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FOLLOWING a tentative resolution over the speaking rights row in the Dáil, the Regional Independent group – which supports the Government and which is led Michael Lowry – will be able to ask questions of the Taoiseach for the first time in the chamber. It follows last night’s vote of confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy, whose position looked tenuous after five … [Read more...] about New speaking slots to be introduced in the Dáil today

THE Dáil has narrowly backed Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy in a vote of confidence that exposed deepening tensions between the Government and Opposition over parliamentary procedures and political deals with Independents. TDs voted 96 to 71 in favour of Ms Murphy, with two abstentions, after a fractious debate. The controversy stems from a row over speaking rights in the … [Read more...] about Dáil backs Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy

THE proposed introduction of new Irish language signs at Grand Central Station in Belfast has been paused due to legal action according to Translink, the body in charge of public transportation in Northern Ireland. The delay comes in the wake of comments made by DUP leader Gavin Robinson, who said that the decision to approve an additional £150,000 in funds for the station was … [Read more...] about Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson brings legal challenge against Department for Infrastructure

LIVERPOOL and Dublin have begun the process of reinvigorating their twinning agreement. A sister city arrangement was signed back in 1997 as a mark of the long and shared history between the two. Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain has visited Liverpool to meet with her counterpart Cllr Richard Kemp, Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, and Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve … [Read more...] about Liverpool and Dublin reignite twin city agreement

A WOMAN who was injured in a collision in Kilkenny over the weekend has died in hospital. The pedestrian, who was aged in her 30s, was hit by a car on the N76 at Westcourt Demesne in Callan at around 9pm on March 28. She was seriously injured in the incident and brought to St Luke’s Hospital for treatment. The woman died while receiving treatment for her injuries at St Luke's … [Read more...] about Pedestrian injured in Kilkenny collision dies in hospital