JACK CHAMBERS has been formally appointed as Ireland’s new finance minister following a meeting with President Michael D Higgins last night. The Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin West, who was born in Galway, received his seal of office from President Higgins at an event attended by Taoiseach Simon Harris in Áras an Uachtaráin. “I am honoured to be appointed Minister for Finance,” Mr … [Read more...] about Jack Chambers ‘honoured’ to be signed in as Ireland’s new finance minister
Jack Chambers ‘honoured’ to be signed in as Ireland’s new finance minister
Historic legislation on assisted human reproduction passes in Ireland
AN HISTORIC piece of legislation has passed through the legal system in Ireland which will provide a framework for surrogacy for the very first time. Yesterday saw a milestone moment in the passage of the Assisted Human Reproduction Bill as it finally passed all stages in the Oireachtas. Described as “critical, historic and ground-breaking” by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, … [Read more...] about Historic legislation on assisted human reproduction passes in Ireland
Man who sexually abused child is jailed for more than eight years
A MAN in his 40s who committed sexual abuse offences against a child has been jailed for more than eight years. Sean Begley admitted 10 offences, including sexual assault of a child and making indecent images of children. The 48-year-old, of Monsdale Road in Bristol, was sentenced to eight years and eight months at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday. The victim of the offences … [Read more...] about Man who sexually abused child is jailed for more than eight years
Pair sentenced over ‘savage’ assault that left Belfast man with live-changing injuries
TWO men have been sentenced for their role in a 'savage' assault that left the victim with life-changing injuries. Anthony Harrison was today sentenced to nine-and-a-half years' imprisonment after being convicted of grievous bodily harm with intent over the 2022 assault. The 32-year-old from Newtownabbey will serve half his sentence in custody and half on licence. Also at … [Read more...] about Pair sentenced over ‘savage’ assault that left Belfast man with live-changing injuries
Man sentenced for attempted sexual communication with a child
A MAN in his 40s who believed he was communicating online with a 12-year-old girl has been sentenced to eight months in prison. William Alastair Hall was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court on Tuesday for attempted sexual communication with a child and attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity. The 48-year-old from the Lisburn area will be placed on the Sex … [Read more...] about Man sentenced for attempted sexual communication with a child