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Evening top 5: Varadkar to push Pope on abuse; 'No deal' Brexit plans; and Trump 'In Deep'

Varadkar will push Pope Francis for 'full disclosure' on clerical abuse Taoiseach Leo Varadkar ha...
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21.54 23 Aug 2018


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Evening top 5: Varadkar to push Pope on abuse; 'No deal' Brexit plans; and Trump 'In Deep'

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21.54 23 Aug 2018


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Varadkar will push Pope Francis for 'full disclosure' on clerical abuse

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he will press Pope Francis for full disclosure on clerical child abuse.

Mr Varadkar said he will discuss the issue with the Pope during their 10-minute meeting on Saturday.

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Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the Taoiseach was asked to what extent leaders can put pressure on the Vatican to completely open up about child abuse.

Northern Irish firms advised to 'consult Irish Government' in event of no-deal Brexit

The British government is suggesting Northern Irish businesses should consult with Dublin in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

London has published the first batch in a series of notices informing Britons on how to prepare if there is no deal.

It includes a section dealing with businesses in Northern Ireland which import and export across the Irish border.

Agreement reached to bring an end to Ryanair pilot's dispute

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) has welcomed an agreement between Ryanair and Irish-based pilots.

It followed five days of strikes since July 12th in a dispute over seniority issues and base transfers.

Fórsa, the union representing Irish Ryanair pilots, said the agreement came after a 22-hour negotiating session which began Wednesday and concluded on Thursday morning.

Appeal for information after young dog abandoned on the M50

The DSPCA is appealing for information after a young dog was abandoned on the hard shoulder of the M50 motorway.

On Wednesday a woman witnessed a car stopping near the Red Cow Junction and driving off, leaving the dog behind.

She stopped and picked up the animal and brought her to the DSPCA.

'In Deep': Time's new cover and how much worse it could get for Trump

It's time for a new edition of Time magazine, with US President Donald Trump on the cover - sort of.

The September 3rd issue features the White House oval office under water, complete with a stack of papers and a telephone.

Floating above it, and unidentifiable as his head is just above the water, is presumably US President Trump - complete with a red tie.


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