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Irish Times – “‘I let confidence around my weight and deafness stop me. But not anymore’”
The first Mary of Dongloe contestant to use Irish Sign Language as her first language looks forward to a more accessible event. By John Craddon, Irish Times: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/i-let-confidence-around-my-weight-and-deafness-stop-me-but-not-anymore-1.3175502 A Donegal competition that gives the Rose of Tralee a run for its money is … Continue reading
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The Irish Times- “Bertie Ahern rejects idea of technological post-Brexit Border”
Former Taoiseach says any physical Border would be bad for the peace process. By Mary Minihan, The Irish Times: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/bertie-ahern-rejects-idea-of-technological-post-brexit-border-1.3174995 Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern has poured scorn on the proposed British “technological solutions” to the Border in a post-Brexit situation. In a … Continue reading
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WATCH: Senator Mark Daly Seconds the Nomination of Senator Denis O’Donovan as Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann
As Deputy Leader of the Fianna Fáil Seanad group Senator Mark Daly has seconded Senator Denis O’ Donovan‘s nomination for Cathaoirleach yesterday. In his speech Mark Daly praised Senator O’Donovan’s perseverance throughout his career. Denis ran for Dail Eireann on five different … Continue reading
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Ibrahim Halawa could be released under Egyptian law according to a legal opinion
Today’s Irish Times reports on my meeting with legal and Halawa family representatives discussing that under Egyptian law the release of Irish citizen, Ibrahim Halawa, could be secured before his trial by transferring him to his country of origin (Ireland) … Continue reading
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Government’s progress on Ibrahim Halawa’s release has not been good enough
I have asked Amnesty International to appear before the Foreign Affairs Committee at this week’s meeting. Were they put under the same pressure by the government? Kitty Holland reports on Ibrahim Halawa in Saturday’s Irish Times: Friday’s Irish Times reported my suggestion … Continue reading
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