IRELAND is among six nations who have issued a joint statement condemning Isreal’s plans to occupy parts of Gaza indefinitely. Tánaiste Simon Harris and the foreign ministers of Iceland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia, and Spain expressed their “grave concern about the reported Israeli plans to expand its military operations in Gaza and to establish a prolonged Israeli presence … [Read more...] about Ireland joins European nations condemning Israel’s plans to expand presence in Gaza
Arrest made after robber threatens shop workers with hammer
A 32-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after a shop was robbed in Belfast. PSNI officers were called to the store on North Queen Street on May 6. “Police received a report that a man had entered the store brandishing a hammer at around 6.15pm, taking a sum of cash from the till before making off,” the PSNI’s Detective Sergeant McGearty said. “The staff members and customers … [Read more...] about Arrest made after robber threatens shop workers with hammer
Suicide charity warns need for its service ‘as critical as ever’
THE need for services which offer support to people struggling with self-harm and suicidal thoughts is “as critical as ever” in Ireland a leading charity has warned. Roughly 500 lives are lost to suicide in Ireland each year, the Pieta charity confirmed this week. The organisation provides a free nationwide helpline service that offers immediate support from qualified … [Read more...] about Suicide charity warns need for its service ‘as critical as ever’
Prosecutor to appeal ‘unduly lenient’ sentence handed to Lisburn man convicted of human trafficking
A JAIL sentence handed to a Lisburn man convicted of numerous offences, including human trafficking, is to be appealed on the grounds that it was 'unduly lenient'. Oliver MacCormack, 71, was sentenced to seven years in prison last month for 40 counts relating to nine female victims. The charges included human trafficking, controlling prostitution, obtaining sexual services for … [Read more...] about Prosecutor to appeal ‘unduly lenient’ sentence handed to Lisburn man convicted of human trafficking
President Higgins leads ceremony at Arbour Hill to commemorate executed Easter Rising leaders
PRESIDENT OF IRELAND Michael D. Higgins has led the annual State ceremony at Arbour Hill to commemorate the Easter Rising and the leaders of 1916. The president was joined by his wife, Sabina, as well as Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris at Arbour Hill. the final resting place of 14 of the executed Rising leaders, including the seven signatories of the … [Read more...] about President Higgins leads ceremony at Arbour Hill to commemorate executed Easter Rising leaders