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Lawyer calls on Labour to commit to repealing Government’s legacy Bill

A lawyer who represents the families of a number of Troubles victims has called on the Labour Party to publicly state that it will repeal the Government’s controversial legacy Bill if it comes to power. Kevin Winters has also asked the Irish ...

05 Sept 2023 at 16:23

Northern Ireland

‘Legacy Bill will finally provide answers for many Troubles families’

The Government’s proposed legacy Bill “will finally provide answers” for many victims, survivors and families bereaved during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris has said. As the controversial legislation is set to return ...

18 Jul 2023 at 09:17

Northern Ireland

More victims announce challenges to Government’s legacy legislation

Further Troubles victims in Northern Ireland have announced legal challenges against the UK Government’s new legacy legislation. The victims, who are supported by Amnesty International and represented by Phoenix Law, plan to challenge the ...

19 Sept 2023 at 17:46

National News

National: Warning of greater risk of False Widow Spiders indoors as temperatures drop

The risk of encountering a False Widow Spider in your home will increase as temperatures fall, the National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland has warned. It says the risks is particularly great around windows and in conservatories. The ...

10 Oct 2023 at 09:42

Local News

Education Minister Norma Foley announces €3.2 million funding for Donegal schools

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced €3.2 million in funding to support digital learning in schools and minor building works in Donegal. €50 million in grant funding for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) ...

05 Apr 2024 at 14:17

National News

Sunak confronts Varadkar over Ireland’s decision to challenge UK’s Troubles law

Rishi Sunak used a call with the Irish premier to confront his counterpart about the UK’s “disappointment” over Ireland’s decision to legally challenge the UK’s response to the Troubles. Laws enacted by the UK Government strive to ...

30 Jan 2024 at 17:35

Letterkenny/Milford

Donegal Youth Service enjoys a brilliant St Patrick’s Day turnout

Donegal Youth Service hosted its annual St Patrick's Day Party with a huge turnout. The Elevate55 and Youth Information teams clubbed together to bring the people of Letterkenny an alcohol-free, family-friendly St Patrick’s Day ...

22 Mar 2024 at 14:39

Northern Ireland

Government remains ‘committed’ to Troubles Legacy Act despite judge’s ruling

The Government has said it remains committed to its controversial Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Act despite a High Court judge ruling that one of its key elements is unlawful. Delivering a judgment at Belfast High Court, Mr ...

28 Feb 2024 at 22:29

Northern Ireland

Immunity provision in Legacy Act is not human rights compliant, judge rules

Provisions for conditional immunity from prosecution for Troubles offences in the Government’s Legacy Act are not compatible with human rights legislation, the High Court has ruled. Delivering a judgment at Belfast High Court,...

28 Feb 2024 at 11:31

National News

Workers across Ireland could be eligible for medical treatment scheme worth up to €1000

Thousands of people across Ireland could be eligible for a grant of up to €1000 for dental, optical, and other treatment services. The Treatment Benefit is a scheme run by the Department of Social Protection (DSP) to provide ...

09 May 2024 at 12:35

Local News

HIQA notes long wait times in Letterkenny University Hospital emergency department

Long wait times in the emergency department and ongoing lengthy ambulance wait times were noted at Letterkenny University Hospital by inspectors. Inspectors from Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) carried out ...

02 May 2024 at 13:37

Northern Ireland

Protest told introduction of new legacy laws is ‘day of shame’

The beginning of new legacy arrangements which shut down some Troubles-era inquests represents a “day of shame”, Sinn Fein MP John Fincane has said. Mr Finucane addressed a protest outside the headquarters of the ...

01 May 2024 at 15:14

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