Changes to medical card threshold have not gone far enough, says pensioner
A pensioner has claimed that the Government’s changes to the medical card threshold have not gone far enough and has disputed the number of people who are set to benefit.
Ireland
Child poverty will continue to rise despite budget increase, single parent says
The challenges faced by single parents will not be remedied by an extra 15 euro per week, it has been claimed.
Budget priority must be ‘sailing Ireland through Brexit storm’ – Fianna Fail
The priority for Ireland’s budget must be sailing the nation through the “Brexit storm”, the opposition finance spokesman has said.
No-deal Brexit will not be Ireland’s choice, says Coveney
Ireland will not be pressurised into accepting Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal, the country’s deputy premier has said.
Ireland forwards itching to make amends for Japan loss against Samoa – Easterby
Simon Easterby believes Ireland’s latent fury from their shock loss to Japan could turn their pack of forwards into a “different animal” against Samoa.
Carbery eager to repay Ireland faith after recovering from injury
Joey Carbery has declared himself finally fully fit and ready to repay Ireland’s faith for taking him to the World Cup when carrying an ankle injury.
Typhoon could disrupt Ireland’s chances of making quarter-finals
World Rugby is monitoring a typhoon that could hit Japan on Saturday and stop Ireland’s World Cup campaign in its tracks.
Bundee Aki will focus on facing Samoa in same manner as against New Zealand
Bundee Aki insists he will treat facing his fatherland Samoa exactly the same way he took on New Zealand in November.
Sexton remains Ireland’s prophet and talisman ahead of pool finale against Samoa
Johnny Sexton’s ability to predict what happens next on the pitch has ensured the World Player of the Year is peerless, according to teammate Chris Farrell.
Schmidt appears calm but is maintaining ‘intensity’ with Ireland, Stockdale says
Joe Schmidt has not deserted his taskmaster ways even if he has appeared relaxed at the World Cup, insists Jacob Stockdale.
Brussels tells UK that ‘every day counts’ as Brexit talks continue
Brexit talks with Brussels could continue over the weekend as Boris Johnson continues efforts to sell his plans to the European Union.
Ireland will bounce back after shock Japan loss, says Best
Rory Best has conceded Ireland’s confidence has been dented by the shock loss to Japan – but insisted Joe Schmidt’s men are still “very assured” of how to hit back to World Cup success.
Johnson in new court showdown as Europe brands Brexit plans ‘unconvincing’
Boris Johnson faces another showdown with the courts as his opponents look to force a Brexit extension following Europe’s critical response to the UK’s proposals for a deal.
Backstop preferred option to avoid hard border, says Varadkar
The Irish Government would accept unification as way to avoid a hard border, but its preferred solution is the backstop, the Taoiseach has said.
Johnson’s Brexit plan runs into European resistance
Boris Johnson’s proposals for a new Brexit deal have been rejected by the Irish government and left European Union leaders “unconvinced”.
Brexit deal cannot hand DUP veto over wishes of majority, insists Varadkar
The Irish premier has insisted a Brexit deal cannot hand the DUP a veto over the wishes of the majority in Northern Ireland.
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt plays down Johnny Sexton injury after Russia victory
Joe Schmidt has insisted Johnny Sexton will be “fine” to face Samoa despite the fly-half icing his troublesome thigh after being withdrawn in the 35-0 win over Russia.
Ireland’s Varadkar says Johnson’s Brexit plan ‘falls short’
Boris Johnson’s proposals for a Brexit deal have been rejected by the Irish government.
PM says Brexit proposals are a better compromise than to ‘remain a prisoner’
Boris Johnson has told MPs he has made a “genuine attempt to bridge the chasm” with the EU by making compromises to strike a fresh Brexit deal.
Irish minister says ‘no pressure’ on Dublin to accept UK Brexit proposals
The Irish minister for European affairs has said there is no pressure on the Irish government to accept the UK’s Brexit plans.