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Judge wrong to order public inquiry into murder of GAA official, court told

Judge wrong to order public inquiry into murder of GAA official, court told

The British government is challenging a Belfast High Court ruling that compelled it to establish a public inquiry into the killing of Sean Brown in 1997.

Inquiry into death of Pte Séan Rooney could take up to nine months

Inquiry into death of Pte Séan Rooney could take up to nine months

Private Sean Rooney was killed while serving in Lebanon when his UN peacekeeping convoy was attacked in 2022.

Initial messaging on shielding ‘could have been more nuanced’ – Covid inquiry

Initial messaging on shielding ‘could have been more nuanced’ – Covid inquiry

Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer Sir Michael McBride was giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

It is up to UK to pursue firms over Grenfell Tower fire – Micheál Martin

It is up to UK to pursue firms over Grenfell Tower fire – Micheál Martin

Bring criminal prosecution against Kingspan over Grenfell Tower cladding, urges Gove

Bring criminal prosecution against Kingspan over Grenfell Tower cladding, urges Gove

Inquiry into historical abuse at schools 'one of the biggest in history', says support group

Inquiry into historical abuse at schools 'one of the biggest in history', says support group

What has the Grenfell report concluded about Kingspan and the construction industry?

What has the Grenfell report concluded about Kingspan and the construction industry?

Terms of reference published for HIQA's inquiry into Limerick hospital

Terms of reference published for HIQA's inquiry into Limerick hospital

Wed, 21 Aug, 2024

There has been a focus on overcrowding at Limerick University Hospital in recent years.

UN ‘must co-operate’ with Private Seán Rooney inquest, lawyer says

UN ‘must co-operate’ with Private Seán Rooney inquest, lawyer says

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

UN peacekeeper Private Sean Rooney died during an attack in Lebanon in December 2022

Government formally approves co-operation with Omagh inquiry

Government formally approves co-operation with Omagh inquiry

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

The bomb exploded in the Tyrone town on August 15th, 1998, killing 29 people

Daughter of infected blood victim feels ‘bittersweet’ vindication after inquiry

Daughter of infected blood victim feels ‘bittersweet’ vindication after inquiry

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Families in Northern Ireland caught up in the scandal have reacted to the long awaited publication of the inquiry report.

Arlene Foster denies 'sectarianising' Stormont’s response to Covid-19

Arlene Foster denies 'sectarianising' Stormont’s response to Covid-19

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Appearing at the Covid-19 Inquiry, the former first minister was pressed on her party’s use of a controversial veto mechanism during the pandemic.

Arlene Foster defends leadership during Covid-19 pandemic

Arlene Foster defends leadership during Covid-19 pandemic

Wed, 15 May, 2024

The former DUP leader expressed ‘great regret’ that ministers did not foresee the speed with which the pandemic took hold.

Minutes show Foster saying she ‘can’t stand’ with O’Neill after Storey funeral

Minutes show Foster saying she ‘can’t stand’ with O’Neill after Storey funeral

Tue, 14 May, 2024

The minutes show the Sinn Fein minister defending her attendance at the funeral, claiming there was ‘no dilution’ of the public health message.

Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy excused from evidence at UK Covid inquiry on medical grounds

Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy excused from evidence at UK Covid inquiry on medical grounds

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Conor Murphy’s witness statement would be published on the UK Covid Inquiry’s website.

Michelle O’Neill: ‘I’m sorry for attending Bobby Storey funeral during pandemic’

Michelle O’Neill: ‘I’m sorry for attending Bobby Storey funeral during pandemic’

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Michelle O’Neill told the Covid-19 inquiry she accepts her attendance at the funeral at a time of lockdown measures limiting gatherings caused harm.

No ‘specific isolation facilities’ in Northern Ireland at pandemic outbreak

No ‘specific isolation facilities’ in Northern Ireland at pandemic outbreak

Tue, 14 May, 2024

The Department of Health had sought help to find suitable premises.

Covid leaks were so common it was like a ‘live feed’ of Stormont Executive meetings

Covid leaks were so common it was like a ‘live feed’ of Stormont Executive meetings

Mon, 13 May, 2024

Stormont’s Health Minister is giving evidence to the Covid-19 Inquiry.

Storey funeral had potential to undermine public health message – McBride

Storey funeral had potential to undermine public health message – McBride

Fri, 10 May, 2024

The funeral in June 2020 sparked political controversy after then deputy first minister Michelle O’Neill and other Sinn Féin ministers attended

Direct rule ‘only option to intervene if NI ministers failed to agree on Covid’

Direct rule ‘only option to intervene if NI ministers failed to agree on Covid’

Fri, 10 May, 2024

A briefing document on an impasse between ministers was published on the UK Covid-19 Inquiry website on Thursday evening.

Fear over Covid infection numbers among Stormont ministers at pandemic outset

Fear over Covid infection numbers among Stormont ministers at pandemic outset

Thu, 09 May, 2024

A Stormont Executive meeting in March 2020 was adjourned for 15 minutes at one stage, when exchanges became heated.

Prominent Stormont minister to miss scheduled Covid-19 Inquiry appearance

Prominent Stormont minister to miss scheduled Covid-19 Inquiry appearance

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Conor Murphy has been advised to rest pending medical tests, Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said.

Visit of Wuhan tourists to Larne ‘dispelled notion Covid could be contained’

Visit of Wuhan tourists to Larne ‘dispelled notion Covid could be contained’

Tue, 07 May, 2024

A senior civil servant also said that Northern Ireland entered the pandemic with a ‘very tired’ health workforce.

‘Chill’ between Foster and O’Neill after Storey funeral, Covid inquiry told

‘Chill’ between Foster and O’Neill after Storey funeral, Covid inquiry told

Wed, 01 May, 2024

The former head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service said business was still done but it affected relations.

‘Reckless’ to discharge people to care homes without Covid tests

‘Reckless’ to discharge people to care homes without Covid tests

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Eddie Lynch was giving evidence on the second day of the UK wide Covid-19 Inquiry sitting in Northern Ireland.

NI chief medical officer called Stormont politicians 'dysfunctional b*stards' over Covid

NI chief medical officer called Stormont politicians 'dysfunctional b*stards' over Covid

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

It came amid disagreement around containing the coronavirus pandemic in autumn 2020.

UK Covid-19 inquiry to begin sittings in Belfast

UK Covid-19 inquiry to begin sittings in Belfast

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

The inquiry’s hearings in Belfast begin on Tuesday and will run for three weeks.

UK government outlines terms of reference for probe into Omagh bombing

UK government outlines terms of reference for probe into Omagh bombing

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

The dissident republican bomb exploded in the Tyrone town on August 15th, 1998, killing 29 people

Fireman tells Stardust inquest of finding bodies with 'arms around each other'

Fireman tells Stardust inquest of finding bodies with 'arms around each other'

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023

A fireman has told the Stardust inquest of finding the bodies of two young victims “fused together” with their "arms around each other"

Stardust survivor tells inquest of holding victim's hands before pulled apart by crowd

Stardust survivor tells inquest of holding victim's hands before pulled apart by crowd

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

The fire killed 48 people when it swept through the Stardust in the early hours of February 14th, 1981

Matt Hancock had ‘nuclear levels’ of overconfidence, says ex-civil servant

Matt Hancock had ‘nuclear levels’ of overconfidence, says ex-civil servant

Wed, 01 Nov, 2023

Helen MacNamara, who served as deputy cabinet secretary, made the claim to the Covid inquiry.