Prosecutions arising out of an alleged IRA spy ring at the
Belfast Assembly were politically motivated, it was alleged in
court yesterday.
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Spy-ring prosecutions `politically motivated'
Published October 3, 2003
An American university is giving a peace prize to two very deserving citizens, one English, the other Irish. ``In recognition of their work for peace in Ireland''.
Published October 1, 2003
Catholic schoolgirls were terrorised as loyalist
paramilitaries set fire to teachers' cars just yards from
packed classrooms on Monday.
Published October 1, 2003
It was interesting to hear the chorus of condemnation from certain quarters against the bin-charge protesters last week. From the levels of outrage expressed by some establishment commentators, you'd think the protestors had captured government buildings and occupied the GPO (at least), rather than barricading a single lorry.
Published October 1, 2003
Sarah Teather, the newly elected MP for Brent East in London,
has expressed her backing for the campaign seeking justice for
Peter McBride who was shot by Scots Guards in Belfast in 1992.
Kelly McBride, sister of the victim, stood as an independent
in the Brent East by-election.
Published October 1, 2003
McDowell `up a pole' during abuse deal talks
The Minister for Justice, Michael McDowell has confirmed he
did not take part in crucial negotiations on the controversial
compensation scheme for children abused in religious-run
institutions.
Published October 1, 2003
SF leaders address Labour conference meetings
As Tony Blair woos the Labour party faithful in Bournemouth
with his mutually incompatible promise of both a wide ranging
listening and consultation process and a blank refusal to
change any actual policy, especially those the people most
want him to change -- namely Iraq, foundation hospitals and
student fees -- senior members of Sinn Féin have also been
engaging the party membership on issues which affect the
day-to-day lives of those living in the Six Counties, not
least the denial of their democratic right to choose their own
political representatives.
Published October 1, 2003
Sinn Féin office attacked by arsonists
Republicans battled to put out a fire after arsonists struck
at Sinn Féin offices in County Tyrone on Monday. Bins were set
alight at the back of the building on James Street, Omagh
overnight. Flames destroyed an emergency rear entrance and
scorched the carpet before the blaze was put out.
Published October 1, 2003
Ahern worries mount over TD scandals
Michael Collins TD has announced that he is to resign from the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party following revelations that he is on a list of over 400 tax defaulters.
Published September 29, 2003
Edward Said - a fountain of humanity
We mourn with greatest sadness the death today of Professor
Edward W. Said.
Published September 29, 2003
A pipe-bomb was left at the gates
of a Catholic school in north Belfast over the weekend.
Published September 29, 2003
Death of Proinsias Mac Aonghusa
The death has taken place of Proinsias Mac Aonghusa, a former broadcaster and writer and a key figure in the Irish language movement.
Published September 29, 2003
In a corner of India lies the grave of a soldier who led an
Irish mutiny.
Published September 29, 2003
The Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble is seeking ``visible
arms decommissioning'' from the IRA in the negotiations on a new peace deal.
Published September 29, 2003
Hope and History, by Gerry Adams
In his new book, `Hope and History: Making Peace in Ireland',
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams looks back at two decades of peace efforts.
Published September 29, 2003
`Investigation' into murder never took place
The family of a County Tyrone nationalist councillor murdered
in 1974 was lied to by the RUC police when they were told the
killing had been re-investigated in 1993, it has emerged.
Published September 29, 2003
Election date `crucial' for endgame talks
The setting of a date for elections to the Belfast Assembly is
crucial if Sinn Féin is to make any approach to the IRA regarding
the latest talks in the peace process, party negotiator Martin
McGuinness has said.
Published September 29, 2003
The bin tax dispute is set to spread across county Dublin,
with Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council due to also stop
collecting bins from householders who have not paid waste
charges.
Published September 25, 2003
General recalled as soldiers express Bloody Sunday `elation'
The Bloody Sunday inquiry has continued this week with
testimony from a series of former British soldiers who have
shown no remorse for their killings on January 30, 1972. Today
also saw news that their captain, now British Army General
Mike Jackson, is to be recalled to explain discrepancies in
his evidence.
Published September 25, 2003
The plight of the three Irishmen on trial in Colombia for
allegedly assisting left-wing guerrillas must be analysed in
light of how the judicial system in that country has been
perverted by right-wing paranoia which seems to pervade every
aspect of life in that war-torn society.
Published September 25, 2003
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