IRELAND’S health minister has confirmed a funding pot of €1.6m has been allocated to improve organ donation and transplant services across the country. The announcement comes as the Human Tissue Bill completed its passage through the Oireachtas yesterday, and awaits signing into law by President Michael D Higgins. Expressing his gratitude to “all those who contributed to the … [Read more...] about Ireland commits €1.6m funding to improve organ donation and transplant services
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Bloody Sunday families and SDLP leader will not be prosecuted over ‘unnotified procession’
FAMILIES of victims of the Bloody Sunday massacre will not be prosecuted in relation to an 'unnotified procession' which took place last summer. The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) in Northern Ireland confirmed today it has "taken decisions not to prosecute seven individuals reported in connection with an unnotified procession in Derry”. In August 2023 some relatives of Bloody … [Read more...] about Bloody Sunday families and SDLP leader will not be prosecuted over ‘unnotified procession’
Dublin St Patrick’s parade will feature new ‘relaxed space’ for those who find loud noises and crowds ‘overwhelming’
A NEW relaxed parade space will be introduced at this year’s St Patrick’s parade in Dublin to cater for festival-goers who may find the usual experience “overwhelming”. Organisers of St Patrick’s Festival and Dublin City Council have announced their new addition this week which is designed to “ensure the St Patrick’s Day Parade is a safe and happy place for all to … [Read more...] about Dublin St Patrick’s parade will feature new ‘relaxed space’ for those who find loud noises and crowds ‘overwhelming’
Man appears in court after being extradited from US over historic indecent assault offences
A MAN has appeared in court after he was extradited from the US over historic indecent assault offences. The 67-year-old, with an address in Massachusetts, was arrested in the States on an international arrest warrant for 12 alleged offences dating back to the 1970s. He was extradited by officers from the PSNI's International Policing Unit and appeared at Derry Magistrates' … [Read more...] about Man appears in court after being extradited from US over historic indecent assault offences
Pensioner hit in face with telephone as burglars ransacked his home
A PENSIONER was hit in the face with a telephone as he tried to call for help when burglars entered his house in the early hours of the morning. The man, aged in his 70s, was upstairs when a group of men broke into his home in Ballynahinch, Co. Down at around 3am yesterday morning. When he came downstairs to find his house being ransacked he reached for the landline telephone … [Read more...] about Pensioner hit in face with telephone as burglars ransacked his home