Archbishop Martin Urges Young People To Volunteer Help For Church Services
June 7, 2020 No Responses

Archbishop Martin Urges Young People To Volunteer Help For Church Services

The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland has urged young people to volunteer to help with preparations for the resumption of services. Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomed the announcement by the Government on Friday that church services may resume on...
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Former British Soldier Loses Legal Case Claiming ‘Discrimination’ Against Veterans
June 3, 2020 No Responses

Former British Soldier Loses Legal Case Claiming ‘Discrimination’ Against Veterans

A former British soldier facing prosecution over a fatal shooting during the Troubles has lost a bid to bring a High Court challenge over alleged discrimination against veterans. Dennis Hutchings, 79, is due to stand trial in Belfast on charges...
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Over €10 Million Spent To Help Defense Forces During Pandemic
June 3, 2020 No Responses

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 ...
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MLAs Vote Against New Abortion Regulations In The North
June 2, 2020 No Responses

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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Compensation Payments To Victims Of The Troubles Is ‘Moral Imperative’ Says Hoare
June 2, 2020 No Responses

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
June 1, 2020 No Responses

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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Brexit Checks Should Be Minimized To Avoid Damaging Economy Says Foster
May 31, 2020 No Responses

Brexit Checks Should Be Minimized To Avoid Damaging Economy Says Foster

Brexit checks on goods travelling between Great Britain and Northern Ireland should be minimized, Stormont’s First Minister Arlene Foster has said. The country will have to follow EU rules on agriculture and manufactured goods, ensuring access to its single ...
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Catholic Church Calls For Inquiry Into Impact Of Coronavirus On Nursing Homes
May 30, 2020 No Responses

Catholic Church Calls For Inquiry Into Impact Of Coronavirus On Nursing Homes

The Catholic Church has called for inquiries into the impact of Covid-19 on nursing homes in Ireland. More than half of all deaths have occurred in the care facilities. The church said they should be prioritized to ensure they have...
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Field Testing Of Contact Tracing App To Begin In Ireland Next Week
May 30, 2020 No Responses

Field Testing Of Contact Tracing App To Begin In Ireland Next Week

Field testing of a Covid-19 contact-tracing app is due to begin in Ireland next week, the HSE said. The app is designed to maximize privacy and value for public health, the health service added. The software will operate on a...
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Public Urged To Keep Track Of Who They Meet During Holiday Weekend
May 30, 2020 No Responses

Public Urged To Keep Track Of Who They Meet During Holiday Weekend

People socializing over the bank holiday weekend have been urged to keep track of who they meet. Health officials say it will quicken the contract tracing process if people subsequently test positive for coronavirus. The combination of the bank holiday,...
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