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Dublin’s Phoenix Park will be closed for a 24-hour period on Wednesday due to the official visit of US President Joe Biden. All entrances, including pedestrian gates, will be shut from 5pm, with the gates reopening at 5pm on Thursday. Dubbed as one of the main routes to the city’s suburbs, the Phoenix Park is also a favorite for walkers and cyclists. However, necessary staff would still be granted entry to care for animals at Dublin Zoo, which will be closed to the public until 9:30am on Friday.

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Dublin’s Phoenix Park will be closed for a 24-hour period on Wednesday due to the official visit of US President Joe Biden. All entrances, including pedestrian gates, will be shut from 5pm, with the gates reopening at 5pm on Thursday. Dubbed as one of the main routes to the city’s suburbs, the Phoenix Park is also a favorite for walkers and cyclists. However, necessary staff would still be granted entry to care for animals at Dublin Zoo, which will be closed to the public until 9:30am on Friday.

Dublin’s Phoenix Park will be closed to the public during the official visit of US President Joe Biden, according to the Office of Public Works (OPW). At the request of gardai, all entrances to the park, including pedestrian gates, will be shut from 5 pm on Wednesday to facilitate President Biden’s visit. The park is … Read more

Irish corporation tax receipts predicted to surpass record €22.6bn in 2023

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Irish corporation tax receipts predicted to surpass record €22.6bn in 2023

The Minister for Finance has made a bold prediction that the government will see record corporation tax receipts in the year 2023. This news is welcome for both the government and the economy, as corporation tax is a major contributor to the state’s revenue. With this projected increase, the government will be able to fund … Read more

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar Discusses Timing and Approaches to Northern Institutions Restoration

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar Discusses Timing and Approaches to Northern Institutions Restoration

The Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister), Micheál Martin, has recently announced that he does not intend to establish a “fake deadline” regarding the restoration of Northern Ireland’s institutions. Such institutions include the stable functioning of the executive, which has not been in operation for over two years. Micheál’s statement comes amidst growing concerns about the failings … Read more

Ireland Takes the Lead in Rebelling Against the EU’s ‘Industrial Subsidies Race’ with the US

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Ireland Takes the Lead in Rebelling Against the EU’s ‘Industrial Subsidies Race’ with the US

As the global trade tension between US and EU continues to escalate, Ireland has taken an unprecedented step towards leading a rebellion against the EU’s ‘industrial subsidies race’ with the US. The Irish government has been increasingly vocal about its concerns regarding the EU’s heavy subsidies granted to key industries, which it fears could lead … Read more

Varadkar Says Ukraine Peace Unattainable Unless Putin Is Halted, Asserts Failure of Appeasement

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Varadkar Says Ukraine Peace Unattainable Unless Putin Is Halted, Asserts Failure of Appeasement

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has put his weight behind the argument that “appeasement has failed” with regards to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. In an interview with the Irish Times, Varadkar opined that only when Russian President Vladimir Putin is stopped can peace be possible for Ukraine. Varadkar’s comments come amid continued … Read more

Ireland’s Soft Power at Work: Uncovering the Influence Beneath the Green Shamrocks and Fluff of St. Patrick’s Day

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Ireland’s Soft Power at Work: Uncovering the Influence Beneath the Green Shamrocks and Fluff of St. Patrick’s Day

Every year on March 17, the world turns its attention to Ireland, celebrating its rich culture and heritage with parades, shamrocks, and green beer. But beyond this festive frivolity lies a more enduring force: Ireland’s soft power. From literature and music to diplomacy and philanthropy, Ireland has long exerted a subtle but powerful influence on … Read more

“On St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland is Blossoming”

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“On St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland is Blossoming”

Green is the color of the traditional parade of the Saint Patrick’s day which has brought tens of thousands of tourists to Dublin to celebrate the national holiday of Ireland. Music bands, floats, and aerial acrobatics that filled the streets of the Irish capital on Friday. Following the annual St. Patrick’s Day tradition, Irish Prime … Read more

Ireland’s Prime Minister believes UK’s immigration policy will have an impact on the country.

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Ireland’s Prime Minister believes UK’s immigration policy will have an impact on the country.

In the wake of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, discussions surrounding the implications of Brexit have been ongoing. Ireland, as a neighboring country and member of the EU, has been particularly invested in these conversations. Recently, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has spoken out about how changes to the UK’s immigration policy could potentially … Read more

The Taoiseach remembers his previous visit to DC where he announced Ireland’s lockdown to the nation.

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The Taoiseach remembers his previous visit to DC where he announced Ireland’s lockdown to the nation.

In March 2020, Ireland’s Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, experienced a historic moment during his visit to Washington DC. While attending a St. Patrick’s Day diplomatic meeting, he received a call from back home. The news was shocking; it was time to announce a nationwide lockdown. The moment was both surreal and daunting, and for Varadkar, it … Read more

Irish Prime Minister Unfazed About Banks Amid Market Turbulence Caused by Credit Suisse

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Irish Prime Minister Unfazed About Banks Amid Market Turbulence Caused by Credit Suisse

The Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin, has remained calm and assured in the face of recent market jitters, which have been sparked by Credit Suisse’s involvement in a series of hedge fund losses. Despite concerns about the stability of Irish banks, Martin has stated that he is “not concerned” about the impact of the Credit … Read more