Over 5,000 Refused Entry to Ireland Last Year
September 26, 2019 No Responses

Over 5,000 Refused Entry to Ireland Last Year

More than 5,000 people were refused entry at Irish ports, airports and the Northern Ireland Border in 2018, according to the Department of Justice. Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan published Immigration in Ireland: Annual Review 2018, providing the key statistics on...
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Stardust Families Win New Inquest After 30 Year Campaign
September 26, 2019 No Responses

Stardust Families Win New Inquest After 30 Year Campaign

The Stardust Truth and Justice Campaign has won a new inquest after more than 30 years of campaigning. The group – comprised of survivors, the families of those who died and many from the north Dublin areas of Coolock, Artane,...
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Former British Soldier Pleads Not Guilty to Troubles’ Murder Charge
September 26, 2019 No Responses

Former British Soldier Pleads Not Guilty to Troubles’ Murder Charge

A former British soldier has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder of a man with learning difficulties during the conflict in Northern Ireland. Dennis Hutchings, 78, a former member of the Life Guards regiment, is due to stand trial in...
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Tony Blair Says Brexit Has Harmed Relations Between Ireland and Britain
September 25, 2019 No Responses

Tony Blair Says Brexit Has Harmed Relations Between Ireland and Britain

Brexit has injected tension back into the relationship between Britain and Ireland, Tony Blair has said. The former British prime minister, who was one of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement, said the relationship between the two countries needs...
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PSNI Plans to Restrict Police Holidays After Brexit
September 25, 2019 No Responses

PSNI Plans to Restrict Police Holidays After Brexit

A contingency plan is in place to restrict police holiday leave in Northern Ireland following Brexit. Only 10% of officers will be able to take time off in the first six weeks after the United Kingdom is scheduled to leave...
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Almost Half of Those Released From Prison in 2012 Re-Offended Within Three Years
September 24, 2019 No Responses

Almost Half of Those Released From Prison in 2012 Re-Offended Within Three Years

Almost half of all people released from prison in 2012 re-offended within three years, new figures show. Among them, half of those released re-offended within the first six months and two-thirds within the first 12 months of release from prison....
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North Has Biggest Gender Pension Gap in the UK
September 24, 2019 No Responses

North Has Biggest Gender Pension Gap in the UK

Northern Ireland has the largest gender pension gap in the UK, a provider said. Average retirement savings totaled more than £20,000 for men and just under £10,000 for women. Lower pay and taking time off work to look after children...
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Government Faces Criticism Over Climate Action Plan
September 24, 2019 No Responses

Government Faces Criticism Over Climate Action Plan

The government has come under fire from a number of political rivals for its climate action plans. Tuesday’s Leaders Questions, following the Taoiseach’s appearance at the UN Climate Council in New York on Monday, saw Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe.....
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Improvised Firearm Found in Grounds of Belfast Primary School
September 23, 2019 No Responses

Improvised Firearm Found in Grounds of Belfast Primary School

An improvised weapon was left in the grounds of a primary school in Belfast, in what a senior police officer has described as an “act of the utmost recklessness”. Police have launched an investigation into the device, and are linking...
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Sinn Féin Open to Deal with Pro-Remain Parties to Unseat DUP MPs
September 22, 2019 No Responses

Sinn Féin Open to Deal with Pro-Remain Parties to Unseat DUP MPs

Sinn Féin has indicated it is “open to an arrangement” between pro-remain parties to oust DUP MPs. Assembly member Conor Murphy made the comment as John Finucane was selected to contest North Belfast in the event of a general election....
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