A DUP politician has rejected a call to apologise over claims he used a 'homophobic slur' on BBC One's Question Time. While debating illegal immigration during this week's show, Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley said it was time to stop 'pansying around' the subject. Host Fiona Bruce and other guests appeared shocked at the term, while Eóin Tennyson, Alliance MLA for Upper Bann, … [Read more...] about DUP politician rejects call to apologise after claims he used ‘homophobic slur’ on Question Time
Man arrested after £120,000 worth of cannabis seized in Co. Armagh
A MAN has been arrested after police seized around £120,000 worth of cannabis in Co. Armagh. Detectives from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch made the discovery at an address in the Broomhill Road area of Portadown in the early hours of Saturday morning, The arrested man currently remains in custody. "A sophisticated cannabis factory was uncovered in a property," said … [Read more...] about Man arrested after £120,000 worth of cannabis seized in Co. Armagh
Mourners asked to wear ‘odd socks’ to funeral of family murdered in Co. Louth
MOURNERS attending the funeral of murdered couple Mark and Louise O’Connor and their son Evan have been asked to ‘wear odd socks’. The bodies of the family members were found at their home in Co. Louth on Monday morning, September 29. A care worker who was a regular visitor to the house in Drumgowna, Tallanstown made the grim discovery and raised the alarm. The victims were … [Read more...] about Mourners asked to wear ‘odd socks’ to funeral of family murdered in Co. Louth
Millions in overpayments uncovered in Ireland’s asylum accommodation system
A STATE audit has uncovered millions of euros in overpayments made to private providers under the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS). According to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG), IPAS was overcharged €7.4m in VAT by a provider operating multiple properties using three different VAT numbers. Though €1.5m has been refunded, the … [Read more...] about Millions in overpayments uncovered in Ireland’s asylum accommodation system
Taoiseach ‘deeply saddened’ by death of Irish author Manchán Magan
AUTHOR Manchán Magan has died at the age of 55 following a battle with cancer. The Dublin-born writer, documentary-maker and Irish language advocate was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2023. In an interview for RTE earlier this year the writer revealed that his condition had worsened, and that he did not have much time left. “For some reason, there hasn't been much despair, … [Read more...] about Taoiseach ‘deeply saddened’ by death of Irish author Manchán Magan