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September 24, 2019 No Responses

Almost Half of Those Released From Prison in 2012 Re-Offended Within Three Years

Almost half of all people released from prison in 2012 re-offended within three years, new figures show. Among them, half of those released re-offended within the first six months and two-thirds within the first 12 months of release from prison....

September 24, 2019 No Responses

North Has Biggest Gender Pension Gap in the UK

Northern Ireland has the largest gender pension gap in the UK, a provider said. Average retirement savings totaled more than £20,000 for men and just under £10,000 for women. Lower pay and taking time off work to look after children...

September 24, 2019 No Responses

Government Faces Criticism Over Climate Action Plan

The government has come under fire from a number of political rivals for its climate action plans. Tuesday’s Leaders Questions, following the Taoiseach’s appearance at the UN Climate Council in New York on Monday, saw Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe.....

September 23, 2019 No Responses

Improvised Firearm Found in Grounds of Belfast Primary School

An improvised weapon was left in the grounds of a primary school in Belfast, in what a senior police officer has described as an “act of the utmost recklessness”. Police have launched an investigation into the device, and are linking...

September 22, 2019 No Responses

Sinn Féin Open to Deal with Pro-Remain Parties to Unseat DUP MPs

Sinn Féin has indicated it is “open to an arrangement” between pro-remain parties to oust DUP MPs. Assembly member Conor Murphy made the comment as John Finucane was selected to contest North Belfast in the event of a general election....

September 22, 2019 No Responses

Focus Ireland Highlights 1,000% Rise Every Month in Homeless Families

There has been an increase of more than 1,000% in the number of families becoming homeless every month since 2011, a charity has claimed. Focus Ireland released the figure as it launched its pre-budget submission calling for action to fast-track...

September 21, 2019 No Responses

Sinn Féin Up 6% in Latest Opinion Polling

Sinn Féin has made a gain of six percentage points in the latest Behavior and Attitudes poll for the Sunday Times. The party now stands at 20% for the first time since April. Fianna Fáil has retained the lead at...

September 21, 2019 No Responses

Archbishop of Ireland Pays Tribute to Seamus Hegarty

The Catholic Archbishop of Ireland has paid tribute to the late Seamus Hegarty. The former Bishop of Derry and Raphoe died at the age of 79 at Letterkenny Hospital in his native Donegal on Friday following an illness. Dr Hegarty...

September 20, 2019 No Responses

EU Insists on ‘Fully Workable and Legally Operational’ Solution for Brexit Deal

The European Union insisted that a “fully workable and legally operational” solution to the Irish border issue must be included in any Brexit deal, after suggestions from the UK that the details could be worked out after October 31. Brussels’...

September 20, 2019 No Responses

Coveney Says There Are Still ‘Serious Problems’ Over UK Effort to Remove Backstop

Ireland has played down the prospect of a Brexit breakthrough, pointing to a “wide gap” between Boris Johnson’s position and that of the European Union. Simon Coveney said there were still “serious problems” over the UK’s efforts to remove the...

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