MOYARD barrister Cathy Fitzsimons, a former recipient of an Aisling educational bursary
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Paterson must act
SDLP leader Alasdair McDonnell is one hundred per cent right in his protestations to Secretary of State Owen Paterson in regard to the cases of Marian Price and Gerry McGeough. Those who suggest that because the SDLP man is diametrically opposed to the politics of both Ms Price and Mr McGeough he shouldn’t demand they be treated fairly don’t understand the very concept of justice being blind.
Differing views should not dilute human rights
South Belfast MP Alasdair McDonnell is one hundred per cent right in his protestations to Secretary of State Owen Patterson in regard to the cases of Marian Price and Gerry McGeough.
Civic leaders must set themselves bolder goals
If the mission of last week’s Belfast One City Conference could be summed up in a word, it would be a four-letter one: Jobs.
Testing time for students
The fevered debate over whether students from Northern Ireland are entitled to free tuition fees in Scotland brings into stark relief the shambles which is further education provision.
Park increase in fines to help struggling traders
At a time when local retailers are reeling from the double whammy of exorbitant rates and internet trading, one would have expected a sympathetic response from government.
