There has been an angry response in both Ireland and Scotland after
British Prime Minister Theresa May said she would block referendums on
Irish unity and Scottish independence following the Brexit vote to leave
the European Union.
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National rights denied as Tories assert English rule
There has been an angry response in both Ireland and Scotland after
British Prime Minister Theresa May said she would block referendums on
Irish unity and Scottish independence following the Brexit vote to leave
the European Union.
Published March 17, 2017
UDA feud erupts with cold-blooded murder
The failure of the authorities at Stormont and in London to challenge
loyalist paramilitary violence has been highlighted after a UDA faction
murdered a man in broad daylight this week.
Published March 17, 2017
Protests vowed as Trump gets St Patrick’s Day invite
There has been a broadly negative reaction to an invitation issued by
Taoiseach Enda Kenny to US president Donald Trump to visit Ireland.
Protests opposing his visit are already being planned by left-wing
parties.
Published March 17, 2017
Information on state killings ‘can never go out’ - Tories
Some information about British state killings during the conflict can
never be made public because it would “put lives at risk”, British
Direct Ruler James Brokenshire has declared.
Published March 17, 2017
Legacy of scandals overshadows talks
Continuing allegations of unionist bigotry and corruption hang over
power-sharing talks, which face a potential deadline next week when the
British government could call another snap Assembly election or reimpose
full direct rule from London.
Published March 17, 2017
Families made homeless for St Patrick’s Day
Families given emergency accommodation in hotel rooms are spending St
Patrick’s weekend on the streets after they were pushed out to make room
for tourists.
Published March 17, 2017
Scottish government to seek post-Brexit independence vote
Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon says she plans to trigger
another independence referendum. She said the new poll should be held
between autumn 2018 and spring 2019.
Published March 13, 2017
Referendum on voting rights for emigrants, northerners
In an announcement timed to coincide with the run-up to St Patrick’s
Day, a referendum is to be held on whether to allow Irish citizens
living abroad or in the North of Ireland to vote in Presidential
elections.
Published March 12, 2017
Growing consensus that time has come for unity
There have been vocal and widespread calls for Irish reunification in
the face of the British government’s determination to leave the European
Union and a historic election result last week which has delivered
unprecedented political strength for nationalism and Sinn Fein.
Published March 10, 2017
‘One-sided’ British governor warns of fresh elections
The British Direct Ruler James Brokenshire has threatened to rerun last
week’s historic election after Sinn Fein walked out of a
meeting with him over his government’s refusal to allow inquests into
state killings to proceed.
Published March 10, 2017
Tuam mass grave inquiry may be expanded as Kenny blames mothers
A South African-style ‘truth and reconciliation commission’ is being
considered to deal with the terrible legacy of Ireland’s homes for
single mothers following the confirmation this week of the find of a
mass grave at a shelter run by an order of nuns in the west of Ireland.
Published March 10, 2017
PSNI lacks independence needed for investigation - judge
In a very significant decision, a High Court judge has ruled that the
family of a woman shot dead by the British Army in west Belfast 45 years
ago has been let down for decades by the criminal investigation system.
Published March 10, 2017
Two jailed in ‘supergrass’ trial
There have been warnings that the 26 County government is once again
operating a supergrass system against political activists after an
alleged paid informer played a part in the conviction of two men
in Dublin this week.
Published March 10, 2017
No charges, no evidence, no justice - Free Tony Taylor
The family of jailed republican Tony Taylor are to stage a protest this
Saturday afternoon, 11 March, at Strand Road PSNI base in Derry to mark
the first anniversary of his internment without trial. This petition explains the case and all republicans are urged to show their
support.
Published March 10, 2017
Stormont talks deadlocked as Foster refuses to shift
Talks to revive the Stormont Executive have hit a stalemate after less
than a day as DUP leader Arlene Foster resisted demands by Sinn Fein for
her to step aside First Minister.
Published March 6, 2017
Thursday’s election has significantly altered the make-up of politics in
the north of Ireland as a more focussed and energised Sinn Fein enticed
republican voters back to the polls and historically ended the unionist
majority at Stormont.
Published March 4, 2017
Tough negotiations expected after Stormont game-changer
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has said this week’s Assembly election
would have a historic significance that would “resonate for years”.
However, political parties and leaders now “have a job of work” to
negotiate an agreement that delivers on the outstanding elements of all
of the previous agreements.
Published March 4, 2017
Derry anger as politicians ignore PSNI oppression
There were heavy PSNI raids lasting for over four hours against the
homes of republican families in Creggan, Derry on Monday, February 28,
2017, just three days before the Stormont Assembly election.
Published March 4, 2017
Travellers acknowledged to be ethnic minority
Irish Travellers have been recognised as an indigenous ethnic minority
in a historic declaration in the Dublin parliament.
Published March 4, 2017
Nightmare confirmed at Tuam home for single mothers
Human remains of a significant number of babies and infants up to three
years of age have been found on the site of a former ‘mother and baby’
home in Tuam, County Galway, confirming horor reports of an effective
holocaust against those children at the home run by the Bon Secours
order of nuns.
Published March 4, 2017
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