AN MP has claimed the campaign for justice for victims of the Troubles is not over, despite the enactment of new legislation which puts an end to prosecutions from that period. Speaking after the British Government’s Legacy Act came into force, SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood, who is the MP for Foyle, has said that the campaign to provide "truth, justice and accountability” for … [Read more...] about MP claims fight for justice for Troubles victims is ‘far from over’ despite Legacy Act taking effect
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Appeal for witnesses to two incidents involving PSNI officers
THE Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland has issued two witness appeals for separate incidents involving PSNI officers in Co. Armagh. The first involved a young person and a police officer near the junction of the Knock dual carriageway and the Castlereagh Road in Belfast at around 9.30pm on March 24. The incident occurred following a foot pursuit from Prince Regent Road and … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses to two incidents involving PSNI officers
Former priest from Ireland jailed for historical abuse of young boys in London
A FORMER priest from Ireland has been jailed following an investigation into the non-recent sexual abuse of young boys in London in the 1970s and 1980s. In February, 77-year-old James Murphy, of The Alders, Mallow, Co. Cork pleaded guilty to seven offences of indecent assault relating to four victims. At Inner London Crown Court on Monday, he was sentenced to 31 months behind … [Read more...] about Former priest from Ireland jailed for historical abuse of young boys in London
Asylum seekers moved to IPAS accommodation as Dublin city centre encampment is dismantled
ASYLUM SEEKERS who had set up camp in Dublin city centre have been moved to new accommodation, the government has revealed. Around 200 people were moved today from the encampment in the Mount Street area of the city, close to the International Protection Office (IPO), which processes asylum applications. The asylum seekers have been moved to two sites in Co. Dublin provided by … [Read more...] about Asylum seekers moved to IPAS accommodation as Dublin city centre encampment is dismantled
Migrants will be taught Irish language to help develop a ‘sense of identity’ in Ireland
A NEW initiative will see migrants who have arrived in Ireland being taught the Irish language in a bid to help them settle into their new home towns. Launched by Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne in Dublin this week, the Céad Míle Fáilte scheme will provide new arrivals with language classes and workshops to help them learn and use the language. Led by Conradh … [Read more...] about Migrants will be taught Irish language to help develop a ‘sense of identity’ in Ireland