Government ministers and the chief medical officer are meeting their Northern Irish counterparts in Armagh this afternoon.
Sat, 14 Mar, 2020
The Government says it is “fully satisfied” with a backstop deal for a frictionless border after Brexit — despite suggestions this pact may lie outside Britain’s withdrawal treaty with the EU.
Fri, 23 Feb, 2018
On the North-South Interconnector, the fact is that we have outdone David Davis on backsliding, writes Gerard Howlin.
Wed, 13 Dec, 2017
Northern Ireland-registered vessels have no legal entitlement to fish for mussel seed in the State’s territorial waters, the Supreme Court has ruled.
Fri, 28 Oct, 2016
David Cameron has told the Taoiseach he will give “whatever help he can” in keeping an open border between Ireland and the North.
Thu, 30 Jun, 2016
Doubts are emerging that the planned North-South electricity power line route will be reviewed by an expert panel, despite a pledge by the Taoiseach to disgruntled backbenchers.
Thu, 06 Feb, 2014
The Minister for Energy said the North-South Interconnector may be too far advanced in its planning application, to be included in the expert panel review of pylons.
Wed, 05 Feb, 2014
The positive effects on society of minimum pricing for alcohol will “swamp” any negative impact on the industry or on tax revenues, a report commissioned by the Government has found.
Thu, 31 Oct, 2013
The Government has shelved proposals to impose a “social responsibility levy” on the alcohol industry, which was supposed to help fund the prevention and treatment of alcohol abuse.
Fri, 25 Oct, 2013
Alcohol claims the lives of more than 1,300 people each year across Ireland, health chiefs holding a cross-border conference on the problem confirmed.
Fri, 27 Jan, 2012
Alcohol claims the lives of more than 1,300 people each year across the island of Ireland, health chiefs holding a cross-border conference on the problem confirmed.
Thu, 26 Jan, 2012
A joint North-South application to Europe is to be made to support people losing their jobs at Quinn Insurance.
Wed, 12 May, 2010
THE agriculture ministers from the south and the North have agreed an All-Island Animal Health and Welfare Strategy.
Sat, 03 Apr, 2010
The Transport Minister Noel Dempsey will launch a new scheme that will ensure parking offences and toll revenues will apply to both sides of the border.
Wed, 03 Mar, 2010
THE ultimate aim of an all-island animal health and welfare strategy now being developed will be the free movement of animals on the island of Ireland.
Wed, 22 Jul, 2009
Plans to address the issue of child protection on a cross-border basis are expected to discussed at a meeting of the North-South Ministerial Council in Dundalk today.
Thu, 07 Feb, 2008
A Kildare based firm was today fined £15,000 (€20,137) for polluting a river in the North while laying down the cross-border gas pipeline.
Mon, 07 Jan, 2008
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said there is great scope for cross-border cooperation on a range of projects as he arrived at today's North-South council meeting.
Tue, 17 Jul, 2007
STOP me if you’ve heard it before.
Sat, 12 May, 2007
The leader of South Korea’s ruling party today apologised for dancing with a North Korean waitress during his recent trip to a North-South joint industrial zone in the communist country.
Mon, 23 Oct, 2006
The SDLP is calling for the introduction of a single all-Ireland corporation tax rate of 12.5%.
Mon, 13 Feb, 2006
The IRA is sick of being blamed for everything which goes wrong in the peace process and recent developments reflect that, writes Danny Morrison
Fri, 04 Feb, 2005
The Taoiseach is holding a series of top level meetings in London as the pace of work to break the political deadlock in the North intensifies.
Wed, 24 Nov, 2004
The Tánaiste, Mary Harney, is due to announce details of a new North-South workplace safety initiative today.
Fri, 18 Jun, 2004
ALMOST two-thirds of 15-year-olds suffer from tooth decay, according to the first ever North/South dental care survey.
Fri, 13 Jun, 2003
It is understood the anti-Agreement wing of the Ulster Unionist Party is planning to propose an immediate withdrawal of Ulster Unionist ministers from the North-South bodies involving Northern Ireland Executive and Irish Government ministers.
Sat, 21 Sep, 2002
The Taoiseach wants to see the ban on Sinn Fein ministers attending North-South council meetings lifted, according to a government spokesman.
Thu, 12 Apr, 2001
The SDLP has said that it is still hopeful of a breakthrough in the peace
Sat, 07 Apr, 2001
The North's First Minister has said he could lift his ban on Sinn Fein Assembly members taking their places at North-South ministerial council meetings.
Sun, 11 Mar, 2001
The row over the banning of Sinn Fein ministers from North-South meetings is continuing to escalate with First Minister David Trimble and his deputy Seamus Mallon at loggerheads over the issue.
Sun, 11 Feb, 2001
Sinn Fein has accused First Minister David Trimble of wrecking tactics after he announced he would not be appointing the party's ministers to North-South meetings.
Fri, 09 Feb, 2001
Sinn Fein has won a major legal victory in its bid to overturn First Minister David Trimble's ban on its ministers participating in North-South meetings.
Tue, 30 Jan, 2001
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