IRELAND is ‘obligated’ to take in people from Gaza, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has said. Mr Katz made the statement as he ordered the Israeli army to prepare for large numbers of residents to leave the warn-torn territory which has been devastated by the 15-month conflict between Hamas and Israeli forces. It follows a proposal made by US President Donald Trump … [Read more...] about Ireland ‘obligated’ to take in people from Gaza says Israeli defence minister
Ireland ‘obligated’ to take in people from Gaza says Israeli defence minister
Call for fast-track powers for Police Ombudsman after officer’s dismissal took years
THE Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland has called for fast-track powers after a police officer’s dismissal took four years to complete. The Ombudsman’s office confirmed this week that a PSNI officer was finally dismissed more than four years after an investigation into his conduct was completed. The case centred on two police officers involved in the arrest and search of a … [Read more...] about Call for fast-track powers for Police Ombudsman after officer’s dismissal took years
Final phase of Ireland’s free schoolbooks scheme will take effect this year
FREE schoolbooks will be provided for all students in Ireland as of September thanks to an extension to a Government scheme. Education Minister Helen McEntee announced the details of the final phase of the Post-Primary Schoolbooks Scheme this week, which will see free schoolbooks and core classroom resources provided to all students in post-primary schools from the 2025/26 … [Read more...] about Final phase of Ireland’s free schoolbooks scheme will take effect this year
Concerns Irish aviation will ‘play catchup’ to UK if passenger cap continues to hinder growth
CORK AIRPORT is currently Ireland’s fastest growing airport following an increase in passenger numbers over the past month. Figures released this week show the airport welcomed seven per cent more passengers in January versus the same month last year. However, the number of passengers that passed through Dublin Airport's terminals was flat in January, at 2.1 million, due to the … [Read more...] about Concerns Irish aviation will ‘play catchup’ to UK if passenger cap continues to hinder growth
Man charged in connection with fire at house with women and children inside
A MAN has been charged in connection with a “serious fire” which took hold at a house in Co. Tyrone earlier this week. PSNI officers were called to the blaze at a property in the Cunninghams Lane area of Dungannon at around 8.30pm on Monday, February 3. They arrived ahead of the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, and used ladders borrowed from neighbouring homes to … [Read more...] about Man charged in connection with fire at house with women and children inside