Garda pleads guilty over fatal hit and run in Co Louth
Michael Ball admitted dangerous driving causing death of former Louth hurler Niall MacEneaney on March 17th, 2024
Michael Ball admitted dangerous driving causing death of former Louth hurler Niall MacEneaney on March 17th, 2024
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"German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt in Berlin on Wednesday, said European countries needed to classify the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as 'terror militias' after weeks of deadly protests across Iran have reportedly killed more than 2,400 people, with thousands arrested, many of whom are facing capital punishment. "We can assume that they are very close to the real numbers regarding the murders happening in the streets [of Iran]," Dobrindt said while addressing the Bundestag. "We in Europe come to a situation where it becomes very clear that we regard the Revolutionary Brigades as classify a terrorist organisation." Responding to a question on the number of people in Germany with links to the IRGC and when a national ban on its activities would be imposed, he said authorities do not currently have confirmed figures. "We are also intensifying our monitoring of this scene, especially now in these days, and we are closely observing what is happening there [...] In any case, our interest in this matter is extremely high," he said. The head of the Iranian judiciary, Gholam Hossein Mohseni, has called on authorities to act firmly and rapidly against rioters. People in Iran have been protesting against soaring inflation and the devaluation of their national currency. US President Donald Trump - who has been accused of ramping up tensions - told Iranian protesters on Tuesday that 'help is on the way', urging them to 'keep protesting and 'take over your institutions.' Commenting on last week’s arson attack that left many in south-west Berlin without power, Dobrindt said attack on the country's infrastructure was unacceptable, while vowing to strengthen the government’s fight against 'left-wing extremism'. "The fight against left-wing terror and left-wing extremism must be significantly expanded [...] We will not leave the field to left-wing terrorism," he said. Dobrindt added that Germany was reassessing the legal status of migrants and asylum cases handled by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). "What we are currently experiencing, in terms of migration to Germany, is essentially related to the fact that we have Putin's war of aggression against Ukraine. Yes, everything is fine. But this is an important point," he said. Dobrindt reported that the government had increased border controls to curb illegal migration, a measure he said had been received 'very positively' by European partners. "The establishment of return hubs in third countries will be a major task in 2026, which we intend to implement," he said. Last month, interior ministers of the European Union agreed on a migration reform plan for 2026, which included new rules on deportations, asylum processing, and financial burden-sharing."
"Workers took to the streets of Hannover on Wednesday as trade unions staged a warning strike demanding better pay and improved working conditions, as government officials are set to meet unions for another round of talks. Footage shows members marching before assembling at Opera Square, many waving union flags and some carrying a banners that read '7 percent minimum, 300 Euros' and 'School social workers are important'. "Everything else has gone up. That's why the wage I had before isn't enough anymore. And now I want to have more, because everything is rising. And our wages can't just stay stagnant. Everyone else is on strike, too. We aren't the only ones, so we have to draw a line somewhere," said a protester. Some protesters called for what they describe as 'fairer distribution' of state funds, saying the government should prioritise its own citizens in light of international conflicts. "It is important to invest in defence. It is important to give to other countries too. But it is also important to invest in social services and hospitals, in medical care, and not just in the economy," said a protester. "The entire political system needs to be turned upside down; something needs to happen. These things they are doing politically - there are things included that we simply don't need, because it's just nonsense. We have to take care of ourselves, as far as foreign affairs go. At some point, you have to draw a line and say, right, we can't give money, we have to think of ourselves first," stated another. The protests come as officials are set to meet trade union groups Verdi, GEW, and DBB for the second round of negotiations for the public sector in Potsdam on January 14-16. Unions have planned further demonstrations planned for Friday, with a third round of talks scheduled for February, if needed."
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"Representatives of communities from the Greater South (Sud-Kivu) through the South-South Council met with M23 chiefs in Goma on Wednesday, for dialogue on de-escalating tensions and promoting peace talks. Footage shows officials from the groups holding working sessions, followed by a group photo with the alliance leader, Cornel Nanga, held under tight security. “We came to Goma to meet with the AFC authorities and we have a message: a message of peace, a message of comfort, and a message of commitment that we conveyed to the AFC/M23,” said Amango Bahoumbwa Boaz, a member of the South-South Council delegation. “[Congolese people] have lacked good governance, they have lacked prosperity, they have also lacked respect, and the AFC/M23 is now committed to liberating all of Congo,” Boaz added. Meanwhile, Freddy Kaniki, deputy coordinator of AFC/M23, stressed the need to overcome the ethnic divisions that have led to years of infighting. “We have failed in our vision of building a nation; on the contrary, we have been taught to identify ourselves according to our ethnicities and tribes, which has destroyed national cohesion,” Kaniki stated. Fighting has continued in the eastern region despite a US-brokered ceasefire and economic deal between the DRC and Rwanda. The DRC claims the M23 are backed by Rwanda, which Kigali has repeatedly denied."
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"Supporters of the Irish band Kneecap gathered outside the Royal Court of Justice in London on Wednesday as prosecutors appealed the verdict of a terrorism-related case against member Mo Chara. Footage shows dozens of protesters chanting outside the court, waving Irish and Palestinian flags and holding signs in support of the people of Gaza, including messages reading, 'End Israel’s Occupation of Westminster' and 'Defiance not compliance’. Group member JJ O'Dochartaigh, stage name DJ Provai, was also seen arriving alongside band manager Daniel Lambert. "The British government don't know when they're beaten," remarked protester Frank Glynn. "This case was lost by the government back in September at Woolwich Crown Court, when the decision was made that it was lost on a technicality. Kneecap had won, and we thought it was over and done with. But the British government decided we'd drag it out further." Demonstrators argue that the case against the group reflects what they describe as suppression of free speech, accusing the government of targeting protests advocating support for Palestine. "It's important because it's part of a wider repression that's happening against anyone really, against anyone who stands in solidarity with Palestinians," stated Asa Winstanley. "There is a crisis of free speech when it comes to rising up against and criticising the fascist ideology of Zionism. Kneecap were prosecuted as part of that crisis in free speech, and the British government is using the Terrorism Act to try and suppress dissent," added Franck Magennis. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) appealed the decision to dismiss a terror-related case against rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh, whose stage name is Mo Chara, based on technical grounds, last September. The 28-year-old was charged in May 2025 under the Terrorism Act for allegedly displaying a flag in support of the proscribed terrorist group Hezbollah during a Kneecap show in London. Following the appeal hearing, Lord Justice Edis and Mr Justice Linden are expected to deliver a verdict at a later date."
Carole Malone said Sir Keir's latest U-turn won't save him at the ballot box as people will not forgive being messed around.