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Sunak hails bravery of Good Friday Agreement leaders and urges Stormont’s return

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host US President Joe Biden in Northern Ireland to commemorate the event.

The Independent UK

Police ‘disrupt New IRA plot’ ahead of Biden visit to Northern Ireland, report claims

US president is expected to arrive in Belfast on Tuesday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

The Independent UK

Varadkar pledges to intensify engagement with Sunak over Northern Ireland

The Taoiseach made the comments on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

The Independent UK

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Irish PM seeks to restore Northern Ireland power-sharing within months

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar pledged on Sunday to intensify efforts with his British counterpart Rishi Sunak to restore power-sharing government in Northern Ireland and hopes to break the deadlock there in the next few months.

Reuters

Ireland's leaders mark anniversary of 1916 Easter Rising

IRISH President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar have led a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin.

The National (Scotland)

Irish president and premier mark 1916 Rising anniversary

The Easter Sunday ceremony saw the proclamation read out by an Irish soldier and a minute’s silence observed.

The Independent UK

‘A son of Ireland’: how Biden’s Irish roots shape his political identity

US president’s heritage is a form of soft power as he travels to Belfast and Republic of Ireland to mark Good Friday agreement

The Guardian - US

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Will I receive any more electricity credits this year? The latest amid €200 for some but not others

The last energy credit was handed out in March, however, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar previously said more were a possibility

Irish Mirror

Joe Biden to give key address to Ulster University at start of visit

The vice-chancellor of the university said the presidential address would mark a ‘significant’ day in its history.

The Independent UK

Biden's ancestral hometowns prepare warm Irish welcome

Excitement is building in Ballina, a small Irish town that was home to some of President Joe Biden's ancestors

The Independent UK

Junior ministers flew in business class for St Patrick's Day trips

Ministers of State Thomas Byrne, Niall Collins and Josepha Madigan all flew business class while the senior ministers in their departments flew economy

Dublin Live

Several junior ministers flew business class for St Patrick's Day - while their senior minister flew economy

EXCLUSIVE: Information given to the Irish Mirror show that of the eight Ministers that flew business class, half were Ministers of State. Several Junior Ministers flew business class while their Department's Cabinet Minister was in economy.

Irish Mirror

Women who helped strike Good Friday deal finally recognised – 25 years late

Mo Mowlam and other female participants in talks confronted ‘sexism and scorn’ at the time

The Guardian - UK

US Secret Service bringing 300 guns to Ireland to protect Joe Biden during visit

US authorities do not foresee any major security threat a “no-stone-unturned” policy is in place

Irish Mirror

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Dublin Live

US security team bringing 300 guns to protect Joe Biden during Irish visit

The President is heading north to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement on Tuesday, before going to Louth, Dublin and Mayo

Irish Mirror

Parking politicians set to be ousted from Leinster House car parks for Biden visit

Strict security is expected at Leinster House next Thursday when US President Joe Biden addresses a joint sitting of the Oireachtas.

The Conversation

Good Friday Agreement: 25 years on, the British government is seeking to undo key terms of the peace deal

The Good Friday Agreement ended a conflict that claimed more than 3,500 lives between 1968 and 1998. It is estimated that one-third of the adult population in Northern Ireland has been directly affected by bereavement, physical injury or trauma.

Dublin Live

Government knew about tsunami of eviction notices weeks before lifting ban

The Q4 figures showed more than 4,300 eviction notices were issued in October, November and December

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Irish Mirror

Ministers claim they knew nothing about eviction notice numbers

Officials from Department of Housing knew about the tsunami of eviction notices coming before ban ended

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach says it will be an 'honour' to welcome 'son of Ireland' Joe Biden home

The Irish Government and the White House formally confirmed on Wednesday that US President Joe Biden will travel to Ireland next week for four days.

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach confirms his office contacted Fr Peter McVerry over eviction ban row but 'didn't seek apology'

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that while his office contacted Fr Peter McVerry to "clarify" the situation on the eviction ban, it did not seek an apology.

Reuters

Ireland to consult public on military neutrality in wake of Ukraine war

Ireland's government is to ask the public for their views on the country's tradition of military neutrality in a consutlative forum, the foreign minister said on Wednesday, the latest sign of a possible shift in the wake of Russia's Ukraine invasion.

Irish Mirror

Fr Peter McVerry apologises to Taoiseach over eviction ban claim

Fr Peter McVerry claimed several times this week that he was told Taoiseach Leo Varadkar overruled Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien on extending the eviction ban

The Independent UK

US President Joe Biden’s April trip will ‘welcome a son of Ireland home’

The president will carry out engagements in Belfast, Dublin, Co Lough and Co Mayo, the White House has confirmed.

The Independent UK

Biden to visit Ireland, mark Good Friday accord anniversary

President Joe Biden will travel to the United Kingdom and Ireland this month, marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday accord

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