FORMER Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said Irish unification could come about much quicker if Nigel Farage were to become prime minister. Varadkar said Farage’s rise to power could significantly shift public opinion in Northern Ireland and Scotland on remaining part of the UK. Describing British politics as “very volatile” in a BBC interview, Varadkar said it’s plausible that … [Read more...] about Varadkar says Farage as PM could accelerate Irish unification
Varadkar says Farage as PM could accelerate Irish unification
Ireland is now officially one of the most expensive countries in the EU
IRELAND is the second most costly country in the EU for everyday goods and services, according to new figures from Eurostat. Prices are nearly 40% above the EU average, up from 28% in 2015, with only Denmark beating out Ireland to the top spot. Ireland is the most expensive in the EU for tobacco and alcohol – with prices more than double the average - driven by high taxes and … [Read more...] about Ireland is now officially one of the most expensive countries in the EU
Burglars smash their way into church and steal ‘significant sum’ of cash
POLICE are investigating after a church in Co. Down was burgled overnight. The incident happened at a church on the Belfast Road in Bangor. The burglary was discovered at around 9am this morning, the PSNI have confirmed. “It was reported shortly before 9am, that entry had been gained to a church in the area overnight, where a door to the premises had been smashed through … [Read more...] about Burglars smash their way into church and steal ‘significant sum’ of cash
Protest outside the Dáil over Ireland’s housing crisis
LARGE demonstrations have taken place outside the Dáil Éireann over Ireland’s escalating housing crisis. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions organised the "Raise the Roof" protest to coincide with a parliamentary debate on the issue. The union labelled the crisis "the greatest political failure of our time". Ethel Buckley, deputy general secretary of SIPTU, stated: “Workers are … [Read more...] about Protest outside the Dáil over Ireland’s housing crisis
Weight loss drugs lead to a surge in Irish exports to America
ACCORDING to the Central Bank of Ireland, the US’ growing demand for weight-loss drugs have led to a massive rise in exports in the first half of the year. Companies racing to export to the US before Trump's tariffs take effect are the major reason for the spike. March marked a record month, with $25bn in exports to the US - a fourfold increase from March 2024. The bank noted … [Read more...] about Weight loss drugs lead to a surge in Irish exports to America