DANIEL MULHALL former Irish Ambassador who served in Washington DC from 2017-2022, and in London from 2013-2017 gives the current state of play in the race to the White House A MARATHON and a sprint both involve running, but they require very different qualities. The campaign for the US Presidency is the ultimate political marathon. When I was Ambassador in Washington, I … [Read more...] about The US Presidential race — when a marathon turns into a sprint
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Cannabis, hash oil and ketamin worth €700k seized in raids across Ireland
REVENUE officers have seized more than €700k worth of cannabis, ketamine and flavoured hash oils in raids across Ireland. The contraband, worth over €718,000, was found in packages located in Dublin, the Midlands and Rosslare over the past week. “Revenue officers examining parcels at premises in Dublin and the Midlands seized approximately 23.5 kgs of butane honey oil, 9.4 kgs … [Read more...] about Cannabis, hash oil and ketamin worth €700k seized in raids across Ireland
Immigration into Ireland at 17-year high new figures reveal
NEW figures have revealed that immigration levels into Ireland are at a 17-year high. Data released by Ireland’s Central Statistics Office (CSO) today show that in the year to April 2024, the population in Ireland rose by 98,700 people. That is the largest 12-month population increase since 2008. Over the same period the nation welcomed 149,200 immigrants, a 17-year high, which … [Read more...] about Immigration into Ireland at 17-year high new figures reveal
Taoiseach ‘thrilled’ to join Ireland’s athletes in France ahead of Paralympics competition opening
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has met with the athletes who will represent Ireland in the Paris Paralympics which kick off tomorrow. Some 35 athletes make up Team Ireland for the competition in France. They will compete across nine para sports – namely archery, athletics, cycling, equestrian, swimming, powerlifting, rowing, table tennis and triathlon. Taoiseach Simon Harris met with … [Read more...] about Taoiseach ‘thrilled’ to join Ireland’s athletes in France ahead of Paralympics competition opening
Ireland ‘deeply disturbed’ by disruption to aid operations in Gaza as 50,000 children face threat of polio
ISRAEL’S “shameful” disruption of aid and food operations in Gaza is “inexcusable and indefensible" Ireland’s Taoiseach Simon Harris said today. Speaking from France, where he will attend a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris this afternoon, the Taoiseach said evacuation orders issued by Israel yesterday, which stopped the United Nation’s (UN) vital … [Read more...] about Ireland ‘deeply disturbed’ by disruption to aid operations in Gaza as 50,000 children face threat of polio