CATHERINE CONNOLLY has been inaugurated as the tenth president of Ireland. The ceremony at Dublin Castle began this morning and has now concluded with the new president giving her inauguration speech. It was attended by previous presidents Mary McAleese, Mary Robinson and the outgoing President Michael D Higgins. President Catherine Connolly has been inaugurated in a ceremony … [Read more...] about Newly inaugurated President of Ireland Catherine Connolly pledges to be a ‘unifying’ force
Newly inaugurated President of Ireland Catherine Connolly pledges to be a ‘unifying’ force
Education minister survives no-confidence vote over Israel trip
EDUCATION Minister Paul Givan has survived a no-confidence motion in the Northern Ireland Assembly following a heated debate over his recent visit to Israel, which critics claimed breached ministerial rules and politicised his department. The motion, tabled by People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll, called for Givan’s exclusion from ministerial office for 12 months. It received … [Read more...] about Education minister survives no-confidence vote over Israel trip
€2m funding will support fire and rescue services along Irish borderlands
FUNDING of €2m has been earmarked for a scheme designed to support fire and rescue services operating in areas along the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The investment will support a major cross border project aimed at strengthening emergency preparedness, mutual aid and interoperability between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The National Directorate of … [Read more...] about €2m funding will support fire and rescue services along Irish borderlands
Arrest made in operation investigating online fraud worth €804k
A MAN has been arrested as part of an investigation into online fraud worth €804k. The issue was first raised by an Irish bank in January 2024, who reported complex fraud relating to its online platform. This involved the use of fraudulent identity documents to obtain payment cards which were used in high-value purchases in major retail outlets, ATM withdrawals and transactions … [Read more...] about Arrest made in operation investigating online fraud worth €804k
Attack on two men being treated as ‘homophobic hate crime’
AN ATTACK on two men in Derry is being treated as a homophobic hate crime. The incident happened near the city’s Peace Bridge at around midnight on Saturday, November 8. Two men were reportedly attacked just after 11.30am. “These males had made their way onto the Peace Bridge and been assaulted within the vicinity,” the PSNI said in a statement. “One of the males sustained a … [Read more...] about Attack on two men being treated as ‘homophobic hate crime’