A WORKERS’ union which has called for unity against the rioters causing disruption across Northern Ireland has warned that the “next step” will be “work stoppages”. The Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance (NIPSA) has issued a statement in solidarity with those facing the frontline of disruption which has erupted since a stabbing incident in Belfast on the evening of June … [Read more...] about Union warns of ‘work stoppages’ if riots continue in Northern Ireland
Pensioner dies following collision between truck and car in Co. Louth
A PENSIONER has died following a collision in Co. Louth. The two-vehicle incident, involving a truck and a car, happened on the N2 at Edmondstown in Ardee at around 5.40pm yesterday afternoon. A man, aged in his 80s, who was driving the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported in the incident, Gardaí have confirmed. The police force has since … [Read more...] about Pensioner dies following collision between truck and car in Co. Louth
‘Extensive damage’ caused as ATM stolen in early hours robbery
AN INVESTIGATION is underway after an ATM was stolen from a building in Cork. The cash dispensing machine was stolen from a building in Little Island at around 1.30am on June 10. “Extensive damage was caused to the building during the course of this incident,” a garda spokesperson confirmed today. “A technical examination of the scene has been conducted and investigations are … [Read more...] about ‘Extensive damage’ caused as ATM stolen in early hours robbery
Gardaí seize substantial amount of drugs and cash following Limerick raids
A SUBSTANTIAL amount of drugs and cash has been seized by gardaí following raids on properties in Limerick. Officers attached to the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit conducted searches at two premises in Pallasgreen yesterday as part of ongoing operations targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the region. The drugs seized in Limerick this week During those searches, they … [Read more...] about Gardaí seize substantial amount of drugs and cash following Limerick raids
Growing EU membership will be ‘key priority’ of Ireland’s EU Council presidency
GROWING EU membership will be a ‘key priority’ for Ireland during its presidency of the EU Council, Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee has said. The minister is hosting European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos in Ireland today. Prior to their engagements, Ms McEntee confirmed Ireland’s commitment to “advancing accession” for candidate countries. "EU enlargement will … [Read more...] about Growing EU membership will be ‘key priority’ of Ireland’s EU Council presidency