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News for 20 February, 2004
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Ahern says Agreement only way forward
Bertie Ahern The Good Friday Agreement is the best way forward for the North's political process, Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said. Bertie Ahern said if a better way ahead was available for the British and Irish Governments and political parties, it would already have been found. He said he was "absolutely convinced" the Agreement was the only instrument to achieve a lasting settlement. View more |
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Convicted loyalist's son guilty of drugs charges
The son of convicted loyalist Johnny Adair today pleaded guilty to a series of serious drugs charges. Jonathan Adair, 19, from Bolton, Greater Manchester, admitted conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine. View more |
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The Real Electoral Fraud
This week, one of the biggest stories in the 26 Counties has been the furore surrounding electronic voting. The media actively promoted the debate and radio talk shows buzzed as speculation continued as to whether or not we would have our votes counted properly. In the face of attack from opposition parties and the growing public unease over the new system, the government was forced into a partial climbdown on the system. View more |
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Finucanes to meet Stephens in London
Pat Finucane The family of assasinated solicitor Pat Finucane are to meet London Metropoliton Police Chief John Stevens on 23 February in London. The meeting comes 15 years after the solicitor was killed by the UDA. The Finucane family said that they want to meet Stevens to discuss their concerns about his continuing investigation and possible prosecutions, which they fear may be used by the British Government as an excuse to prevent the establishment of an inquiry into the killing such as that recommended by Canadian Judge Peter Cory. View more |
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Family of murdered councillor want justice
The family of County Tyrone Councillor Patsy Kelly, abducted and killed in 1974, has spoken of their frustration after their legal challenge to compel the PSNI to allow an independent investigation into the circumstances of his killing was delayed for the fourth time at Belfast's High Court on Friday 13 February. View more |
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SF demands real truth recovery process
Gerry Kelly A commission to deal with the legacy of the conflict would become a stalling mechanism for the British Government to hide behind, said Sinn Féin justice spokesperson Gerry Kelly on Wednesday. He was reacting after Policing Board Chair Des Rea and Vice Chair Denis Bradley announced their idea that a commission to deal with the conflict should be established. Rea said he was making the recommendation in a personal capacity but with Bradley's support. He added that such a commission would be better than having more public inquiries. View more |
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Dublin EU Candidate welcomes ruling on discriminatory golf club
Sinn Féin's EU candidate Mary Lou McDonald today welcomed the ruling in Dublin District Court that Portmarnock Golf Club was in breach of the Equal Status Act 2000 by banning female members. View more |
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