THE formal process required to repeal Britain’s controversial Legacy Act has begun. Brought in by the Conservative government, the Act introduced a ban on inquests and civil actions related to Troubles-era crimes. It also saw those who co-operate with the newly established Independent Commission for Reconciliation & Information Recovery (ICRIR) granted immunity from … [Read more...] about Process to repeal controversial Legacy Act begins
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Appeal for witnesses after pedestrian dies in Co. Wexford collision
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian died in a collision in Co. Wexford. A woman, aged in her 50s died after being hit by a car on the N25 at Stokestown at around 7.10pm on Sunday, December 8. “The collision involved a car and a pedestrian,” the police force confirmed. “The pedestrian, a woman aged in her 50s, was fatally injured,” they add. “No … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after pedestrian dies in Co. Wexford collision
Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses to hit-and-run that claimed life of Co. Kildare teenager
GARDAÍ have renewed their appeal for witnesses following a fatal hit-and-run in Co. Kildare last month. Kedagh Moore, 16, died at the scene of the collision on the R403 in Blackwood near Robertstown at around 12.30am on Sunday, November 10. A man appeared in court last month in connection with the incident. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident to contact them and … [Read more...] about Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses to hit-and-run that claimed life of Co. Kildare teenager
Man dies in single-vehicle collision in Co. Kerry
A MAN has died following a single-vehicle collision in Co. Kerry this morning. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of the incident on the N22 at Islandmore, Clonkeen, Killarney shortly after 7am. The male driver of a car, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Gardaí say that formal identification of the man is … [Read more...] about Man dies in single-vehicle collision in Co. Kerry
Garda launch investigation following discovery of man’s body in Co. Cork
GARDAÍ have said they are 'investigating all the circumstances' following the discovery of a man's body in Co. Cork. The body of the man, aged in his 50s, was found at a residential property on Dominic Street in Cork City in the early hours of this morning. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the incident at around 1am. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene, … [Read more...] about Garda launch investigation following discovery of man’s body in Co. Cork