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THE Northern Ireland Assembly has voted in support of new legislation which recognises using a family pet to exert coercive control as a form of domestic abuse. Ruby’s Law proposes amendments to the existing Justice Bill which recognise that “threatening, harming or using an animal to intimidate a victim is a form of domestic abuse”. They also strengthen the powers available to … [Read more...] about Assembly supports Ruby’s Law in ‘important step’ for domestic abuse victims

A BELFAST university has been selected to join a three-year research project which seeks to tackle the issue of unemployment due to poor mental health. Queen’s University Belfast will partner on the £1.8m project, which is government-funded and supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research Dr Juliet Hassard, from Queen’s Business School, will join researchers … [Read more...] about Belfast university joins research project tackling ‘crisis’ of unemployment due to ill health

A BILL to establish a  redress schemes for mother and baby home survivors in Northern Ireland has reached its final legislative stage. The Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses (Redress Scheme) Bill was passed by the NI Assembly this week. Introduced by the Executive Office, the legislation will see an independent statutory public inquiry created … [Read more...] about ‘Important moment’ for survivors in Northern Ireland as redress bill passes through Assembly

EU COMMISSIONER Michael McGrath has received an award marking his ‘contribution to democracy’. The Cork native, who is a former finance minister, received the Trinity European Laureate Award at an event held in Brussels. Trinity’s Provost Dr Linda Doyle presented the Commissioner with the award this week, ahead of Ireland’s taking up the Presidency of the Council of the … [Read more...] about EU Commissioner Michael McGrath receives award honouring ‘contribution to democracy’

AN EXHIBITION charting the movement of people from Ireland to Britain is set to open in Northern Ireland for the first time as part of Belfast’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann celebrations. Look Back to Look Forward: 50 Years of the Irish in Britain was launched in 2023 to mark 50 years of the Irish in Britain organisation, formerly known as the Federation of Irish Societies. Having … [Read more...] about Irish in Britain heritage exhibition to feature at Queen’s as part of Belfast’s Fleadh celebrations