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Legacy Act prevented ‘landing zone’ being reached for Troubles victims – Harris

The 2023 legislation, introduced by the Tories, halted scores of civil cases and inquests into Troubles deaths.

The Independent UK

Irish Government will ‘fully’ cooperate with Omagh Bomb Inquiry – premier

Simon Harris said he wanted to provide a ‘categoric assurance’ his government would ensure all requested material is supplied to the inquiry.

The Independent UK

Martin wants ‘defining year’ for relations with UK after first call with Starmer

The two leaders discussed the ongoing recovery efforts from Storm Eowyn when they spoke on Monday morning.

Evening Standard

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Deputy First Minister criticises Higgins over Gaza comments at Holocaust event

Emma Little-Pengelly said the Republic’s president was ‘absolutely wrong’ to raise the issues at the annual Holocaust memorial event.

Evening Standard

Tanaiste defends Higgins’ decision to raise Gaza during Holocaust speech

Protesters were removed from the memorial event during an address by Michael D Higgins on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Everything being done to restore power supplies to Irish homes, say ministers

Minister Dara Calleary said he understood people’s ‘frustration’ and that authorities were ‘working as hard as possible’.

Evening Standard

Simon Harris and Hilary Benn have ‘warm and engaging’ conversation

Mr Harris said he and Mr Benn discussed repealing and replacing the Legacy Act as well as commitments under the newly formed Irish Government.

Evening Standard

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Minister profiles: The people at the Cabinet table

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Jim O’Callaghan are among the major promotions.

Evening Standard

Irish premier pledges to tackle housing issues as new government chosen

There was a significant reshuffle of ministers after Micheal Martin was appointed Taoiseach once again.

Evening Standard

Micheál Martin vows to protect Ireland ‘at moment of real threat’

Fianna Fáil leader officially elected as taoiseach a day after chaotic scenes in Dáil, as thoughts turn to future and Trump

The Guardian - UK

Micheal Martin ‘thankful’ after taoiseach nomination

Mr Martin will formally become Ireland’s new premier during a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins.

Evening Standard

Changing conditions to 'likely trigger tornados' across UK amid red warning

TORNADOS could hit parts of the UK today ahead of the Strom Eowyn, with forecasters warning of a danger to life.

The National (Scotland)

Regional independents not allowed on opposition benches in latest speaker ruling

The Dail is to reconvene after a chaotic row over how speaking time should be allocated to the government-affiliated independents.

Evening Standard

Irish parliament to reconvene after unprecedented row over speaking time

The argument prevented Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin being nominated as taoiseach.

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

‘Farcical’ Irish parliament row sees efforts to appoint a premier fail

Attempts to nominate a future taoiseach failed on Wednesday after a series of Dail disruptions over opposition speaking time.

Evening Standard

Row in Irish parliament a ‘subversion of constitution’ and ‘farcical’

Attempts to nominate a future taoiseach failed on Wednesday after a series of Dail disruptions over opposition speaking time.

Evening Standard

Irish parliament fails to nominate new taoiseach

The Irish parliament has failed to nominate a new taoiseach, following a row on speaking time.

The Guardian - UK

Micheál Martin furious at ‘subversion of Irish constitution’ amid chaos in Dáil

Martin’s formal appointment as taoiseach blocked after day of ‘utter disgrace’ in Irish parliament

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The Independent UK

Micheal Martin poised to become Irish premier as parliament meets

Mr Martin’s Fianna Fail emerged as the largest party following the Irish general election at the end of November.

Evening Standard

Fianna Fail members vote to ratify programme for government

Micheal Martin is set to replace Fine Gael leader Simon Harris as taoiseach when the Dail meets on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Martin vows to prove wrong the naysayers in new Irish government

The Fianna Fail leader is set to be appointed taoiseach for the second time on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Fianna Fail members to vote on draft programme for government

Party leader Micheal Martin is set to become taoiseach for the second time next week.

Evening Standard

Harris ‘obsessed’ with delivery as party meets to mull plan for new government

Fine Gael members held a regional meeting on Friday night in Dublin days after the draft programme for government was agreed.

Evening Standard

Taoiseach welcomes Gaza ceasefire after ’15 months of destruction’

Simon Harris said he hoped the deal will now receive the formal approval of the Israeli government.

The Guardian - UK

Ireland’s two main centre-right parties to form coalition government

Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin will be taoiseach for first three years with Fine Gael’s Simon Harris taking over in November 2027

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