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Higher walls
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As Gerry Adams met US Special Envoy to the north of Ireland, Richard Haass, yesterday, Wednesday 12 June, he delivered yet again Sinn Féin's message on policing: the Patten Report must be implemented in full, and the party will not settle for its dilution. more

Widespread loyalist attacks

While people's minds were focused on the loyalist violence directed at the Short Strand in East Belfast over the past week, loyalists in other parts of the North were equally active.

McCrea benefits from equality

In stark contrast to the situation in Belfast, unionist councillors elsewhere have agreed power-sharing deals.

Historic day for Sinn Féin

Thursday was the momentous day when for the first time five Sinn Féin party representatives entered Leinster House as TDs.

Sunday Times journalists were gagged

Two Sunday Times journalists told the Bloody Sunday Inquiry that an article they wrote was pulled after the newspaper came under pressure from the government.

Low flying helicopter scare

Assembly member Conor Murphy has condemned the actions of a British Army helicopter which flew dangerously low for several miles along a main road.

Appointment of International Judge announced

Retired Canadian judge Peter Cory (76) has been appointed to 'review' a number of controversial killings where there have been allegations of collusion.

US Consul and NYPD Deputy Chief visit Newry

Sinn Féin's Davy Hyland hosted a reception to welcome US Consul Barbara Stevenson and Jim McShane, Deputy Chief New York Police Department.

McLaughlin welcomes broadband move

Foyle Assembly member Mitchel McLaughlin has welcomed last week's launch of ADSL Broadband in the Derry City Council area.

Planning incompetence puts Derry jobs at risk

Sinn Féin's Mitchel McLaughlin has said that thousands of construction and related services jobs in Derry are at risk.

Sinn Féin welcomes hospital proposals

Sinn Féin Health Minister Bairbre de Brún has released details of a major plan for the restructuring of hospital facilities across the Six Counties.

Funding shortfall

Exchequer returns for the first five months of 2002 show a serious problem, writes ROBBIE MacGABHANN.

Government must act on inflation figures

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has described new inflation figures as an indictment of the government's handling of the Euro changeover and of the last Budget.

Plutonium ships to set sail from Japan to England

Two ships, carrying enough useable plutonium to create 50 nuclear bombs, will depart Japanese shores for England in the next few weeks.

TD slams Southeast incinerator proposals

Sinn Féin TD Arthur Morgan has slammed the decision of two county councils to back the building of an incinerator.

TD calls for public appointments watchdog

A Public Appointments Commission watchdog has been urged after the revelation that outgoing Fianna Fáil ministers rewarded 59 friends and supporters with jobs on state bodies.

Tackling ageism and exclusion of older people

The Equality Authority (EA), last week launched a report titled 'Implementing Equality for Older People'.

Real Women ready for action

The newly formed Real Women Drama group from Mullaghbawn are getting ready for the opening night of their first ever production.

Making hay in Trim

A massive celebration of Irish culture and traditions will take place in Trim, County Meath, on Sunday 23 June.

Tournament highlights drug abuse

Sinn Féin is organising a soccer tournament for young people in the Farranree area of Cork this Saturday.


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