A NEW law has come into effect which makes it a crime to abduct pet cats and dogs in Northern Ireland. The Pet Abduction Act 2024 carries prison sentences and fines for those convicted of stealing pets from their owners. Applicable in Northern Ireland and England, the legislation came into effect on August 24. “I appreciate how important dogs and cats are to their owners in … [Read more...] about New legislation makes it a crime to steal pet cats and dogs in Northern Ireland
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Ireland issues over 775,000 passports so far this year
THE TÁNAISTE, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, has said that the Passport Service has issued over 775,000 passports so far in 2024, and current demand forecasts indicate that over a million passports will issue by the end of the year. In a statement, the Tánaiste said that virtually all complete passport applications continue to … [Read more...] about Ireland issues over 775,000 passports so far this year
Search begins for the remains of Captain Robert Nairac
The disappearance of British army officer in 1977 has long been the subject of speculation A SEARCH has begun in Co. Louth for the body of British intelligence officer Captain Robert Nairac, a soldier in the Grenadier Guards, abducted and killed by the IRA in the 1970s Captain Robert Nairac (aged 29) who was born in Mauritius, was abducted and shot by the IRA after being … [Read more...] about Search begins for the remains of Captain Robert Nairac
Investigations continue into the loss of the Bayesian superyacht
Seven people drowned when the superyacht Bayesian sank — including Dr Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE Chief Prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio (right) giving a press conference (Photo by Alessandro Fucarini/AFP via Getty Images) INVESTIGATIONS into the sinking of the Bayesian moored off the Sicilian fishing village of Porticello continue this week All but … [Read more...] about Investigations continue into the loss of the Bayesian superyacht
Can Irish America help the White House stay green?
The Irish Post's PETER KELLY was a guest at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Here he reports on the historic event Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the convention ( (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) AS A guest at the Democratic Party's National Convention, you witness the fireworks of showbusiness and politics combine. Up close and … [Read more...] about Can Irish America help the White House stay green?