Political Parties Meet With Civil Service Head Amid Executive Impasse
June 7, 2022 No Responses

Political Parties Meet With Civil Service Head Amid Executive Impasse

The Stormont parties have met with the head of the Northern Ireland civil service Jayne Brady amid the continuing impasse over forming a new Executive. A future program for government and a budget were discussed by the parties, which are...
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Dustin Johnson Resigns From PGA Tour To Play In LIV Invitational
June 7, 2022 No Responses

Dustin Johnson Resigns From PGA Tour To Play In LIV Invitational

Dustin Johnson has resigned his membership of the PGA Tour to play the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series, effectively ruling him out of the Ryder Cup. Johnson won all five of his matches in the United States’ record 19-9 win...
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Troubles Legacy Bill ‘Clearly In Breach Of The Human Rights Act’ Says North’s Human Rights Commissioner
June 7, 2022 No Responses

Troubles Legacy Bill ‘Clearly In Breach Of The Human Rights Act’ Says North’s Human Rights Commissioner

A new Bill aimed at addressing the legacy of Northern Ireland’s troubled past “cannot be made compatible with human rights”, a Westminster committee has heard. The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill envisages offering immunity fro...
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Output Of Environmental Goods And Services Exceeded $7 Billion In 2019
June 7, 2022 No Responses

Output Of Environmental Goods And Services Exceeded $7 Billion In 2019

The environment goods and services gross output was just over $7 billion (€6.6 billion) in 2019, according to new figures. The Central Statistics Office (CSO) released its environment goods and services sector output figures for 2019 on Tuesday. Gerard Keogh...
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Taoiseach To Unveil Bust Of John Hume At European Parliament In Strasbourg
June 7, 2022 No Responses

Taoiseach To Unveil Bust Of John Hume At European Parliament In Strasbourg

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is to unveil a bust of Nobel laureate John Hume at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Mr Martin is in the French city for a series of engagements in the Council of Europe, marking Ireland’s presidency of...
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Mickelson Confirms That He’ll Play In LIV Golf Invitational Series
June 6, 2022 No Responses

Mickelson Confirms That He’ll Play In LIV Golf Invitational Series

Phil Mickelson has confirmed he will play in the opening event of the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series this week. The six-time major champion has not played – and kept a very low public profile – since explosive comments...
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‘Work From Home’ Guidance Ends In The North
June 6, 2022 No Responses

‘Work From Home’ Guidance Ends In The North

Guidance which advised people to work from home where possible in response to the Covid-19 pandemic has been removed in the North. The decision follows an assessment of the current situation by the Covid-19 taskforce. In a statement an Executive...
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Northern Ireland Grind Out Goalless Draw In Cyprus
June 5, 2022 No Responses

Northern Ireland Grind Out Goalless Draw In Cyprus

Northern Ireland must hope it is 13th time lucky in the Nations League as their latest outing ended in a drab goalless draw against Cyprus. Ian Baraclough’s side took only their third ever point in the competition but the performance...
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Wales Defeat Ukraine To Qualify For First World Cup Since 1958
June 5, 2022 No Responses

Wales Defeat Ukraine To Qualify For First World Cup Since 1958

Wales ended their 64-year wait to play at a World Cup by beating Ukraine 1-0 in a pulsating play-off final in Cardiff. Gareth Bale, so often Wales’ talisman, again produced the decisive moment with his 34th-minute free-kick headed into his...
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Long Calls For More To Be Done To End Sectarianism In The North
June 5, 2022 No Responses

Long Calls For More To Be Done To End Sectarianism In The North

Northern Ireland’s justice minister has said politicians must reflect on what more can be done to stamp out and tackle sectarianism and misogyny in the North. Naomi Long said a video showing a group of people mocking the murder of...
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