We need a credible Assembly

While frustration over the prolonged failure of the House of Commons to provide viable solutions to the Brexit debacle may be growing, at least the Westminster body is actually considering the main issues of the day.

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Cautionary tale for gullible DUP

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DUP must take responsibility for its role in Brexit debacle

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Kingsmill families deserve full disclosure

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DeSouza case raises important issue of citizenship

Leaked report will add to concerns over Muckamore

15 Oct, 2019

The existence of a report detailing abuse allegations at Muckamore Abbey Hospital seven years ago raises serious questions about the culture of the healthcare facility and the management and oversight of staff looking after adults with severe learning disabilities.

Irony in call to trust Boris

Stephen Oreilly 14 Oct, 2019

THE IRONY of Jacob Rees-Mogg calling on Brexiteers to trust Boris Johnson will not go unnoticed.

Huge relief for former Wrightbus workers

12 Oct, 2019

Former Wrightbus workers were celebrating yesterday after a remarkable turnaround in fortunes for the company which went into administration last month with the loss of 1,200 jobs.

Health service crisis warnings must be heeded

11 Oct, 2019

The civil servant in charge of the health service in Northern Ireland has warned that we are heading towards a 'full-blown crisis.

Willie Frazer's actions should be condemned, not defended

10 Oct, 2019

BBC Spotlight's comprehensively-researched documentary series on the secret history of the Troubles has produced a number of disturbing revelations, proving there is much that we still do not know about the years of violence and the role of key figures.

British government must take a serious approach to border issue

09 Oct, 2019

European Council president Donald Tusk is nothing if not direct and his exasperation at Boris Johnson was evident from his tweet yesterday.

Issue of PSNI Catholic recruitment needs to be addressed

08 Oct, 2019

When the PSNI formed its first GAA team it was seen as a positive sign of a transformed police service.

Boris Johnson must respect Stormont and Dail

07 Oct, 2019

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was stating the obvious at the weekend when he said that the UK has so far failed to come up with proposals which are capable of breaking the Brexit deadlock and allowing deeper negotiations to follow.

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