Tag: Ireland politics
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Former MEP Brian Crowley Dies at 61: A Look at His Political Career
Tribute to a Long-Serving Irish Politician Brian Crowley, a former member of the European Parliament for Ireland, has died at the age of 61. The Cork-born politician passed away early this morning at Cork University Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment after a period of illness. His death marks the end of a notable…
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Former MEP Brian Crowley dies at 61: Tributes flow as Irish politics pays respects
Former MEP Brian Crowley dies at 61 Former independent and Fianna Fáil member of the European Parliament, Brian Crowley, has died aged 61 after a period of illness. The news was confirmed early this morning, with Crowley passing away at Cork University Hospital where he had been receiving treatment. His death marks the end of…
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Italy hardens Mercosur stance as EU deal edges closer amid farmer protests and government tensions
Italy Tightens Demands on Mercosur, as EU Deal Nears Final Stages Italy has stepped up its demands for stronger safeguards in the long-delayed Mercosur trade agreement, even as European Union negotiators insist the deal is moving closer to completion. The shift signals growing unease among EU member states about environmental and agricultural protections, and it…
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TDs Call Out Dáil Stunt as Children in Homelessness Highlighted in Christmas Art
Raising the Issue in the Dáil In a session marked by procedural debates and party point-scoring, Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne drew attention to the country’s child homelessness crisis by presenting a striking piece of art in the Dáil chamber. The artwork, created to spotlight the record number of children without stable housing this Christmas,…
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TD Chastised in Dáil for Stunt Highlighting Children in Homelessness
Background to the Dáil Row The Irish Dáil chamber was recently the stage for a contentious moment when Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne drew attention to the country’s child homelessness crisis with a provocative art display. Critics say the move was a calculated stunt; supporters argue it was a vital reminder of a pressing social…
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TD Chastised Over Dáil Stunt Highlighting Children in Homelessness
Overview: A Politically Charged Moment in the Dáil In a session that focused on housing and social welfare, a routine Dáil question quickly escalated into a contentious moment when a Social Democrats member drew attention to the plight of children experiencing homelessness. TD Rory Hearne held up a piece of art intended to illustrate the…
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Taoiseach Aware of Gavin Tenant Issue Before Fianna Fáil Presidential Bid Selection
Background Irish politics has been focused on the upcoming presidential bid by a former rugby captain, with Fianna Fáil seeking to present a candidate who could appeal to a broad coalition. In the run-up to the party’s selection process, questions emerged about whether the party leadership, including the Taoiseach, were aware of a potential issue…
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Micheál Martin Won’t Back Confidence Motion — Fianna Fáil Pressure After Election Controversy
Header: Martin declines a confidence motion as Fianna Fáil grapples with election fallout Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin has signaled that he will not back down from his leadership by ruling out a motion of confidence in himself. In a pointed response to questions about the party’s recent presidential election controversy, Martin argued the dispute has…
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Ivana Bacik Heralds a Green Turn for Labour at Conference
Ivana Bacik signals a green shift for Labour In a political moment that surprised many observers, Ivana Bacik used the Labour Party’s annual conference to frame a green future as a cornerstone of the party’s platform. The speech, which was anticipated to reaffirm traditional labour values, instead leaned into environmental stewardship, climate resilience, and sustainable…
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Ivana Bacik Signals Green Step-Change for Irish Labour
Introduction: A Speech that Reframed Labour’s Identity In a keynote address at the Labour Party’s annual conference, Ivana Bacik signaled a notable shift for the party in Ireland. Rather than focusing solely on traditional red-line economic battles, she embraced the color of the future—the green flag. The moment was not merely ceremonial; it framed Labour’s…