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# Government Buildings

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# Courts
Man ordered to stay away from Government Buildings after Leinster House perimeter breached
The man was charged with trespassing on Government Buildings, at Merrion Street, Dublin 2, yesterday.
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Jan 20th 2021, 3:46 PM
# claims
Decision due soon on extending Covid-19 unemployment payment, says minister
As people return back to work, the minister said he will look at the data on the number of claims.
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May 19th 2020, 6:02 PM
# Coronavirus
Public expecting ease in restrictions and changing current behaviour 'can allow virus to spread', Taoiseach warns
Recent seismic data indicated that people are out and moving around more in the last week.
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Apr 24th 2020, 5:04 PM
# Dublin visit
'Significant gaps remain' after Boris Johnson's meeting with Leo Varadkar
“This problem of Brexit was not, to be perfectly frank, a conundrum that Ireland ever wished for,” Johnson said in Dublin today.
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Sep 9th 2019, 12:35 PM
# Merrion Street
Woman arrested after car driven into gates of Government Buildings
No one was injured in the incident.
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Aug 21st 2018, 10:47 AM
# flag raising
Illuminated and flown 24/7: Government Buildings' new plan for the tricolour
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said last year’s 1916 commemorations brought about a newfound respect for the tricolour.
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Apr 15th 2017, 7:15 AM
# London Attack
Security at Dáil far less stringent than at other national parliaments - Varadkar
The social protection minister said there is a possibility that somebody could carry out an act of violence in the Irish parliament.
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Mar 23rd 2017, 5:53 PM
# talk time
Enda Kenny will have a meeting with Theresa May in Dublin today
This visit comes after the British Prime Minister met with US President Donald Trump on Friday.
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Jan 30th 2017, 12:01 AM
# thin blue line
Gardaí with young families 'relying on charity handouts' to pay their bills
Rank-and-file gardaí were back protesting outside Government Buildings again today.
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Jul 19th 2016, 3:18 PM
# Leinster House
Flags flown at half mast to remember Orlando shooting victims
The Taoiseach confirmed the Irish flag will be flown at half mast at Government Buildings and Leinster House as a mark of respect.
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Jun 14th 2016, 9:15 AM
# Allegation
Councillor accuses gardaí of "assault" at Dublin protest
People Before Profit councillor John Lyons claims that the handling of protesters at Government Buildings today amounted to “political policing”.
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May 17th 2016, 9:56 PM
# Arrest
Security alert at Dáil Éireann as man blocks main entrance to government buildings
The incident happened at 9.30am this morning.
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May 6th 2016, 10:27 AM
# Government Buildings
Two-week protest on the doorstep of power will aim to push abortion issue
The campaign supported by Amnesty International is starting today.
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Mar 29th 2016, 10:55 AM
# anyonesbrother
Family of Caoilte O'Broin hold 'Anyone's Brother' candlelit vigil
The family say they want to stop families having no one to turn to.
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Feb 11th 2016, 8:44 PM
# listen to us
'No more crumbs from the Budget table': wheelchair users stage 72 hour Dáil protest
Treatment of people with disabilities has created a mix of “anger and rage”.
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Sep 15th 2015, 11:00 PM
# tricolour
Should flags have been flown at half-mast for King Abdullah?
A review of when the national flag will be half-masted is taking place.
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Feb 27th 2015, 11:00 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
Tens of thousands turn out in Dublin to demand 'Right2Water'
Tens of thousands of people took part in the latest mass protest against water charges — but there were some violent scenes too, and ‘breakaway’ protesters caused havoc for commuters.
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Dec 10th 2014, 11:07 PM
# Enda's choice
Kenny: Comments were made to me about the top EU job, but 'that matter is now irrelevant'
The Taoiseach was speaking at a press conference with the Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte who is in Dublin on an official visit today.
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Jun 10th 2014, 7:31 PM
# Ukraine
Russia 'trying to dismember Ukraine' by plotting government building takeovers
Thousands of irate pro-Russian activists broke through police lines yesterday and occupied the administration buildings in two big industrial cities.
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Apr 7th 2014, 9:49 AM
# bank debt
Merkel on bank debt deal: ‘I have a positive outlook on the possible outcome’
Having spent the morning at the EPP Congress, Merkel met with the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste at Government Buildings this afternoon.
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Mar 7th 2014, 6:35 PM
# Staying Put
Stardust campaigners are refusing to leave Government Buildings
They are looking for a submission on the nightclub disaster from the Taoiseach.
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Feb 5th 2014, 3:48 PM
# Strategising
Cabinet meets this morning to consider economic strategy for the next seven years
Ministers will sign-off on the government’s medium-term economic strategy which is expected to be published next week.
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Dec 12th 2013, 6:15 AM
# News Fix
Here’s What Happened Today: Friday
The death of Nelson Mandela has dominated headlines worldwide today…
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Dec 6th 2013, 11:03 PM
# no words
Enda Kenny is the absolute definition of awkward
This moment will haunt your soul.
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Nov 13th 2013, 5:10 PM
# Employment
Logistics of youth guarantee scheme come before funding, says Taoiseach
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore also addressed concerns over the scheme, stressing that it will be implemented in 2014.
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Nov 12th 2013, 11:03 AM
# Who is this Kai
Who exactly is Ma Kai and why is he in Dublin?
Much is being made of the visit of Ma Kai to Government Buildings, but who is he and why is Enda Kenny meeting him?
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Oct 30th 2013, 6:30 AM
# Vote of Confidence
Tánaiste and Howlin insist: James Reilly is doing a very good job
The Health Minister has the support of the Cabinet, two senior members insisted this morning.
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Oct 22nd 2013, 9:28 AM
# wags
Howlin: Paying travel costs for spouses 'not the pattern' of this government
The minister’s comments come after a suggestion by the chairman of the Public Accounts Committee that a case could be made for the State to foot the bill.
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Jun 11th 2013, 10:31 AM
# Health
Reilly knew about Taoiseach's tobacco meeting, but "would not" go
The Health Minister said that he has “declared war” on the tobacco industry, and pointed out that the meeting at government buildings focused on smuggling.
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May 23rd 2013, 4:13 PM
# Breaking
Update: Shooting outside premier's office in Italy
One man was arrested and two police officers injured in the incident.
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Apr 28th 2013, 10:52 AM
# Mortgage crisis
Michael Noonan to reveal the plan to tackle mortgage arrears
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said the government will make a statement this week about what will be done to help people who have fallen behind on repayments.
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Mar 12th 2013, 12:21 PM
# Bill Gates
In pictures: Bill Gates meets Irish leaders
The billionaire Microsoft founder was visiting to discuss development aid priorities for Ireland’s EU Presidency.
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Jan 23rd 2013, 12:48 PM
# Caption Competition
Caption competition: What are Enda and Daniel talking about?
Daniel Day Lewis and Steven Spielberg stopped by Government Buildings before the ‘Lincoln’ premiere later today.
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Jan 20th 2013, 3:14 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Noonan and Howlin on the Troika's eighth review of the bailout
Are the Troika still happy with Ireland’s progress? Let’s find out…
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Oct 25th 2012, 12:01 PM
# Protests
Mental Health Reform ‘do not trust’ that posts will be delivered in 2012
Approximately 50-60 people protested outside Government Buildings at lunchtime today, in response to proposed cuts to mental health services.
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Sep 7th 2012, 6:00 PM
# Afghanistan
Two separate suicide bombings kill 18 in Afghanistan
Both attacks took place outside government offices including a police station in Musa Qala.
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Apr 10th 2012, 11:26 AM
# Dáil
Dáil returns for new year with wages on the agenda
A controversial bill on agency workers is on the table today – but one TD has warned his peers to keep things in perspective…
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Jan 11th 2012, 7:59 AM
# Work to Rule
Cabinet resumes after summer break with heavy workload ahead
There’s two referenda to prepare, as well as a hefty backlog of legislative work left over from the first term.
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Aug 30th 2011, 8:08 AM
# Bilateral Visit
Cameron arrives in Dublin for bilateral meetings with Taoiseach
David Cameron says he looks forward to the opportunity to develop Anglo-Irish relations as “neighbours and friends”.
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May 18th 2011, 6:34 PM
# 24-Hour Turmoil
In pictures: Ireland’s day of economic and political turmoil
A bailout announced, a government collapsing, a department stormed… it’s been quite a day. Here’s our gallery.
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Nov 22nd 2010, 4:56 PM
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