THE Irish government’s decision to restore excise duty on fuel will encourage people from the Republic to go to Northern Ireland to purchase diesel and petrol, a motoring industry insider has predicted. On Monday petrol increased by four cents per litre while diesel was raised by three cents per litre. According to the Irish Road Haulage […]
‘Bullying and blackmail won’t work’ says Foster
FORMER First Minister Arlene Foster has maintained that another way forward is needed than ‘bullying and blackmail’ tactics by the UK Government. Speaking in the House of Lords, the ex-DUP leader was referring to Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris who has offered Northern Ireland parties a £3.3 billion deal to stabilise finances in the region, including £600 million to settle […]
Bishop questioned over plans to proceed with sacraments
BISHOP of Clogher, Larry Duffy, has drawn attention from An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the UK government’s Minister for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis on two separate clerical matters. Bishop Duffy has joined two other bishops in dioceses south of the border, who have stated they are preparing to hold communions and confirmations in their parishes […]