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THE Irish government has opened a tender process to secure charter flight services to allow them to deport people who do not have permission to remain in the country. Justice Minister Helen McEntee has welcomed the opening of the tender round for a charter service, which would allow them to undertake group deportations without the need to use commercial flights. “I am committed … [Read more...] about Irish government seeks tenders for charter flights to deport people

NEW restrictions on owning XL Bully type dogs will come into effect in Northern Ireland next month. The first of a raft of new legal guidelines related to the controversial breed of dog will take effect on July 5. From this date it will remain legal to own an XL Bully type dog, but owners must ensure the dog is muzzled and on a lead when in a public place. Selling, gifting, … [Read more...] about New rules for XL Bully dog owners in Northern Ireland

A MAN and a woman were arrested after a car was driven at police officers while they policed a parade in Northern Ireland. The incident occurred at 9pm on June 15 as PSNI officers were performing traffic duties at a parade in the Tattymoyle Road area in Fintona, Co. Tyrone. “The driver of a black BMW car ignored instructions from officers and swerved the car towards them,” the … [Read more...] about Man and woman arrested after car driven at police officers

US PRESIDENT Joe Biden formally congratulated Simon Harris on becoming Taoiseach while the pair discussed global affairs during a phone call last night. In a statement issued after the call the White House confirmed the President “spoke with Taoiseach Simon Harris of Ireland to congratulate him on his recent election as Taoiseach and to deepen U.S.-Ireland cooperation on a … [Read more...] about Joe Biden congratulates Simon Harris on becoming Taoiseach as pair discuss global issues

A BLOOMSDAY garden party hosted by President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina saw members of the public invited to Áras an Uachtaráin to celebrate the work of James Joyce. A raft of librarians were among those on the guestlist, as the President sought to use the occasion to highlight the importance of libraries and promoting reading. President Higgins and Sabina hosted the … [Read more...] about President Higgins hosts Bloomsday garden party promoting love of reading