“Today’s Government decision authorises the establishment of full diplomatic relations with the State of Palestine. Subject to the formal request from the Palestinian authorities, the Government will upgrade the status of the Palestinian Mission in Ireland to that of an Embassy, and authorise the appointment of an Ambassador from the State of Palestine to Ireland.
Climate activists across the globe celebrated Thursday after the lower house of the Irish legislature passed a divestment bill with support from all parties, effectively ensuring that Ireland will become the first nation in the world to fully divest public money from the fossil fuel industry.
Ireland leading the world (ODT)
The Irish Senate gave its support on Wednesday to a legislation prohibiting the import or sale of goods and services produced in occupied territories around the world, including Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law.
via Irish senate backs bill banning trade with Israeli settlements | News | Al Jazeera
Ireland appears to have moved away from its conservative Roman Catholic roots and embraced a more liberal viewpoint as two major exit polls on Friday predicted voters had repealed a constitutional ban on abortion.
The RTE television and Irish Times exit polls are only predictions, with official tallies due Saturday afternoon, local time, but both exit polls suggested an overwhelming victory for abortion rights activists seeking a “yes” vote to change the constitution.
via Irish voters set to liberalise abortion laws in landslide
Leo Varadkar will become the Republic of Ireland’s first openly gay prime minister and the youngest person ever to hold the office.
The Irish legal system is looking into Fry’s recent comments on the nature of God
Source: Comedian Stephen Fry under investigation for “blasphemy” — in 2017 – Salon.com
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