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Shinzo Abe was in Dublin following the G8 summit in Fermanagh

Ireland an 'important partner' for Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said Ireland is an extremely important partner for his country.

The Obamas attended Riverdance last night

Michelle Obama & daughters visit Glendalough

US first lady Michelle Obama and her daughters today went on a private guided tour of Glendalough in the Wicklow Mountains National Park and later had lunch in a pub in Dalkey.

News • 18 Jun 13

Barack Obama, David Cameron and Enda Kenny walk around Lough Erne

G8 leaders issue declaration on taxation

The G8 summit in Enniskillen has finished, with leaders agreeing on a series of measures on tax, trade and transparency which they hope will boost economies in the developed and developing world.

News • 18 Jun 13

Barack Obama addressed students at the Waterfront Convention Centre

Keep faith in NI peace process, urges Obama

Barack Obama has urged NI politicians to keep working towards a permanent peace in a speech to students at Belfast's Waterfront Hall.

News • 17 Jun 13

A metal security fence has been put in place near the entrance of the Lough Erne resort

900 gardaí on duty for G8 summit

Over 900 gardaí have been assigned to police the border region for the G8 summit, which takes place in Co Fermanagh later this month.

News • 05 Jun 13

A direction may be issued to shut down phone service in areas where there is deemed to be a threat to life or property

New law would allow for mobile phone shutdown

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter is to introduce amendments to legislation currently going through the Houses of the Oireachtas to provide for the shutting down of parts of the mobile phone network.

News • 16 May 13