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Taoiseach Simon Harris said it is “common sense” Taoiseach Simon Harris has responded to backlash after increasing fines for people on Jobseeker’s Benefit. The Government has come under fire after quietly signing off on a €90 fine for those who refuse to engage with social welfare employment services. People will see €90 taken from their […]

Taoiseach Simon Harris said it is “common sense” Taoiseach Simon Harris has responded to backlash after increasing fines for people on Jobseeker’s Benefit. The Government has come under fire after quietly signing off on a €90 fine for those who refuse to engage with social welfare employment services. People will see €90 taken from their […]

1 year ago

Man in his 50s arrested following bomb threat to Taoiseach’s home

Mr Harris’ wife and children were in the home at the time. A man in his 50s has been arrested in connection to a bomb threat made on the home of Taoiseach Simon Harris in June. The threat was made just after 6pm on Wednesday, 26 June, while Mr Harris’ wife and young children were […]

Mr Harris’ wife and children were in the home at the time. A man in his 50s has been arrested in connection to a bomb threat made on the home of Taoiseach Simon Harris in June. The threat was made just after 6pm on Wednesday, 26 June, while Mr Harris’ wife and young children were […]

1 year ago

Taoiseach ‘disappointed’ with GAA GO coverage this season

He’s planning to meet with GAA President Jarlath Burns. Taoiseach Simon Harris has reiterated that coverage of the GAA should not be behind a paywall. Debate about the streaming platform GAA Go has had plenty of coverage in recent weeks, with many claiming the subscription-based package is preventing growth in the Gaelic games by making […]

He’s planning to meet with GAA President Jarlath Burns. Taoiseach Simon Harris has reiterated that coverage of the GAA should not be behind a paywall. Debate about the streaming platform GAA Go has had plenty of coverage in recent weeks, with many claiming the subscription-based package is preventing growth in the Gaelic games by making […]

1 year ago

Bomb threat made to home of Taoiseach Simon Harris

His wife and children were at home at the time. A bomb threat was made to the home of Taoiseach Simon Harris yesterday evening, it has been confirmed. The threat was made just after 6pm on Wednesday evening while Mr Harris’ wife and young children were at home. It is believed that the threat was […]

His wife and children were at home at the time. A bomb threat was made to the home of Taoiseach Simon Harris yesterday evening, it has been confirmed. The threat was made just after 6pm on Wednesday evening while Mr Harris’ wife and young children were at home. It is believed that the threat was […]

1 year ago

Leo Varadkar insists that resignation is not linked to ‘some sort of scandal’

The Taoiseach announced earlier this week that he would be stepping down as leader of the country. Leo Varadkar has said that he isn’t aware of any ‘scandal that is about to break’ in relation to his resignation as Taoiseach. Speaking at the European Council in Brussels, the Fine Gael leader was asked if he […]

The Taoiseach announced earlier this week that he would be stepping down as leader of the country. Leo Varadkar has said that he isn’t aware of any ‘scandal that is about to break’ in relation to his resignation as Taoiseach. Speaking at the European Council in Brussels, the Fine Gael leader was asked if he […]

2 years ago

Taoiseach admits “two wallops” for government after referendum rejection

“Clearly, I was incorrect.” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has admitted that the government has suffered “two wallops” as the Irish public firmly rejected both Family and Care referendums after Friday’s vote. Speaking at Dublin Castle on Saturday, Varadkar said that he accepts the public’s decision, admitting that the government “failed” to convince the majority to vote […]

“Clearly, I was incorrect.” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has admitted that the government has suffered “two wallops” as the Irish public firmly rejected both Family and Care referendums after Friday’s vote. Speaking at Dublin Castle on Saturday, Varadkar said that he accepts the public’s decision, admitting that the government “failed” to convince the majority to vote […]

2 years ago

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Mr Harris’ wife and children were in the home at the time. A man in his 50s has been arrested in connection to a bomb threat made on the home of Taoiseach Simon Harris in June. The threat was made just after 6pm on Wednesday, 26 June, while Mr Harris’ wife and young children were [&hellip;]

Mr Harris’ wife and children were in the home at the time. A man in his 50s has been arrested in connection to a bomb threat made on the home of Taoiseach Simon Harris in June. The threat was made just after 6pm on Wednesday, 26 June, while Mr Harris’ wife and young children were […]