President also took exception to his title in official invitation “I was also referred to as the President of the Republic of Ireland. I am the President of Ireland.” He said
Enda McClafferty
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Enda McClafferty
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BBC Northern Ireland Political Editor
Joined September 2010
- Nice story - nurse goes to a Ballyronan garage to buy a second hand car, gets a text while waiting to say keys are on the wheel and take the Astra for free as a thanks for the work she does. Class.
- BREAKING SDLP opting out of Westminister race in North Belfast. For the first time in party’s history there will be no SDLP candidate on a general election ballot paper. Also opting out of contest in East Belfast and North Down. All aimed at maximising pro remain vote. @BBCgmu
- President Higgins responds to DUP criticism of his non attendance “It’s a bit much, to be frank with you. I have gone up to Northern Ireland to take part in events.” “There often has not been a great deal of traffic down from the DUP people who are criticising me now,” he said
- The border I wake up to every morning at it’s tranquil best unlike those fighting over it at Westminster
- .@naomi_long says it is a “shameful” day for the DUP who came to Stormont to take their salaries at a time when families are struggling to pay bills
- .@moneillsf tells SF online Q and A that Executive will sign an agreement with Irish gov in coming days to allow for an Island wide response to Covid 19
- key dates for reopening April 23 - hairdressers, beauty salons, outdoor attractions April 30 - all retail, self contained tourists accom May 10 - outdoor dining & drinking, gyms May 14 - 30 wedding guest reception allowed "not before June 1st" indoor drinking and dining
- So the advice from Stormont has changed today. The public are no longer being urged to work from home unless that is they are an MLA and have no choice🤔
- .@SpeakerPelosi repeats the warning that the US will not stand by and see Brexit imperil the Good Friday Agreement
- Figure this out.. a friend has been sent for a test to the drive through centre beside her home, she doesn’t drive and when she walked in they told her she had to be in a car, no taxi prepared to take her. She is now sitting looking at test centre but can’t get tested.
- What now for the protocol negotiations with a weakened @BorisJohnson, EU less likely to strike a deal with a PM who could be on borrowed time
- Breaking - DUPs Akex Easton apologises after being caught shopping for shoes during @niahealth meeting this morning “I apologise unreservedly for disrespecting the Committee.” 1/2
