Mother and baby home inquiry and redress scheme to be established in Northern Ireland

AN inquiry will be set up into mother and baby homes that were historically in operation in Northern Ireland. Legislation was introduced in Stormont yesterday to establish the Inquiry into Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses and an associated redress scheme for victims. “We have introduced legislation to establish an Inquiry into Mother and Baby … [Read more...] about Mother and baby home inquiry and redress scheme to be established in Northern Ireland

IRELAND has officially ended its ownership of Allied Irish Banks (AIB). The government confirmed the sale of its remaining 2.06% stake in AIB, generating €305.3 million at a price of €6.94 per share. This final sale means the state now has no direct shareholding in AIB. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe described the sale as a “significant moment” in a statement. “This sale … [Read more...] about Ireland sells the last of its AIB shares, returning it to private ownership

A YOUNG man who was involved in a collision while riding an electric scooter in Dublin has since died in hospital. The man, aged in his 20s, was found seriously injured on the Cappagh Road in Finglas at round 5pm on Sunday, June 15. He was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown to be treated for his injuries, where he has since passed away. Gardaí have appealed for anyone … [Read more...] about E-scooter rider dies in hospital after being found seriously injured on Dublin road

A MOTORCYCLIST has died after being involved in a collision with a car in Co. Monagham. The man, aged in his 40s, collided with the car on the R190 at Lisnalong yesterday afternoon (June 16). Gardaí were called to the incident at around 1.20pm, where the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has since been removed to the mortuary at Cavan General … [Read more...] about Motorcyclist dies following collision in Monaghan

AER LINGUS has confirmed a new partnership with Mayo woman Dr Norah Patten who is set to become the first Irish person ever to go to space. The Irish airline has agreed a two-year deal in which it will provide travel for Dr Patten as she makes regular trips between Ireland and North America to prepare for her space mission. In June 2024 it was revealed that Dr Patten, who hails … [Read more...] about Aer Lingus partners with Dr Norah Patten ahead of historic space mission