[ad_1] The analysis is expected to cover contingency planning for both a trade agreement reached between the EU and the UK and a no-deal scenario. Mr. Coveney said the stakes are high and “what we are doing as a government is making sure we are fully prepared for all scenarios.” In London, British Prime Minister … Read more
[ad_1] President Donald Trump has declared that he has an “absolute right” to grant himself a pardon, but the law is much murkier than his confidence suggests. No president has ever attempted to forgive himself while in office, so if Trump tries to do so in the next six weeks, he will venture into legally … Read more
[ad_1] The mood is beginning to shift among EU leaders to secure the compromises necessary to reach a deal and prepare for a no-deal outcome, Foreign Minister Simon Coveney warned Monday night after another day of unfinished talks on Brexit. Mr Coveney also spoke about “great frustration on the part of the EU, not just … Read more
[ad_1] The Dublin Port tunnel may have to close for “extended periods” due to Brexit-related traffic congestion in the new year, according to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). There is a risk that the tunnel will have to be closed for extended periods during times of congestion, “said Pat Maher, director of network management at TII. … Read more
[ad_1] The number of daily Covid cases has “bottomed out” and we can now expect the numbers to start rising again, the medical director warned. The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) has already warned that daily cases could rise to between 800 and 1200 in the second week of January if there are a … Read more
[ad_1] MEPs have reinserted into controversial Brexit legislation powers that would allow UK ministers to violate international law. The House of Commons restored sections of the UK’s Internal Market Act that had been removed by their peers, as talks continue between the UK and the EU seeking a deal on the deals beyond December 31. … Read more
[ad_1] Just 24 hours before Manchester United’s biggest game of the season, Paul Pogba came to dominate the headlines. With the Red Devils facing a must-not-lose clash with RB Leipzig in the Champions League, Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola said. All the sports: “I can say it’s over for Paul Pogba in Manchester United. “ He … Read more
[ad_1] Former billionaire Sean Quinn has pledged to Superior Court not to go to company-operated land that was once owned by him. The guarantee was given as part of a legal action brought by the renowned Mannok. The firm, formerly known as Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH), is seeking an injunction to prevent any alleged break-ins … Read more
[ad_1] BUSINESS UNIT In 2013, AIG replaced Vodafone as Dublin’s title sponsor and the bar was raised again. This prompted Kildare’s secretary at the time, Kathleen O’Neill, to call for the pooling of individual county board sponsorship deals after Dublin’s € 4 million link with the insurance giants for the next years. Needless to say, … Read more
[ad_1] Healthcare workers, schoolchildren and students are among the groups that have had the highest number of Covid-19 infections, according to new data released by the Irish Independent. The data retained on the total number of infections to date has for the first time been disaggregated by sector of employment. The figures, released by the … Read more