A man who was shot after a British Army spy targeted him for murder is
to receive £90,000 in damages. Eamon Heatley was shot up to five times
by a death squad at his home in north Belfast in August 1988 in a
state-planned assassination, but survived.
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Collusion precedent as British military pays out
A man who was shot after a British Army spy targeted him for murder is
to receive £90,000 in damages. Eamon Heatley was shot up to five times
by a death squad at his home in north Belfast in August 1988 in a
state-planned assassination, but survived.
Published June 15, 2019
Elderly suffering most in trolley crisis
More than 4,000 people aged over 75 endured distressing waits of more
than 24 hours in crowded hospital emergency departments in the first
three months of this year alone, according to figures released by the 26
County Health Service Executive (HSE).
Published June 15, 2019
Published June 12, 2019
Two investigative journalists have accused the PSNI of “malicious
intent” after a bogus case against them in relation to a documentary on
collusion in the north of Ireland was finally dropped.
Published June 8, 2019
Plan for ‘agreed Ireland’ needed before poll - Adams
Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has called for greater planning and
an accommodation with unionists ahead of a referendum on Irish unity
which he says he is confident will take place.
Published June 8, 2019
The New IRA has claimed responsibility for an attack against a member of
the PSNI last weekend in which a device was planted on the underside of
a vehicle.
Published June 8, 2019
Prosecutors accused of oppression after charges dropped
County Tyrone Republican Brian Carron has had false charges against him
dropped a week before his trial was to be scheduled, and after more than
a year on very strict bail conditions.
Published June 8, 2019
Anti-Catholic marches defeated in Glasgow
A court has upheld a council decision to re-route Orange Order parades
in Glasgow away from a Catholic church, leading to the parades being
cancelled entirely by the Orange Order.
Published June 8, 2019
The Dublin government is being urged to defend Irish fishing vessels
from a Scottish threat that it will take action against them in the area
around Rockall, a rock which protrudes in the middle of the north
Atlantic.
Published June 8, 2019
Bafflement in Ireland as Trump backs Brexit ‘wall’
Addressing a press conference at Shannon Airport today alongside the
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, US President Donald Trump told the Irish media
the crisis over Britain’s withdrawal from the EU is “going to work
out... with your wall, with your border”. He also said claimed to know
most Irish-Americans personally, declaring: “We love the Irish”.
Published June 5, 2019
British general derided at massacre inquest
A claim that the British Army “don’t do conspiracies” by one its most
infamous liars, General Mike Jackson, drew derision and frustration in
equal measure at the inquest into the Ballymurphy massacre this week.
Published June 1, 2019
We wanted to protect UVF killers, police admit
The High Court in Belfast has ruled that warrants for the police raids
which led to the arrest of two journalists last August were
“inappropriate” and should be quashed, and that all material seized
during raids on their homes and offices should be handed back.
Published June 1, 2019
Garda harassment at funeral of IRA figure
The death has taken place this week of Seamus McGrane, a leader of the
breakaway IRA group known as Óglaigh na hÉireann (ONH). Mr McGrane died
in captivity at Portaloise jail on Saturday last from a suspected heart
attack.
Published June 1, 2019
Eileen Paisley foresees united Ireland
The former ‘first lady of the DUP’ has expressed support for a united
Ireland in a groundbreaking statement from a figure who would have been
seen as a staunch unionist.
Published June 1, 2019
Talks uncertainty as language issue raised
Sinn Féin has said it wants to focus attention on the rights of Irish
language speakers at multi-party talks in Belfast which the two
governments have said are due to intensify next week.
Published June 1, 2019
Tension in Lurgan after memorials attacked
A plea for calm has been made following a spate of attacks on republican
murals and monuments in north Armagh. A memorial erected to commemorate
the anniversary of the Easter Rising was also attacked.
Published June 1, 2019
Carthy returned in election count drama
Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy has been elected to the European Parliament in
the last count in Midlands/North/West (MNW) tonight, although the
party faces a recount to hold on to Liadh Ní Riada’s seat in Ireland
South.
Published May 29, 2019
Down to the wire in the European election
Counting has been suspended in Dublin amid a legal dispute over
procedure and the technical order of victory of the successful
candidates following the elimination of Sinn Féin’s Lynn Boylan.
Published May 28, 2019
Mixed fortunes for Sinn Féin as counting continues
Counting is taking place in elections in the North and South of Ireland
today, with Martina Anderson’s performance in the Six Counties a
highlight for Sinn Fein.
Published May 27, 2019
Talk of snap general election as votes are counted
There is growing speculation of a general election in the 26 Counties
later this year after Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin appeared open to
forming a coalition with the Green Party following Friday’s local
elections.
Published May 26, 2019
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