FUNDING of €19.5m has been allocated for the Irish Government’s Emigrant Support Programme (ESP) for 2027. The amount was confirmed this month as Ireland’s budget for the year ahead was revealed. A €19.5m ESP funding pot has been confirmed for next year, an increase of €2m on the €17.5m in grants issued under the scheme this year. Now in operation for more than 20 years, the … [Read more...] about Emigrant support funding allocation for 2027 ‘highest by far’
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Ireland pledges to use ‘voice and influence’ to protect human rights globally
IRELAND has pledged to use its “voice and influence” to protect human rights after being elected to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council. The election took place at the UN headquarters in New York this week, where it was confirmed that Ireland’s three-year term will begin on January 1, 2027. “I wish to thank the member states of the United Nations for the overwhelming … [Read more...] about Ireland pledges to use ‘voice and influence’ to protect human rights globally
Gardaí assessing credibility of threat emailed to schools across Ireland
GARDAÍ say they are 'assessing the contents and credibility' of a threatening email sent to schools across Ireland today. The email was received with schools closed to pupils on Wednesday due to public sector strikes. The Department of Education and Youth has said it was made aware that 'a number of schools received a threatening email'. "The Department has consulted with An … [Read more...] about Gardaí assessing credibility of threat emailed to schools across Ireland
Publisher to stop supply of Irish author Sally Rooney’s books to Britain amid support for Palestine Action
PUBLISHING HOUSE Faber has announced that it will end the supply of Irish author Sally Rooney’s books to Britain. The decision, made in agreement with the author, was taken after the publisher said it could no longer pass on to Rooney any earnings from the books made in the territory. Rooney has said the development stemmed from her support for Palestine Action, an activist … [Read more...] about Publisher to stop supply of Irish author Sally Rooney’s books to Britain amid support for Palestine Action
Sinn Féin MLA calls on Parades Commission to maintain restrictions on proposed loyalist parade
SINN FÉIN MLA Deirdre Hargey has called on the Parades Commission to 'make the right decision' and maintain restrictions on a proposed loyalist parade in South Belfast. The Belfast Walker Club has submitted an annual proposal to march from Ballynafeigh Orange Hall to Donegall Pass via the Ormeau Bridge and lower Ormeau Road this November. Since 1999, the parade has been … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin MLA calls on Parades Commission to maintain restrictions on proposed loyalist parade