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Community Dáil Éireann Government Health Louth

When Will Minister Treat This Housing Crisis Like An Emergency? – Ó Murchú

‘When will the Minister treat this housing emergency like it is an emergency and a crisis, and bring everything to bear to deal with it?’ That was the question posed by Louth TD Ruairí Ó Murchú during a Sinn Féin motion on the €1 billion underspend in the Department of Housing. The Dundalk TD took […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Politics Stormont Westminster

Alliance Unsure Over Irish Unity

The Irish unity question has become a key part of the political scene over the last number of years with the conversation over Irish unification growing. With many parties nailing their colours to yes or no masts the Alliance Party states they have no position on Irish unity. A move set to annoy nationalists and […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics

Mary Lou McDonald to Address Carrickdale Event

Uachtarán Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald TD will be in the Carrickdale Hotel on Thursday 30 March to address the People’s Assembly for the Louth, Armagh and Down Border Region. The event is the fourth to be held by Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland. It will have an independent Chair, Conor Patterson […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Politics Seanad Éireann Stormont Westminster

SDLP: New Ireland Must Take Place In Europe

SDLP Assembly Leader Matthew O’Toole has said that any New Ireland must take its rightful place at the heart of the European Union (EU). He was speaking after introducing a motion at SDLP conference, supporting the long-term goal of Northern Ireland returning to the EU through reunification.   Conference also welcomed the Windsor Framework and […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics Seanad Éireann

Mary Lou McDonald to Address Carrickdale Event

Uachtarán Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald TD will be in the Carrickdale Hotel on Thursday 30th March to address the Louth, Armagh and Down People’s Assembly. The event is the fourth to be held by Sinn Féin’s Commission on the Future of Ireland. It will have an independent Chair, Conor Patterson of Newry and Mourne […]

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Community Council Dáil Éireann Government Health Louth Louth County Council Stormont

30 Years and Beyond – CAWT Cross Border Health Partnership Celebrates Anniversary in Co. Louth

A wide range of stakeholders including government representatives from Northern Ireland and Ireland and senior health and social care officials, recently joined staff and former employees of Co-operation and Working Together (CAWT) to celebrate the Partnership’s 30th anniversary. CAWT was established in 1992 by a visionary group of health and social care professionals, to improve […]

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Dáil Éireann Government Legacy Politics

Aontú Bill to Create a Commission of Investigation into British State Collusion Passes 1st Stage in the Dáil

Aontú leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has successfully pushed the Commission of Investigation (Collusion of British State Forces) Bill 2022 through first stage of the Dáil today. Speaking in the Dail an Teachta Tóibín started: “We are delighted to get this important Bill through 1st stage of the Dáil today. The purpose of this […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Education Government Politics

The Government Plans to Teach Primary School Children About Trans Issues Ignores Consent of Most Parents

Commenting on the Governments’ Plans to teach Primary School children about trans issues Aontú Leader Peadar Tóbín stated; “Firstly, our education system needs to be one of compassion. Gender dysphoria is real and is not easy for anyone. All students, no matter their orientation or identity should be treated with respect and compassion. All citizens […]

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Community Council Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Louth Louth County Council

Contract Signed For Mount Avenue Link Road, Dundalk

The contract signing for the €7million Mount Avenue Link Road Scheme in Dundalk took place yesterday, Monday 6th March, a major milestone in upgrading the western road network in the County Louth town. Chief Executive of Louth County Council, Joan Martin signed the contract for the Mount Avenue Link Road Scheme, in the presence of […]

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Business Community Dáil Éireann Government Politics Stormont

The Suspension of Democracy In The North of Ireland Is Dangerous and Damaging – Aontu

Commenting on the decision by the British Secretary of State for the North of Ireland to push the timetable for the reformation of the Executive and or Stormont Elections back to January 2024 Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín stated: “It is outrageous that the British Government has suspended the democratic process in the north of Ireland. […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Health Louth

Ó Murchú Meets Autism Campaigner

Young people with autism, and the issues they face, were to the fore again in Leinster House last week when Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú met autism campaigner, 12-year-old Cara Darmody at the Oireachtas. The Sinn Féin TD met Cara, who wowed the country when she aced the Junior Cert Maths paper when she was just […]

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Irish Defence Forces Sees Increased Interest In Recruitment From The North

2022 brought its fair share of challenges with 2023 set to be no different for the Irish Defence Forces with recruitment high on their list of priorities. With interest in the Defence Forces high, cross border recruitment has certainly increased over the last number of years. Clanrye News and Sport caught up with the head […]