MLAs speak out over abuse suffered by Northern Ireland politicians

THE Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont has been in contact with the PSNI over serial abuse suffered by members (MLAs). House speaker Edwin Poots has revealed that the devolved parliament has been taking the matter extremely seriously. Speaking to BBC News NI last week, some Assembly members said that they had faced attacks on their offices, received death and rape threats, … [Read more...] about MLAs speak out over abuse suffered by Northern Ireland politicians

FINE Gael has slumped to its lowest-ever rating in a Business Post/Red C poll, dropping to 17 per cent—five points behind both Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin, who are now tied on 22 per cent each. The figures come as Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris prepares for high-level EU talks amid fears of a trade war with the US. President Donald Trump is expected to announce a raft … [Read more...] about Fine Gael support slumps amid domestic and international pressures

ACCORDING to the Minister for Housing, James Browne, €436 million will be set aside for social housing needs this year. The figure includes capital funding allocations of €325m which will be used by local authorities for the second-hand social housing acquisitions programme. On top of this, €111m will be allocated to 82 new social housing projects. The hope is that this will … [Read more...] about Minister set to allocate €436 million for Irish social housing needs

TÁNAISTE Simon Harris is expected hold a series of crisis meetings with his European counterparts ahead of a Wednesday’s expected announcement around US trade tariffs from President Donald Trump. Mr Harris will field calls from Dutch Trade Minister Reinette Klever and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen over building a coherent European response strategy to the United … [Read more...] about Simon Harris to hold meetings with EU counterparts ahead of US tariff announcement

The EU has advised its 450 million citizens—including over five million in Ireland—to stockpile essential supplies sufficient for at least 72 hours. Though the guidance is directed at EU member states, it may well be prudent for neighbouring Britain to heed the same. The recommendation is part of a broader European Civil Protection strategy to boost preparedness for crises such … [Read more...] about EU contingency plans in the event of Armageddon threatening