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Tánaiste sets target of 70% home-ownership by end of this decade
Tánaiste sets target of 70% home-ownership by end of this decade
Paul Givan told he will have to resign as First Minister when new DUP leader is appointed
Paul Givan told he will have to resign as First Minister when new DUP leader is appointed
Friday
18 Jun 2021
An extract from our Brexit newsletter: A sausage war and a Poots putsch
An extract from our Brexit newsletter: A sausage war and a Poots putsch
'Nothing signed off' yet on new National Maternity Hospital, says Taoiseach
'Nothing signed off' yet on new National Maternity Hospital, says Taoiseach
Arise, Sir Jeffrey? What happens next after the DUP meltdown?
Arise, Sir Jeffrey? What happens next after the DUP meltdown?
Taoiseach seeks 'calm heads' as Michelle O'Neill calls on DUP to 'get their act together'
Taoiseach seeks 'calm heads' as Michelle O'Neill calls on DUP to 'get their act together'
Wagatha Christie case: Mediation fails between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy
Wagatha Christie case: Mediation fails between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy
Government currently 'not contemplating' advising against travel to Northern Ireland, says Taoiseach
Government currently 'not contemplating' advising against travel to Northern Ireland, says Taoiseach
Iranians vote in presidential election tipped in favour of hard-liner
Iranians vote in presidential election tipped in favour of hard-liner
Biden signs bill to mark the end of slavery in US with a public holiday
Biden signs bill to mark the end of slavery in US with a public holiday
From the ousting of Arlene, to Poots getting the boot - here's the timeline of events
From the ousting of Arlene, to Poots getting the boot - here's the timeline of events
'It sends a clear message': Government minister to visit Waterford after Pride flags burned in city
'It sends a clear message': Government minister to visit Waterford after Pride flags burned in city
Thursday
17 Jun 2021
Edwin Poots is resigning as leader of the DUP, after three weeks in the role
Edwin Poots is resigning as leader of the DUP, after three weeks in the role
Sausage war: EU to 'assess' UK request for chilled meats to be traded with the North until October
Sausage war: EU to 'assess' UK request for chilled meats to be traded with the North until October
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DUP's Paul Givan installed as new First Minister despite opposition by party members at 'shambles' meeting
DUP's Paul Givan installed as new First Minister despite opposition by party members at 'shambles' meeting
Crisis averted in Northern Ireland after late night deal on Irish language
Crisis averted in Northern Ireland after late night deal on Irish language
Wednesday
16 Jun 2021
Von der Leyen 'very concerned' over Hungary law banning LGBT 'promotion' to minors
Von der Leyen 'very concerned' over Hungary law banning LGBT 'promotion' to minors
Sinn Féin establishes clear lead as Ireland’s most popular party – poll
Sinn Féin establishes clear lead as Ireland’s most popular party – poll
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Sinn Féin holds talks with NI Secretary of State in bid to avert Stormont crisis
Sinn Féin holds talks with NI Secretary of State in bid to avert Stormont crisis
Taoiseach: 'There's no reason why partners cannot attend maternity scans - it should not be happening'
Taoiseach: 'There's no reason why partners cannot attend maternity scans - it should not be happening'
'Never a bad time': Varadkar defends comments about united Ireland after criticism from unionists
'Never a bad time': Varadkar defends comments about united Ireland after criticism from unionists
Matt Hancock says he doesn't think he's 'hopeless', in response to Cummings WhatsApp screenshot
Matt Hancock says he doesn't think he's 'hopeless', in response to Cummings WhatsApp screenshot
Here are the Dublin Bay South by-election candidates battling it out to replace Eoghan Murphy
Here are the Dublin Bay South by-election candidates battling it out to replace Eoghan Murphy
No joint press conference and no breaking of bread: Biden and Putin meet at Geneva summit
No joint press conference and no breaking of bread: Biden and Putin meet at Geneva summit
It's official: Dublin Bay South by-election date set for 8 July
It's official: Dublin Bay South by-election date set for 8 July
Mother and Baby Homes: State argues that Philomena Lee and others taking legal action aren't recognisable in report
Mother and Baby Homes: State argues that Philomena Lee and others taking legal action aren't recognisable in report
'We don't have the definitive figure': Housing Minister says number of mica-affected homes could be higher
'We don't have the definitive figure': Housing Minister says number of mica-affected homes could be higher
Dr Holohan to appear before Dáil committee to discuss approach to antigen testing
Dr Holohan to appear before Dáil committee to discuss approach to antigen testing
Tuesday
15 Jun 2021
Brandon Lewis to explore ‘all options available’ on Irish language laws
Brandon Lewis to explore ‘all options available’ on Irish language laws
Tighter travel restrictions on arrivals from Britain into Ireland take immediate effect
Tighter travel restrictions on arrivals from Britain into Ireland take immediate effect
Thousands protest in Dublin calling for 100% redress for homeowners hit by Mica scandal
Thousands protest in Dublin calling for 100% redress for homeowners hit by Mica scandal
Simon Harris says the pandemic has been particularly hard for college students - but next year will be different
Simon Harris says the pandemic has been particularly hard for college students - but next year will be different
Committee 'disappointed' by commissioners' refusal to attend meeting but 'accepts it'
Committee 'disappointed' by commissioners' refusal to attend meeting but 'accepts it'
Biden seeks EU support on China, but Europe wants swift end to trade rows
Biden seeks EU support on China, but Europe wants swift end to trade rows
'I'm not sure TDs were fully informed': High Court Master highlights issues with Covid legislation on vulture funds
'I'm not sure TDs were fully informed': High Court Master highlights issues with Covid legislation on vulture funds
Monday
14 Jun 2021
Sinn Féin calls on UK Government to move Irish language laws through Westminster
Sinn Féin calls on UK Government to move Irish language laws through Westminster
Boris Johnson confirms England will not lift last of restrictions until 19 July due to variant fears
Boris Johnson confirms England will not lift last of restrictions until 19 July due to variant fears
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