Day: September 26, 2016

    The French president wants to move refugees to reception centres across France so that they can be provided asylum. Francois Hollande visited Calais in northern France on Monday (26 September) just two days after laying out plans to close the Jungle camp that houses at least 9,000 refugees in the port city. During the visit he said that the camp must be completely closed and urged the UK to play its part in resolving the refugee crisis. Earlier on Saturday, the French president had said that the camp will be closed as migrants hope to cross the border and enter the UK in passing lorries, which has resulted in a number of deaths. He added that the migrants would be moved to reception centres across France. He was criticised for the poor condition of the migrants mostly from...

    Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said there is no pressure on Ireland from Europe to change its tax laws or to alter the tax incentives for companies to invest in Ireland. Speaking at an event in Limerick marking the announcement by the US IT firm WP Engine that it is to set up a Limerick base with 100 new jobs, Mr Noonan said the EU recognises the right of sovereign governments to set their own tax rates. He said Ireland’s corporation tax rate of 12.5% is well known now, and in case there is any doubt about it he will be confirming it in Budget 2017 in two weeks. Speaking on the budget, he said it is one of the big issues facing the new Dáil and TDs are finalising matters on it now. He said there are lots of different inputs, including from three independent minist...