AS NATO defence spending dramatically ramps up, especially because of Russia's war in Ukraine, Ireland's long-standing stance of military neutrality is coming under more scrutiny. The Irish government says it doesn't want to join NATO, but recent events have made people think more seriously about whether neutrality is still viable in a world that has seen many, including … [Read more...] about Ireland’s neutrality increasingly under the spotlight
Ireland’s neutrality increasingly under the spotlight
Tánaiste Simon Harris says proposals for working asylum seekers to pay rent are ‘reasonable’
SIMON Harris’s proposal that working asylum seekers contribute to the cost of their accommodation has been described as “quite unfair” by migrant advocacy groups. Speaking to the Independent, Harris said it is “reasonable” for those with jobs to contribute to their housing costs based on a means test, calling it “important for social cohesion.” The average cost of accommodating … [Read more...] about Tánaiste Simon Harris says proposals for working asylum seekers to pay rent are ‘reasonable’
Man in his 60s dies following collision in Co. Dublin
GARDAÍ have appealed for information after a man in his 60s died following a collision involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer in Co. Dublin. The incident occurred on the Old Airport Road in Collinstown at around 10.50am on Saturday. "The motorcyclist, a male in his 60s, was brought to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital where he has since been pronounced … [Read more...] about Man in his 60s dies following collision in Co. Dublin
Firefighter attacked as service called to 72 bonfire incidents during ‘challenging’ Eleventh Night
A FIREFIGHTER was attacked during a 'challenging' evening for the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) as it dealt with 72 bonfire-related incidents over the Eleventh Night. Area Commander Andy Burns described the attack as an isolated incident, adding that most people supported the service through the evening. However, he said that during a three-hour period, the … [Read more...] about Firefighter attacked as service called to 72 bonfire incidents during ‘challenging’ Eleventh Night
‘Terrible sadness’ engulfs town in Co. Tipperary after death of young girl in swimming tragedy
A TOWN in Co. Tipperary has been engulfed in a 'terrible sadness' following the death of a young girl in a swimming tragedy. Freya Tobin, 12, was with friends when she got into difficulty at a local swimming spot on the River Suir in Newcastle on Friday afternoon. She was airlifted to Cork University Hospital but later passed away. Mattie McGrath, independent TD for Tipperary … [Read more...] about ‘Terrible sadness’ engulfs town in Co. Tipperary after death of young girl in swimming tragedy