A BILL to establish a redress schemes for mother and baby home survivors in Northern Ireland has reached its final legislative stage. The Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses (Redress Scheme) Bill was passed by the NI Assembly this week. Introduced by the Executive Office, the legislation will see an independent statutory public inquiry created … [Read more...] about ‘Important moment’ for survivors in Northern Ireland as redress bill passes through Assembly
EU Commissioner Michael McGrath receives award honouring ‘contribution to democracy’
EU COMMISSIONER Michael McGrath has received an award marking his ‘contribution to democracy’. The Cork native, who is a former finance minister, received the Trinity European Laureate Award at an event held in Brussels. Trinity’s Provost Dr Linda Doyle presented the Commissioner with the award this week, ahead of Ireland’s taking up the Presidency of the Council of the … [Read more...] about EU Commissioner Michael McGrath receives award honouring ‘contribution to democracy’
Irish in Britain heritage exhibition to feature at Queen’s as part of Belfast’s Fleadh celebrations
AN EXHIBITION charting the movement of people from Ireland to Britain is set to open in Northern Ireland for the first time as part of Belfast’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann celebrations. Look Back to Look Forward: 50 Years of the Irish in Britain was launched in 2023 to mark 50 years of the Irish in Britain organisation, formerly known as the Federation of Irish Societies. Having … [Read more...] about Irish in Britain heritage exhibition to feature at Queen’s as part of Belfast’s Fleadh celebrations
Man jailed over role in Co. Antrim disorder that left people ‘fearing for their lives’
A MAN has been jailed in connection with disorder in Co. Antrim last year that police said left people 'fearing for their lives'. At Antrim Crown Court today, 33-year-old Kyle Anderson was sentenced to 42 months' imprisonment after he was convicted of riot. He will serve 21 months in custody and 21 months on licence. Disorder erupted in the town on Monday, June 9 in the wake of … [Read more...] about Man jailed over role in Co. Antrim disorder that left people ‘fearing for their lives’
Gardaí recover more than €700,000 in cash as part of organised prostitution investigation
GARDAí have recovered more than €700,000 in cash as part of ongoing investigations targeting organised prostitution and related criminal activity. The money was seized during a search of a residential property in Limerick City on Tuesday as part of an operation conducted by the Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB). A man in his 50s was arrested at the scene and is … [Read more...] about Gardaí recover more than €700,000 in cash as part of organised prostitution investigation