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RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Politics
- RTÉ News
Public divided on the Occupied Territories Bill
According to the Ipsos B and A poll for The Irish Times, about one third of respondents think the Occupied Territories Bill should either be passed quickly, or expanded and passed quickly. But almost four in ten said the government should investigate the possible consequences for Ireland before passing the bill into law.
The Journal
2 days ago
- Business
- The Journal
New poll reveals shift in attitude to law that would ban goods from illegal Israeli settlements
AROUND ONE-IN-three people believe that a new law that would ban Ireland from importing goods from illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine should be passed quickly. Another 14% believe the scope of the law should be expanded to ban services which originate from settlements, while one-in-five people believe the law should be approved as soon as possible. The findings were contained in an Ipsos B&A poll published by The Irish Times today, which canvassed opinions on the Occupied Territories Bill. The bill, a version of which was originally proposed in 2018, seeks to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine. It is being discussed at the Oireachtas foreign affairs committee to determine whether services should be added to the bill. The Irish Times poll found that over half of people are either not in favour of passing the law, or would prefer for the government to take more time to probe the consequences of passing it. Advertisement It comes after commercial lobbyist Ibec this week warned of the ban's economic impact. Most people have become hesitant over the quick implementation of the law. An overwhelming majority of people, 74%, are in favour of passing the bill – but a high minority of people, 38%, also said they want more scrutiny of it. According to the newspaper's commissioned poll, 17% of people did not know their stance or had no opinion, while only 10% of people were not in favour of the law. This week saw the US ambassador to Israel , American politicians, Israeli-relations lobby groups and business representatives warn of the potential impacts or retaliation that Ireland could face as a result of the trade ban. The government has said that it welcomes all views and opinions to the pre-legislative discussions, it does not intend to roll back on its promise to deliver the legislation - despite a push from the opposition benches that it is taking too long. The poll was conducted through face-to-face sampling through 1,200 interviews on 14 and 15 July. The accuracy is estimated at plus or minus 2.8%. A list of companies who operate in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and facilitate with the ongoing occupation of Palestinian land in the West Bank and the wide Israeli settlement movement, was published by the UN in 2020. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
The Journal
4 days ago
- Business
- The Journal
Declan Ganley has been in Leinster House sounding out support for an Áras run
BUSINESSMAN DECLAN GANLEY is sounding out potential support as he mulls a campaign for the Presidency. The Irish Times reported this morning that the former leader of Libertas, who successfully campaigned against the first Lisbon referendum, had met with members of the Oireachtas yesterday. Advertisement Independent senator Ger Caughwell confirmed to The Journal he attended a meeting with Ganley. He said that he told the businessman that he would 'sign his nomination paper if he has the numbers'. Telecom CEO Ganley has also reportedly met with Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins. However, Collins said yesterday that his party would consider backing Independent TD Catherine Connolly, who confirmed her candidacy today . Ganley is a prominent Eurosceptic and supporter of the pro-life movement in Ireland. He unsuccessfully ran for the European Parliament in 2009. So far, Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael's Mairead McGuinness have confirmed that they will run in the Presidential election later this year. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- General
- Irish Examiner
Ireland's oldest woman Sarah Coyle dies at the age of 108
The death has occurred of a 108-year-old Irish woman who lived through two pandemics, the Irish Civil War, and the War of Independence. Sarah Coyle, a native of Knockatomcoyle, Co Wicklow, had been living with her daughter Marian Galligan in Castleknock, Dublin. She passed away peacefully on Monday, surrounded by her family. Mrs Coyle, who was born in the year of the Easter Rising, is understood to have been the oldest person in the country. Sarah, whose maiden name was Byrne, was born on July 24, 1916, and grew up in Coolkenno before moving to Dublin as a teenager. In an interview with The Irish Times in April, her daughter Marian said her mother had a strong memory of the Black and Tans, the British forces who operated in Ireland during the War of Independence from 1919 to 1921. 'When she was very young, the Black and Tans came around and brought her grandfather James out. They were going to shoot him at the gable end [of the house] – for no reason, they were just going around doing purges,' Ms Galligan said. "He blessed himself and he said, 'Blessed be the will of God'. At this point, the leader of the group told his men, 'Put down your guns. They left him there; they didn't shoot him. It wasn't the will of God,' Ms Galligan said. Mrs Coyle came from a family of ten. Many of her siblings also lived long lives. Her sister Lily Kelly, who resides in Solihull, UK, turned 103 earlier this year, while her brother Andy Byrne lived to 100. As a young woman, Sarah worked as a housekeeper in Foxrock, Dublin, and met her husband Tom Coyle at a dance. He was a native of Cavan and died in the mid-1980s. He had worked as a postman until ill health set in during his late fifties. The couple lived in Drumcondra and had four children, two of whom died as newborns. The grandmother and great-grandmother lost her sight in her early thirties. Sarah rarely drank, other than an occasional sherry 'to be sociable.' She attributed her long life to her mother's tradition of adding the first nettles of spring to cabbage 'to purify the blood.' Mrs Coyle became the oldest person in Ireland following the death of Ruby Druce on March 20 in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Ms Druce was 109 years and 79 days old at the time of her passing and had lived independently until the age of 98.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Heartache as Ireland's oldest person dies just days before turning 109 as family reveal common plant as key to long life
IRELAND'S oldest woman has passed away at the age of 108, her family have confirmed. Sarah Coyle from She was due to turn 109 in just 10 days, on July 24, but her family confirmed she passed away peacefully on July 14. Her grandson Thomas Galligan said Sarah thanked her family and gave them her "blessing" before she passed. Sarah is survived by her two children, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and her sister Lily. Her sister Lily, who lives in the READ MORE IN NEWS She is predeceased by eight other siblings, her brother Andy passing away just before turning 101. She passed away peacefully in her daughter Marian Galligan's While she was born in Wicklow Sarah, whose maiden name was Byrne, later moved to Tullow with her family. She was working as a housekeeper in Dublin when she met her husband Tom Coyle at a dance. MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN The Is this the world's OLDEST woman- Great-great grandma lodges bid with Guinness Tom worked as a postman and the couple lived in Dublin raising their children after their 1950 wedding. However, Tom died in 1986 after suffering a stroke and brain hemorrhage and Sarah moved in with her daughter shortly afterwards. Sarah lost her sight in 1957 at the age of 40 after suffering trauma to the head. Missing her sight the woman developed a love of radio and particularly enjoyed listening to SECRET TO LONG LIFE Sarah was a keen gardener and a particular plant has even been credited in giving her such a long life. Her daughter Marian Galligan told The Irish Times her mother would collect the first nettles of every spring. She would then include them in her cabbage. Marian said: "She used to say, 'that will purify your blood'.' Despite her blindness Sarah loved her garden and laid guide wires to tend to it. Having been born just weeks after the 1916 Easter Rising, Sarah had vivid memories of some of history's most important periods. She recalled the Black and Tans rounding up everyone called James in her area, her father included, to identify a man who had shot one of theirs. Her father was taken up the mountains but returned home safe hours later. Sarah also remembers living through The War of Independence and the British control of Ireland. 1 Sarah passed away on Monday
