THE TAOISEACH has promised further reform of bail laws after Sinn Féin said the number of suspects out on bail made for 'very shocking reading'. Figures from the Department of Justice obtained by Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy revealed that suspects for 40,348 crimes carried out in 2024 were out on bail. That number is almost 5,000 more than the 35,394 suspects who were on bail in … [Read more...] about Taoiseach promises further reform of bail laws after Sinn Féin raises ‘shocking’ figures in Dáil
Taoiseach promises further reform of bail laws after Sinn Féin raises ‘shocking’ figures in Dáil
Teen who died in Co. Tyrone collision is named locally
A TEENAGER who died in a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Co. Tyrone on Tuesday night has been named locally as 18-year-old Callum Quinn. The incident occurred on the Coalisland Road in Dungannon shortly before 11pm. Mr Quinn was rushed to hospital, where he sadly passed away. "My thoughts are with this young man's family and friends," Sinn Féin councillor Eimear Carney … [Read more...] about Teen who died in Co. Tyrone collision is named locally
Police name Co. Tyrone murder victim as 71-year-old Adam Krzan
POLICE have named a man murdered in Co. Tyrone last week as 71-year-old Adam Krzan. The body of Mr Krzan was discovered in a flat in the Corrainey Park area of Dungannon on the evening of Thursday, February 27. Four people have been arrested in connection with the investigation, three of whom remain in custody. "My thoughts at this time are first and foremost with Mr Krzan’s … [Read more...] about Police name Co. Tyrone murder victim as 71-year-old Adam Krzan
French arms company Thales to open new facility in Northern Ireland
STORMONT has been told today that French-owned arms company, Thales, is due to open a third manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland. The announcement comes following Sunday’s press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, where he outlined plans for Thales to supply Ukraine with an order of 5,000 lightweight multirole missiles (or LMMs). Thales currently operates a … [Read more...] about French arms company Thales to open new facility in Northern Ireland
Man awarded £115k in damages following clerical sex abuse
A MAN is set to receive £115,000 in damages after claiming to have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a priest in the high school he attended in Newry, Co. Down during the 1980s. His legal costs were also awarded as part of a settlement. The man’s case, which was heard before the High Court in Belfast, alleges an attack from the late Father Malachy Finegan, who was … [Read more...] about Man awarded £115k in damages following clerical sex abuse