17 April 2008 Edition
Government resorts to trickery to railroad Lisbon Treaty
17 April 2008
THE Fianna Fáil/Green/PD Government has been accused by Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald of "scandalous" and "underhand" tactics in the Lisbon Treaty campaign and and doing deals with the EU to con voters ahead of the referendum vote. Free article
Adams to meet PSNI Chief over policing
17 April 2008
A TOP-LEVEL Sinn Fein delegation, led by Gerry Adams MP MLA, are due to meet PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde and a delegation of his senior officers on Friday morning, 18 April, about policing. Free article
Sinn Féin meets Cowen as Robinson takes DUP reins
17 April 2008
SINN FÉIN President Gerry Adams and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness met the new Fianna Fáil leader and incoming Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, on Monday. Free article
PSNI still 'not up to the job'
17 April 2008
SINN FÉIN President Gerry Adams has described himself as "disappointed" in the performance of the PSNI since Sinn Féin endorsed policing arrangements in the North. Adams was speaking after complaints by PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde to a breakfast of public relations professionals in Dublin last week about criticism from the Policing Board. Free article
Internal documents obtained by Sinn Féin TD reveal consultants' fears
17 April 2008
INTERNAL correspondence from consultants at Monaghan General Hospital to Health Service Executive management obtained by Sinn Féin Health spokesperson and Cavan/Monaghan TD Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin reveals that the hospital is facing a "catastrophic situation" which could result in the deaths of patients. Further downgrading will place an intolerable burden on an already-struggling Cavan General Hospital. Free article
Rosemary Nelson inquiry opens
17 April 2008
AN INQUIRY into one of the most controversial killings in the North of Ireland opened in Belfast this week. Lurgan lawyer Rosemary Nelson died of her injuries after a bomb attached to her car exploded as she drove to work in March 1999. Free article