There have been further claims of progress by Sinn Fein in its talks
with British prime minister Gordon Brown over the policing and justice
powers. However, the DUP has said there remain matters which require
resolution.
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Two issues remain in policing and justice talks
There have been further claims of progress by Sinn Fein in its talks
with British prime minister Gordon Brown over the policing and justice
powers. However, the DUP has said there remain matters which require
resolution.
Published October 16, 2009
John O’Donoghue formally resigned as Ceann Comhairle [speaker] of the
Dublin parliament yesterday, defiantly blaming others for the scandal
over his expense claims.
Published October 16, 2009
Warning over coalition’s plans
Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has accused the Green Party of having
“signed up for savage cuts in public spending, NAMA and more attacks on
working people and disadvantaged citizens” after it agreed a new
programme for government with Fianna Fail.
Published October 16, 2009
International fund ‘supports’ UDA, UVF
The International Fund for Ireland (IFI) has been accused of paying a
six-figure to a group linked to loyalist paramilitaries, no questions
asked.
Published October 16, 2009
A decision by the Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) to formally
draw its armed campaign to a close has been welcomed by the political
parties in the North but has caused considerable surprise to its own
supporters.
Published October 13, 2009
Unionist anger at Brady funeral display
Unionists have condemned the republican funeral for Volunteer John Brady
as “obscene”.
Published October 13, 2009
‘Official IRA’ arms report denied
The organisation once known as the ‘Official IRA’ has begun
decommissioning talks with the IICD arms body, it has been claimed.
Published October 13, 2009
Dismay as Greens vote to stay in power
Green Party members have set the scene for massive political upheaval in
the 26 Counties this winter afer they voted to stay in government and
support a programme of unprecedented budget cutbacks in tandem with the
gigantic NAMA bailout for bank shareholders and developers.
Published October 13, 2009
Clinton lauds political process
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has urged the North’s political
leaders to “complete” the process of devolution during a one-day visit
to Belfast on Monday.
Published October 13, 2009
Sinn Fein responds to victims plan
Republicans should cooperate with a commission to establish the truth
about the conflict but only if it is independent and organised by an
international body, Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams said this week.
Published October 13, 2009
INLA armed struggle declared over
An announcement was made this afternoon that the INLA's armed struggle
is over and that its future will be based around politics through
exclusively peaceful means.
Published October 11, 2009
Greens to continue in coalition with Fianna Fail
The Green Party tonight voted to continue the Dublin coalition government with
Fianna Fail and the highly controversial Nama plan to bail out Irish
developers and their bankers.
Published October 10, 2009
Brady family appeals for justice
A volley of shots have been fired over the coffin of senior republican
John Brady who died in “mysterious” circumstances while being questioned
at a PSNI police station.
Published October 8, 2009
Following the ouster on Tuesday of the speaker of the Dail, an Ceann
Comhairle John O’Donoghue, increasing turmoil has beset the political
institutions in Dublin and threatens to overwhelm the coalition
government.
Published October 8, 2009
DUP demands unpick Good Friday Agreement
Talks between the first and deputy first ministers and British Prime
Minister Gordon Brown on the devolution of policing powers have ended
without agreement.
Published October 8, 2009
Tensions increase across North
There has been a general increase in tension across the North following
the arrival of the new PSNI chief, Matt Baggott.
Published October 8, 2009
Coroner steps down in Jordan inquest
The North’s senior coroner is to stand aside from hearing an inquest
into the killing of an IRA man shot dead by Crown forces 17 years ago.
Published October 8, 2009
Woman asked to become agent for MI5
A young Fermanagh woman has spoken off her fear after being stopped and
questioned by MI5 agents upon landing at a Spanish airport when she went
on holiday earlier this month.
Published October 8, 2009
The speaker of the Dublin parliament, the Ceann Comhairle, John
O’Donoghue, announced tonight that he will resign next week
Published October 6, 2009
John Brady dies in PSNI custody
A well-known republican died in suspicious circumstances at a PSNI base
in Derry on Saturday night.
Published October 5, 2009
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