Over Two Hundred Extra Catholics Apply to Join PSNI
February 27, 2020 No Responses

Over Two Hundred Extra Catholics Apply to Join PSNI

The number of Catholics applying to join Northern Ireland’s police service has risen by more than 200. Almost one third of those who want to join are identified as Catholic, equating to 2,158. PSNI deputy chief constable Mark Hamilton said...
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Students from The North Top UK’s Reading Comprehension Charts
February 27, 2020 No Responses

Students from The North Top UK’s Reading Comprehension Charts

School pupils in Northern Ireland have the highest level of reading comprehension in the UK, according to a new literacy survey. The What Kids Are Reading Report 2020 found Scotland had slipped from the joint top spot with Northern Ireland...
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Isolation Unit Set Up at Belfast Hospital In Preparation for Expected Infections
February 26, 2020 No Responses

Isolation Unit Set Up at Belfast Hospital In Preparation for Expected Infections

An isolation unit has been established at a Belfast hospital ahead of an expected first case of Covid-19. Health chiefs in the North believe an infection is near “inevitable” though Northern Ireland has remained clear so far. Preparations have been...
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O’Neill Says Martin and Varadkar ‘Have Done Nothing’ to Prepare for United Ireland
February 25, 2020 No Responses

O’Neill Says Martin and Varadkar ‘Have Done Nothing’ to Prepare for United Ireland

Leo Varadkar and Micheal Martin have “done nothing” to prepare for a referendum on a united Ireland, the deputy leader of Sinn Féin has said. Speaking at Sinn Féin’s public meeting in Dublin’s Liberty Hall tonight, Michelle O’Neill said planning...
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McDonald: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Trying to Keep Sinn Féin Out of Government
February 25, 2020 No Responses

McDonald: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Trying to Keep Sinn Féin Out of Government

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has criticized the leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil for refusing to meet them for government formation talks. She was addressing a crowd of up to 500 people gathered at Dublin’s Liberty Hall...
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Coronavirus and Brexit Negotiations Add to Pressure to Form Government
February 25, 2020 No Responses

Coronavirus and Brexit Negotiations Add to Pressure to Form Government

The Tánaiste has said that the coronavirus and ongoing Brexit negotiations add further urgency to forming a government in Ireland. Simon Coveney was speaking in Brussels ahead of the special EU Council summit. Mr Coveney warned Brexit will dominate Irish...
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Bloody Sunday Victim’s Brother Tells Courts to ‘Get Real’ and Hear Soldier F Case in Derry
February 24, 2020 No Responses

Bloody Sunday Victim’s Brother Tells Courts to ‘Get Real’ and Hear Soldier F Case in Derry

A Bloody Sunday victim’s brother has urged court authorities to “get real” and ensure the case against a veteran accused of murder is heard in Derry. Liam Wray spoke out after a final decision on the venue for future hearings...
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William and Kate Want to Build ‘Lasting Friendship’ in Next Month’s Visit to Ireland
February 24, 2020 No Responses

William and Kate Want to Build ‘Lasting Friendship’ in Next Month’s Visit to Ireland

Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton are said to be “looking forward to building a lasting friendship with the Irish people” during their first official visit to Ireland, Kensington Palace has announced. During the three-day visit, William and Kate.....
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Varadkar Warns Britain Over ‘Backsliding’ on Withdrawal Agreement
February 24, 2020 No Responses

Varadkar Warns Britain Over ‘Backsliding’ on Withdrawal Agreement

Leo Varadkar has urged the UK Government to honor all the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement. Mr Varadkar was speaking after reports suggested that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered his Brexit team to find ways to “get around” the...
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Concern Expressed That Britain Trying to Find Ways to ‘Get Around’ Brexit Agreement
February 23, 2020 No Responses

Concern Expressed That Britain Trying to Find Ways to ‘Get Around’ Brexit Agreement

Concern has been expressed over reports that Boris Johnson has ordered his Brexit team to find ways to “get around” the Northern Ireland protocol. The Sunday Times has reported that officials in Taskforce Europe are seeking to evade Irish Sea...
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