Coveney Compared to ‘Conductor of the Titanic Orchestra’ Over Health Policies
November 14, 2019 No Responses

Coveney Compared to ‘Conductor of the Titanic Orchestra’ Over Health Policies

Simon Coveney has been accused of being like the conductor of the Titanic orchestra over the Government’s handling of issues facing the health service. The Government is to release its €26 million Winter Health Plan to tackle overcrowding and hospital...
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Government Considering Statutory Inquiry into Sexual Abuse at Scouting Organizations
November 14, 2019 No Responses

Government Considering Statutory Inquiry into Sexual Abuse at Scouting Organizations

The Government is considering a statutory inquiry into allegations of historical sexual abuse at Scouting organizations. On Wednesday night, an RTÉ Investigates program revealed former scouts who alleged they were abused while members of the Catholic Boy Scou...
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Martin Calls for Official Inquiry into Historic Scouting Sexual Abuse
November 13, 2019 No Responses

Martin Calls for Official Inquiry into Historic Scouting Sexual Abuse

Micheal Martin has called for a statutory, independent and transparent inquiry into allegations of historic sexual abuse in Scouting organisations. An RTE program, due to be broadcast tonight, reveals former scouts who alleged they were abused while members of...
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Conservatives to Run Four Candidates in The North
November 12, 2019 No Responses

Conservatives to Run Four Candidates in The North

The Northern Ireland Conservative Party will contest four constituencies at the forthcoming UK General Election. Gary Hynds, the party’s deputy chairman in the region, will run as a candidate in Lagan Valley. Matthew Robinson will stand in North Down, Grant....
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Sinn Féin Willing to Discuss Forming Government with Both Major Parties
November 12, 2019 No Responses

Sinn Féin Willing to Discuss Forming Government with Both Major Parties

Sinn Féin have said they would be willing to discuss forming a government in the Irish republic with Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael. Launching the program for the party’s Ard Fheis in Derry this weekend, Donegal TD Pearse Doherty said...
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Liam Gallagher Teams Up With Homeless Charity Before Dublin Concerts
November 11, 2019 No Responses

Liam Gallagher Teams Up With Homeless Charity Before Dublin Concerts

Liam Gallagher has partnered with a Dublin homeless charity to encourage people to donate warm winter clothing. Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH) – founded by local man Anthony Flynn, who is now a Dublin City councilor – works to find...
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Man Appears in Dublin’s High Court Over Essex Lorry Deaths
November 11, 2019 No Responses

Man Appears in Dublin’s High Court Over Essex Lorry Deaths

A man from Northern Ireland has appeared at the High Court in Dublin in connection with the deaths of 39 people in a lorry container in Essex. Eamonn Harrison, 22, from Mayobridge in Newry, Co Down, appeared on Monday for...
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Ireland’s First World War Dead Are Remembered in Dublin
November 11, 2019 No Responses

Ireland’s First World War Dead Are Remembered in Dublin

A ceremony has been held at Glasnevin cemetery in Dublin to mark the 101st anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, which ended the First World War. During the ceremony, five Victoria Cross commemorative plaques were unveiled, dedicated to five...
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Lidington: May Ruled Out No Deal Brexit After Terrorism Warnings
November 10, 2019 No Responses

Lidington: May Ruled Out No Deal Brexit After Terrorism Warnings

Theresa May decided against allowing the UK to crash out of the EU without a deal after being warned about the potential for terrorism in Northern Ireland, her de facto deputy has said. Former Cabinet minister David Lidington, who is...
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Taoiseach Lays Wreath in Enniskillen to Mark Remembrance Sunday
November 10, 2019 No Responses

Taoiseach Lays Wreath in Enniskillen to Mark Remembrance Sunday

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has laid a green laurel wreath on Remembrance Sunday in Enniskillen. In November 1987, an IRA Poppy Day blast in the Co Fermanagh lakeland town killed 12 and injured 68. Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith and DUP...
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