SECRETARY OF STATE for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, has said that the UK government’s approach to US trade tariffs will be ‘calm and considered’. This follows the conduction of an impact assessment on how businesses in Northern Ireland are likely to be effected. Mr Benn made the comments during a House of Commons debate on the potential consequences of an impending trade war … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland to take ‘calm’ response to tariffs according to Hilary Benn
Unionist opposition to climate role appointment ‘illogical’ according to First Minister
FOLLOWING a decision by the DUP to vote against the implementation of a climate change commissioner in Northern Ireland, First Minister Michelle O’Neill described the move as a ‘dereliction of duty’. 51 MLAs voted in favour of the role, with the DUP and the TUV voting against. The decision comes in the wake of a debate among MLAs regarding Executive Office regulations to … [Read more...] about Unionist opposition to climate role appointment ‘illogical’ according to First Minister
Minister announces major expansion to bolster Ireland’s position in global aviation industry
INNOVATION Minister James Lawless has today announced measures which will support a major expansion of the aviation industry in Ireland. Mr Lawless, who is the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, has confirmed that the number of apprenticeship opportunities for aircraft mechanics in Ireland will double this year. In 2024 the number of … [Read more...] about Minister announces major expansion to bolster Ireland’s position in global aviation industry
Majority of religious orders in mother and baby homes scandal make no contribution to survivors support scheme
THE majority of religious orders implicated in Ireland’s mother and baby homes scandal have refused to contribute to a redress scheme supporting survivors. Eight religious bodies, which were identified to have been involved in the mother and baby home and county home institutions which operated in Ireland up until the late 1990s, were asked to make a contribution to a … [Read more...] about Majority of religious orders in mother and baby homes scandal make no contribution to survivors support scheme
Titanic tragedy to be marked in Irish town where ill-fated liner made final port of call
A PUBLIC ceremony will be held in Ireland this month to mark the 113th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. On April 14, 1912 the Belfast-built RMS Titanic sank after crashing into an iceberg while on its maiden voyage. The tragedy happened just four days after the ocean liner had led Southampton in England on April 10 on route to New York. Roughly 1500 of the 2200 people … [Read more...] about Titanic tragedy to be marked in Irish town where ill-fated liner made final port of call