EU Prepares for ‘Harder’ Brexit After Johnson Rules Out Following Rules from Brussels
December 21, 2019 No Responses

EU Prepares for ‘Harder’ Brexit After Johnson Rules Out Following Rules from Brussels

Boris Johnson appeared to set himself on a collision course with the European Union in trade talks after ruling out adhering to Brussels rules after Brexit. A huge majority of 124 votes for the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill at its...
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Taoiseach ‘Determined’ to Restore Power-Sharing in The North
December 20, 2019 No Responses

Taoiseach ‘Determined’ to Restore Power-Sharing in The North

The Taoiseach has expressed determination to secure a deal to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland. Leo Varadkar said it was important that any new executive formed in Belfast was inclusive, and included the three smaller parties, as well as the...
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Eastwood Slams British Plans for Veteran’s ‘Amnesty’
December 19, 2019 No Responses

Eastwood Slams British Plans for Veteran’s ‘Amnesty’

The British Prime Minister’s plans for an “amnesty” for British veterans who served in Northern Ireland puts the peace process at risk, the leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) has warned. Colum Eastwood (Foyle) was the first...
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No Power-Sharing Deal Until 2020 as Smith Blames DUP for Delay
December 19, 2019 No Responses

No Power-Sharing Deal Until 2020 as Smith Blames DUP for Delay

The DUP has prevented a pre-Christmas deal to restore Stormont power-sharing and release extra British Government cash for the struggling health service, the Northern Ireland Secretary has said. Julian Smith said he was “deeply disappointed” and urged the ...
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Poots Insists ‘Differences are on the Margins’ in Power-Sharing Talks
December 18, 2019 No Responses

Poots Insists ‘Differences are on the Margins’ in Power-Sharing Talks

Differences between the political parties in Northern Ireland are marginal, a senior Democratic Unionist said. Edwin Poots claimed there was good spirit and a desire to restore the devolved Assembly at Stormont straight away. The power-sharing institutions hav...
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Hyde Park Bombing Victims’ Families Call for Meeting with UK Government
December 18, 2019 No Responses

Hyde Park Bombing Victims’ Families Call for Meeting with UK Government

The families of the Hyde Park bombing victims have urged the British government to meet them after a High Court judge ruled that John Downey was involved in the IRA attack. Relatives of the four Household Cavalrymen who died in...
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Nora Quoirin’s Parents Call for Full Inquiry into Teen’s Death
December 18, 2019 No Responses

Nora Quoirin’s Parents Call for Full Inquiry into Teen’s Death

The parents of a teenager found dead in a Malaysian jungle while on a family holiday have met with government officials. It is understood Meabh and Sebastian Quoirin have asked the Department of Foreign Affairs for assistance as they call...
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High Court Expected to Rule on Hyde Park Bombing Case
December 18, 2019 No Responses

High Court Expected to Rule on Hyde Park Bombing Case

A High Court judge is set to give a ruling on a damages claim by relatives of the Hyde Park bomb victims against a suspect. Relatives of the four Royal Household Cavalrymen who died in the July 1982 blast brought...
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Researchers Say Vaping Could Be As Risky As Smoking Cigarettes
December 18, 2019 No Responses

Researchers Say Vaping Could Be As Risky As Smoking Cigarettes

E-cigarettes may be as risky as smoking tobacco at increasing the potential for bacterial infections in the lungs, researchers believe. There is “little difference” in the effect of tobacco smoke and e-cigarette vapor on bacteria often found in the lungs,....
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Coveney Says Citizenship Campaigner Should Not Have To Go To Court To Assert Right
December 17, 2019 No Responses

Coveney Says Citizenship Campaigner Should Not Have To Go To Court To Assert Right

The Tánaiste has said an Irish citizenship campaigner should not have to go to court to assert her right. Emma De Souza has lodged a challenge in the Court of Appeal in Belfast to a ruling that those born in...
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