THE trial of former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson related to alleged historical sex crimes is likely now to be held in the autumn. Scheduled to run for three weeks, it was due to begin at Newry Crown court on March 24. But is was delayed due to the ill health of Lady Donaldson (aged 58). Two GPs’ letters … [Read more...] about Donaldsons’ case may be delayed until autumn
Donaldsons’ case may be delayed until autumn
Soldier F trial scheduled for September
THE trial of a former member of the British army’s Parachute Regiment accused of the murder of two men on January 39, 1972 in Derry will begin in September. Soldier F, who cannot be identified, is accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney when members of the Parachute Regiment shot dead 13 civil rights protesters on the streets of Derry on 30 January 1972. He is also … [Read more...] about Soldier F trial scheduled for September
Taoiseach vows to protect Irish jobs in the event of trade war
AN TAOISEACH Micheál Martin said that the Government’s ‘over-arching priority’ was to protect Irish jobs amid ongoing concerns about the United States’ implementation of tariffs. The pharmaceutical industry, in particular, faces an uncertain future in terms of its presence in Ireland. Speaking at an event in Limerick, the Taoiseach said that ‘tariffs are bad for the world … [Read more...] about Taoiseach vows to protect Irish jobs in the event of trade war
Ministers announce €633 million funding for national roads
TODAY it was announced that an additional €92 million of public funding will be made available in 2025 for national roads compared with 2024. Some of the new routes which have been touted for funding include the Adare bypass in Co Limerick, the Galway City Ring Road and the Cork City to Ringaskiddy Road. Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Transport, said that €633 million would be … [Read more...] about Ministers announce €633 million funding for national roads
Study finds migrants more likely to work than Irish-born citizens
THE Environmental Systems Research Institute (or ESRI) has published research which shows that foreign-born Irish residents are more likely to be in employment, active in the labour market and better educated when compared with the host population. In their latest Monitoring Report on Integration, ESRI has examined the lived experience of both migrants and Irish-born citizens … [Read more...] about Study finds migrants more likely to work than Irish-born citizens