Medical Marijuana May Be Available in North Within Two Weeks
June 27, 2018 No Responses

Medical Marijuana May Be Available in North Within Two Weeks

Prescriptions for medicinal cannabis in exceptional cases could be available within a fortnight. An expert panel announced by the British government amid outcry over the case of severely epileptic boy Billy Caldwell, of Castlederg in Co Tyrone, began accepting applications...
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Varakdar Adds His Support to Ordination of Women Priests
June 27, 2018 No Responses

Varakdar Adds His Support to Ordination of Women Priests

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has added his support to the ordination of women as Catholic priests but said he “strongly believes” in the separation of state and church. Speaking at the fourth National Economic Dialogue at Dublin Castle on Wednesday, Mr.....
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PSNI Deputy Chief Constable Appointed as Garda Commissioner
June 26, 2018 No Responses

PSNI Deputy Chief Constable Appointed as Garda Commissioner

The head of Northern Ireland’s police force said he is “delighted” his deputy Drew Harris has been appointed the new Garda Commissioner. Chief Constable George Hamilton was among many senior officials to welcome the appointment which was announced today ...
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No Decision Yet on FF Presidential Run
June 26, 2018 No Responses

No Decision Yet on FF Presidential Run

Fianna Fáil are leaving open the possibility of fielding a candidate to run for Áras an Uachtaráin but will hold off deciding until President Michael D Higgins makes his position clear next month. Party justice spokesman Jim O’Callaghan made the...
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$10 Billion for Public Transport in Project Ireland 2040
June 25, 2018 No Responses

$10 Billion for Public Transport in Project Ireland 2040

Plans for new roads, public transport and sports facilities have been unveiled as part of Project Ireland 2040. $10 billion is earmarked for public transport over the next ten years, while $7.7bn will be spent on national roads, and over...
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Prison Service Says up to 14 Major Gangs Operating in Irish Prisons
June 25, 2018 No Responses

Prison Service Says up to 14 Major Gangs Operating in Irish Prisons

The Irish Prison Service says up to 14 major gangs are operating in the country’s jails. It also says the number of protection orders has increased due to the problem of drugs and drug debts of offenders. A new joint...
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Foster Becomes First DUP Leader to Attend Ulster Football Final
June 24, 2018 No Responses

Foster Becomes First DUP Leader to Attend Ulster Football Final

Arlene Foster has become the first leader of the Democratic Unionist Party to attend the Ulster football final. Mrs Foster was applauded and cheered by GAA fans as she arrived in Clones, Co Monaghan, to watch Fermanagh play neighboring county...
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French ATC Strike Forces Mass Flight Cancellations
June 23, 2018 No Responses

French ATC Strike Forces Mass Flight Cancellations

Hundreds of flights across Europe have been cancelled today because of a strike by French air traffic controllers. The stoppage started this morning and will last until early tomorrow. Ryanair’s had to cancel up to 100 of its European flights,...
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Hillary Clinton Warns Brexit Must Not Undermine Peace Process
June 22, 2018 No Responses

Hillary Clinton Warns Brexit Must Not Undermine Peace Process

Hillary Clinton has said Brexit should not be allowed to undermine the Northern Ireland peace process. The former US secretary of state and presidential candidate was at Trinity College Dublin to receive an honorary degree. She also referred to the...
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Juncker Meets President Higgins on Ireland Visit
June 22, 2018 No Responses

Juncker Meets President Higgins on Ireland Visit

Jean-Claude Juncker has met President Michael D Higgins on the second day of his visit to Ireland. The President of the European Commission complimented the “beautiful” home of the Irish president in Phoenix Park in Dublin. He was greeted at...
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