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IRELAND’S EU Minister Thomas Byrne has begun an official visit to Spain this week to strengthen relations between the nations. The visit is part of a programme being undertaken by the minister ahead of Ireland taking up the EU presidency next year. During the visit, Minister Byrne will also mark the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Spain. “My visit … [Read more...] about Minister will mark 90 years of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Spain

IRELAND has deported 52 people on a chartered flight to Georgia this morning. The removal operation included 45 adults and children who were part of family units, Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan confirmed. “Deportations play an essential role to ensure that our immigration system is not undermined, and that people follow the pathways already in place for legal migration,” he … [Read more...] about Ireland deports adults and children on chartered flight to Georgia

A CAMPAIGN to recognise thousands of stillborn babies buried in unmarked graves has received the support of cross-party MPs. Nearly 90,000 babies are believed to have been buried in unmarked communal graves across Britain until the practice stopped in the late 1980s. Wiltshire-based John Murphy, a second-generation Irishman, is leading the campaign to have their lives … [Read more...] about Cross-party MPs urge government to honour stillborn babies buried in unmarked graves

PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins has led the tributes following the death of campaigner Sister Stanislaus Kennedy. Known affectionately as Sr Stan to many, the 86-year-old nun, who was a member of the of the Religious Sister of Charity order, devoted her life to advocating for the marginalised and the poor in Ireland. In the 1980s, she founded what’s now called Focus Ireland … [Read more...] about Funeral details confirmed following death of Irish human rights campaigner Sr Stan Kennedy

A MAN has died in a collision in Co. Galway. The single vehicle incident happened in Lavally in Tuam in the early hours of the morning on November 2. The man, aged in 30s, was the only person in the car, which crashed on the L2107 at Cappadavock at around 4.30am. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to come forward. “Any road users who may … [Read more...] about Man dies in early hours collision in Galway