Event: UN Summit

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Give young people democratic power by giving them a vote

I worry about Greta Thunberg too. Ryan Tubridy has been heavily criticised for expressing his concern for the mental wellbeing of the 16-year-old climate campaigner on his RTÉ One radio show, particularly as he mentioned she has Asperger’s Syndrome.

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'Very wide gap' on Brexit, says Varadkar following Johnson meeting

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Varadkar's meeting with Johnson an 'opportunity' to 'see if we can make more progress'

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Drilling for oil to be banned in Ireland - Varadkar

We need to lead the climate change battle

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Technology could boost oil: BP

What a bizarre appointment - UN and protecting human rights

THIS week the world’s significant leaders will meet at the UN Summit in New York. 

Tue, 29 Sep, 2015

China pledges action on climate change for first time

China has pledged to take action on climate change for the first time.

Wed, 24 Sep, 2014

Wedding-party child killed in Afghanistan suicide attack

A suicide bomber targeting a Nato convoy in northern Afghanistan hit a passing bus full of wedding party guests today, killing a child and injuring 28 others, police said.

Fri, 24 Sep, 2010

Brown confident of climate accord in Copenhagen

BRITISH Prime Minister Gordon Brown warned of a “catastrophe” for the planet, if action to tackle climate change is not agreed at forthcoming UN talks on global warming.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2009

Unaids boss praises Irish Aids fight

The United Nations has praised the role Irish people played in the global fight against Aids.

Fri, 02 Jun, 2006

Dermot Ahern hails UN reforms package

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern has welcomed the agreement reached on a programme of United Nations reforms which is being laid before world leaders gathering today for the UN Summit in New York.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2005

Chirac back at work after illness

President Jacques Chirac is back at work and capable of carrying out his duties after an illness that kept him in a hospital for a week, the French Prime Minister said today.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2005

Anti-poverty campaigners in plea over broken aid promises

The Irish branch of the Make Poverty History campaign today urged the Irish Government to deliver on its broken promise on overseas aid to poor countries.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2005

Chirac to limit activities for a week

President Jacques Chirac, chatting amiably and looking relaxed, left a military hospital today after seven days and said doctors had advised him to limit his activities for another week. But he did not divulge details of his illness, leaving that mystery intact.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2005

Chirac to decide on attending UN summit

French President Jacques Chirac will decide whether to attend the United Nations summit this month after he leaves the hospital where he has spent the past week, his office said today.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2005

France plans airline ticket tax to fight poverty

France is planning a tax on airline tickets next year to help finance the global fight against poverty, President Jacques Chirac said today.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2005