TAOISEACH Simon Harris has confirmed Ireland’s commitment to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Irish leader is due to meet with President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas today. It is their first in-person meeting since Ireland recognised the State of Palestine in May this year and it comes against the backdrop of an ongoing human … [Read more...] about Taoiseach confirms Ireland’s commitment to ‘two-state solution’ in meeting with Palestinian President
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New on-the-spot €2k fine for those who sell vapes at children’s events
A NEW law now in effect in Ireland introduces an on-the-spot €2k fine for anyone caught selling vapes or nicotine products at children’s events. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly signed the legislation into law this week, with the fine now applicable for the offence of selling tobacco products or nicotine inhaling products at events aimed at children. In March this year, … [Read more...] about New on-the-spot €2k fine for those who sell vapes at children’s events
Family pays tribute following death of Carey Group co-founder John Carey
JOHN CAREY, one of the three founders of the Carey Group construction firm, has died. In a statement, the Carey family confirmed “with great sadness” that he passed away on Sunday, September 22. “John was a dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many,” they said in an emotional tribute to the long-standing businessman who hailed from Co. … [Read more...] about Family pays tribute following death of Carey Group co-founder John Carey
Dangerous ‘predator’ jailed for arranging to rape a child
A MAN described as a ‘dangerous predator’ by police has been jailed after being caught trying to arrange to meet and rape a child. Sean Wallace, of Woodside Road, Haringey, was jailed for 14 years and six months for arranging the rape of a child under 13 and distributing an indecent image of a child, following a hearing at Wood Green Crown Court. The 43-year-old was caught … [Read more...] about Dangerous ‘predator’ jailed for arranging to rape a child
Driver who fled scene of collision and sped through police checkpoint caught hiding in bush
A MAN has been arrested after fleeing the scene of a collision in Co. Down PSNI officers were called when a beige Audi A4 crashed on the Quoile Bridge in Downpatrick at around 10.15pm on September 22. The driver left the scene but a short time later was seen speeding through a police checkpoint on the Killyleagh Road. Police officers who followed the Audi came across the car on … [Read more...] about Driver who fled scene of collision and sped through police checkpoint caught hiding in bush