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A business leader promoting Anglo-Irish trade has warned of an uncertain future if Britain votes to exit the EU. John McGrane, director general of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce, said while the Irish Government would do its best to establish close ties between the neighbours it would be constrained by the need for consensus… Continue reading EU exit means uncertain future for British-Irish trade – business leader

An elite Garda unit armed with high-powered weapons is being permanently set up in Dublin in the wake of the “unprecedented” escalation of gangland bloodshed. Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald signalled a green light for the new dedicated response team during a summit with Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan.

Ireland’s police chief has been forced to defend her organised crime units having no intelligence that a boxing weigh-in would be targeted by a gangland hit squad. Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan faced scrutiny as to why there was no security presence at the Regency Hotel in Dublin last Friday when David Byrne, 33, was shot… Continue reading Commissioner defends Garda policing stance after gangland murders

The leader of the Catholic Church in the Irish Republic has denounced as “despicable” the gangsters behind a bloody feud spilling on to the streets of Dublin. In an outspoken attack on the killers, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin said they are “not idols or stars or heroes”, but criminals who threaten public order and democracy.

The waiting time for non-jury Special Criminal Court cases to be heard has stretched to more than two years. The delay was due to some cases taking a long time to hear, a spokesman for the Courts Service said. Trials awaiting hearing surround murder, membership of an illegal organisation, firearms and explosives and tax evasion.

The head of the owner of British Airways has said he admires his fierce Ryanair rival Michael O’Leary. Willie Walsh paid tribute to the fellow Irishman who he said had managed to turn a profit while expanding his budget carrier in a rare airline business feat.

Luas workers have said they have no option but to strike in a two-day stoppage that will disrupt 180,000 tram users in Dublin from Thursday morning. Amid calls for last-ditch talks to avert the industrial action, trade union Siptu attacked Transdev, operators of the light rail, accusing management of refusing to offer anything other than… Continue reading Luas workers 'have no option' over strike

More than 100 passengers are on a ferry sailing between France and Ireland which has been forced to take shelter off the UK coast. Heavy seas and winds blowing at up to Force 11 meant the Irish Ferries ship Epsilon, sailing from Cherbourg to Dublin, had to divert into safer waters.

Beyonce is going on a world tour and is stopping off in Dublin. The American star, who performed at the Super Bowl on Sunday night, will play will play Croke Park on Saturday July 9 as part of the Formation World Tour.

Some 59,000 young people are being reminded to register to vote. The National Youth Council of Ireland has urged those who turned 18 in the last 12 months to ensure they are able to take part in the forthcoming general election.