Russian Troops Continue Advance On Kyiv As Resistance Hardens
February 26, 2022 No Responses

Russian Troops Continue Advance On Kyiv As Resistance Hardens

Russian troops closed in on Ukraine’s capital on Saturday after a night of explosions and street fighting sent Kyiv residents seeking shelter or fleeing the city. The country’s leader claimed Ukraine’s forces had repulsed the assault and vowed to keep...
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Protests Held As Pressure Grows On Government To Expel Russian Ambassador
February 26, 2022 No Responses

Protests Held As Pressure Grows On Government To Expel Russian Ambassador

Pressure is growing on the Government to expel the Russian ambassador, as protests continued in Dublin against the invasion of Ukraine. On Saturday afternoon, dozens of protesters once again gathered outside the Russian Embassy in south Dublin to call on...
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Politicians Gather For The Funeral Of Christopher Stalford
February 26, 2022 No Responses

Politicians Gather For The Funeral Of Christopher Stalford

Mourners from across the political spectrum gathered in Belfast on Saturday for the funeral service of DUP MLA Christopher Stalford. DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, alongside party MPs and MLAs, were among the congregation at Ravenhill Presbyterian Church in...
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Over 6,000 Died With Covid In Ireland During Pandemic
February 23, 2022 No Responses

Over 6,000 Died With Covid In Ireland During Pandemic

There have been more than 6,200 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland over the last two years, new figures show. Based on mortality data reported to the Department of Health, more than 1,000 of those deaths occurred in the first four...
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Stardust Victims’ Families Criticize ‘Undue Delays’ To Inquest
February 22, 2022 No Responses

Stardust Victims’ Families Criticize ‘Undue Delays’ To Inquest

Victims’ families have hit out at the “undue delays” being put in the way of an inquest into the Stardust fire. Forty-eight people died in the Stardust nightclub fire in Dublin on February 14th, 1981. On Tuesday, the families of...
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North’s First Multi-Year Budget Cannot Proceed Without First And Deputy First Ministers
February 22, 2022 No Responses

North’s First Multi-Year Budget Cannot Proceed Without First And Deputy First Ministers

Northern Ireland’s first multi-year Budget in recent history cannot proceed in the absence of a First and deputy First Minister, the Assembly has heard. Minister for Finance Conor Murphy said he sought legal advice following the resignation of Paul Givan,...
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Martin Warns Of Higher Energy Prices As Ukrainian Crisis Worsens
February 22, 2022 No Responses

Martin Warns Of Higher Energy Prices As Ukrainian Crisis Worsens

The Taoiseach has said he still hopes war can be avoided in Europe, as the crisis in Ukraine continues to escalate. Earlier, Micheál Martin stood beside Olaf Scholz as the German chancellor announced that the country had taken steps to...
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New Legislation To Protect Victims From Stalking Passes In Stormont
February 22, 2022 No Responses

New Legislation To Protect Victims From Stalking Passes In Stormont

New legislation to protect victims in Northern Ireland from stalking has been welcomed. The Protection from Stalking Bill, introduced by Minister for Justice Naomi Long, passed its Final Stage in the Stormont Assembly on Tuesday. It creates a new specific...
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Coalition Leaders To Meet To Discuss End To Mandatory Mask-Wearing
February 21, 2022 No Responses

Coalition Leaders To Meet To Discuss End To Mandatory Mask-Wearing

The leaders of the Coalition will discuss proposals to end the rules on mandatory mask-wearing at a meeting on Monday. It comes ahead of a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, at which ministers are expected to accept the advice from the...
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DUP MLA Christopher Stalford Dies, Aged 39
February 20, 2022 No Responses

DUP MLA Christopher Stalford Dies, Aged 39

DUP MLA Christopher Stalford has died at the age of 39, party leader Jeffrey Donaldson has confirmed. The south Belfast representative and father-of-four died suddenly. In a statement, Mr Donaldson said: “I am deeply saddened to learn of Christopher’s sudd...
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