THE CONTROVERSIAL Legacy Act, which came into force under the Conservatives earlier this year, is set to be repealed. Ahead of the General Election earlier this month, the Labour Party pledged in its manifesto to repeal and replace the act should it come to power. Following the party's landslide victory, the government confirmed today via the King's Speech that tackling the act … [Read more...] about British Government to repeal Controversial Legacy Act
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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald reports death threat to gardaí
SINN FÉIN leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she has reported a death threat made against her to gardaí. The Dublin Central TD said the threat was the latest incident following a year of being subjected to 'targeted online abuse'. In a statement today, Ms McDonald said she was taking action as she had had enough of the 'vicious, sexist, misogynistic, racist campaign' waged … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald reports death threat to gardaí
Pedestrian dies following Dublin hit-and-run involving stolen car
A MAN in his 40s has died following a hit-and-run incident in Dublin involving a stolen car. The man, who was on foot, was fatally injured in the collision, which occurred on the Coast Road in Baldoyle at around 1am today. The local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out. Gardaí said the car, which had been reported stolen on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Pedestrian dies following Dublin hit-and-run involving stolen car
Man left with serious head injuries following assault in Derry
POLICE have appealed for information after a man was left with serious head injuries following an assault in Derry. The incident occurred in the Waterloo Place area of the city at around 1.45am on Saturday, July 6. The victim, who is aged in his 20s, was reported to have been punched once by another man and was taken to hospital for treatment. "We have since been updated that … [Read more...] about Man left with serious head injuries following assault in Derry
‘Public safety is priority’: Ireland announces ban on XL Bully dogs
A BAN on owning XL Bully dogs will take effect in Ireland as of early next year. Further restrictions on the breeding and sale of the controversial dogs will come into effect later this year, with existing owners required to hold a certificate of exemption in order to keep them. The move has been announced by Ireland’s Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather … [Read more...] about ‘Public safety is priority’: Ireland announces ban on XL Bully dogs