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Helen McEntee

Irish politician

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  • 3d ago

    UK publisher Faber stops supplying Sally Rooney's books over Palestine Action royalties

    Faber will stop supplying Sally Rooney's books in the UK in any format, saying royalty payments could breach the terror ban on Palestine Action. Shops may still sell the copies they already hold.

  • Sep 12

    Donald Trump endorses united Ireland during Dublin visit as British government rejects border poll

    US President Donald Trump stated his support for a united Ireland during talks with Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin, prompting Downing Street to rule out any upcoming referendum under the Good Friday Agreement.

  • Jul 23

    Ireland pledges €125m as Zelenskiy reshuffles military command amid Kyiv protests

    Taoiseach Micheál Martin met President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Thursday, announcing a €125 million package as Ukraine grapples with a military leadership shake-up and inconclusive findings on alumina exports to Russia.

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