NI Executive agrees programme for government

THE WAIT for a coherent programme for government is finally over, as the Northern Ireland Executive today announced their long-awaited plan to guide the region through one of the most turbulent periods in recent memory. This morning, ministers held a 40 minute virtual meeting to discuss the publication of the document a day after it was unexpectedly pulled. It is understood … [Read more...] about NI Executive agrees programme for government

THE Co. Cavan cladding and insulation manufacturers Kingspan are on one of the seven firms are among those set to be investigated over the Grenfell fire in 2017. The conflagration in the west London tower block killed 72 people. An inquiry found all their deaths were avoidable. In all, seven organisations will be investigated and could face a ban from all public building work … [Read more...] about Cavan firm Kingspan one of seven companies to be investigated in relation to Grenfell fire

IRELAND is being represented at a G20 meeting this week as Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe attends a two-day event in South Africa. The Minister is attending the first meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors held under the South African Presidency. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is attending a two-day G20 summit in South Africa The Governor of the … [Read more...] about Ireland determined to ‘make full use’ of G20 membership as finance ministers summit underway

FORMER EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness has been nominated for the role of vice president of the European People’s Party (EPP). Ms McGuinness, who served as an MEP from 2004 to 2020, will be the Fine Gael nominee for the role, Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has confirmed. “Fine Gael is the party of Europe in Ireland,” he said. “We are a proud member of the EPP, … [Read more...] about Mairead McGuinness nominated to be European People’s Party vice president

FORMER EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness has been nominated for the role of vice president of the European People’s Party (EPP). Ms McGuinness, who served as an MEP from 2004 to 2020, will be the Fine Gael nominee for the role, Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has confirmed. “Fine Gael is the party of Europe in Ireland,” he said. “We are a proud member of the EPP, … [Read more...] about Mairead McGuinness nominated to be European People’s Party vice president