“Varadkar invites all factions to commit to the goal of Irish unification
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has issued a plea to all parties contesting the forthcoming Dáil general elections to explicitly write into their manifestos that the reunification of Ireland is a “goal, not merely an ambition.” He has also advocated for the formation of a New Ireland Forum to prepare for this reality.
Varadkar insisted that fresh concepts need to be considered, with the possibility of allocating one of the posts of president or vice-president to a UK citizen.
News in Ireland
– The unveiling of the 2km Tolka Estuary Greenway: Dublin Port has recently inaugurated a separate cycle path in Dublin Bay, providing cyclists with exclusive, uninterrupted access to ferry terminals and port areas.
– Minister proposes routing the early Belfast-Dublin service due to delays: A state minister has proposed that the new bright and early train route from Belfast to Dublin should either be scrapped or rescheduled because of the setbacks it is causing for commuters.
– Dublin neighbourhoods with high antisocial behaviour will get additional CCTV: In response to significant anti-social behaviour, additional CCTV cameras are set to be installed in inner-city Dublin locales – a proposal currently under cabinet consideration.
– A man passes away after an 11-hour wait to consult with a doctor: At the inquest into the demise of a man who was left waiting for 11 hours to see a doctor, a coroner commented on the “extremely demanding” conditions hospital personnel must cope with and recorded a verdict of misadventure.
– Government Buildings security hut’s €1.4m price tag deemed ‘absurd’: TDs and Senators have been informed that a “splendid” security cabin at the Government Buildings cost over €1.4 million.
– Weather report: There will be significant rainfall this morning, with thick cloud cover and sporadic heavy showers, particularly persistent in Leinster where localised flooding might happen. Fresh to strong northerly winds will be prevalent, with peak temperatures between 10 and 13 degrees. The downpour will start to dwell by the evening, but cloudy conditions will persist. The lowest temperature will hover between 4 to 7 degrees.
Abroad”
A lady from Blackrock, Dublin embarked on a journey in March that took her through Asia and America, before finally settling in Vancouver, Canada, in July, knowing well that it would pose some challenges.
From well-respected people such as Bill Shipsey and Fengsuo Zhou comes the assertion that Western universities are increasingly becoming defenders for China’s illiberal policies.
In matters of business, the ESRI has advised the government to avoid postponing the launch of the land tax for residential zoned areas.
Looking at American sports news, the tragic demise of Jayvion Taylor, a young player from the junior varsity football squad at Hopewell High School in Virginia, has stirred a debate on the nature of high school American football.
In international affairs, a call for an immediate 21-day ceasefire across the Israel-Lebanon border was sounded by the US, France, and their allies.
Lastly, looking at food and dining, Shaku Maku promises a fine dining experience akin to the vibrant life of Cairo streets and fragrant marketplaces of Beirut, offering delightful and affordable Mezze.