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Irish President's speech at state dinner in honour of top Vietnamese leader

Irish President's speech at state dinner in honour of top Vietnamese leader   Irish President Michael D. Higgins (R) and his spouse welcome Party General Secretary and State President To Lam. (Photo: VNA)      Irish President Michael D. Higgins …

Irish President hosts welcome ceremony for Vietnamese top leader

Irish President hosts welcome ceremony for Vietnamese top leader   Irish President Michael D. Higgins (R) and his spouse welcome Party General Secretary and State President To Lam. (Photo: VNA)     President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins and his spouse …

Westlife reunion: Nicky Byrne and Brian McFadden's 'raw and honest' chat 20 years after shock exit

Exclusive: Westlife star Nicky Byrne is launching a brand-new podcast, Nicky Byrne HQ, where he will sit down with top celebrities and public figures, and his first guest is former bandmate Brian McFadden Nicky Byrne launches new podcast with Bryan …

Irish government splashes the cash to keep out Sinn Féin

Cash for kids Income tax bands will be raised sharply to prune €1.6 billion from payslip deductions, particularly for workers earning less than €44,000 a year, in a system that already taxes lower-paid workers little by international norms. Chambers said …

Budget 2025: Breakdown of Irish government's funding and taxes for environment and climate action

The coalition government that claims responsibility for “a step change in Ireland’s climate actions” has been praised for “another progressive” budget. But it has also been branded a 'missed opportunity' to roll out innovations to make the climate …

Irish government announces tax cuts in pre-election budget

In July, Jack Chambers pledged €1.4bn in tax measures and new expenditure of €6.9bn The Republic of Ireland’s finance minister has announced personal tax cuts and cost-of-living supports in a giveaway pre-election budget. There is growing speculation that …

Westlife star's new podcast reveals untold truth on band member's shocking departure

Westlife star Nicky Byrne is launching a brand-new podcast, and the first episode is set to delve into the untold story behind the shocking departure of his former bandmate Brian McFadden. The podcast entitled, Nicky Byrne HQ, will see the boyband star sit …

Vietnam, Ireland issue joint statement on strengthening bilateral partnership

Vietnam, Ireland issue joint statement on strengthening bilateral partnership   Talks between Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and Irish President Michael D. Higgins. (Photo: VNA)    Vietnam and Ireland have issued a 17-point joint …

Leo Varadkar is still stirring division

Last week, Leo Varadkar, former head of government of the Republic of Ireland, visited Londonderry to campaign for Northern Ireland’s annexation by the Irish republic. This “New Ireland Commission” event was organised by the SDLP, the nationalist party …

We strive to turn the region from a theater of military operations into a crossroads of peace

The RA NA delegation participated in the autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE PA) in Dublin. Sargis Khandanyan, head of the RA NA delegation and chairman of the NA Standing Committee …

MLA: Irish Government should invest in H&W for 'clearest signal yet of commitment to shared future'

'Dynamic' Mary O'Rourke remembered as a 'straight talker'

Mary O'Rourke was a "dynamic" person and a "straight talker", former president Mary McAleese has said. The former Fianna Fáil TD and government minister died yesterday, aged 87. She had a "great capacity for friendship and …

Editorial: Irrepressible Mary O’Rourke was a true political pioneer

But it was an honours degree in English, a whip-smart mind and an indomitable spirit which freed Mary O’Rourke from living in anyone’s shadow, Such qualities would also enable her – along with a handful of equally remarkable women – to shatter the crystal …

Ireland must accept the Cass Review

Educators are grappling with how to care for children who declare a “gender identity” opposite to their sex. Irish Minister for Education, Norma Foley, appears to be struggling with it too. In August she said that further “medical advice” is needed on …

Taoiseach expresses sympathy on passing of Mary O'Rourke

Published: Thu 3 Oct 2024, 4:32 PM The Taoiseach has expressed his sympathies to the family of Mary O'Rourke after her passing. In a statement, Simon Harris said: "It is with great sadness that I today learned of the death of former Minister, Mary …

Dublin urged to use €14bn tax windfall to restore the Derry to Letterkenny rail line

Campaigners say just a fraction of the cash received from Apple could help transform north west The Dublin government has been urged to use part of its windfall tax from Apple to restore the Derry-Letterkenny rail line Today at 08:30 The Irish Government …

Warning after customers hit with wave of new fraud attempts purporting to be Budget 2025 energy credits

The bank said fraudsters often use topical events that are the subject of a lot of media coverage and commentary to defraud consumers. Bank of Ireland is seeing cases where customers receive an SMS pretending to be from the Irish Government (Gov.ie) saying …

Ireland's stunning new national park with 'roots stretching back to prehistoric times'

Co Meath is set to be home to Ireland's newest national park as the State has snapped up land in the county. The Irish government has secured the historic World Heritage lands of Dowth Hall and its surrounding 552-acre estate. The new Boyne Valley Bru …

Tom Clonan: Irish troops in Lebanon are now acting as observers in a de-facto warzone

THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 380 Irish men and women currently serving as peacekeepers with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) – at the heart of Israel’s ground offensive against Hezbollah. They comprise the majority of the Irish-Polish …

Violations of Localization Requirements in Public Procurement: Challenges for the Ukrainian Economy – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, October 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Localization in public procurement is one of the important reforms to support Ukrainian manufacturers and strengthen the national economy. However, a recent study by the analytical center CMD …

Dr. Robert Carter’s The Bipartisan Jesus Explores Christian Values as a Blueprint for National Unity

The Bipartisan Jesus, presents a timely exploration of how core Christian values can offer a path toward national unity amidst the current political divide. NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, October 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Robert Carter’ …

National Nonprofit, City Thread, to Advance 20+ U.S. Cities’ Transportation Infrastructure Goals

City Thread is accepting applications for its AMP Grant program - to help up to 4 cities in the U.S. achieve their transportation infrastructure goals faster. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- City Thread, a …

Filipino American History Month will be celebrated in Carson on Saturday, October 12

From a chicken adobo cook-off to a Car Show, celebrate Filipino American History Month at the Carson Event Center on Saturday, October 12 from 11 am - 4 pm CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MEDIA ADVISORY What: …

Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey wins for Best News and Politics Podcast

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, TYT Network, America’s largest and longest-running online news network, announced a new achievement for one of its flagship programs. Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey …

George Magazine announces cover interview for post Election issue, 'A New Hope'

LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In continuing with the theme of “A New Hope” – George Magazine will feature, in a future Issue, an interview with Alveda King, as one of the post 2024 Presidential Election …

New Survey: Virginians Favor Electric Vehicles, Cite Savings and Incentives as Key Influences for Choosing an EV

Study Finds the More Virginians Learn About EVs, the More Likely They Are to Buy One CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new statewide survey found that Virginians have favorable perceptions about electric …

TravelingWiki Foundation Launches 'SupportCarolina.com' To Raise Funds For North Carolina Flood Victims

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TravelingWiki Foundation announces the launch of “SupportCarolina.com” to Raise Funds for North Carolina Flood Victims via the Food Bank Network. Prior to this work, TravelingWiki …

Independence T.O.G.E.T.H.E.R. program receives two awards and national spotlight

INDEPENDENCE, MO, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Independence received two awards last week for its Independence T.O.G.E.T.H.E.R. initiative and is presenting on the national stage this week. In both cases, this …

Moorestown, NJ Deployed Lead Based Paint Inspections Module With GovPilot

Moorestown, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality. MOORESTOWN, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Customer Since …

Grand Terrace, CA Deployed Building Permit Module With GovPilot

Grand Terrace, CA expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and services in the municipality. GRAND TERRACE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Customer Since 2022 …

Robbinsville, NJ Deployed Construction Permit UCC Module and More With GovPilot

Robbinsville, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality ROBBINSVILLE, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Customer …

TravelingWiki Foundation Added as Non Profit Coalition Partner Supporting Pediatric Cancer Research with ABF

TravelingWiki Foundation Follows Up on Presentation at Philadelphia City Hall as New Non Profit Coalition Partner Supporting Pediatric Cancer Research with ABF PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TravelingWiki …

龍華投資風控團隊啟動2024年擴張計劃——新投資艦隊成立迎接市場挑戰

TAIWAN, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 龍華投資風控團隊今日正式宣布啟動2024年度擴張計劃,推出全新投資艦隊。此舉旨在通過引入新人才和創新策略,進一步鞏固其在台灣投資市場的地位,並開拓更多潛在機遇。 擴張計劃核心：新投資艦隊成立 在經歷2023年的強勁增長後,龍華投資風控團隊決定進一步擴大其市場影響力。新成立的投資艦隊由30名經驗豐富的投資專家組成,預計將為團隊帶來約新台幣50億元的新增資產管理規模。 …

Yemen's Civil War: Ten Years Later

Director of MEI’s Arabian Peninsula Program Gerald Feierstein speaks to scholars Nadwa Al-Dawsari and Fatima Abo Alasrar as they reflect on the tenth anniversary of Yemen’s civil war.  It’s been ten years since the Houthis seized control of the capital of …

Middle East Dialogue May 2024 Meeting Report

The Middle East Dialogue, a panel of regional and extra-regional experts convened by the Middle East Institute’s (MEI) Conflict Resolution and Track II Dialogues Program and the Middle East Council for Global Affairs (MECGA), met in Doha, Qatar, on May 21- …

Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada Calls for Accredited Residency & Fellowship Programs for Nurse Practitioners

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada (NPAC) is urging the Canadian healthcare community to recognize the critical need for accredited residency, and fellowship …

New Hilarious, “Nonsensical,” Satirical Mystery Pokes Fun at American and Russian Political Landscapes

RUSSIAN NONSENSICAL by Edward D. Webster WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If the title doesn’t get you, the first sentence surely will: “Clem Dudas learned the hard way that any of God’s glorious days can …

Adhere+ Announces CEO, Corporate Name Transitions

Jim Breidenstein assumes CEO role, Dan Cohen to serve as Corporate President -- Company Corporate Name Now Adhere+ WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adhere+, a telehealth company focused on improving patient …

New Study Reveals Widespread Underestimation of Income of the Richest

Research shows how cognitive biases lead to the misperception of income inequality, affecting support for redistribution. BUDAPEST II., HUNGARY, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A study published in PNAS Nexus by researchers from ELTE, …