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Irish premier asks Pope for ‘every effort’ on redress for historical abuse

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said Pope Leo XIV was ‘very clear and frank’ that the Church needs to support survivors of abuse.

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Irish premier arrives at Vatican for meeting with the Pope

Mr Martin and his wife Mary were greeted in the San Damaso Courtyard on Friday morning by Prefect of the Papal Household Petar Rajic.

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Muir vows to tackle climate change as ‘defining challenge of our generation’

During an address Andrew Muir also reaffirmed his strong support for an Independent Environmental Protection Agency.

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Donaldson trial ‘on track’ to begin May 26, says judge

The former DUP leader is facing allegations of historical sex offences, which he denies.

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King and Queen tour parts of Titanic Quarter during Northern Ireland visit

A stone’s throw from where the famous Titanic was built, they met organisers and performers who will entertain thousands of people this August.

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‘Not foreseeable’ someone would access culvert where schoolboy’s body found

The inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe is continuing to hear evidence.

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Witness denies entering tunnel to prove Noah Donohoe could have got out

The long-running inquest at Belfast Coroner’s Court is in its 15th week.

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Review warns of ‘toxic’ culture in Troubles legacy investigation body

Sir Declan Morgan, chief commissioner of the ICRIR, said he is ‘deeply sorry that this has happened on my watch’.

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DfI should have looked at practical means to stop culvert access, inquest told

Belfast Coroner’s Court is examining questions around the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe in 2020.

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NI First Minister excited by ‘seismic political shift’ across UK

Michelle O’Neill was speaking after nationalists were elected in Scotland and Wales.

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‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Martin

Taoiseach Micheal Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

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‘Window of opportunity’ for Stormont reform before next election, Martin told

However DUP leader Gavin Robinson said the challenge was the willingness of people to work together.

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Taoiseach pressed on Ireland’s interstate case against UK over NI legacy

Sinn Fein welcomed the case ‘remaining live’, while the DUP called it ‘a disgrace’.

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Chief constable says political ‘sniping’ over support for police must end

Jon Boutcher urged party leaders to ‘come together to advocate for policing together’.

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PSNI doing everything it can to ‘root out’ misogyny in force – Jon Boutcher

The Chief Constable updated the Policing Board following the publication of an independent review into the death of showjumper Katie Simpson in 2020.

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PSNI apologises for ‘unacceptable failings’ in Katie Simpson investigation

The report cited ‘systematic failures’ and also criticised other bodies.

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Simpson review highlights ‘same characteristics’ as Sarah Everard murder probe

Katie Simpson, 21, died six days after being admitted to hospital in Londonderry in 2020.

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Family of Katie Simpson ‘have taken heart’ from report findings

Solicitor Kevin Winters described a difficult day for the family of the murdered showjumper.

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Springhill ‘proof legacy inquests can deliver truth for families’

One relative has contended the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery cannot deliver for families.

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Coroner delivering findings on fatal shootings involving British Army

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams is among those watching on following an inquest into the shootings at Springhill in 1972.

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Expert ‘quite certain’ of public risk at culvert where Noah Donohoe was found

The inquest into the death of the schoolboy, which is being heard before a jury, is in its 13th week.

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Former teacher jailed over abuse of pupils at Belfast school in 1970s

William Lloyd-Lavery, 77, of Richmond Avenue, Lisburn, has been sentenced to two years in prison.

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Man denies his hand is in photograph found on Noah Donohoe’s phone

The inquest into the death of the Belfast schoolboy has entered its 13th week.

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‘Most likely’ Noah Donohoe entered tunnel through bars of culvert entrance

Belfast Coroner’s Court heard evidence from engineering experts on Friday.

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Man who stole Noah Donohoe’s rucksack says he ‘never had’ schoolboy’s coat

Daryl Paul said he was ‘upset’ by ‘untrue’ rumours about him and said he and his family had received threats.

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