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Why has Leo Varadkar suddenly resigned as Irish prime minister?

A disastrous referendum result on modernising definitions of ‘family’ and women’s roles was a major factor.

Al Jazeera

Irish PM Resignation: What Happens Next?

Leo Varadkar's announcement that he is stepping down as Ireland's prime minister has triggered a leadership contest in his Fine Gael party.

International Business Times

Essex council paid social media prankster nearly £500,000 during pandemic

In 2021 the comedian was paid more than the Prime Minister makes in a year

Evening Standard

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New centres to research climate change and food sustainability

The co-centres will bring together academics, industry and policymakers across the Irish Government, UK Government and Stormont departments.

The Independent UK

Irish ambassador called to Israeli ministry in ‘overreaction’ to Varadkar remark

Leo Varadkar said an ‘an innocent child who was lost has now been found’ after Hamas released nine-year-old Irish-Israeli hostage Emily Hand.

The Independent UK

Israel reprimanding Irish ambassador ‘bit of an overreaction’, minister says

Irish premier Leo Varadkar had been accused of attempting to normalise terror.

The Independent UK

Israel ‘has become a country blinded by rage waging a war on children’

Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris said Israel had a right to defend itself but its actions have escalated.

The Independent UK

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Garda Commissioner says no confidence vote felt like ‘real kick in the teeth’

Almost 99% of gardai who voted in the ballot organised by the Garda Representative Association expressed no confidence in Mr Harris.

The Independent UK

Harris calls for national debate about adding TDs ‘ad nauseum’

The Electoral Commission said there should be immediate commencement of research on the rules around constituencies and representation.

The Independent UK

'Historic' new third level courses will offer students degrees without CAO points

From September onwards new courses in healthcare, enterprise and ICT will be rolled out

Dublin Live

Unions hold ‘positive’ meeting with incoming RTE boss

Kevin Bakhurst, an experienced media executive, has pledged to ‘restore trust’ in the national broadcaster.

The Independent UK

Government patience with RTE is running low, minister warns

Incoming director general Kevin Bakhurst has been urged to announce changes within the broadcaster on day one of his job on Monday.

The Independent UK

Dublin school 'absolutely devastated' after two Leaving Cert students die on Greek island

Classmates Andrew O’Donnell and Max Wall, both aged 18, were on holiday with friends celebrating the end of their exams on the Greek island of Ios

Dublin Live

Simon Harris heralds fact that uptake in consent classes is increasing

Since 2019, more than 70,000 first-year college students have participated in a consent workshop following the establishment of new classes in third level institutions

Irish Mirror

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Irish Mirror

Stephen Donnelly 'not concerned' about medical graduates 'going to live on Bondi Beach'

The Irish Mirror asked Mr Donnelly if he was concerned that the Irish State would be spending money training additional medical professionals that would end up moving abroad given the current recruitment and retention crisis

Irish Mirror

Leo Varadkar slams 'totally inadequate' housing targets as he urges goal to be raised

Speaking at the National Economic Dialogue, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that the country was in the middle of a “very deep housing crisis” and housing targets must be changed.

Irish Mirror

Ministers say there is 'no leadership issue in Fine Gael' as Varadkar denies he has lost support

Neither Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney nor Higher Education Minister Simon Harris would say if they would put their names forward it Taoiseach Leo Varadkar stood down as FIne Gael leader.

Irish Mirror

10,000 free college places announced for unemployed, self-employed and workforce returners

College for unemployed, self-employed and recently returned to work funding announced

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Irish Mirror

Helen McEntee returns to work amid adorable toddler mishap

The Fine Gael TD was back at the office on Thursday following the birth of her second child Vincent in December.

Irish Mirror

Growing concern over Irish taxi drivers' safety as assaults go unrecorded in Garda PULSE system

Outgoing Justice Minister Simon Harris confirmed to Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins that occupations of assault victims are not recorded by Gardaí.

Irish Mirror

Garda bodycam controversy as Greens attempts to block introducing facial recognition technology

Tensions are continuing to build in the coalition as the Green Party once again attempts to block facial recognition technology (FRT) being introduced as part of legislation for Garda body cams.

Irish Mirror

People found guilty of spiking in Ireland face 10 years in jail under proposed new legislation

Justice Minister Simon Harris told his colleagues that 75 cases of spiking were recorded on the Garda PULSE system in the first nine months of last year. This involved drugs being placed in drinks or injected into victims.

The Independent UK

Search for Disappeared victims of Troubles ‘will never stop until remains found’

Ireland’s Justice Minister Simon Harris was visiting a remote bog in Co Monaghan where a dig for missing teenager Columba McVeigh is ongoing.

Irish Mirror

Irish taxpayers to foot the bill for new prison university courses

Criminal masterminds will be able to avail of university courses and some will even be able to go on to do PhDs allowing them to put 'Dr' ahead of their name.

Irish Mirror

'It won’t be long before Jasmine’s killer is back on street' - Family of Jasmine McMonagle back tougher sentences

Donegal Cllr Gary Doherty has written an open letter to Justice Minister Simon Harris calling for tougher sentencing – and Jasmine’s family has urged others to do the same if they agree with him.

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