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Irish premier hails Nicola Sturgeon as 'true European' in tribute to outgoing FM

IRELAND'S premier Leo Varadkar has hailed Nicola Sturgeon as a “true European”.

The National (Scotland)

Ireland’s premier hails Nicola Sturgeon as a ‘true European’

Leo Varadkar paid tribute to the outgoing Scottish first minister in comments to the Dail parliament in Dublin.

The Independent UK

Taoiseach rules out mini-Budget amid warnings Government cannot help everyone

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the Dáil that there will be targeted and universal measures but ruled out the prospect of a mini-Budget being announced next week

Irish Mirror

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Nicola Sturgeon leaves ‘no clear strategy for independence’ – Salmond

The former first minister said he ‘feels for’ his successor as she announced she will stand down as First Minister.

The Independent UK

Speculation on N. Ireland protocol deal premature, DUP leader says

Speculation that a long-standing dispute between Britain and the European Union over the Northern Ireland protocol is close to being resolved is premature, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party told Reuters on Wednesday.

Reuters

Energy companies to pay 'hundreds of millions' in windfall tax from megaprofits as customers bills soar

“I do not think we are late in the day because companies pay tax now on profits they made last year and last year only ended six or eight weeks ago"

Irish Mirror

Government ministers to travel to 44 countries for St Patrick's Day engagements

Ministers, Ministers of State and other Government representatives will travel across the globe to places such as the US, Australia, the Middle East, Asia and other locations as part of the celebrations.

Irish Mirror

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Family of Rose of Tralee contestant killed in motorcycle crash worry over whereabouts for four hours before discovery

The victim’s mother, Frances and her three sisters, Joanna, Eleanor and Teresa had a “burning worry” about gaps in the information about events

Irish Mirror

Labour TD suggests 'politicians take drugs' as new Citizens' Assembly is established

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin suggested that while people from across society, including politicians, take drugs, it is typically just people from disadvantaged areas who are criminalised..

Irish Mirror

Leo Varadkar gives timeline for decision on new cost of living supports as social welfare recipients to be prioritised

Meetings on the cost of living supports will continue over the coming days, with the coalition set to prioritise pensioners and those on social welfare.

Irish Mirror

Beast From The East 2 could affect government decisions on more cost of living supports

A number of measures announced during the Budget will cease at the end of the month, including excise cuts on petrol and diesel and VAT cuts on electricity

Dublin Live

'Shocking' Beast from the East weather repeat may impact Government plans for more cost of living supports

There are fears a sudden stratospheric warming, which caused the so-called “Beast from the East” in 2018, could reach our shores in late February or early March

Irish Mirror

Popular novelist and broadcaster Deirdre Purcell dies at 77

Warm tributes have been expressed to the best selling author and broadcaster, who died at 77

Irish Mirror

Varadkar highlights ‘difficulties’ in returning people after asylum is refused

The Taoiseach emphasised that migration ‘enriches’ Ireland’s culture, but also moved to reassure the public that there are controls in place.

The Independent UK

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Dublin Live

Garda who led Keane Mulready-Woods investigation speaks about 'one of worst crimes ever'

EXCLUSIVE: Retired Chief Supt Mangan hailed the town’s residents, who he insists played a key role in getting brazen thugs like Paul Crosby off the streets

Irish Mirror

'It was one of the worst crimes ever' - Garda who led Keane Mulready-Woods investigation speaks

Exclusive: Retired Chief Supt Mangan hailed the town’s residents, who he insists played a key role in getting brazen thugs like Paul Crosby off the streets

Dublin Live

RTE Liveline hears neighbours row over 'wreck and ruin' of Irish flag outside woman's window

Liveline caller Niamh told Joe Duffy that she received the letter by post complaining about the flag flying outside her house

Irish Mirror

RTE's Joe Duffy hears neighbours row over Irish flag hanging out window

Liveline caller Niamh, told RTÉ’s Joe Duffy that she received the letter by post complaining about the flag flying outside her house

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Irish Mirror

Heather Humphreys hints at targeted and universal cost-of-living measures as talks ramp up

Talks about cost-of-living measures that are due to expire at the end of February will ramp up in the coming days, with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar saying an announcement may come as early as next week

Reuters

EU looks to tighten borders to keep unwanted migrants away

European Union leaders said on Thursday they would tighten their borders to keep away unwanted immigrants, with some seeking more fences and walls while others would rather spend the money on improving living conditions in worse-off parts of the world.

The Independent UK

Leo Varadkar: Ireland needs to be ‘fair and firm and hard’ on migration

The Taoiseach said that Europe needs to secure its borders so that criminal gangs do not decide who enters Europe.

The Independent UK

NI Secretary to meet Stormont parties amid political impasse

Powersharing government at Stormont has been in flux as the DUP takes protest action against the post-Brexit protocol.

The Independent UK

Varadkar vows to fight racism after protests against refugees

The Taoiseach urged members of the Irish parliament not to inadvertently make excuses for racists by blaming the housing crisis for causing tensions.

Irish Mirror

Call for emergency Budget that would see social welfare payments increase and price cap on groceries

Senior Government sources confirmed to the Irish Mirror that there are "no plans" for an emergency budget. Talks in cost of living supports are due to intensify in the coming days.

Irish Mirror

Savings on fuel to continue for drivers as cut in excise duty set to be extended

The excise duty cuts reduce the cost of a litre of petrol by 21c and diesel by 16c

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