The Ballymurphy massacre families have welcomed the opening in Belfast
of the preliminary stage of the inquest into the August 1971 killings
in which eleven people died at the hands of the British Army over the
space of three days.
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The Ballymurphy massacre families have welcomed the opening in Belfast
of the preliminary stage of the inquest into the August 1971 killings
in which eleven people died at the hands of the British Army over the
space of three days.
Published March 8, 2014
Stormont off the rails over OTRs
The past has once again come back to haunt the north of Ireland when it
emerged in an Old Bailey trial this week that some republicans ‘on the
run’ (OTR) from conflict-related prosecutions have privately received
assurances that no prosecutions are due.
Published March 1, 2014
Some republicans vexed by secretive process
The disclosures made in John Downey’s case could have altered the
course of Gerry McGeough’s trial or appeal, according to his legal
team, as the evidence presented at the Old Bailey could have confirmed
that 216 “pardons” had been issued to republicans.
Published March 1, 2014
Charity insiders earn millions as homeless numbers multiply
An ongoing row over salaries at Irish state-funded charities and
voluntary organisations took a fresh twist this wee, when it emerged
that senior executives at Rehab, who have long refused to reveal their
base salary payments, have awarded themselves lucrative bonuses.
Published March 1, 2014
Britain maintains silence at Marshall ambush inquest
British forces have said they will not disclose information to those
injured in the ambush and murder of Lurgan man Sam Marshall in March
1990.
Published March 1, 2014
Jobs and heritage face destruction on Moore Street
The great-grandson of Irish patriot James Connolly has criticised plans
to demolish a Moore Street bakery at the historic site of the 1916
Rising and erect a shopping mall.
Published March 1, 2014
Demonstrations continue for language rights
More than ten thousand have taken to the streets in recent weeks in
protest at the Dublin government’s failure to protect the linguistic
rights of Irish speakers, and further protests are planned.
Published March 1, 2014
Cameron yields to DUP demands on OTR inquiry
British Prime Minister David Cameron is to appoint a judge to
investigate the operation of a scheme to deal with those ‘on-the-run’
from conflict-related prosecutions after Peter Robinson yesterday
threatened to quit as the North’s First Minister.
Published February 27, 2014
OTR deal revealed as John Downey is released
Donegal republican John Downey walked free today after a court in London
said charges against him of taking part in an IRA campaign in 1982
amounted to “an abuse of process”. But the decision to release him has
created confusion and anger in the north of Ireland over a previously
secret scheme to tackle the issue of OTRs -- those ‘on the run’ from
outstanding conflict-related prosecutions.
Published February 25, 2014
Stephen Murney acquitted of all remaining charges
Stephen Murney was cleared of outstanding ‘terrorism’ charges this
afternoon amid strong criticism of the system of internment by remand
being operated by the PSNI police and Crown prosecutors against
republicans in the north of Ireland.
Published February 24, 2014
The 26-County Taoiseach Enda Kenny is resisting intense pressure to
sack his Minister for Justice Alan Shatter amid a tsunamic scandal over
his handling of police corruption and misconduct.
Published February 21, 2014
Politicians play down St Patrick’s Day plans
DUP leader Peter Robinson and Sinn Fein’s Martin McGuinness will join
Irish officials travelling to Washington DC next month ahead of St
Patrick’s Day, but a high-profile meeting with US President Barack Obama
may not now take place.
Published February 21, 2014
MI5 micro-managing home security measures
It has been revealed that British military intelligence decides if
victims of sectarian attacks in the Six Counties should receive measures
to protect their homes.
Published February 21, 2014
‘Humiliation’ of republican’s wife
The 32 County Sovereignty movement has strongly condemned the PSNI in
Derry after it said a young mother was subjected to a “very public
humiliation” as she was leaving her child to Long Tower school in the
Brandywell.
Published February 21, 2014
Lithuania approach to Derry businessman
A Derry businessman has said he was approached by members of MI5 while
visiting Lithuania earlier this month.
Published February 21, 2014
A ‘rebel song’ commemorating 10 republican PoWs who died in the 1981
Hunger Strike reached number 24 in the British singles’ charts this
week.
Published February 21, 2014
The Dublin government has been rocked by shocking revelations of a
‘black ops’ spy operation at the headquarters of the police ombudsman’s
office, the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission (GSOC).
Published February 15, 2014
Sinn Fein sees ‘progressive alliance’ with Labour
The leader of the Irish Labour Party, Eamon Gilmore, has distanced
himself from a proposal by Sinn Fein to form a left-wing coalition to
“take on” the main conservative parties in the 26 Counties, Fine Gael
and Fianna Fail.
Published February 15, 2014
UVF in hit on drugs enemy; GAA club bombed
The status of the UVF’s ceasefire is again being questioned after the
attempted murder of a 30-year old man in Bangor, County Down.
Published February 15, 2014
PSNI patrol in Donegal; devices target British Army in England
A former mayor of Donegal has called on the Dublin government to
investigate a PSNI incursion into the 26 Counties.
Published February 15, 2014
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