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Which Taoiseach would be in the best interests of Northern Ireland?

Posted By: April 07, 2017

As the premier Enda Kenny prepares to step down, which of the two leading contenders to succeed him will make the most impact on Northern Ireland, asks Tom KellyTom Kelly. Belfast Telegraph. Thursday, April 6, 2017 Front-runners to take over as the Taoiseach are Simon Coveney and (pictured) Leo VaradkarDuring a St Patrick’s Day reception at Westminster this […]

What price is DUP willing to pay to restore devolution?

Posted By: April 07, 2017

The next few weeks could prove crucial for Arlene Foster’s  leadership of the DUP. Picture by Mal McCannAlex Kane. Irish News. Belfast. Friday, April 7, 2017I’m a little confused. (“What, even more, confused than usual, Alex?” as I’m sure lots of you are now shouting). And the source of my confusion is Sinn Féin’s approach to the […]

Truth commission risks re-traumatizing victims

Posted By: April 06, 2017

Allison Morris. Irish News. Belfast. Thursday, April 6, 2017As a new round of talks starts, this time with more structure than the haphazard, doomed to fail three weeks of shambolic sitting around that preceded it, there is little to convince me the outcome will be any different.There are now two weeks not three to hammer out a deal, although that could […]

PSNI action plan to tackle shortage of Catholic recruits

Posted By: April 06, 2017

A new PSNI recruitment drive is to be launched in the autumn, and an advertising campaign will target “cold spots” across the north Deborah McAleese. Irish News. Belfast. Thursday, April 6, 2017The PSNI has produced an action plan to tackle the chronic shortage of Catholics joining the force – but have ruled out the reintroduction of 50/50 recruitment.Recent recruitment drives have […]

Foster has thrown it away

Posted By: April 05, 2017

IRISH CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING Distributed by Irish National Caucus “This Editorial from the leading and moderate Irish News  of Belfast is important reading for all Members of Congress interested in  equality, justice, and peace in Northern Ireland.” —Fr. Sean McManus Irish News Editorial. Belfast. Wednesday, April 5, 2017 All political careers have their ups and downs, but […]

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