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Family of girl, 14, shot dead fear Legacy Act could end hopes of justice

Annette McGavigan was killed during the army quashing of a riot in Londonderry in 1971.

The Independent UK

Legacy Act has sparked 16 legal challenges so far, court told

The families of a number of Troubles victims and legal representatives gathered at Belfast High Court on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

No-one has an alternative to the Legacy Bill, says Heaton-Harris

Mr Heaton-Harris said despite the widespread opposition to the Legacy ill from politicians and victims, he has not been presented with an alternative.

The Independent UK

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Varadkar to decide on legal challenge to Troubles legacy bill within weeks

Amnesty International said the progression of the bill was a ‘dark day for justice’.

The Independent UK

Victims’ images projected on Parliament as Government urged to scrap legacy Bill

The controversial legislation is set to return to Parliament this week.

The Independent UK

Omagh bomb questions can ‘only be fully answered with tandem public inquiries’

A lawyer representing some of the bereaved families has called on the Irish Government to indicate it will hold an inquiry into the 1998 atrocity.

The Independent UK

No new evidence to warrant Omagh inquiry in Ireland, minister says

Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died in the Real IRA atrocity in August 1998.

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Omagh bombing inquiry: Irish Government must take part, says victim’s widower

Kevin Skelton, whose wife Philomena died in the 1998 atrocity, said a probe without the Irish Government would be a ‘waste of time’.

The Independent UK

The long campaign for justice for Omagh bomb families

Families have taken their case to the courts multiple times in a bid to find those responsible.

The Independent UK

Ireland unlikely to offer condolences to Russia if Putin dies, Varadkar says

The Taoiseach was responding to a hypothetical question which harkened back to an infamous Second World War-era diplomatic gaffe.

The Independent UK

Dublin TD calls for July 12 to become public holiday in the Republic of Ireland

He said it would be a "major step" to unite all people on the island of Ireland

Dublin Live

Historical convictions for sex between men in Ireland to be disregarded

So-called conversion therapy is also set to be criminalised in Ireland, it has been announced on Pride Week in Dublin.

The Independent UK

Budget crisis increases urgency for return of Stormont Assembly – Martin

The Tanaiste met political parties in Belfast.

The Independent UK

Taoiseach says claim Apple owes Ireland €13 billion in tax 'misrepresents' the issue

Apple is a major employer in Ireland, with 6,000 workers in their Cork plant

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Legacy Bill not fit for purpose and must be stopped, warns Baroness Nuala O’Loan

It has been widely criticised by Northern Ireland's political parties, the Irish Government and victims' groups.

Irish Mirror

Jameson Irish whiskey bottled in Dublin spotted for sale in Russia despite war in Ukraine

Senator Garret Ahearn called for French drinks company Pernod Ricard to be added to the EU sanctions list

The Independent UK

Biden remarks were an exhortation for all to work together – Martin

The Tanaiste said he believed a speech in Belfast by the US president would help the political atmosphere in Northern Ireland.

Irish Mirror

EU intervene to soften strict new laws on Airbnb's to be introduced by Irish Government

The Irish Government intend to bring 12,000 properties back into the long-term market through new laws

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Ireland’s opposition to UK legacy Bill made ‘very clear’ to Heaton-Harris

Micheal Martin called on the UK Government to halt the progress of its legacy Bill and to engage with Stormont’s political parties.

The Independent UK

Time for Irish Government to ‘put a marker down’ over UK’s legacy Bill – Amnesty

Amnesty International is calling for Ireland to take an inter-state legal challenge to Europe if the Bill is introduced.

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach says it will be an 'honour' to welcome 'son of Ireland' Joe Biden home

The Irish Government and the White House formally confirmed on Wednesday that US President Joe Biden will travel to Ireland next week for four days.

Irish Mirror

Father facing eviction slates Tánaiste's St Patrick's Day €500,000 GAA 'photo op'

Tánaiste Micheál Martin announced in New York last week that the Irish Government was donating €500,000 for the redevelopment of Gaelic Park in New York, just a week after it was confirmed the eviction ban would end.

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