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Police failed to respond to abuse complaints at Kincora, Ombudsman finds

Complaints about the failure of police to investigate allegations of sexual abuse at the Kincora boys’ home in Belfast were “legitimate and justified”, Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson has said. Mrs Anderson had received seven complaints on behalf of ...

23 Sept 2022 at 18:39

Derry News

Cllr Ferguson accuses Education Authority of "showing they would rather cut much needed support than truly try and help children"

Education Welfare Officers should not have their roles “dismissed and reviewed” says Cllr Rachael Ferguson. The Alliance Party Councillor, who represents the Faughan ward, addressed a protest in Derry's Peace Garden organised by trade union, the ...

21 Mar 2022 at 12:30

Derry News

Durkan: "We should not be judging people's need to access help based on the time they have left."

SDLP Communities Spokesperson, Mark H Durkan, has welcomed progress on the removal of the six-month rule, which made it harder for the terminally ill to access welfare support. Terminally ill people can apply for a claim under "special rules" ...

07 Dec 2021 at 15:00

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Call for animal welfare summit in Derry

There has been a call for an animal welfare summit to be held in Derry. Making the call, Derry City and Strabane District councillor, Emmet Doyle (Aontú) said it should include "stakeholders to review 'outdated' legislation on animal welfare ...

24 Mar 2023 at 16:15

National News

Is it too hot to work? The rules for employers as temperatures soar to nearly 30C

The unusually high temperatures at the moment could mean it is actually too hot for some people to work. Met Éireann has a issued a yellow heart alert warning due to very warm and humid weather on Friday. It forecast daytime temperatures in ...

08 Sept 2023 at 14:02

Local News

Three Derry men appear in court charged in connection with responsibility claim in Caldwell case

Three men have appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court today charged in connection with the claim of responsibility for the shooting of Chief Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh on February 22 this year. William Martin McDonnell (36) of Balbane ...

07 Jul 2023 at 13:53

Local News

Animal welfare protest at Derry court

A protest against cruelty to animals took place outside Derry court as a man accused of abusing a dog attended. Peter Toland attended the court charged with causing unnecessary suffering to animals and failing to ensure its welfare. The ...

24 Aug 2023 at 15:09

Local News

Derry Court: Dissident republican cleared on bail breach

A man who is currently on bail in connection with a dissident republican parade in Derry on April 10 this year has been told he is 'skating close to the wind' after he was seen close to a protest in Dungannon. Stephen Murney (39) of ...

10 Aug 2023 at 12:08

National News

Thousands of people to receive surprise double Social Welfare payment this week

Around 1.3 million social welfare recipients are due to receive a double payment this week. Up to €342m will be paid out to pensioners, carers, people with disabilities, lone parents and low-income families. People on Jobseekers ...

29 Jan 2024 at 09:54

Northern Ireland

Livestock export ban makes progress despite N Ireland ‘loophole’ fear

MPs have approved a ban on exporting livestock for slaughter and fattening, amid warnings that a loophole could be created by Northern Ireland’s exclusion. The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill seeks to prevent cattle, ...

15 Jan 2024 at 20:21

National News

Christmas Bonus set to be paid next week to nearly 1.3 million people

The Social Welfare Christmas Bonus is set to be paid next week. The double payment will be paid to approximately 1.3 million people on the week commencing Monday, December 4. The lump sum payment will be paid automatically ...

28 Nov 2023 at 10:18

National News

Jobs market recovery post-Covid likely due to state intervention and pandemic welfare supports, says study

Employment rates rose for almost all groups of people post-pandemic, while unemployment and labour market inactivity generally fell, new findings show. A new study from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and ...

24 Apr 2024 at 11:46

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