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Irish data watchdog launches investigation into Facebook over leak affecting half a billion users

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Facebook may have breached data protection regulations after the personal information of 533 million of its users was leaked online, Ireland’s data authority has said, as it announced an investigation into the social media giant. … Read More >Irish data watchdog launches investigation into Facebook over leak affecting half a billion users

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Dublin says limiting use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 jab will have ‘minimal impact’ on vaccine rollout

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Irish health officials have dismissed claims that the new restrictions limiting the use of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to those aged 60 and over will have a considerable impact on the country’s vaccine rollout. … Read More >Dublin says limiting use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 jab will have ‘minimal impact’ on vaccine rollout

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Violence must stop before someone dies: Irish FM laments scenes at riots in N. Ireland, says Dublin not to blame

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Dublin has promised to play its part in bringing an end to the unrest sweeping across Northern Ireland, calling on the EU to use the flexibilities in the post-Brexit arrangement, before someone is killed in the violence. … Read More >Violence must stop before someone dies: Irish FM laments scenes at riots in N. Ireland, says Dublin not to blame

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Covid party pooper: Irish ministers urge people to ditch the booze while toasting St Patrick’s Day amid pandemic

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For the millions around the world who claim Irish heritage, March 17 is a day to celebrate all things green, down some alcohol and say cheers to St. Patrick – but Irish ministers are calling for more sober celebrations this year. … Read More >Covid party pooper: Irish ministers urge people to ditch the booze while toasting St Patrick’s Day amid pandemic

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Ireland becomes latest nation to halt rollout of AstraZeneca vaccine following new reports of blood clotting

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Ireland has put the brakes on plans to administer the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, following in the footsteps of other countries that have suspended its use over concerns that the drug may be linked to blood clotting. … Read More >Ireland becomes latest nation to halt rollout of AstraZeneca vaccine following new reports of blood clotting

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UK engages in ‘perverse nationalism’ for seeking trade deal with US without EU, Ireland foreign affairs minister says

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Ireland’s minister for foreign affairs and minister for defense, Simon Coveney, criticized the UK for trying to secure a trade deal with the United States without European Union involvement. … Read More >UK engages in ‘perverse nationalism’ for seeking trade deal with US without EU, Ireland foreign affairs minister says

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After US apologizes to Ireland for soldiers breaking Covid-19 rules during flight stopover, Irish FM confirms two MORE incidents

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reland’s foreign minister has revealed two more breaches of Covid-19 lockdown rules by US military servicemen on stopovers at Shannon Airport, following an initial complaint two weeks ago that drew an apology from Washington. … Read More >After US apologizes to Ireland for soldiers breaking Covid-19 rules during flight stopover, Irish FM confirms two MORE incidents

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Sammy Wilson & Mary Lou McDonald on Northern Ireland Brexit showdown with Boris Johnson

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to the leader of Sinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald. She discusses the significance of Bloody Sunday in Irish history, Boris Johnson’s ‘belligerence’ against new inquiries into the atrocities, the arguably failing coronavirus vaccine drive in the Republic of Ireland compared to the success in Northern Ireland, what Joe Biden becoming president means for Ireland, and much more … Read More >Sammy Wilson & Mary Lou McDonald on Northern Ireland Brexit showdown with Boris Johnson

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US apologizes to Ireland after American troops flout strict Covid-19 regulations during overnight stopover

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US officials have apologized to the Irish government after more than 50 military personnel broke Irish Covid-19 rules by spending a night at a Limerick hotel without supplying negative tests or filling in contact-tracing forms . … Read More >US apologizes to Ireland after American troops flout strict Covid-19 regulations during overnight stopover

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EU making Russia into ‘phantom enemy’ for geopolitical reasons, shouldn’t lecture others about democracy – Irish MEP to RT

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Hand-wringing over Alexey Navalny is but an excuse to target Russia, and the EU should not lecture anyone about human rights when it turns its back on Julian Assange and other cases closer to home, Irish MEP Clare Daly told RT. … Read More >EU making Russia into ‘phantom enemy’ for geopolitical reasons, shouldn’t lecture others about democracy – Irish MEP to RT