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Young people set to debate climate change at Leinster House

Young people are soon set to enter Leinster House for a series of debates on climate action. The debates have been organised in response to a call from former president Mary Robinson so ensure the discussion and action on climate change is a ...

15 Apr 2022 at 12:53

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Seanad 'could do far more' to engage people on climate crisis, says Mary Robinson

Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson said people don't talk about the climate crisis enough, and called for the Seanad to play a role in bringing the issues into communities. The former senator said that the climate crisis needs to ...

15 Feb 2022 at 16:12

National News

Mary Robinson hits out at "shameful dereliction of duty" on climate change

Former president Mary Robinson has hit out at a lack of ambition at COP26 with people facing up to a world in which extreme weather events will be more common. She said that the lack of ambition means that anyone under the age of 60 is ...

15 Nov 2021 at 12:20

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Tipperary students encouraged to sign up for 'I Wish Showcase' featuring Mary Robinson and Ciara Judge

Former President of Ireland and current chair for elders Mary Robinson will speak to over 3,000 female teenage students at the 10th annual I Wish Showcase at the RDS Dublin on 8 February. Joining her at the annual event that inspires ...

10 Jan 2024 at 14:01

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Mary Robinson: Spend money on climate now or our future will be more grim

Mary Robinson has said money should be spent on climate change measures now or Ireland’s future will be “more grim”. The former Irish president said there was a need for urgency and leadership on climate and that it was “not good” ...

16 Apr 2024 at 15:03

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3,000 students attended the 10th annual "I Wish" STEM Showcase which empowers girls

I Wish, the social enterprise inspiring girls globally to consider careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) welcomed almost 3,000 female students - including many from Tipperary - to its 10th annual Showcase ...

09 Feb 2024 at 15:00

National News

Former Irish president calls on US to stop sending weapons and funds to Israel

A former Irish president has called on the US to stop sending weapons and funds to Israel as the death toll in Gaza continues to rise. Mary Robinson, who is the chair of the group of senior statesmen The Elders, said that ...

15 Mar 2024 at 18:33

National News

Future generations will not forgive us for climate change inaction – Martin

The Taoiseach has warned that if the current generation does not urgently step up to act on climate change, future generations will “not forgive us”. Micheal Martin told the Cop27 climate summit in Egypt that Ireland is ...

08 Nov 2022 at 18:16

National News

‘Strong language’ on climate needed to motivate governments, says Robinson

Former Irish president Mary Robinson has said she will call out countries that do not stick to their climate objectives, but that “a positive narrative” is needed to motivate members of the public. The vocal climate ...

08 Nov 2022 at 11:08

National News

Honorary doctorates for Patrick Kielty and former Irish president Mary Robinson

Comedian and TV host Patrick Kielty and former Irish president Mary Robinson are set to receive honorary doctorates from Ulster University. Artist Oliver Jeffers and Samantha Barry from US Glamour are also among ...

27 May 2024 at 00:01

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Sheppard’s Durrow offer collections of Mary Robinson and Maureen O’Hara

Sheppard’s Irish Auction House Durrow is delighted to offer the Collections of former President of Ireland, Mrs Mary Robinson and the West Cork collection of Hollywood movie star Maureen O’Hara (1920–2015). ...

21 Nov 2017 at 16:23

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Escalation in attacks in Middle East ‘deeply dangerous’, says Taoiseach

The escalation in attacks in the Middle East is “deeply dangerous”, the Taoiseach has said, as he reiterated calls for a ceasefire in the region. It comes as Israel carried out a series of air strikes ...

04 Oct 2024 at 14:03

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