Person: Joe O'Brien

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<p>Last month, protesters blocked the entrance to the hotel and said they were not consulted. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie</p>

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Mediation process for Inch refugees and protesters

Minister offers independent process to allow people to 'listen to each other’s perspectives' but says given pressing need to accommodate male refugees, plans for hotel will not change

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Protest to continue but 'no additional' arrivals at Clare hotel after meeting with minister

<p>Local people maintaining their protest at Magowna House on Wednesday.</p>

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Integration Minister in Clare to meet protestors who blockaded hotel

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Government still 'exploring' how to tell communities about incoming refugees

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Some asylum seekers leave Clare accommodation as ministers call on protesters to 'step down' blockade

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Irish welcome for refugees an 'unprecedented national effort'

€50m fund for communities supporting Ukrainians to be unveiled today

Details of a €50m fund for communities that have "stepped up to the plate" in supporting are to be announced today.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2023

More than €89m spent on schemes to address food poverty in 2021

Last year, 1.7% of the population were unable to afford a meal with meat or vegetarian equivalent every second day, new report reveals

Mon, 18 Jul, 2022

'People want to know their money is going where it is supposed to': Stricter regulation of charities announced

Bill proposes to update existing charity law to improve the ability of the Charities Regulator to oversee the activities of charities

Fri, 29 Apr, 2022

Irish Examiner view: We can't look away from Afghan famine

Ireland cannot stand by as the benighted country risks tumbling into further crisis, with a million children at risk of starvation

Sat, 01 Jan, 2022

Greens expect Cabinet row over poverty reduction plan

State must look at base rate of social welfare and a raft of other changes to reduce consistent poverty to 2%, says minister

Mon, 22 Mar, 2021

Parties move to increase geographical spread of ministers

Party leaders moved to address concerns on a lack of geographical and gender representation as they got ready to appoint 17 new Ministers of State, but some criticism has been levelled at the choices.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Geography will be key to coalition government's junior-minister appointments

The new Government is set to name its junior ministers today — with geography high on the criteria.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Flanagan, Madigan among high-profile casualties of cabinet appointments

Around Leinster House on Saturday, there were three groups - those who got the call, those who didn't although they hoped they might, and those who entered the day with no expectation of a call at all.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Stakes are high for the Greens as they take on wide portfolio

The Greens will oversee elements of transport, supports for children, agriculture as well as the arts and media as part of their wide role in the new coalition.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Ryan 'holding out the olive branch' to Green Party members who were against coalition

Eamon Ryan has insisted that he is "holding out the olive branch" to those in his party who were against voting for coalition, but said that he felt that his appointment of Senator Pippa Hackett as a Super Junior Minister was fair.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Green party convention reveals what it has won and lost

Green Party negotiators have peeled off some of the layers of secrecy around the crunch coalition talks with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, revealing key wins and losses.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Varadkar, Martin and Ryan to try and overcome major obstacles encountered in talks

Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin and Eamon Ryan are to meet to try and overcome major obstacles encountered in talks between the parties seeking to form a government.

Sun, 31 May, 2020

Treatment of asylum seekers during crisis to be raised in Dáil

The government is to be grilled about the treatment of asylum seekers in Direct Provision during the Covid-19 pandemic in the Dáil.

Tue, 12 May, 2020

Possible relief for prepaid ticket holders as NTA engages with public transport bodies

Customers left out of pocket on prepaid transport tickets could be set for some relief in the near future.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

TDs clash over Taoiseach nominations amid standoff in government formation talks

TDs have clashed on who should be the next Taoiseach as the Dáil debates candidates for the role and amid the ongoing standoff in the government formation talks.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2020

Greens target six areas for red line coalition talks with parties

The Green Party intend to tease out red lines among parties for coalition options this week as they begin a series of bi-lateral talks around six key policy areas.

Sun, 16 Feb, 2020

Byelections 2019: Winning candidates welcome poll results

The Government suffered a blow after failing to win any seats in four byelections yesterday, while Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party celebrated their victories.

Sun, 01 Dec, 2019

Byelections 2019: Fine Gael suffer blow after failing to win any seats

The Government has suffered a blow after failing to win any seats in four byelections which could provide clues before the whole country goes to the polls next year.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2019

Byelections 2019: 'There's momentum behind us': O'Brien celebrates first Green byelection win

The Green Party is celebrating its first ever by-election victory in Dublin-Fingal after Joe O'Brien secured the seat vacated by Clare Daly after the eighth count.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2019

Latest: Dublin teacher, 27, among 17 killed in Dubai bus crash

The Irish woman who died in a bus crash in Dubai has been named as Fiona Geraghty from North County Dublin.

Fri, 07 Jun, 2019

Clontarf progress to Division 1A final after hard-fought win over Lansdowne

2014 and 2016 winners Clontarf proved too strong for defending All-Ireland League champions Lansdowne as they deservedly clinched their place in next Sunday's Division 1A final after a hard-fought 23-15 victory at a windy Castle Avenue.

Sat, 27 Apr, 2019

Call for parties to be more proactive in encouraging migrants into politics

A new scheme has led to an increased number of migrants putting themselves forward for election.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2019

Immigrant Council of Ireland launches campaign to help migrants integrate

A new campaign is being launched to help migrants integrate into the community.

Mon, 22 Aug, 2016

Warwickshire claim first ever Lory Meagher Cup title

Warwickshire 2-16 Longford 0-10, Croke Park

Sat, 08 Jun, 2013

Longford outclass Fermanagh to reach cup final

Longford qualified for the Lory Meagher Cup final against Warwickshire on June 8th, following a 6-13 to 1-10 win over Fermanagh at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Sat, 18 May, 2013

Warwickshire earn Lory Meagher draw while Longford overcome Leitrim

Fermanagh and Warwickshire played out an entertaining draw in the Lory Meagher Cup in Enniskillen, while goals were key for Longford against Leitrim at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.

Sat, 11 May, 2013

Lory Meagher Cup wins for Fermanagh and Warkwickshire

Fermanagh and Warwickshire opened their Lory Meagher Cup campaigns with wins over Leitrim and Longford respectively this afternoon.

Sat, 04 May, 2013

Longford claim Division 3B

Longford 1-8 Sligo 0-9

Sun, 14 Apr, 2013

Longford claim top spot while Warwickshire record impressive win

Longford claimed top spot in Division 3B of the Allianz Hurling League after inflicting a first defeat of the campaign on Sligo, while Warwickshire recorded an impressive 14-point win over Leitrim.

Sun, 31 Mar, 2013

Report highlights risk of emigration

A new report into Irish emigrants to the UK shows that many are at risk of destitution.

Mon, 13 Aug, 2012

Woman charged in connection with Waterford death

A Waterford woman in her 30s has appeared in court charged in relation to the murder of Joe O'Brien.

Fri, 27 Apr, 2012

Woman to appear in court in connection with Waterford death

A woman is due to appear in court this morning in connection with the death of Joe O'Brien in Waterford City on Monday.

Fri, 27 Apr, 2012

Second woman quizzed in relation to Waterford death

A 38-year-old woman is still being detained this evening in connection with the death of a 60-year-old man in Waterford City on Monday night.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2012

Gardaí arrest woman in Waterford murder investigation

Gardaí have arrested a third person in relation to the murder of 60-year-old Joe O'Brien in Waterford city on Monday.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2012

Woman charged with assault in connection with Waterford death

A second person has been charged today in connection with the death of Joe O'Brien in Waterford City on Monday.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2012

Woman to face charges in connection Waterford death

A second person arrested in relation to the death of a 60-year-old man in Waterford City is to face charges.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2012

Man charged with assault after death in Waterford

A man has been charged with assault today at Waterford District Court today in connection with the death of Joe O'Brien in the city on Monday night.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2012

Two questioned in connection with Waterford killing

Two people remain in Garda custody overnight in connection with the killing of a 60-year-old man in Waterford City.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2012

Longford GAA referees strike over expenses

Longford GAA referees have gone on strike over issues relating to expenses, after attempts to streamline payments in line with Revenue guidelines.

Tue, 28 Feb, 2012

Donegal dispose of Antrim in U21 encounter

Last year's beaten All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship finalists Donegal kickstarted their 2011 campaign with a victory over Antrim.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2011

National Hurling League Division 4

The hurlers of Fermanagh and Tyrone mustered wins today, while Leitrim prevented a hat-trick of Ulster victories in Division 4 of the Allianz National Hurling League.

Sun, 20 Feb, 2011

Wins for Cavan and Dublin footballers, Clare hurlers

The Cavan and Dublin footballers, along with Clare hurlers, claimed victories in what was a depleted GAA programme of fixtures today.

Sat, 22 Jan, 2011

Champion 15 teams announced

Details of the Champion 15 teams for the Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher Cups for 2010 have been announced today.

Tue, 07 Dec, 2010

Donegal and Tyrone through to Meagher Cup final

The inaugural Lory Meagher Cup final will be an all-Ulster decider on July 11 at Croke Park, following semi-final victories for Donegal and Tyrone this afternoon.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2009