Republican prisoners at Maghaberry jail have condemned discrimination
against Irish culture and traditions by the jail administration.
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Prison regime implementing a sectarian agenda
Republican prisoners at Maghaberry jail have condemned discrimination
against Irish culture and traditions by the jail administration.
Published December 10, 2016
Justice systems unmoved by concern over prisoners
An Irish judge has drawn attention to herself after she hit out at an
Irish parliamentarian’s interest in the human rights of political
prisoners, and claimed to be ‘puzzled’ at her concern over the issue of
internment by remand.
Published December 10, 2016
‘Save our Seas’ - film director highlights marine crisis
A documentary on the Atlantic fishing industry has drawn a strong
reaction after it was aired on Irish state television this week.
Published December 10, 2016
1916 Rising surrender letter to leave Ireland
There have been protests after a surrender letter written by Easter
Rising commander Padraig Pearse three days before his execution was
placed for auction and is now set to leave Ireland after failing to
sell.
Published December 10, 2016
Dail uproar as SF TDs named in connection with IRA attack
There were angry scenes in the Dublin parliament this afternoon after a
Fine Gael TD named two senior Sinn Fein TDs he said were identified in
an email sent by Gerry Adams to the Garda police commissioner about an
unsanctioned IRA killing in 1983.
Published December 7, 2016
Adams hits back after e-mail ‘leak’
Sinn Fein’s Gerry Adams is facing another battery of accusations and
condemnations after it emerged that earlier this year he emailed the
names of four senior republicans allegedly involved in an unsanctioned
1983 IRA killing to the Garda police Commissioner.
Published December 3, 2016
GAA could drop Irish symbolism from games
A statement by the President of the Gaelic Athletic Association that the
organisation may consider dropping the use of the Irish flag and anthem
at sporting events has been condemned by GAA fans and players as well as
republicans.
Published December 3, 2016
Sugden’s concern for officers as Maghaberry nightmare deepens
The Stormont Executive has been condemned for inaction amid a mounting
crisis at Maghaberry jail which has seen yet another death at the jail
and yet another violent attack by warders against a republican prisoner.
Published December 3, 2016
Sinn Fein renews focus on Irish unity
Sinn Fein has published a discussion document, ‘Towards a United
Ireland’, to lay out the rationale for reunification in terms of the
economy, public services and reconciliation.
Published December 3, 2016
Water charges debate reignites after report
A commission on water charges set up by the coalition government has
said the charges should be retained but with an increased allowance for
domestic water use. Under its proposals, the commission says the “vast
majority” of people should no longer have to pay water charges.
Published December 3, 2016
Irish President hails Castro as ‘giant among leaders’
A bitter dispute in Dublin’s corridors of power over tributes to Cuban
leader Fidel Castro lead the 26 County state to snub a funeral at which
Sinn Fein’s Gerry Adams was a prominent mourner.
Published December 3, 2016
There was outrage in west Belfast this week after a ten year old girl was
pictured being harassed by the PSNI.
Published November 26, 2016
Relief as British admit Manus Deery was innocent
The family of a teenager shot dead by the British Army more than 40
years ago have spoken of their relief after the British Ministry of
Defence accepted his innocence.
Published November 26, 2016
American family accuse PSNI of cover-up
The family of a US citizen killed by the RUC (now PSNI) police in 1997
have accused those involved of being part of a “conspiracy of silence”.
Published November 26, 2016
Brokenshire condemned by UN for blocking inquests
Britain’s governor in Ireland, James Brokenshire, has come under renewed
pressure to accept responsibility for dealing with the legacy of the
conflict in the North.
Published November 26, 2016
Kenny reported ready to accept traveller ethnicity
In an apparent breakthrough for civil rights campaigners, the Dublin
government has indicated it will support the recognition of Travellers’
distinct ethnic identity.
Published November 26, 2016
Irish immigrants fear Trump’s deportation plans
There is concern for the undocumented Irish living in the US after
Donald Trump vowed to deport or imprison millions of immigrants.
Published November 26, 2016
Extradition ordered over 1996 PIRA attack
The High Court in Dublin has ordered the extradition of a man accused of
being involved in a Provisional IRA mortar attack on a British army
barracks in Germany 20 years ago.
Published November 19, 2016
Fears that cashed-up UDA is rearming
The South East Antrim UDA has obtained weapons from English-based crime
networks in a move which could spark an ‘arms race’ among the various
factions of the unionist paramilitary organisation, it has been
revealed.
Published November 19, 2016
Retired priest’s home attacked
A popular Catholic priest may be forced out of his parochial house in
Fermanagh after it was targeted in a sectarian attack.
Published November 19, 2016
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