DEPUTY First Minister Michelle O’Neill has apologised for hurt caused to grieving families, who conformed to coronavirus guidelines for death rites, by her attendance at the funeral earlier this week of veteran republican Bobby Storey. The apology comes as it was confirmed that Bobby Storey’s remains were moved to Roselawn for cremation after Tuesday’s funeral […]
Archive | July, 2020
O’Neill ‘sorry’ for grieving families’ hurt after funeral attendance controversy
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Face coverings compulsory on public transport from next Friday
It will be compulsory for passengers travelling on public transport from next Friday onwards to wear a face covering. With Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon’s decision yesterday, that from Friday July 10 face coverings will be mandatory when travelling on public transport in a bid to reduce the risk of Covid-19, it seems that the public […]
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PROPERTY PULSE: Housing market booming following restart, yet long-term caution urged
The immediate prospects for the local property market post-lockdown appear positive, but long-term uncertainty remains over stricter lending criteria and the prospects for a wider economic recovery. A range of restrictions on the housing market were put in place as part of the Executive’s wider regulations to tackle the coronavirus pandemic in March, among which […]
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Getting back to work with financial support package
Copy in association with UK Government. Thousands of companies have been taking advantage of an unprecedented package of UK Government support to protect jobs and support firms as they attempt to get back to business during the coronavirus outbreak. As more and more companies continue to get back to work, we look at how the […]
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STORMONT HEALTH COMMITTEE: Minister quizzed on RQIA resignations inquiry
This was a week which saw Bobby Storey and Noah Donahoe go to their rest, the former amid a little controversy and during what must have been the first time Sinn Féin stewards were deployed at Roselawn Cemetery. The Bobby Storey funeral has provided unionists an excuse to allege breach of public health regulations and […]
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McAuley happy that Antrim will get to complete league campaign with promotion still on offer
ANTRIM defender James McAuley believes the GAA have missed a trick by not opting for an open Championship draw, but is grateful the Saffrons will get the chance to gain promotion from Division Four in the autumn. Last week, the Association published the revamped inter-county calendar which will include a straight knockout football championship, while […]
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