North’s First Multi-Year Budget Cannot Proceed Without First And Deputy First Ministers
February 22, 2022 No Responses

North’s First Multi-Year Budget Cannot Proceed Without First And Deputy First Ministers

Northern Ireland’s first multi-year Budget in recent history cannot proceed in the absence of a First and deputy First Minister, the Assembly has heard. Minister for Finance Conor Murphy said he sought legal advice following the resignation of Paul Givan,...
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Martin Warns Of Higher Energy Prices As Ukrainian Crisis Worsens
February 22, 2022 No Responses

Martin Warns Of Higher Energy Prices As Ukrainian Crisis Worsens

The Taoiseach has said he still hopes war can be avoided in Europe, as the crisis in Ukraine continues to escalate. Earlier, Micheál Martin stood beside Olaf Scholz as the German chancellor announced that the country had taken steps to...
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New Legislation To Protect Victims From Stalking Passes In Stormont
February 22, 2022 No Responses

New Legislation To Protect Victims From Stalking Passes In Stormont

New legislation to protect victims in Northern Ireland from stalking has been welcomed. The Protection from Stalking Bill, introduced by Minister for Justice Naomi Long, passed its Final Stage in the Stormont Assembly on Tuesday. It creates a new specific...
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Coalition Leaders To Meet To Discuss End To Mandatory Mask-Wearing
February 21, 2022 No Responses

Coalition Leaders To Meet To Discuss End To Mandatory Mask-Wearing

The leaders of the Coalition will discuss proposals to end the rules on mandatory mask-wearing at a meeting on Monday. It comes ahead of a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, at which ministers are expected to accept the advice from the...
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DUP MLA Christopher Stalford Dies, Aged 39
February 20, 2022 No Responses

DUP MLA Christopher Stalford Dies, Aged 39

DUP MLA Christopher Stalford has died at the age of 39, party leader Jeffrey Donaldson has confirmed. The south Belfast representative and father-of-four died suddenly. In a statement, Mr Donaldson said: “I am deeply saddened to learn of Christopher’s sudd...
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Victims To Be The Priority For New Head Of Irish Parole Board
February 20, 2022 No Responses

Victims To Be The Priority For New Head Of Irish Parole Board

The new boss of the Irish Parole Board has said that victims will be her priority in the months to come. Chief executive Ciairin de Buis also told the PA news agency that within two years she hopes to end...
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Ireland Sends Emergency Medical Equipment To Ukraine
February 19, 2022 No Responses

Ireland Sends Emergency Medical Equipment To Ukraine

Ireland and other European Union nations have delivered emergency medical equipment to Ukraine following a request from Kyiv amid an escalation of the crisis with Russia, the European Commission said on Saturday. The request was made by Ukraine on Tuesday,...
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Donaldson Hits Back At Critics Over NI Protocol Commitment
February 19, 2022 No Responses

Donaldson Hits Back At Critics Over NI Protocol Commitment

The leader of the DUP has hit back at accusations the party is not opposed to the Northern Ireland Protocol. Jeffrey Donaldson said its “political critics” were claiming the DUP is not against the controversial protocol. In a letter to...
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EU Will Be United In Response To Any Invasion Of Ukraine Says Martin
February 18, 2022 No Responses

EU Will Be United In Response To Any Invasion Of Ukraine Says Martin

The European Union will be united in its “very strong response” to any Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin made the comments after EU leaders met this week to discuss the latest developments in Brussels. Mr...
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Government To Remove Mask Mandate At End Of Month
February 18, 2022 No Responses

Government To Remove Mask Mandate At End Of Month

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government will be accepting advice from health officials that will bring an end to mandatory mask wearing. Chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan has recommended an end to the mandatory wearing of masks, but...
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