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# special-status - Tuesday 1 October, 2019

# Special Status

Minister wants History to be 'mandatory' for Junior Cycle

Oct 1st 2019, 8:23 AM 9,932 Views 53 Comments

Maths, Irish and English are currently the only compulsory subjects, bar some exceptions.

# special-status - Friday 5 April, 2019

# Like Champagne

Irish whiskey has been given special status by the EU

Apr 5th 2019, 10:59 AM 31,568 Views 34 Comments

Whiskey distillers in Ireland have been calling for special status for Irish whiskey for years.

# special-status - Sunday 6 August, 2017

# Opinion

'The North must be designated special status in order for the whole island to stay in the EU together'

Aug 6th 2017, 6:00 PM 10,492 Views 83 Comments

‘While Britain is driving head first into the train wreck that is Brexit, it cannot be allowed to drag our agreements, progress and prosperity with them’, writes David Cullinane.

# special-status - Monday 17 October, 2016

# Brexit

Northern Ireland says it doesn’t want 'special status'

Oct 17th 2016, 9:48 PM 20,033 Views 100 Comments

Stormont rejected a motion calling for a special status to be granted.

# special-status - Monday 13 June, 2016

# Special Status

We asked every TD if they want Travellers recognised as an ethnic minority - here’s what they said

Jun 13th 2016, 6:05 AM 29,447 Views 54 Comments

The vast majority of those who replied are in favour.