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Irish girl Joanne O’Riordan who spoke at the UN wants One Direction to do a charity song based on her life -VIDEOJoanne O'RiordanJoanne O’Riordan, the 16 year old Cork native who was born without limbs, has her sights set on One Direction recording a new charity song that will partially benefit her. Last month, O’Riordan spoke at the United ... May 11, 2012 by Amy Andrews
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Inspiring Cork woman gives speech to UN - “Technology is the limb I never had” - VIDEOA 16-year-old Cork teenager delivered an inspirational keynote address on Thursday to a packed conference at the United Unions in New York City. ... April 28, 2012 by ANTOINETTE KELLY
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New UN survey finds that Irish are among the happiest people in the worldA new United Nations report has found Ireland to be the tenth happiest country of the 156 surveyed in the world. The news comes as bit of a shock with Ireland’s bleak economic forecast. ... April 07, 2012 by KERRY O'SHEA
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Irish government rejects UN findings in abortion rightsThe Irish Government has rejected six recommendations by the UN Human Rights Council to legalize or partially legalize abortion, according to the Irish Times. ... October 12, 2011 by JORDANA KOZUPSKY
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Alan Shatter defends Ireland human rights history to the UN reviewThe Irish government has been urged to introduce several human rights treaties to protect the most venerable in society, such as those with disabilities, migrants and prisoners. ... October 07, 2011 by DARA KELLY
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Strict Irish abortion laws are under threat at UNThe Irish Government will be called to account for Ireland’s almost total ban on abortion laws at the UN on Thursday. ... October 06, 2011 by CATHY HAYES
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Eamon Gilmore backs Palestinian bid for statehood during UN General Assembly addressIreland’s deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Eamon Gilmore has backed the Palestinian bid for membership of the United Nations, when he addressed the UN General Assembly this morning, during his state visit to ... September 26, 2011 by CATHY HAYES
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President Obama cites Northern Ireland as example to Middle East in UN SpeechPresident Barack Obama cited Northern Ireland as an example of how conflict can be ended when speaking at the UN yesterday. ... September 22, 2011 by JAMES O'SHEA
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Foreign Affairs Minister Eamon Gilmore in New York for UN General AssemblyIrish Foreign Affairs Minister Eamon Gilmore arrived in New York on Monday for an extensive program of engagements at the UN during the week. ... September 22, 2011 by CAHIR O’DOHERTY
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Palestinians expect Irish support for UN recognitionPalestinians expect Irish support for their application to be recognized as a state at the United Nations in September, according to a senior politician. ... July 12, 2011 by CATHAL DERVAN
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