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politics1 year ago

"Northern Ireland's Power-Sharing Government: A New Era of Opportunity and Cooperation"

Rishi Sunak's visit to Northern Ireland marks the revival of devolved government after two years of political stasis, with the focus on improving people's day-to-day lives. The £3.3bn funding from Westminster aims to end public sector strikes and improve the health service, but Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill insists on a better funding model. Sunak emphasizes the safeguarding of the union in response to O'Neill's remarks about a potential referendum on Northern Ireland's future. The stability of devolution remains uncertain, given its historical fragility and potential new friction points in the wake of Brexit.

via BBC.com|
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politics1 year ago

"Michelle O'Neill Makes History as First Irish Nationalist Leader of Northern Ireland"

President Joe Biden praised the restoration of the power-sharing government in Northern Ireland, commending the political leaders for their efforts. The appointment of Irish nationalist Michelle O’Neill as the region’s first minister ended a two-year standoff, with O’Neill's party, Sinn Féin, sharing power with the Democratic Unionist Party. Biden, who helped negotiate the Good Friday Agreement, emphasized the importance of the agreement and expressed support for the renewed stability of the government, acknowledging the need to strengthen the peace dividend and restore public services.

via POLITICO|
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politics1 year ago

"Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill Makes History as First Nationalist First Minister of Northern Ireland"

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill has made history by becoming Northern Ireland's first Irish nationalist first minister, sharing power with deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly from the Democratic Unionist Party. O'Neill's nomination is seen as a highly symbolic moment for nationalists, as the government returns to work after a two-year boycott by unionists. The return to government comes after a dispute about trade restrictions for goods entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain, with the U.K. government agreeing to new changes to eliminate routine checks and paperwork for most goods entering Northern Ireland.

via The Associated Press|
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politics1 year ago

"Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill Makes History as First Nationalist Leader of Northern Ireland"

Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill made history by becoming Northern Ireland's first minister, marking the return of the government after a two-year boycott by unionists. The power-sharing government, established under the Good Friday peace accord, includes both British unionists and Irish nationalists. O'Neill, a member of Sinn Fein, will share power with deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly from the DUP, and pledges cooperation with colleagues of a unionist tradition. The return to government follows a dispute over trade restrictions related to Brexit, with the U.K. government agreeing to new changes to ease customs checks and provide funding for Northern Ireland's public services.

via NBC News|
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politics1 year ago

"Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill Makes History as First Nationalist Leader of Northern Ireland"

Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O'Neill made history by becoming the first Irish nationalist leader of Northern Ireland, sharing power with deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly from the DUP. The return to government came after a two-year boycott by unionists over trade issues related to Brexit, and the U.K. government agreed to new changes to ease customs checks and provide funding for Northern Ireland's public services.

via NPR|
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politics1 year ago

"Northern Ireland's Historic Political Shift: From Powersharing to Sinn Fein's First Minister"

Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill is set to become Northern Ireland's first republican first minister, marking a historic shift in the region's power dynamics. This comes after a two-year political deadlock, with the Democratic Unionist Party striking a deal with the UK government on post-Brexit trade arrangements. O'Neill's appointment reflects a significant change in Northern Ireland's political landscape, with implications for the delicate power-sharing agreement and the prospect of Irish unity.

via The Washington Post|
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politics2 years ago

Biden's Ireland Visit Aimed at Preventing UK from Disrupting Good Friday Agreement

US President Joe Biden has said that he visited Ireland to ensure that the UK and Rishi Sunak did not "screw around" over the Good Friday Agreement. Biden's comments have been criticized by unionists, who have accused him of being "anti-British" after he made a flying visit to Northern Ireland to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement last month, before an extensive tour of the Republic. Biden also skipped the coronation of King Charles last weekend, instead sending First Lady Jill Biden.

via Daily Mail|
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politics2 years ago

Biden's eventful trip to Ireland.

President Joe Biden visited Ireland to reaffirm the close relationship between the US and Ireland and to reconnect with his ancestral roots. He spent three days touring the country, meeting dignitaries and townspeople, and soaking in the warm embrace of the Irish people. The trip raised questions over whether it was a taxpayer-funded family reunion, but the White House pointed to his speeches and meetings with Irish and UK leaders. Biden appeared determined not to let thorny political demands intrude too much on his mutual lovefest with the people of Ireland.

via POLITICO|
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politics2 years ago

Biden's Eventful Trip to Ireland: Key Takeaways and Reactions.

President Joe Biden's trip to Ireland was a nostalgic journey to his ancestral homeland, where he found connections in the people and landscape. He emphasized the importance of keeping the 25-year-old Good Friday Agreement in place and called for the political parties in Northern Ireland to return to a power-sharing government. Biden's trip had the feeling of a family spring break, with his son Hunter acting as a steadying presence and his other son Beau on his mind throughout the trip.

via CNN|
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politics2 years ago

Biden's Recent Remarks and Actions Draw Criticism and Embarrassment.

President Biden delivers a speech at a banquet dinner in Ireland, expressing his optimism for the future of both Ireland and the United States. He emphasizes the importance of democracy and strengthening it to deliver progress for people everywhere. He also reflects on the history of Ireland and the United States, and their shared commitment to human dignity and peace. Biden believes that together, there is nothing the two nations cannot achieve.

via The White House|
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politics2 years ago

Biden's Embarrassing Moments During Ireland Visit

During his visit to Ireland, President Biden was barked at by Misneach, the Bernese mountain dog of Irish President Michael Higgins. Biden attempted to reason with the dog, but it remained at a distance. Biden's tour around the country has been eventful, with a security breach reported and a mix-up between a New Zealand soccer team and a British police force group known for its brutal occupation of Ireland in the 1920s.

via Fox News|
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politics2 years ago

Biden's Recent Remarks and Actions.

President Joe Biden addressed Ireland's parliament during his four-day trip across Northern Ireland and Ireland, praising the nation for its partnership with the US and its efforts to fight climate change and global hunger. He also commended Ireland's political and humanitarian support for Ukraine, which has taken in nearly 80,000 Ukrainian refugees, and urged the UK to work closer with Ireland in smoothing out ongoing trade issues related to Northern Ireland. Biden's visit celebrated the 25th anniversary of the US-brokered Good Friday Agreement and served as an opportunity for him to reconnect with his Irish roots.

via POLITICO|
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politics2 years ago

"Joe Biden's Visit to Ireland: Reactions, Confusion, and Brexit Concerns"

US President Joe Biden met with Irish President Michael D Higgins in Dublin, inspecting a military guard of honour, planting an oak tree, and ringing the Bell of Peace. Biden also met Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at nearby Farmleigh House, discussing the importance of the meeting 25 years on from the Good Friday Agreement, the strong connection between their two countries, and their shared love of Irish poetry. Biden's visit to Ireland will continue with set-piece engagements, including an address to the Irish parliament.

via BBC|
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politics2 years ago

Biden's Strong Connection with Ireland Shines Through Presidential Visit

President Joe Biden is visiting Ireland to explore his family's roots and strengthen ties with the country. He has spent much of his trip visiting ancestral sites and meeting with Irish leaders to discuss global issues, including the war in Ukraine and the Good Friday Agreement. Biden has also praised Ireland's progressive liberalism, which has seen the country legalize same-sex marriage and end restrictive abortion bans. His Irish identity is intrinsically linked to his Catholic faith and upbringing in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

via CNN|
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security2 years ago

Security breach during Biden's Northern Ireland visit raises concerns.

Police in Northern Ireland are investigating a security breach after a document outlining details of US President Joe Biden’s trip to the country was found on the street. The document appears to outline police deployments for Biden’s visit, which began with events Wednesday in Belfast to mark a quarter-century of the Good Friday Agreement. The US Secret Service said the president’s movements were not affected by the reports. Biden is in Dublin on Thursday where he’s scheduled to meet the Irish President Michael Higgins and Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, as well as address the Irish house of parliament.

via CNN|
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