SINN FÉIN MP John Finucane has said proposed amendments to legacy legislation shows the 'contempt' the British Government has for Troubles victims. Mr Finucane, MP for Belfast North, was speaking after Secretary of State Hilary Benn announced today that the legislation will include 'a substantial package of amendments'. He suggested these will include safeguards for former … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin MP says amendments to Troubles Bill shows British Government’s ‘contempt’ for victims
Public opinion sought on upgrade of site of one of Ireland’s bloodiest battles
THE Irish public is being asked for their opinions on plans to upgrade an historic site where one of the nation’s bloodiest battles occurred. Galway County Council is calling for views on plans to upgrade the existing facilities at the Battle of Aughrim Visitor Centre in the village of Aughrim. The centre is located on the site of one of the most significant and bloodiest … [Read more...] about Public opinion sought on upgrade of site of one of Ireland’s bloodiest battles
IN PICTURES: President Connolly brings new Council of State together for first time
PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly has brought her newly formed Council of State together for the first time. The President convened a meeting of the Council at Áras an Uachtaráin yesterday, to gain the views of members on the constitutionality of the International Protection Bill 2026. The new law is set to significantly reform Irish asylum laws as it is tied to the EU Migration and … [Read more...] about IN PICTURES: President Connolly brings new Council of State together for first time
‘It’s fantastic’: Ireland celebrates breakthrough success in curlew breeding scheme
A SCHEME designed to protect the curlew population in Ireland has proven successful as a chick reared through it has returned to the island to breed. The wading bird has been on the brink of extinction in Ireland for a number of years, with population numbers decreasing by 98 per cent since the 1980s. Conservation schemes have been put in place to reverse the decline through … [Read more...] about ‘It’s fantastic’: Ireland celebrates breakthrough success in curlew breeding scheme
Situation in Middle East ‘deeply concerning’ says Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Helen McEntee has described the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict as “deeply concerning” as she heads to an EU conference in Luxemburg today. Minister McEntee will join fellow EU foreign affairs ministers at the meeting this morning, where they will discuss the impact of the wars in the Middle East as well as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the … [Read more...] about Situation in Middle East ‘deeply concerning’ says Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister