TÁNAISTE Micheál Martin has pledged a reset in UK-Irish relations following his first official meeting with Britain’s new Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn. The pair met at Hillsborough Castle, marking their first official engagement since the new Labour Government was voted into power following the July 4 general election, where topics including the Legacy Act were up for … [Read more...] about NI Secretary stresses ‘need to address Troubles legacy’ in human rights compliant way
NI Secretary stresses ‘need to address Troubles legacy’ in human rights compliant way
Extra police on patrol in Belfast following night of ‘protracted public disorder’
POLICE will be on patrol in Belfast today following a night of disruption in the city which saw paint and petrol bombs thrown at officers. A group of up to 50 young people were involved in the incident at the Broadway Roundabout area of south Belfast last night (July 15). Police vehicles and cars belonging to members of the public were damaged during the disorder, which lasted … [Read more...] about Extra police on patrol in Belfast following night of ‘protracted public disorder’
‘Public safety is priority’: Ireland announces ban on XL Bully dogs
A BAN on owning XL Bully dogs will take effect in Ireland as of early next year. Further restrictions on the breeding and sale of the controversial dogs will come into effect later this year, with existing owners required to hold a certificate of exemption in order to keep them. The move has been announced by Ireland’s Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather … [Read more...] about ‘Public safety is priority’: Ireland announces ban on XL Bully dogs
President convenes Council of State to discuss defence bill
IRELAND'S council of state met in Dublin yesterday to discuss the constitutionality of the nation’s defence bill. President Michael D Higgins convened his council at Áras an Uachtaráin “for the purpose of his hearing from the Council regarding the constitutionality of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024” his office confirmed. It’s only the fourth time the President has done this … [Read more...] about President convenes Council of State to discuss defence bill
Haulage firm sentenced for tampering with safety equipment on lorries
A HAULAGE firm based in Co. Tyrone has been sentenced for fraud after admitting tampering with the safety equipment on their lorries. Michael Doherty Haulage Ltd were found to be manipulating tachograph recording equipment fitted to a number of the company’s vehicles following a mutli-agency investigation in Northern Ireland. Officers from the PSNI’s Road Policing Unit and … [Read more...] about Haulage firm sentenced for tampering with safety equipment on lorries