Ireland to recognise Palestinian state
London: Ireland will recognise a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Simon Harris said on Wednesday, adding that he expected other countries to join Ireland, Spain and Norway in taking such a step in the coming weeks. "Today, Ireland, Norway, and Spain are announcing that we recognise the state of Palestine," Harris said at a press conference.
Source:The Herald
May 22, 2024 14:35 UTC
Don't lose your child benefit: Millions to be sent reminder letter from HMRC this week
Eligible parents have until August 31 to take action or their benefit payments will automatically stop. Child benefit is worth up to £1,331 a year for the first child and up to £881 a year for each additional child. The letters include a QR code which, when scanned with a mobile phone, directs you to the gov.uk website where you can update your claim online. Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC’s director general for customer services, says: ‘Child benefit is an important financial support for many families, so make sure you don’t miss out. ‘You can quickly and easily extend your claim online or via the HMRC app, just search “Child Benefit when your child turns 16” on gov.uk.’a.cooke@dailymail.co.uk
Source:Daily Mail
May 22, 2024 14:26 UTC
MSP urges UK Gov to follow Ireland in recognising Palestine
The move has created more of a push north of the border, with Mr Robertson posting on X, formerly Twitter, that the UK should follow suit. “Very welcome recognition of the State of Palestine by Ireland, Spain and Norway,” he said. “The UK Government must now officially recognise the state of Palestine.”READ MORE:Very welcome recognition of the State of Palestine by Ireland, Spain and Norway. It is high time for the UK Government to do the same and the Labour Party to give an unequivocal commitment to support the move now. “The refusal to recognise Palestine by a handful of powerful countries led by the US and UK has not only been shameful, it has made the situation worse.
Source:The Herald
May 22, 2024 12:28 UTC
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‘A beacon of hope to the Palestinian people’: Ireland recognises state as Israel imposes sanctions on Irish envoy – The Irish Times
“First of all, these latest announcements are nothing new: there’s already 140 countries that have gone out and unilaterally recognised the Palestinian state. I look forward to a state solution, I think there should be a Palestinian state but it’s only going to come with direct negotiations. Let’s not forget a bit of history here, which is that we tried to create a Palestinian state in the 90s. Mr Harris said the Palestinian state would be formally recognised next Tuesday and he suggested there should be statements in the Dáil on the issue. The goal is to achieve a Palestinian state that is politically cohesive, and that derives from the Palestinian Authority, he said.
Source:The Irish Times
May 22, 2024 11:56 UTC
Committal hearing for Jeffrey Donaldson historical sex charge case set for July
David Young, PAA hearing to establish whether there is sufficient evidence to send former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to trial over historical sex offences will take place on July 3rd, a court has heard. Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson leaving Newry Magistrates’ Court after his first court appearance in April. No other issues were raised during the brief review hearing, which lasted only three minutes. Jeffrey Donaldson resigned as DUP leader and was suspended from the party after the allegations against him emerged in March. East Belfast MP and deputy leader, Gavin Robinson, has been appointed interim DUP leader.
Source:The Herald
May 22, 2024 11:51 UTC
Maxwell agrees to join Independent Ireland Party ahead of local elections
AN INDEPENDENT candidate in the Westport Electoral Area has confirmed that he will be running as a member of the Independent Ireland party in the local elections. Louisburgh-based candidate Chris Maxwell confirmed that he has joined the Independent Ireland party fronted by Roscommon TD Michael Fitzmauice and will be an official Independent Ireland candidate in Local Elections on June 7. The Louisburgh-based agricultural contractor told The Mayo News that he knew Deputy Fitzmaurice for many years through business and had been approached by him to join the Independent Ireland party. They are in my line of thinking and for rural Ireland and that is what we are all about. “I felt the main parties have led down rural Ireland and when I say rural Ireland I mean anywhere outside the pale and that includes the towns.
Source:Irish Independent
May 22, 2024 11:04 UTC
LIVE: Gaza skyline as Spain, Ireland, Norway recognize a Palestinian state
Olean, NY (14760)TodayMostly sunny early then increasing clouds with some scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%..TonightScattered thunderstorms during the evening. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Source:The Herald
May 22, 2024 09:29 UTC
Woman found dead in Cork house named locally
Olivia KelleherA woman who was found dead at a property in Cork City has been named locally as Joyce O’Mahony. It is understood Ms O’Mahony, who was aged in her 60s, may have lain dead in the house at Brookfield Lawn in the Lough area for at least a year. It is believed that Joyce O’Mahony was still alive up to some time in 2022, based on items in her home. It is understood that Ms O’Mahony was extremely private and had not been seen locally for several years. Ms O’Mahony’s body was taken from a downstairs back room to the morgue at Cork University Hospital, where a post-mortem examination will be carried out on Wednesday.
Source:The Herald
May 22, 2024 09:16 UTC
Power supply firm XP Power shares soar 50% after it becomes bid target
XP Power revealed it has turned down three offers from US rival Advanced Energy IndustriesShares in XP Power rose nearly 50 per cent after it became the latest London-listed company to be targeted by foreign bidders. In a statement to investors yesterday, the high voltage power supply firm revealed it has turned down three ‘highly conditional, opportunistic, indicative proposals’ from US rival Advanced Energy Industries. XP Power joins a growing list of London-listed firms to be targeted, amid what has been described as a takeover ‘feeding frenzy’. In a seven-month pursuit of XP Power, Advanced Energy Industries first tabled a bid of 1700p – or £339million – towards the end of October. Last night Advanced Energy Industries said its latest offer represents a ‘compelling and highly attractive opportunity’ for shareholders.
Source:Daily Mail
May 22, 2024 08:59 UTC
Live: Ireland to formally recognise Palestinian state
'We see you': Ireland to formally recognise state of PalestineMuireann DuffyUpdated: 10am. Ireland is to formally recognise Palestine as an independent state, Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed. "Today, Ireland, Norway and Spain are announcing that we recognise the state of Palestine. "I have instructed the immediate recall of Israel’s ambassadors to Ireland and Norway for consultations in light of these countries' decisions to recognise a Palestinian state," Israel Katz said in a post on X. The Palestinian Authority and Hamas have both welcomed the announcements by Ireland, Spain and Norway.
Source:Irish Independent
May 22, 2024 07:34 UTC
LIVE: Ireland expected to announce recognition of a Palestinian state
Olean, NY (14760)TodaySunny skies this morning followed by thunderstorms during the afternoon. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%..TonightScattered showers and thunderstorms. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Source:The Herald
May 22, 2024 07:16 UTC
Winter storm rainfall in UK and Ireland ‘made 20% heavier by climate change’
It found that autumn and winter storms over the UK and Ireland were becoming wetter due to human-caused global warming. The study found human-induced climate change had led to the average rainfall on stormy days becoming around 20% heavier. It said the kind of intense storm rainfall seen in 2023/2024 had become 10 times more likely. If temperatures rose further to 2C of warming, storm rainfall and seasonal rain would increase, the researchers said. A warmer atmosphere holds more water vapour, a key factor in climate change driving heavier rainfall.
Source:The Herald
May 22, 2024 05:05 UTC
1 dead, dozens injured after turbulence on Boeing plane
A Singapore Airlines flight from London was diverted to Bangkok, where more than 70 people were being treated for injuries. The plane, a Boeing 777-300ER operated by Singapore Airlines, was diverted to Bangkok, the airline said in a statement, and landed at 3:45 p.m. local time Tuesday. In all, 71 people, including passengers and crew members, were injured, a hospital in Bangkok said. About 100 passengers who were not injured were to be flown to Singapore on Tuesday, Kittipong said. Between 2009 and 2022, 163 passengers and crew members were seriously injured in turbulence on aircraft registered in the United States, according to data from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Source:The Herald
May 22, 2024 01:15 UTC
Calls for people with gym or yoga memberships to get tax rebates
A new lobby group, the Fit 4 Life – Irish Physical Activity Alliance, or IPAA, wants people with gym memberships or who attend yoga classes to be able to claim tax back on those amounts under health expenses. The IPAA has emphasised the importance of exercise in ensuring people stay independent and health as they get older. “You probably look at me and think I’m as healthy as a horse. “She’s so feeble and so frail now, it really drives me on to stay really, really strong. But she also said that implementing a tax break without an information campaign on the benefit of physical exercise is “pointless”.
Source:The Herald
May 22, 2024 01:12 UTC