Politics

Last week

24th September 2023 - 30th September 2023

# net zero

'I always knew Sunak was smart': Donald Trump praises British PM for rollback on climate targets

Sunak announced plans to water down environmental commitments this week.

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Sep 24th 2023, 6:28 PM

# Gender Equality

Women in the Home Referendum will likely be held next year, Minister says

The Taoiseach said during the summer that he expected the Referendum to take place as planned in November.

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Sep 24th 2023, 3:41 PM

Last month

September 2023

# London

Brexit branded ‘a huge mistake’ as UK protesters march to re-join EU

Hundreds of people dressed in blue clothing and carrying EU flags filled the pavement ahead of the march through the city’s streets.

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Sep 23rd 2023, 3:55 PM

# Far-right

Sister of murdered Jo Cox says role of media needs to be looked at in wake of Dáil protest

Cox’s sister said there is no place in a respectful democracy for a gallows with people’s faces on it to be wheeled through the streets.

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Sep 23rd 2023, 2:35 PM

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# on the buses

No rollout of late night trains to coincide with extended pub and club opening hours

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told The Journal in June that the late night opening hours will not be in place by Christmas.

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Sep 23rd 2023, 8:30 AM

# memory games

Eamon Ryan says school exam system 'not serving our purposes'

Secondary school in Ireland is too exam-focused and needs to be broadened, the Green Party leader insisted.

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Sep 23rd 2023, 12:05 AM

# UN General Assembly

Taoiseach calls for removal of security council veto power during UN speech

Leo Varadkar also paid tribute to Private Séan Rooney in his speech today.

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Sep 22nd 2023, 10:56 PM

# budget 2024

Varadkar wants tax and USC cuts for middle income earners as 'they pay the most'

Budget talks will begin between the party leaders next week.

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Sep 22nd 2023, 9:00 PM

# car industry

Taoiseach says Rishi Sunak rolling back on climate measures is 'bad economic policy' for UK

Varadkar says car industry can’t have uncertain targets and moving goalposts.

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Sep 22nd 2023, 6:10 PM

# Public Accounts Committee

Taoiseach says RTÉ should share all documents but can understand if it legally can't do so

Public Accounts Committee chairman Brian Stanley said politicians want the details of any ‘hefty’ payments to outgoing executives.

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Sep 22nd 2023, 6:00 PM

# budget 2024

Ryan wants to pause further fare reductions and invest money into expanded public transport

Eamon Ryan says he wants to rapidly expand the public transport services.

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Sep 22nd 2023, 7:19 AM

# city centre traffic

Transport Minister says overhaul of Dublin city centre roads is not about restricting access

Dublin is a special place, let’s not lose it, says Transport Minister Eamon Ryan.

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Sep 21st 2023, 8:30 PM

# Homeless accommodation

Housing Minister condemns assault of woman in Dublin homeless hostel by staff member

The minister said he was not aware of the incident prior to today.

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Sep 21st 2023, 4:51 PM

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# Leinster House

Who were the protesters at the Dáil and what exactly were they protesting?

Filming from the protest yesterday, former Exposé presenter Aisling O’Loughlin said that she was there “giving our TDs a welcome back.”

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Sep 21st 2023, 3:41 PM

# Succession

Rupert Murdoch to step down as chair of Fox and News Corp, Lachlan Murdoch to take over

The change of leadership will take place following the companies’ annual meeting in mid-November.

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Sep 21st 2023, 2:32 PM

Voices

Tom Clonan: There is a real danger now of serious injuries or fatalities at a far-right protest

The senator witnessed the Leinster House protests yesterday – he says irresponsible rhetoric or complacency from politicians will lead to even more violence.

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Sep 21st 2023, 12:09 PM

# Leinster House

Commissioner told 'credibility of gardaí at stake' as TD warns of potential 'Jo Cox moment'

TDs and senators have condemned yesterday’s protests, which saw politicians trapped in Leinster House.

There were a number of violent incidents throughout the day, and a total of thirteen people were detained by gardaí.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said senior gardaí would meet with Oireachtas officials to discuss a security review.

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Sep 21st 2023, 11:00 AM

# Oh No You Don't

Meat tax 'scrapped' by Sunak 'was never policy', Labour MP says

The UK Prime Minister has been criticised for putting up ‘a lot of straw men’.

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Sep 21st 2023, 8:24 AM

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# Leinster House

Thirteen people charged after arrests at Leinster House protests

Two men who were arrested appeared before court on public order charges and were granted bail.

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Sep 21st 2023, 7:26 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

Energy security review to find 'short-term' back-up gas storage needed for Ireland

A report by

Lauren Boland and Christina Finn

A report into the energy market’s pricing strategies will also be published today.

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Sep 21st 2023, 12:05 AM

# Housing Crisis

Sinn Féin says government is 'out of touch' as party calls for mortgage interest relief

The party is calling for supports for mortgage holders who have faced steep increases in repayments over the last year.

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Sep 20th 2023, 10:12 PM

# Protest

Thirteen arrested as anti-immigration protesters threaten politicians outside Leinster House

The protesters’ signs and banners featured slogans like “Irish Lives Matter” and “Ballybrack Says No”.

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Sep 20th 2023, 9:13 PM

# Amazon

New data centres mooted for Dublin can't operate if they put energy security at risk, says Ryan

Friends of the Earth, an organisation which opposed the plans, says the data centres pose “a triple threat”.

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Sep 20th 2023, 8:49 PM

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# see you in court

Joe Biden asked Varadkar if there was any way he could help around UK's Legacy Bill issues

Taoiseach raised concerns about NI with Biden last night.

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Sep 20th 2023, 8:30 PM

# Temple Street

Donnelly yet to speak to Taoiseach about Temple Street surgery crisis

Donnelly said he would be happy to meet with the families impacted.

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Sep 20th 2023, 8:20 PM

# net zero

'I would worry for the British people': Ryan on Sunak pushing out date on ban on new petrol car sales

The ban has been pushed back to 2035.

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Sep 20th 2023, 5:00 PM

# bill kenneally

Ex-FF TD denies concealing abuse by Bill Kenneally in order to 'protect political ambitions'

Brendan Kenneally insisted that his cousin’s sex offences were not a ‘family secret’.

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Sep 20th 2023, 4:57 PM

# Garda dispute

Justice Minister tells garda union that Commissioner will present 'options' to end dispute

The GRA met the Justice Minister today and will meet Commissioner Drew Harris for crisis talks tomorrow.

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Sep 20th 2023, 4:55 PM

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Voices

Opinion: Why Stalin's 'fatal decision' means tens of thousands in Karabakh now live in terror

Armenians and Azerbaijanis have for many years found themselves at war over the destiny of Nagorno-Karabakh, writes Donnacha Ó Beacháin.

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Sep 20th 2023, 1:40 PM

# high costs

Bord Gáis is the latest energy supplier to cut prices ahead of the winter

Meanwhile the Taoiseach said households will need further energy supports in the Budget.

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Sep 20th 2023, 11:13 AM

# Garda dispute

Moving gardaí off specialist units will 'erode' success tackling Limerick gangs, GRA warns

The GRA will meet Justice Minister Helen McEntee on Wednesday morning in Dublin.

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Sep 20th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Interview

Taoiseach 'not afraid' to raise LGBT rights with world leaders rolling out draconian laws

Speaking at the UN yesterday the Taoiseach said he was concerned about the ‘alarming pushback against LGBTI rights’.

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Sep 19th 2023, 11:29 PM

# Kier Pressure

'Easier said than done': Micheál Martin on UK Labour leader's comments about reopening Brexit deal

Keir Starmer has promised to seek a major rewrite of the Brexit negotiations if he wins the next election.

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Sep 19th 2023, 10:50 PM

# Covid-19

Micheál Martin hints he might write a book to put 'his perspective' of pandemic on the record

Former chief medical officer Tony Holohan’s memoir was published this week.

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Sep 19th 2023, 7:38 PM

# Ploughing On

A wet and muddy first day at the Ploughing

Thousands of farmers and families are braving damp and windy weather today for the major showcase of farming and rural life.

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Sep 19th 2023, 6:00 PM

# Temple Street

Varadkar on spinal surgery issues at Temple Street: 'I can't overstate how concerned I am'

A spinal surgery helpline has been set up for parents and families on 01 409 6117.

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Sep 19th 2023, 5:50 PM

# UN General Assembly

Biden warns against appeasing Russia as Zelensky takes UN stage

The US President said the United Nations must take a stand against Russia’s “naked aggression”.

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Sep 19th 2023, 4:39 PM

# middle earners

Finance Minister rules out introduction of 30% income tax rate in this year's Budget

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar initially floated the idea of such a rate ahead of last year’s Budget.

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Sep 19th 2023, 1:57 PM

# Tax Cuts

One year on, Liz Truss defends her mini-budget that sparked an economic crisis

Truss was forced out of office last October following the effects of the Budget.

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Sep 19th 2023, 8:23 AM

# New York

Ireland deeply concerned about rise in violence towards LGBTI people 'at home and abroad', says Varadkar

The Taoiseach says he is proud of how far Ireland has come.

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Sep 18th 2023, 10:04 PM