TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has congratulated President-elect Catherine Connolly on her successful election campaign. The Galway native, who has served as TD for Galway West since 2016 and in 2020 was the first woman elected as Deputy Speaker of Dáil Éireann, claimed more than 63 per cent of the first preference votes when the Irish public went to the ballot box on October 24 to … [Read more...] about Taoiseach congratulates President-elect Catherine Connolly on successful campaign
Belfast Council officially purchases city’s historic Assembly Rooms
BELFAST City Council has formally purchased the city’s historic Assembly Rooms. The local authority previously agreed to acquire the site and its adjoining lands and buildings from owners Castlebrooke Investments, as part of its “continued focus to drive forward the regeneration of the city centre”. The Grade B1 listed heritage building, which is located on the corner of North … [Read more...] about Belfast Council officially purchases city’s historic Assembly Rooms
PSNI officers made ‘degrading comments’ about alleged domestic abuse victim, report finds
POLICE officers have been issued with advice on professional conduct after an ombudsman report found they used degrading language towards an alleged domestic abuse victim. Three officers have been issued with the advice to improve their conduct, as well as their handling of property, after a mobile phone seized during a man’s arrest recorded "degrading and inappropriate … [Read more...] about PSNI officers made ‘degrading comments’ about alleged domestic abuse victim, report finds
Ireland faces €26bn carbon bill unless emissions dramatically cut
IRELAND is facing a potential climate compliance bill of up to €26bn by the end of the decade unless it can dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions. The number was jointly calculated by the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) and the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) and shows the potential cost of purchasing carbon credits from other EU member states if Ireland fails … [Read more...] about Ireland faces €26bn carbon bill unless emissions dramatically cut
Residents evacuated in Derry following discovery of viable device
RESIDENTS in the waterside area of Derry had to be evacuated from their homes on Saturday following the discovery of a viable device. The discovery was made shortly after 5.35pm yesterday at a residential property in the Campion Court area. Ammunition Technical Officers confirmed the device was viable, with police later saying it was fortunate it did not explode before it was … [Read more...] about Residents evacuated in Derry following discovery of viable device