The public inquiry into the 1989 murder of Belfast defence lawyer Pat
Finucane has been secretly blocked for nearly two years, it has
emerged.
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April 25, 2008
FINUCANE INQUIRY SCANDAL
Parades Commission to be scrapped - reports
Plans to replace the North’s Parades Commission have been described as
“absolute madness” by nationalist
Justice group sues over Dublin’s secrets
Victims of the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings said this week they
are suing the Dublin government because it has failed to release part
of an investigation into the single most devastating attack in the
history of the conflict.
Orange Order singled out for compensation
A new British government scheme offering financial compensation for
attacks on Orange Halls has been described as sectarian.
Protests as departing Paisley attends Cork reception
Three men were arrested during a republican protest objecting to Ian
Paisley’s attendance at a civic event in Cobh, County Cork.
National treasures under the hammer
Sinn Féin has condemned the sale of historical artefacts relating to
the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence at an auction in Dublin.
The unanswered questions
The text of an address by Ruairi O Bradaigh, President
of Republican Sinn Féin at the Ireland Institute, Pearse Centre, Dublin
on April 17.
What is Peter Robinson’s vision?
There is no clue yet about how the DUP leader-designate sees the future of unionism or even if he sees
a future for unionism.
April 18, 2008
BRITISH CONSPIRING TO PUSH TREATY
A leaked memo by a senior British diplomat has revealed secret
cross-channel plans to convince Irish voters to support the upcoming
referendum on the Lisbon Treaty.
Hopes for justice as Nelson Inquiry opens
The head of British military intelligence in Ireland is among a string
of top spooks to have been questioned by the inquiry into the murder of
human rights lawyer Rosemary Nelson, it has been revealed.
Spotlight on sectarianism
A BBC television documentary has shown footage of their crew being
attacked and intimidated in the village of Stoneyford as they were
filming a programme about sectarianism.
Police Ombudsman complains of workload
The new Police Ombudsman Al Hutchinson has warned that his office is in
danger of reaching a “tipping point” because of its heavy workload.
Welcome for equality-based US investment
A $150m investment
package is being provided to the Six Counties from New York and will be subject to the MacBride equality principles.
Surge of support for Scottish independence
For the first time, independence has taken a lead in an opinion poll on
Scotland’s constitutional future.
The cause of Tibet
This is the most critical time for the Tibetan people.
US investment will build a sustainable future
May's investment conference is crucial as we seek to deliver on the
wider objectives of equality and sustainability.
April 14, 2008
Peter Robinson to be next First Minister
The DUP has elected Peter Robinson to succeed Ian Paisley as its new
leader and First Minister in the northern Executive.
April 11, 2008
REPRESSION AT MAGHABERRY
Five republican prisoners have been moved to solitary confinement in
Maghaberry jail after protesting a court ruling on a ban on the wearing of
Easter lily.
Good Friday Agreement marked ‘transition’
Unionists must be persuaded to scrap partition, Sinn Féin President
Gerry Adams has said.
Omagh civil case begins
The Omagh bomb civil action must be public, the judge said during legal
discussion this week at the start of the trial.
No police role for IRA - Adams
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has said people in west Belfast must
“get real” and understand that the Provisional IRA is not going to
return to tackle criminality in the area.
Cowen assumes FF leadership, backs process
Tanaiste Brian Cowen has been elected leader of Fianna Fail unopposed
and is set to become 26-County Taoiseach when Bertie Ahern steps down
on May 6.
Appointment of Victims Commission disrupted
Growing tensions between Sinn Féin and the DUP over the proposed
appointment of a chief Victims’ Commissioner has caused the passage of
a Bill to be unexpectedly postponed.
Community must stand together
The following is the full text of remarks made by Sinn Féin President
Gerry Adams to a local activist meeting in Belfast this week.
Does a Bill of Rights need us?
A bill of rights in any shape or form must be viewed as a progressive thing.
April 5, 2008
Brian Cowen to be next Taoiseach
Brian Cowen will be the next 26-County Taoiseach and leader of Fianna
Fail, it was confirmed today.
April 4, 2008
BERTIE BOWS OUT
Fianna Fail is expected to elect Minister for Finance Brian Cowen as
leader next week following this week’s announcement by Bertie Ahern
that he intends to step down as Taoiseach and leader of Fianna Fail on
May 6th.
Loyalists rampage in Castle Street
A Celtic fan remains seriously ill in hospital after his throat was
slashed during a mob loyalist attack on a pub in west central Belfast.
PSNI ‘alienating nationalists’ - Maskey
A furious row erupted between the PSNI Chief Hugh Orde and Sinn Féin’s
Alex Maskey at a public meeting of the policing board on Thursday amid
rising fears over a crime wave in nationalist west Belfast.
Hunger-strike dispute lost in translation
New light has been shed on reported republican reaction to a British
offer which might have ended the 1981 hunger strike after four deaths.
UDA ‘will never go away’, court hears
A guarantee that the unionist paramilitary UDA would not disband was set to be declared before a planned 'show of strength', according to court documents.
Baby steps for Bill of Rights
A proposed Bill of Rights for the Six Counties was published in
Belfast this week despite major public differences by its drafters on
its main proposals.
Agreement has delivered change
The Belfast Agreement marks an historic and defining point of change in
the history and development of this island, writes Gerry Adams.
Flying the flag
Don't assume you can trust a British politician any more than a DUP one.
April 2, 2008
Bertie Ahern announces resignation as Taoiseach
The Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, has announced he is resigning as the
Prime Minister of the 26 Counties and as the leader of Fianna Fail.
