What is this? On March 8, 2024 (International Women’s Day) Irish citizens will be asked to vote on two amendments to the Constitution; the 39th Amendment of the Constitution - (The Family) Bill 2023, and the 40th Amendment - the Care Bill 2023. What changes will be made? The first referendum to be voted on, the 39th Amendment will change Article … [Read more...] about Two Referendums set to take place in March
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The Return of Stormont: Michelle O’Neill becomes first Nationalist First Minister
Michelle O’Neill has become the first Nationalist First Minister of Northern Ireland as Stormont returned for the first time since it was collapsed by the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in 2022. O’Neill, who has previously served as Deputy First Minister with Arlene Foster and Paul Givan (both DUP), respectively, is also the Vice President of Sinn Féin since 2018, … [Read more...] about The Return of Stormont: Michelle O’Neill becomes first Nationalist First Minister
Explainer: why are farmers across Europe protesting?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels Last month, an image of soup being thrown at the Mona Lisa painting in the Louvre Museum in Paris went viral. The footage shared by French news agency CL Press showed one woman throwing a liquid over the Leonardo Da Vinci painting, which is protected by glass. Her and another woman wearing t-shirts that said ‘Riposte Alimentaire’, … [Read more...] about Explainer: why are farmers across Europe protesting?
Former Taoiseach John Bruton dies
Former Taoiseach John Bruton passed away on February 6, 2024 at age 76 following a short illness. Born in Dunboyne Co. Meath on February 18, 1947, Bruton served as Taoiseach from 1994-1997 and as Leader of Fine Gael from 1990-2001. Bruton graduated from University College Dublin with a Bachelor of Arts degree and qualified as a barrister from King’s Inn … [Read more...] about Former Taoiseach John Bruton dies
University of Galway releases statement on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Photo by Yue Qiu On February 6, the University of Galway released a statement on the current situation in Israel and Palestine given the high casualties of Palestinian civilians and the growing calls for a ceasefire. Opening with an ode to Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week, Mandela was quoted saying “the world is now in greater need than ever for men and women … [Read more...] about University of Galway releases statement on Israeli-Palestinian conflict