Over €10 Million Spent To Help Defense Forces During Pandemic

Over €10 Million Spent To Help Defense Forces During Pandemic

Over €10 million has been spent to help the Defense Forces in its fight against the Covid-19 outbreak. Minister with responsibility for Defense Paul Kehoe said the expenditure included additional medical, engineering and transport costs spent throughout the coronavirus pandemic....
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Tottenham’s Son Heung-Min Calls Military Service ‘Tough’ But Enjoyable

Tottenham’s Son Heung-Min Calls Military Service ‘Tough’ But Enjoyable

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min has described his military service in South Korea as “tough” but said he was able to enjoy it during the Premier League’s enforced hiatus. All South Korean men must complete mandatory military service by the age...
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MLAs Vote Against New Abortion Regulations In The North

MLAs Vote Against New Abortion Regulations In The North

The Stormont Assembly has voted in opposition to new abortion regulations that include terminations up to birth in cases of serious non-fatal disabilities. The outcome of Tuesday evening’s debate in the devolved legislature does not change the recently intro...
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P&O Extends Suspension Of Sailings Until October

P&O Extends Suspension Of Sailings Until October

P&O Cruises has extended the suspension of sailings until mid-October as it seeks approval for enhanced safety and hygiene measures. The UK’s biggest cruise line had previously cancelled trips up to the end of July. It announced that it has...
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EasyJet To Resume Flights On Half Its Routes By August

EasyJet To Resume Flights On Half Its Routes By August

EasyJet will resume flights on half its routes by the end of next month. The Luton-based carrier, which has grounded its entire fleet during the coronavirus pandemic, announced its plan to ramp up flights in the coming weeks. Half of...
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Compensation Payments To Victims Of The Troubles Is ‘Moral Imperative’ Says Hoare

Compensation Payments To Victims Of The Troubles Is ‘Moral Imperative’ Says Hoare

Making immediate compensation payments to victims of the North’s Troubles is a “moral imperative”, a senior politician has said. The payments have been delayed amid a stand-off between Belfast and London over who pays the estimated £100 million cost...
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Hotels In The North Can Reopen From June 20

Hotels In The North Can Reopen From June 20

Northern Ireland’s hotels can reopen from July 20 as long as the rate of infection is under control, Stormont economy minister Diane Dodds said. The industry has been devastated by a shutdown forced by the coronavirus pandemic in March. Mrs...
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QPR Say They Are ‘Vehemently Opposed’ To Championship’s June 20 Restart

QPR Say They Are ‘Vehemently Opposed’ To Championship’s June 20 Restart

QPR chief executive Lee Hoos says the west London club are “vehemently opposed” to the proposed resumption of the Sky Bet Championship on June 20. And manager Mark Warburton is equally scathing saying he is ‘staggered’ by the lack of...
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Massive Lines Form As Ikea Store Reopens In Belfast

Massive Lines Form As Ikea Store Reopens In Belfast

Massive queues formed as home furnishings retailer Ikea opened its doors for the first time in months in Belfast. Samantha Fisher and her daughter Atlanta, from Groomsport, near Bangor in Co Down, queued from 8am. They have a bedroom to...
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Silverstone Announces Two Races To Be Staged In Summer

Silverstone Announces Two Races To Be Staged In Summer

Formula One has welcomed steps taken by the UK Government as it prepares to unveil a European calendar which will include two races to be staged at Silverstone this summer. The Northamptonshire circuit is poised to host back-to-back races on...
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