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Monday 21 September 2020
Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara stated that he was “very concerned” over the An Bord Pleanála’s decision.
That was part of the €107,625 catering payment to the Trump Doonbeg resort in west Clare.
Trump purchased the hotel and golf course in 2014.
The total accommodation and catering bill from the garda operation amounted to €904,553.
The figure was about half the security costs for Pope Francis’ visit last year.
A spokesperson for Pence last week said the decision was made at the “suggestion” of the president.
Pence has defended as “logical” his decision to stay at Doonbeg.
Pence took a stronger line on Brexit during this trip than many had expected.
Pence has been staying at the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel during his two-day visit to Ireland.
He met with local school children earlier today, who were “gobsmacked” at meeting the US President.
However, there was no sign of the US President for locals in the Clare town tonight.
Trump will arrive in Shannon Airport later today.
A number of protests will take place during the US President’s visit.
Local protest groups will set up a camp close to Shannon Airport for the duration of the US President’s trip.
The US President will visit Doonbeg in Co Clare on 5 June.
Trump and his wife Melania will stay at his Doonbeg resort in Clare.
The US President will be here for a two-night visit.
It has been widely reported that Trump will be in the country for a number of days at the beginning of June.
Official confirmation of his itinerary is expected in the coming days.
The accounts show that the company recorded a pre-tax loss of €1.74 million in 2017.
The White House made the announcement this evening.
The council said the HSE advised the move following the tests of water samples.
Trump also reports $14,184,974 in “golf related revenue” from the course.
The Taoiseach later said he was making a joke.
Fáilte Ireland said that the development could have an impact on tourism along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Varadkar came under fire from opposition politicians yesterday after he told a story about Trump contacting him in 2014.
The Taoiseach sparked controversy with the anecdote, which he shared during an address in Washington yesterday.
Varadkar said yesterday he got a call from Donald Trump over the wind farm.
The committee is investigating the alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia during the 2016 election.
Peter Sweetman is a son of a former Finance Minister Gerald Sweetman and has previously been at the forefront of campaigns opposing Shell Corrib pipeline plans.
The US President resigned as a board member of the resort company but will benefit from revenues which soared by 30% to €6.5m in 2016.
The Trump International Golf Links wants to carry out coastal erosion management works.
Judge Durcan said that Lennon’s vexatious claim “was an attempt to attract publicity”.
People have expressed their concern about the damage that could be done to dunes and rare wildlife on the beach.
It’s understood the man was fishing in the Pulleen Bay near Doonbeg.
It’s understood the man in his forties was fishing in the Pulleen Bay near Doonbeg.
On 15 June, Cork civil engineer John Lennon secured a judgement against the US President.
“We’re the type of people who want things done yesterday,” Eric Trump said.
Trump himself resigned as a director of the two companies operating Doonbeg last month.
The photos – taken in pre-Trump days – were used in the brochure for two years before the parents became aware of it.
OKAY, IT’S SUNDAY morning, and we need to talk about eggs…again.
We’re sorry, but amid a global pandemic let’s not forget our horror earlier this week when a photo of sacks upon sacks of discounted wet eggs in a British supermarket was shared on Twitter.
It not only prompted my colleague Nicky Ryan to write a quiz about them, but we now want to know what your favourite type of egg is.
Tell us: What’s the best way to serve eggs?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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