THE Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland has called for fast-track powers after a police officer’s dismissal took four years to complete. The Ombudsman’s office confirmed this week that a PSNI officer was finally dismissed more than four years after an investigation into his conduct was completed. The case centred on two police officers involved in the arrest and search of a … [Read more...] about Call for fast-track powers for Police Ombudsman after officer’s dismissal took years
Final phase of Ireland’s free schoolbooks scheme will take effect this year
FREE schoolbooks will be provided for all students in Ireland as of September thanks to an extension to a Government scheme. Education Minister Helen McEntee announced the details of the final phase of the Post-Primary Schoolbooks Scheme this week, which will see free schoolbooks and core classroom resources provided to all students in post-primary schools from the 2025/26 … [Read more...] about Final phase of Ireland’s free schoolbooks scheme will take effect this year
Concerns Irish aviation will ‘play catchup’ to UK if passenger cap continues to hinder growth
CORK AIRPORT is currently Ireland’s fastest growing airport following an increase in passenger numbers over the past month. Figures released this week show the airport welcomed seven per cent more passengers in January versus the same month last year. However, the number of passengers that passed through Dublin Airport's terminals was flat in January, at 2.1 million, due to the … [Read more...] about Concerns Irish aviation will ‘play catchup’ to UK if passenger cap continues to hinder growth
Man charged in connection with fire at house with women and children inside
A MAN has been charged in connection with a “serious fire” which took hold at a house in Co. Tyrone earlier this week. PSNI officers were called to the blaze at a property in the Cunninghams Lane area of Dungannon at around 8.30pm on Monday, February 3. They arrived ahead of the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, and used ladders borrowed from neighbouring homes to … [Read more...] about Man charged in connection with fire at house with women and children inside
Belfast man jailed for rape and sexual assault of two women in Liverpool
A MAN found guilty of the rape and sexual assault of two woman in Liverpool has been jailed. Ewan Blair, of Brownlow Hill in Liverpool, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday and was sentenced to eight years in prison, extended to 10 years imprisonment as a dangerous offender. Blair, who is originally from Belfast, was also ordered to comply with sexual notification … [Read more...] about Belfast man jailed for rape and sexual assault of two women in Liverpool