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'It takes two to tango': UK and EU officials to resume Brexit talks in Brussels
There are doubts about the feasibility of a British proposal to track goods as they move through Northern Ireland.
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Oct 14th 2019, 11:14 AM
Brexit talks resume in Brussels after 'constructive meeting' between Varadkar and Johnson
The talks will indicate whether discussions between the Taoiseach and Prime Minister Boris Johnson paved way for a potential breakthrough.
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Oct 11th 2019, 7:26 AM
Boris Johnson: 'We're walking out of the EU on 31 October'
The British PM has written a column for The Sun on Sunday underlining how his recent proposals are key.
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Oct 6th 2019, 11:26 AM
Poor air quality prematurely killing over 1,100 in Ireland each year
A smog incident last year nearly called for a public information alert.
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Sep 25th 2019, 12:10 AM
'UK must leave as one nation': Foster refutes reports the DUP would accept Irish Sea checks
The London Times reports that the DUP is prepared to accept the North abiding by some EU rules post-Brexit.
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Sep 13th 2019, 7:38 AM
EU accused of 'divisive rhetoric' after appointing Vice President for 'Protecting Our Way of Life'
This title is a rebranding of the Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship portfolio.
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Sep 10th 2019, 4:05 PM
Irish people travelling to UK after no-deal Brexit will be able to buy duty free tobacco and alcohol
The EU abolished duty-free shopping between member nations in 1999.
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Sep 10th 2019, 11:01 AM
FactCheck: Will Northern Ireland drivers have to display GB stickers on their vehicles if driving in Ireland?
The claim surfaced in the media this week as a result of information published on the UK government’s website.
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Sep 7th 2019, 10:00 PM
Irish-based Brits to hold protest against Brexit at Dublin embassy
Brits Not Out are holding the demonstration on Merrion Road at 6pm on Tuesday.
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Aug 29th 2019, 4:14 PM
Boris Johnson says Brexit-blocking MPs and EU guilty of 'terrible collaboration'
Johnson made his comments during a Facebook Live video earlier today.
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Aug 14th 2019, 8:32 PM
Quiz: Do you recognise this EU leader?
Can you name those taking up key EU positions for the next five years?
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Jul 6th 2019, 8:00 PM
Minister 'very concerned' about impact of EU trade deal on Irish beef farmers
The Agriculture Minister said the deal has come at a time when the beef sector in Europe is “facing significant uncertainty” because of Brexit.
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Jun 29th 2019, 10:37 AM
'A bad deal for Irish farmers': EU signs massive trade agreement with South American countries
The EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur today sealed a hugely significant trade deal.
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Jun 28th 2019, 9:54 PM
'Anything is possible now': No-deal Brexit is more likely than ever before, says Tánaiste
‘We do have to prepare for the worst case,’ said Simon Coveney.
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May 24th 2019, 12:31 PM
Switzerland votes to approve stricter gun laws in line with EU regulations
Reports suggest the country has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the world.
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May 19th 2019, 4:25 PM
Theresa May says she's going to make a 'bold offer' to MPs to get them to support her Brexit deal
MPs have rejected the deal May agreed with Brussels three times already.
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May 19th 2019, 8:31 AM
What does the Dáil's declaration of a climate emergency actually mean?
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said this move will put pressure on the government to be more ambitious with its policies.
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May 10th 2019, 11:57 AM
Tusk tells UK 'please do not waste this time' as 31 October flextension agreed
Another long night in Brussels, and the threat of a no-deal exit this Friday has been averted.
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Apr 11th 2019, 1:21 AM
'A flexible extension': EU's Tusk proposes long Brexit delay but not more than a year
Prime Minister Theresa May met with German Chancellor Merkel and French President Macron today.
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Apr 9th 2019, 8:38 PM
EU will 'stand fully behind Ireland' whatever happens with Brexit, Barnier says
EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier was in Dublin meeting with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar today.
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Apr 8th 2019, 9:00 PM
'A new mind for Europe is required': President Higgins criticises 'inadequate' European Union
He called for a fresh approach to tackling inequality among member states.
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Mar 29th 2019, 11:49 AM
Poll: Should all cars need to have speed-limiting technology?
The EU has said road safety technologies will become mandatory on new cars from 2022 onwards.
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Mar 27th 2019, 9:26 AM
Explainer: Here's what scrapping seasonal clock changes will mean
It’s a choice now between brighter evenings or brighter mornings.
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Mar 9th 2019, 8:30 PM
Ciara Mageean wins bronze for Ireland in the European Indoor 1500m final
The 26-year-old was pipped for second place in Glasgow.
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Mar 3rd 2019, 8:29 PM
Majority of Irish people would like to see a united Ireland in their lifetime
There has been speculation that Brexit could lead to the unification Ireland.
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Feb 19th 2019, 7:18 AM
'Summon up the blood': The best Brexit quotes from another colourful week
Everyone has a hot take…
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Feb 2nd 2019, 5:30 PM
Ireland in line for extra summer Bank Holiday as MEPs look to mark Europe Day
A campaign has begun in Europe to create a public holiday across the continent on 9 May.
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Jan 31st 2019, 10:05 PM
Two elected Ireland MEPs may have to wait until Brexit actually happens before taking up their seats
Brexit is also impacting on May’s European elections
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Jan 29th 2019, 8:20 PM
UK government to scrap £65 'right to stay' fee for EU citizens
She said anyone who has already applied will receive a refund.
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Jan 21st 2019, 5:00 PM
'Too little too late': Hauliers slam no-deal Brexit rehearsal as 'window dressing'
‘Operation Brock’ began this morning with trucks travelling from a regional airport in Kent to the port of Dover.
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Jan 7th 2019, 6:35 PM
Juncker tells UK 'get your act together' over Brexit
The European Commission President thinks most MPs “deeply distrust” both the EU and Theresa May.
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Dec 30th 2018, 10:35 AM
Anger over £65 charge for EU citizens to apply to remain in UK after Brexit
Irish people living in the UK will not be expected to apply to the scheme.
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Dec 28th 2018, 4:01 PM
Tighter measures to fight crime and terrorism come into effect across EU
Member states are now “obliged to create a SIS alert for all cases related to terrorist offences”.
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Dec 28th 2018, 2:38 PM
EU no-deal Brexit plan: UK citizens' rights, flights, and no mention of Irish border
Britain also announced its own contingency plans to prevent shortages and economic instability today.
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Dec 19th 2018, 10:45 PM
EU reaches landmark agreement to cut usage of single-use plastics
The directive will come into effect in two years time if it is passed.
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Dec 19th 2018, 9:53 AM
Theresa May: second Brexit referendum would do 'irreparable damage' to integrity of British politics
The British Prime Minister will address the House of Commons today following a number of meetings in Brussels last week.
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Dec 17th 2018, 7:09 AM
Varadkar says some of May's Brexit suggestions 'make sense', while others are 'difficult'
EU leaders offered Theresa May sympathy today, but no promises.
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Dec 13th 2018, 10:12 PM
European Court of Justice's top advisor rules UK can revoke Article 50 and remain in European Union
The Advocate General’s opinion is not legally binding, but is often followed by the court’s 27 judges.
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Dec 4th 2018, 8:37 AM
'Intense' week of talks for May as EU negotiators set out plan for relationship with Britain
European leaders will get to voice their opinions on the draft agreement May presented to the British parliament last week.
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Nov 19th 2018, 7:27 AM
Ireland's a post-Brexit paradise for EU workers in the UK - but many are priced out of the move
The cost of housing is too much for some, while taxes make high-earners think twice.
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Nov 18th 2018, 4:00 PM
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