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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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…




