Indian-origin doctor Leo Varadkar becomes Ireland's youngest and first gay Prime Minister
Despite inheriting Europe`s fastest-growing economy, he will face immediate challenges in the shape of neighbouring Britain`s exit from the European Union.
Jun 14, 2017, 21:25 PM IST
Irish PM says support growing for Brexit transition period
British Prime Minister Theresa May has promised to trigger Article 50 of the EU`s Lisbon Treaty in March, starting a two-year countdown to negotiate Britain`s departure from the bloc.
Nov 26, 2016, 02:23 AM IST
Outgoing Irish coalition wins vote but without majority
PM Enda Kenny`s outgoing coalition came first in Ireland`s general election but fell far short of a governing majority, final results showed on Thursday, after a vote marked by anti-austerity anger.
Mar 03, 2016, 15:20 PM IST
Outgoing Irish coalition wins vote but without majority: Final results
Prime Minister Enda Kenny`s outgoing coalition came first in Ireland`s general election but fell far short of a governing majority, final results showed on Thursday, after a vote marked by anger against austerity.
Mar 03, 2016, 15:15 PM IST
Ireland votes amid austerity anger, fears of hung parliament
Ireland's voters were deciding on Friday who should lead their economically rebounding nation as polls suggested that the outcome of the general election could leave no party able to lead a stable coalition.
Feb 26, 2016, 20:22 PM IST
Thousands protest against austerity ahead of Irish vote
Thousands of protesters marched through Dublin on Saturday to call for an end to austerity, as Ireland prepares to vote in parliamentary elections.
Feb 20, 2016, 23:59 PM IST
Irish PM calls election for February 26
Polls indicate the current coalition government led by Fine Gael`s Kenny with junior centre-left party Labour will struggle to gain the minimum 80 seats.
Feb 03, 2016, 16:55 PM IST
Ten dead, including children, at Dublin travellers' site
Ten people are now known to have died, including a baby and children, after a pre-dawn fire today at a site in Dublin housing members of the traveller community.
Oct 11, 2015, 00:13 AM IST
PM Modi seeks Ireland’s support for India’s membership of UNSC, calls his visit historic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sought Ireland's support for India's membership of UN Security council and international export control regimes including NSG during wide ranging talks with his Irish counterpart which also covered global challenges like terror and radicalisation.
Sep 23, 2015, 23:57 PM IST
Full text of Narendra Modi's statement to media at joint press briefing with Irish PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sought Ireland's support for India's membership of UN Security council and international export control regimes including NSG during wide ranging talks with his Irish counterpart which also covered global challenges like terror and radicalisation.
Sep 23, 2015, 23:36 PM IST
PM Modi in Ireland: As it happened
Dublin: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ireland on Wednesday on the first leg of his two-nation trip to Ireland and United States. In Ireland, PM Modi held talks with the Taoiseach of Ireland, Enda Kenny.
Sep 23, 2015, 21:27 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi leaves for seven-day trip to Ireland, US
Prime Minister Narendra Modi early Wednesday morning left for a two-nation trip to Ireland and the United States, during which he will also address the annual United Nations General Assembly meet.
Sep 23, 2015, 06:29 AM IST
PM Modi leaves for seven-day visit to Ireland, US today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for a two-nation trip to Ireland and the United States on Wednesday, during which he will also address the annual United Nations General Assembly meet.
Sep 23, 2015, 02:14 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to visit Ireland, US from Sep 23-29
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Ireland and the US from September 23-29.
Sep 21, 2015, 09:14 AM IST
Ireland says door remains open for Greece debt talks
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny said Monday that Greece can still return to negotiations with its international creditors to avert a default and possible exit from the euro.
Jun 30, 2015, 06:12 AM IST
