensions between the US and Israel escalate as President Biden urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties.
- Blinken is set to hold talks in Jeddah, Cairo, and Tel Aviv regarding ceasefire negotiations, humanitarian aid, and the future of the Gaza Strip.
- The international community is working towards resolving the conflict as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, with an impending famine looming.
Newton Emerson: Northern nationalism regards itself as left-wing, but on most issues its views are solidly centre-right
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/03/28/north-and-south-have-something-in-common-a-delusion-about-how-conservative-they-really-are/
Sinn Féin is this island’s best resourced political party, the beneficiary of a legacy of barbarism
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/03/27/sinn-fein-is-this-islands-best-resourced-political-party-the-beneficiary-of-a-legacy-of-barbarism/
Elaine Loughlin: Opposition let themselves down with attacks on Leo Varadkar in the Dáil
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Call for Govt to scrap HSE's recruitment freeze: Sinn Féin has called on the Government to scrap the HSE's recruitment freeze as part of the ...
rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0327/1440368-politics-ireland-health/
A Tory boy? No one seriously believes Varadkar was ‘right wing’ any more: Who here remembers Margaret Thatcher, the Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams rhetorically ...
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Simon Harris rules out coalition with Sinn Féin as he puts his name forward to be next FG leader and taoiseach
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/21/simon-harris-puts-his-name-forward-to-be-next-fine-gael-leader/
54-40 Brewing to open second location in Washougal – with a full kitchen: WASHOUGAL — 54-40 Brewing Co. will open a new location — with a full-service restaurant ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/18/54-40-brewing-to-open-second-location-in-washougal-with-a-full-kitchen/
Palestinian Authority announces new cabinet amid U.S. pressure: The reshuffle comes amid a push for the Palestinian Authority to present a new face ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/28/palestinian-authority-cabinet-abbas-gaza-west-bank/
Quick Glance: Palestinian Authority Unveils New Cabinet Amid U.S. Pressure
- The Palestinian Authority has announced a new cabinet, promising a technocratic government to aid in the reconstruction of Gaza and combat widespread corruption.
- Prime Minister Muhammad Mustafa revealed the names of 22 new ministers to President Mahmoud Abbas, outlining his vision for the government.
- Amid U.S. and international calls for a new government to address credibility issues, the White House emphasized it was premature to pass judgment on the new cabinet.
- The appointment of Mustafa as prime minister dashed hopes for significant reforms within the Palestinian Authority, as his close ties to Abbas suggest a desire for political control to remain.
Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-25/australia-housing-crisis-political-battle-federal-election-issue/103625554
Leo Varadkar: No scandal influenced decision to step down as Taoiseach: Leo Varadkar said his successor Simon Harris has 'a tough job' deciding who will stay in ...
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41362018.html
Lithuanian foreign minister: Russia's pseudo-elections are a tragic farce: Gabrielius Landsbergis has said that the presidential elections held in Russia cannot ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/18/7446966/
Chambers confirms she canvassed for Yes once but voted No: Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers has confirmed that she was part of a party canvass on Grafton Street ...
rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0311/1437260-odea-referendums/
Israeli defense chief to visit Washington as tensions rise over Gaza war: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is set to meet with U.S. Secretary of Defense ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/24/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Ukraine urges India to rethink ‘Soviet legacy’ of Russia ties: Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba visits New Delhi in an effort to draw it away from Moscow
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Putin's ambitions will not be limited to Moldova and Georgia, he will go wherever they let him go – Ukrainian Foreign Minister
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IRA killer Pearse McAuley found dead at Co Tyrone home: McAuley was sentenced in 1999 to 14 years in jail for manslaughter of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe
irishtimes.com/crime-law/2024/03/19/ira-killer-pearse-mcauley-found-dead-at-co-tyrone-home/
Despite dark past, Indonesia’s defense minister elected president: Questions are still unanswered about Prabowo Subianto’s links to torture ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/20/despite-dark-past-indonesias-defense-minister-elected-president-00148164
Pro-West candidate beats Slovakia PM’s ally to set up presidential run-off: Ex-Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok and current parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini to ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/24/pro-west-candidate-beats-slovakia-pms-ally-to-set-up-presidential-runoff
Quick Glance: Pro-Ukraine Korcok, Ex-PM Pellegrini to Compete in Slovakia Presidential Runoff
- With 99.9 percent of the vote counted, Korcok leads with 42.44 percent, while Pellegrini holds 37.07 percent support.
- Korcok, backed by the opposition, aligns with Ukraine's interests, contrasting Pellegrini's Russia-leaning stance.
- Korcok aims for independent decision-making and safeguarding Slovakia's national interests, while Pellegrini advocates for peace and prioritizing national interests.
- The runoff will determine whether Slovakia aligns with pro-Ukraine sentiments or leans towards Russia, impacting foreign policy and domestic governance.
Swedish minister does not exclude Gripen jets for Ukraine, says 'deliberations are ongoing'
kyivindependent.com/swedish-defense-minister-ukraine-needs-shells-quickly-ramping-up-production-can-take-years/
Germany will include questions on the Holocaust, Judaism, and Israel in amended citizenship test
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Swedish foreign minister outlines NATO priorities to put end to Russia's "irresponsible" actions
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/27/7448332/
Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding: Taiwan's foreign minister said on Wednesday that China has built
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-warns-enormous-chinese-bases-near-its-schina-sea-holding-2024-03-20/
Quick Glance: Taiwan Raises Alarm Over 'Enormous' Chinese Bases Near Its S. China Sea Holding
- Taiwan's foreign minister mentioned that China has established 'enormous' military bases on three islands surrounding Taiwan's main holding in the South China Sea, but Taipei is not seeking to further escalate tensions in the strategic waterway.
- Some lawmakers from both the ruling and main opposition parties have urged President Tsai Ing-wen to visit Itu Aba to assert Taiwan's sovereignty and witness a newly renovated harbor capable of accommodating larger ships.
- China has conducted extensive land reclamation on its South China Sea islands, constructing major air force and other military facilities, causing significant concern in Washington and the region.
- Taiwan also controls the Pratas Islands in the northern part of the South China Sea, and both China's air force and navy frequently operate nearby to assert Beijing's territorial claims over Taiwan, which the Taipei government rejects.
Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through parliament: The Senate has rejected the government's bid to rush extraordinary immigration ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-27/coalition-wont-support-immigration-legislation/103638462
Kāinga Ora crackdown: Government's move cruel, Greens say: Evicting more people from state housing is ignorant to the consequences of poverty, the Greens say ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512050/kainga-ora-crackdown-government-s-move-cruel-greens-say
Polish Foreign Minister: Some Western media are not shocked enough by Russian strikes on Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/27/7448430/
‘It didn’t sit right with me’: Government politicians admit to voting No in referendums
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/12/government-politicians-admit-to-voting-no-in-referendum/
Sinn Féin and Labour reiterate call for general election: But Tánaiste Micheál Martin insists the Government will 'go full-term'
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41358391.html
Bulgaria sends all promised armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine : Bulgarian Defence Minister Todor Tagarev stated on 14 March that the Bulgarian side had ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/14/7446542/
France denies supplying arms to Israel for Gaza war: France's defence minister on Tuesday denied allegations from investigative journalists that France supplied ...
france24.com/en/france/20240326-france-denies-supplying-arms-to-israel-for-gaza-war
Finland pledges €30 million to Czech-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/19/finland-pledges-e30-million-to-czech-led-ammunition-initiative-for-ukraine/
New legislation in Poland boosts self-defense capacity, eyeing Russia's nearby war in Ukraine
pbs.org/newshour/world/new-legislation-in-poland-boosts-self-defense-capacity-eyeing-russias-nearby-war-in-ukraine
Australia to resume funding to UN's main Palestinian relief agency: Australia will resume funding to the United Nations' main Palestinian relief agency ...
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Quick Glance: Australia to Restore Palestinian Aid Funding to UNRWA
- Australia will resume funding to the United Nations aid agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, as announced by Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
- In January, the government froze funding after Israeli intelligence linked some UNRWA workers to a terrorist attack.
- While Canada and the EU will resume funding, the US, the major donor, has maintained a freeze.
- In addition to funding UNRWA, the government plans to provide assistance to Jordan and the UAE for aid drops, allocate funds to UNICEF for women and children in Gaza, and support the UN's humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
US, Vietnamese top diplomats discuss greater chip cooperation, State Dept says: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh ...
reuters.com/world/us-vietnamese-top-diplomats-discuss-greater-chip-cooperation-state-dept-says-2024-03-26/
EU relaxes requirements for farmers: Fewer obligations, more leeway: EU agriculture ministers have decided to make things easier for farmers at a meeting in ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/eu-bauernproteste-100.html
Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng with Iswaran and LTA
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/goh-meng-seng-issued-pofma-order-over-claims-lum-kok-seng-iswaran-lta-links-4226101
Ukraine rebuffs Pope Francis calling for talks with Russia: Foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba, responding to the pope's call to show "the courage of the white flag ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-minister-responding-pope-francis-says-kyiv-will-never-raise-white-flag-2024-03-10/
Austin to Israeli defense minister: 'Civilian casualties [are] far too high' in Gaza
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Sinn Féin struggles to keep ‘angry vote’ after referendum loss : Populist party soared in polls but has leached support to small anti-immigration rivals
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Coalition partners angered by Fianna Fáil distancing from referendum defeats: Fianna Fáil leader in the Seanad Lisa Chambers revealed that she had voted against ...
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41351737.html
UAAP volleyball: Cassie Carballo delivers when it matters most for UST: MANILA, Philippines —Instead of letting her crucial errors get to her ...
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UK Covid inquiry: 'Wales felt like second-class citizens in pandemic': Then-health minister Eluned Morgan says Welsh people felt like "second-class citizens" ...
bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68548321
Budget Policy Statement: Willis promises cuts despite late return to surplus: The government's books are in worse shape than thought but the Finance Minister ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512805/budget-policy-statement-willis-promises-cuts-despite-late-return-to-surplus
China Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Meet Australian Business Leaders: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold closed door meetings with Australian business ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-19/china-s-top-diplomat-wang-yi-to-meet-with-australian-business-leaders
Former minister S Iswaran has returned to Singapore, surrendered passport: AGC: SINGAPORE: Former Transport Minister S Iswaran has returned to Singapore and ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/minister-s-iswaran-returns-singapore-passport-surrendered-agc-cpib-4198556
How garda killer Pearse McAuley played a key role in ‘gangland trial of the century’
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Australia to contribute $3bn for construction of AUKUS submarines: Defence Minister Richard Marles says allies working ‘at pace’ to ensure the security deal ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/22/australia-to-contribute-3bn-for-construction-of-aukus-submarines
O’Neil ducks questions after Senate blocks deportation bill: Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has accused the opposition of playing politics but repeatedly ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/greens-coalition-team-up-to-block-labor-s-deportation-bill-20240327-p5ffk1.html
China protests Taiwan minister's role at Seoul summit backed by U.S.: China rebuked South Korea on Monday for Taiwan's participation in a U.S ...
reuters.com/world/china-protests-taiwan-ministers-role-seoul-summit-backed-by-us-2024-03-18/
Quick Glance: Criticism of Taiwan's Minister at U.S.-Backed Seoul Summit
- China criticizes South Korea for Taiwan's involvement at a democracy summit in Seoul, where Digital Minister Audrey Tang delivered an unexpected video message.
- China opposes Taiwan's participation at the conference, urging Seoul to adhere to the one-China principle and not provide a platform for Taiwanese independence forces.
- Tang's presence at the event was not disclosed beforehand by authorities in Taiwan or South Korea. She emphasized the necessity of a democratic approach to address artificial intelligence challenges in her video message.
- Tang's attendance at Biden's inaugural democracy summit in 2021 also sparked objections from China, prompting U.S. officials to halt the video feed of her comments following a map in her presentation depicting Taiwan distinct from China.
Energy minister: 'Moldova can’t be blackmailed any more': Russia and Transnistria have lost their instruments of blackmail, Moldovan Energy Minister Victor ...
dw.com/en/energy-minister-moldova-cant-be-blackmailed-any-more/a-68647761
German Defense Minister announces €500 million military aid package for Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/19/german-defense-minister-announces-e500-million-military-aid-package-for-ukraine/
As Leo Varadkar departs, who in the Irish government will hold off Sinn Féin?: Mainstream parties Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are seeking to stabilize their ...
politico.eu/article/leo-varadkar-ireland-hold-off-sinn-fein/
Almost 8.900 children waiting for HSE needs assessment: New figures show that almost 8,900 children were classified as overdue for assessment of need ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0318/1438551-hse-waiting-list/
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