Fermanagh MLA claims the actions of the DUP is pushing families to the brink
A Fermanagh elected member of the Northern Ireland Assembly says the action of the DUP in not entering into government has led to the severity in the cost of living crisis increasing for many in the north. Jemma Dolan, who represents Fermanagh and South Tyrone district, made the comments…
Donegal TD predicts more frustration in Northern Ireland
A Donegal TD believes that frustration among people in Northern Ireland will only escalate further following news that a pre-Christmas Stormont election has been ruled out. People have been waiting since last week to find out what will happen, after the deadline to restore power-sharing passed without resolution. The Secretary…
Local TD says increasing VAT hospitality rate will drive business north of the border
A Sligo Leitrim TD has rowed in behind calls for the VAT rate in the hospitality sector to remain at 9% describing it as a crucial intervention for the North West. As part of the Budget, the VAT rate for the sector is to revert to 13.5%. Speaking…
Gardaí seek publics help in tracing whereabouts of missing 6 year old boy
Gardaí are appealing for the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of a missing 6 year old boy who may be in the North or border region. Michael O’Connell was reported missing to Gardaí in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath on Friday and is believed to be in the company of adult…
Donegal TD calls for Northern Ireland Elections to be brought forward
A Donegal TD is calling for the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections to be brought forward. The calls were made after the decision by the North’s First Minister to resign. After only 8 months in the role the DUP’s Paul Givan’s stood down in protest over the Northern Ireland…
Nightclubs closed in North from today
Fears over thespread of Covid because of people crossing the border to go clubbing is part of the reason the Northern Executive is closing nightclubs as a public health measure. That’s according to First Minister Paul Givan. Venues have been ordered to shut from today, St Stephen’s Day, and only…
Local publican fears people will cross border for nightlife
A local publican says the difference in restrictions between the Republic and Northern Ireland will result in those living locally travelling to NI to avail of the less severe hospitality restrictions. It’s being claimed that people crossing the border to go clubbing is part of the reason the Northern Executive…