Renewed Apology Over Lyra McKee Killing Dismissed As ‘Hollow’
January 8, 2020 No Responses

Renewed Apology Over Lyra McKee Killing Dismissed As ‘Hollow’

A renewed apology issued by dissident terrorists over the killing of Lyra McKee has been dismissed as “hollow”. The 29-year-old journalist died after being shot in Derry as she observed a riot last April. In a statement to the Irish...
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Finucane: Brexit Has Changed Debate Around Irish Unity
January 8, 2020 No Responses

Finucane: Brexit Has Changed Debate Around Irish Unity

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane said Brexit has “changed forever” the debate around a united Ireland as he urged Dublin to prepare the ground for a border poll. Mr Finucane, who unseated the DUP’s Westminster leader, Nigel Dodds, in Belfast...
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Marian Finucane Laid to Rest in County Kildare
January 7, 2020 No Responses

Marian Finucane Laid to Rest in County Kildare

The funeral of broadcaster Marian Finucane has taken place in Co Kildare. The RTE broadcaster died last Thursday at the age of 69. Her funeral is taking place at St Brigid’s Church in Kill before a private burial. Those attending...
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Irish and British Governments Expected to Release Proposed Power-Sharing Deal
January 7, 2020 No Responses

Irish and British Governments Expected to Release Proposed Power-Sharing Deal

The Irish and UK governments are poised to make public a proposed deal to restore Stormont power-sharing as they urge the North’s politicians to sign up. There is an expectation the document will be tabled to the parties at some...
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British Government to Look at Options for Bridge Between Ireland and Scotland
January 7, 2020 No Responses

British Government to Look at Options for Bridge Between Ireland and Scotland

British transport officials have been asked to look at various options for a bridge linking Scotland to Northern Ireland, it has been confirmed in the House of Lords. Transport minister Baroness Vere of Norbiton said there was even talk of...
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Sinn Féin: Extending Power-Sharing Talks Would Be Pointless
January 6, 2020 No Responses

Sinn Féin: Extending Power-Sharing Talks Would Be Pointless

Extending negotiations to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland would be pointless, Sinn Féin has said. Party negotiator Conor Murphy said what was needed was political will to get a deal over the line, not extra time. Mr Murphy said if...
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Midwives in The North Set to Vote on Further Industrial Action
January 6, 2020 No Responses

Midwives in The North Set to Vote on Further Industrial Action

Midwives in Northern Ireland are set to vote on taking part in industrial action. The ballot, which opened on Monday, comes after health workers in the region have taken part in a series of actions over pay and staffing levels....
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Government Says Footage of 10-Bed Room Housing Asylum Seekers Was Staged
January 4, 2020 No Responses

Government Says Footage of 10-Bed Room Housing Asylum Seekers Was Staged

A video circulating on social media showing asylum seekers being housed in a room with 10 beds and no windows was staged, the Department of Justice has claimed. The footage, said to have been taken inside the East End Hotel...
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Firearms and Ammunition Seized During Raids in North Dublin
January 4, 2020 No Responses

Firearms and Ammunition Seized During Raids in North Dublin

Ten firearms and a quantity of ammunition have been found by gardai during searches in north Dublin. The were found during the search of a rural area on Friday evening by the Garda National Drugs and Organized Crime Bureau. The...
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Negotiations Continue to Restore Power-Sharing at Stormont
January 3, 2020 No Responses

Negotiations Continue to Restore Power-Sharing at Stormont

DUP leader Arlene Foster has said that no identity should be elevated above the other in Northern Ireland as talks continue in Stormont. Ms Foster said her party wants a fair and balanced deal. Meanwhile Sinn Féin announce that any...
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