PPS Upholds Decision Not To Prosecute Attendees At Storey Funeral
June 10, 2021 No Responses

PPS Upholds Decision Not To Prosecute Attendees At Storey Funeral

Prosecutors have upheld their decisions not to take action against 24 Sinn Féin politicians who attended a huge funeral for a former IRA leader in Northern Ireland during the pandemic. The Public Prosecution Service initiated an internal review of the...
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Out&About
June 9, 2021 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I hope everybody is happy as the weather is just beautiful and it looks like it will be that way for a while. For the last few days, I have been in Port Jefferson on the north...
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New Licensing Law Changes In The North Take Step Towards Implementation
June 9, 2021 No Responses

New Licensing Law Changes In The North Take Step Towards Implementation

Proposals to reform Northern Ireland’s licensing laws have taken a further step towards becoming law after passing a key Assembly stage. A marathon sitting of the Assembly during which MLAs considered dozens of amendments to the draft legislation ended in...
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Numbers Claiming PUP Payments Falls To Lowest Since December
June 9, 2021 No Responses

Numbers Claiming PUP Payments Falls To Lowest Since December

The number of people claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) is at its lowest since December, new figures show. Around 285,000 people received the Covid-19 jobless payment this week, a decrease of more than 24,000 on last week. It is...
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Ireland Holds Hungary To A Draw As Kelleher And Ogbene Debut
June 8, 2021 No Responses

Ireland Holds Hungary To A Draw As Kelleher And Ogbene Debut

Stephen Kenny’s side showed plenty of promise with competitive debuts for Caoimhin Kelleher and Chiedozie Ogbene. Stephen Kenny made changes to the side with Shane Duffy coming into the defense and Adam Idah partnering with Troy Parrott upfront. Despite an.....
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Easing Of Restrictions May Be Accelerated Says Martin
June 8, 2021 No Responses

Easing Of Restrictions May Be Accelerated Says Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has suggested that the easing of Covid-19 restrictions could be accelerated if progress is maintained. This could include a “blended” return of workers to offices in August, rather than September, as suggested by Tánaiste Leo Var...
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Decision On Redevelopment Of Anfield Set For Next Tuesday
June 8, 2021 No Responses

Decision On Redevelopment Of Anfield Set For Next Tuesday

The next phase of Liverpool’s ground redevelopment is set to get the go-ahead with a decision due on the planning application for a new Anfield Road stand. Proposals to add an extra 7,000 seats were put on hold in the...
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Opposition Parties Slam Government On Climate Action Bill
June 8, 2021 No Responses

Opposition Parties Slam Government On Climate Action Bill

Opposition parties have condemned the Government for failing to provide sufficient commitment to a “just transition” in the forthcoming Climate Action Bill. The Bill sets out the plan for the State to transition to a carbon-neutral economy by no later...
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Poots Names Paul Givan To Replace Foster As First Minister
June 8, 2021 No Responses

Poots Names Paul Givan To Replace Foster As First Minister

DUP leader Edwin Poots has announced that Lagan Valley MLA Paul Givan is to replace Arlene Foster as Northern Ireland’s First Minister. Mr Poots began his reshuffle of Stormont posts by announcing new chairs and vice-chairs of a number of...
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Lockdown Easing Continues As Pubs And Gyms Reopen In Ireland
June 7, 2021 No Responses

Lockdown Easing Continues As Pubs And Gyms Reopen In Ireland

Ireland has taken another stride back to normality as pubs, restaurants and leisure facilities reopened. Hospitality venues can serve food and drinks outdoors, while gyms, swimming pools and leisure centers are now allowed to facilitate individual training. Be...
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