The UK and Irish governments are set to discuss the fallout from the Brexit vote for the first time on Wednesday. Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan and Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers will talk about the impact of the referendum on cross-border relations when they meet in Belfast.
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Watchdog warning over support refusal for children with literacy issues
A watchdog has warned exam chiefs not to repeat the same mistakes when refusing support for children with dyslexia, poor eyesight or literacy problems. Children’s Ombudsman Niall Muldoon said his office dealt with 132 complaints about the State Examinations Commission’s (SEC) handling of pleas for help in 2014 and 2015, and another 55 this year.
Government boosting help with rent costs to combat homelessness
An extra 15 million euro is to be spent on the state’s rent supplement this year to prevent more people being made homeless. The new money will be paid from July 1 with average increases in welfare payments of 29% for at-risk households in Dublin and 25% in counties Laois and Roscommon.
Puppies seized at ferry port in operation by Scottish and Irish officers
Another 10 puppies have been seized by protection officers as part of investigations against suspected illegal dog breeding. The latest batch of Cocker Spaniels, Shih Tzus and Bichon Frise were found on Monday night in Cairnyan ferry port in Scotland a few weeks after 20 pups were found at the same terminal.
Northern Ireland not bound by UK's Brexit vote, says Gerry Adams
Gerry Adams has claimed Northern Ireland is not bound by the Brexit result. The Sinn Fein leader said a majority vote in the region to stay within the European Union must be upheld.
Michael D Higgins concerned about future of EU after Brexit vote
Michael D Higgins has attacked the discourse of fear in the UK’s Brexit debate and said he is concerned about the future of the European Union (EU). Mr Higgins said the UK’s Brexit debate was “rather sad” and that all member states must now be concerned about the future of the Union.
Higgins receives honorary degree from Edinburgh University
Michael D Higgins told graduating students “education has the power to change the world” as he received an honorary degree on an official visit to Scotland. Edinburgh University presented the president with a Doctor of Laws during a ceremony at the city’s Usher Hall.
Dublin in call for calm over Irish passport applications
Dublin’s Foreign Affairs Minister has warned people to ease off rushing to get Irish passports after the Brexit vote. Charlie Flanagan said an “unnecessary surge” is threatening to have a significant impact on the passport service and could hit those who urgently need one.
Charity reports working with dozens of women suspected of being sex trafficked
A charity working with women in the sex trade said it had helped 94 women suspected of being trafficked. Ruhama said it had supported 301 woman from 43 countries during 2015 and reiterated its call for new vice laws which decriminalise prostitutes and criminalise the buyer.
Ireland lifts ban on gay men donating blood
Ireland is lifting the lifetime ban on gay men donating blood. Health Minister Simon Harris revealed the decision days after the reform was recommended in a report by the board of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS).
