PSNI and Metropolitan Police officers broke the law by spying on two Northern Irish journalists a tribunal has found. In a landmark ruling issued today, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) found journalists Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney were unlawfully spied on by the police forces in a bid to uncover their sources. The IPT was examining a complaint by the journalists … [Read more...] about ‘Landmark ruling’: Tribunal finds police broke law by spying on journaliss
‘Landmark ruling’: Tribunal finds police broke law by spying on journaliss
Irish and Welsh transport ministers hold crisis talks over ongoing Holyhead closure
CRISIS talks have been held this week regarding the ongoing closure of Holyhead port. Irish and Welsh transport ministers met with key stakeholders connected to the port in Anglesey, which operates the main sea route between North Wales and Dublin. It has been closed since December 6 after Storm Darragh caused extensive damage to critical berthing infrastructure at the … [Read more...] about Irish and Welsh transport ministers hold crisis talks over ongoing Holyhead closure
Pensioner who attacked neighbour with an axe jailed
A PENSIONER who attacked a man with an axe has been jailed. William Scott Kirkpatrick, of Russelltown Road in the Gracehill area of Ballymena in Co. Antrim, was sentenced to nine years behind bars following a hearing at Laganside Court in Belfast yesterday afternoon. He was previously convicted of multiple offences, including wounding with intent, possession of an offensive … [Read more...] about Pensioner who attacked neighbour with an axe jailed
Woman left seriously injured following hit-and-run involving stolen car
A WOMAN is receiving treatment in hospital after being seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision in Co. Louth. The woman, aged in her 70s, was driving in Dundalk yesterday morning when her car was struck by an SUV on the Armagh Road (R177) at the junction with the Toberona Road. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the incident, which happened at around 1pm. The … [Read more...] about Woman left seriously injured following hit-and-run involving stolen car
President Higgins criticises NATO call for Europe to take on ‘wartime mindset’
IRELAND’S President Michael D Higgins has criticised a NATO warning that urged Europeans to develop a “wartime mindset” as the Russian-Ukraine conflict continues. Mark Rutte, who is Secretary General at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to “wipe Ukraine off the map” and could come after other parts of Europe … [Read more...] about President Higgins criticises NATO call for Europe to take on ‘wartime mindset’