Drivers and other employees of Ireland’s state-run bus company have said
they feel they have “nothing to lose” as a nationwide bus strike has
focused attention on the crisis over wages in the public transport
sector.
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Support for Bus Eireann workers over strike action
Drivers and other employees of Ireland’s state-run bus company have said
they feel they have “nothing to lose” as a nationwide bus strike has
focused attention on the crisis over wages in the public transport
sector.
Published March 24, 2017
Kenny accused of hypocrisy over immigration
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been urged to do more to help those coming to
Ireland to escape global conflicts following his comments on immigration
in the US last week, which received unprecedented international media
attention.
Published March 24, 2017
Bill Clinton’s eulogy for Martin McGuinness
The full text of remarks made by former US President at the Requiem Mass
for former Sinn Fein deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness.
Published March 24, 2017
Oration at the grave of Martin McGuinness
The graveside oration for Martin McGuinness delivered
by Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams at his funeral today.
Published March 23, 2017
Large crowds attend funeral of Martin McGuinness
Senior political figures and officials from the Irish, British and US
establishments have joined thousands of mourners from across Ireland
to attend the funeral in Derry of Martin McGuinness.
Published March 23, 2017
Crowds gather to honour Martin McGuinness
Thousands of people have attended the removal of Martin McGuinness in
advance of his funeral in his native Derry.
Published March 21, 2017
Tributes paid following death of Martin McGuinness
Sinn Fein is in mourning today and tributes have been paid across the
Irish and British political establishment as news spread this morning
that Martin McGuinness had succumbed to his serious illness.
Published March 21, 2017
The death has been announced of Martin McGuinness, Sinn Fein’s chief
negotiator in the peace process. He passed away early this morning at
Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry.
Published March 21, 2017
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
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