TAOISEACH Simon Harris has held a special reception welcoming home the nation’s athletes who competed at the European Athletics Championships. Ireland achieved a four-medal haul at the competition in Rome, collecting two golds and two silvers during their time in Italy. Support staff and executives from Athletics Ireland were also invited to government buildings for the … [Read more...] about Taoiseach welcomes Ireland’s athletes home following ‘huge success’ at European Championships
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Irish government seeks tenders for charter flights to deport people
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
Irish public urged to ‘stop feeding deer’ as human interaction is affecting their health
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to stop people feeding the deer at Dublin’s Phoenix Park as the human interaction is causing the animals “health issues”. Research conducted by University College Dublin (UCD) has uncovered a range of negative effects people feeding the deer has had on their behaviour and wellbeing. Their findings show the deer at the park have been fed foods such … [Read more...] about Irish public urged to ‘stop feeding deer’ as human interaction is affecting their health
New rules for XL Bully dog owners in Northern Ireland
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
Man and woman arrested after car driven at police officers
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