Sinn Féin accuses British Government of ‘contempt’ after it wins appeal to withhold evidence in Troubles inquest

SINN FÉIN has accused the British Government of 'contempt' after the Supreme Court upheld an appeal from the Secretary of State to withhold evidence in a Troubles inquest. Northern Ireland Secretary Hillary Benn had brought the case after a coroner wanted to disclose two 'gists' of information as part of the inquest into the death of Paul Thompson. Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey said … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin accuses British Government of ‘contempt’ after it wins appeal to withhold evidence in Troubles inquest

THE LATEST search effort for Columba McVeigh, who is believed to have been killed and buried in a secret location by republican paramilitaries 50 years ago, has ended without success. Mr McVeigh, from Donaghmore in Co. Tyrone, is one of 17 such victims known as the Disappeared, four of whom have yet to be found. He was 19 years old when he went missing from Dublin, where he had … [Read more...] about Latest search for Columba McVeigh unsuccessful despite ‘painstaking’ efforts

IRELAND is one of a number of countries that have raised their “growing concerns” with the EU over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. A letter sent to the EU Commission this week claimed the people of Gaza continue to “endure appalling conditions” despite the ceasefire coming into effect two months ago. “As stated at our November Council, the agreement on a ceasefire and … [Read more...] about Ireland among countries raising ‘concerns’ over Gaza ceasefire in letter to EU

POLICE forces across Ireland have stepped up patrols and security measures at Jewish centres and events following the deadly terror attack in Sydney, Australia. The shooting took place on Sunday, December 14, at Bondi Beach, where two gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration that killed at least 15 people. Australia has declared the incident a terror attack. Local media … [Read more...] about Increased protection for Jewish communities across Ireland after Sydney terror attack

A PUBLIC appeal has been issued to help find a teenage girl who is missing from her home in Dublin. Sasha Martin was last seen in Swords, on December 13. Sasha Martin was last seen on December 13 She is described as approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a slim build, brown eyes, and dark brown hair. She was last seen wearing a pink top, blue jeans and black runners. “Anyone … [Read more...] about Appeal for help to find teenage girl missing from home for three days