THE row over speaking rights in the Dáil continues as opposition parties declared their intention to resist Government proposals to apportion regional independent TDs and its own backbenchers with speaking times. This issue reared its head at the beginning of the 34th Dáil and has proved a thorn in the side for the government ever since. A vote is scheduled for this afternoon … [Read more...] about Speaking rights row reignites in the Dáil
Thug jailed for attacking man with claw hammer in ‘ongoing feud’
A THUG who violently attacked a unsuspecting man outside a social club has been jailed for assault. CCTV footage showed Lewis McMahon targeting his victim as he attempted to enter the club at around 10pm on November 29, 2024. The footage showed the 30-year-old waiting in the doorway before striking the man, who is aged in his 40s, multiple times with a claw hammer as he … [Read more...] about Thug jailed for attacking man with claw hammer in ‘ongoing feud’
Irish language signs will be installed at Belfast’s Grand Central Station
SIGNAGE bearing the Irish language will be installed at Belfast’s Grand Central Station. The commitment has been confirmed by Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. Belfast's new Grand Central Station opened in 2024 (Pic Translink) “Grand Central Station is the largest integrated transport facility on the island of Ireland,” Ms Kimmins said as she made the … [Read more...] about Irish language signs will be installed at Belfast’s Grand Central Station
‘Extreme concern’ for wellbeing of missing farmer last seen on Thursday
POLICE have reissued an appeal to find an Irishman who has been missing from his home since Friday. Farmer Michael Gaine was reported missing from Kenmare in Co. Kerry on March 21. The 56-year-old, who also goes by the name ‘Mike’, was last seen in Kenmare town shortly before 10am on Thursday, March 20. Michael Gaine was last seen on Thursday, March 20 CCTV captured him buying … [Read more...] about ‘Extreme concern’ for wellbeing of missing farmer last seen on Thursday
Threats which saw schools closed across Northern Ireland confirmed as a ‘hoax’
A THREATENING email sent to nine schools in Northern Ireland has been confirmed by police to have been a ‘hoax’. Three schools in Strabane in Co. Tyrone, three schools in Ballycastle, Co., Antrim and three schools in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh received the email yesterday morning. PSNI officers were called to each school to engage with staff. Six schools were closed yesterday … [Read more...] about Threats which saw schools closed across Northern Ireland confirmed as a ‘hoax’