ACCORDING to the Minister for Housing, James Browne, €436 million will be set aside for social housing needs this year. The figure includes capital funding allocations of €325m which will be used by local authorities for the second-hand social housing acquisitions programme. On top of this, €111m will be allocated to 82 new social housing projects. The hope is that this will … [Read more...] about Minister set to allocate €436 million for Irish social housing needs
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Simon Harris to hold meetings with EU counterparts ahead of US tariff announcement
TÁNAISTE Simon Harris is expected hold a series of crisis meetings with his European counterparts ahead of a Wednesday’s expected announcement around US trade tariffs from President Donald Trump. Mr Harris will field calls from Dutch Trade Minister Reinette Klever and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen over building a coherent European response strategy to the United … [Read more...] about Simon Harris to hold meetings with EU counterparts ahead of US tariff announcement
EU contingency plans in the event of Armageddon threatening
The EU has advised its 450 million citizens—including over five million in Ireland—to stockpile essential supplies sufficient for at least 72 hours. Though the guidance is directed at EU member states, it may well be prudent for neighbouring Britain to heed the same. The recommendation is part of a broader European Civil Protection strategy to boost preparedness for crises such … [Read more...] about EU contingency plans in the event of Armageddon threatening
MP calls for Ireland to rejoin Commonwealth
Andrew Rosindell MP says Ireland and the UK share “thousands of years” of history and should reunite under the Commonwealth banner DURING a House of Commons debate in London entitled "St Patrick's Day and Northern Irish Affairs", held on March 27, Andrew Rosindell MP (Romford) called for Ireland to rejoin the Commonwealth, formerly known as the British Commonwealth. Mr … [Read more...] about MP calls for Ireland to rejoin Commonwealth
Donaldsons’ case may be delayed until autumn
THE trial of former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson related to alleged historical sex crimes is likely now to be held in the autumn. Scheduled to run for three weeks, it was due to begin at Newry Crown court on March 24. But is was delayed due to the ill health of Lady Donaldson (aged 58). Two GPs’ letters … [Read more...] about Donaldsons’ case may be delayed until autumn