All the updated news related to finucane

All the news related to finucane updated in real time

Found 19

forfinucane

Order by:

Local News

Citizens' Assembly on unity vital in a post-pandemic world

The establishment of a citizens' assembly to begin responsibly preparing the ground for a unity referendum was vital because in a post-pandemic world facing new challenges Ireland can no longer afford partition. That was the message from the guest ...

18 Apr 2022 at 10:52

Northern Ireland

Irish Government ‘won’t be found wanting’ in helping to provide legacy answers

The Irish Government “won’t be found wanting” in helping to provide answers for families bereaved in the Northern Ireland Troubles, Simon Harris has insisted. The Taoiseach was speaking following a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council ...

13 Sept 2024 at 15:09

Northern Ireland

Sinn Fein ‘will always stand on the side of journalism’ – Finucane

Sinn Fein “will always stand on the side of journalism”, one of its MPs has said. North Belfast MP John Finucane was speaking after his party’s former president Gerry Adams won a defamation case against BBC Northern Ireland. Mr Adams took the ...

04 Jun 2025 at 15:18

National News

Bereaved family members lay shoes of loved ones in protest against legacy Bill

Bereaved family members have laid the shoes of their loved ones killed during the Troubles outside court buildings in Belfast in protest against the legacy Bill. The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill proposes ...

17 Apr 2023 at 17:28

Brexit fallout is driving conversation on Irish Unity, says Sinn Fein MP

Northern Ireland

Political instability is driving conversation on Irish Unity, says Sinn Fein MP

The fallout from Brexit is intensifying the conversation on Irish unity, Sinn Fein MP John Finucane has said. Mr Finucane said conversations were taking place now about increasing prosperity and this was woven through the discussion ...

02 Apr 2023 at 17:26

Northern Ireland

British and Irish governments must act over Stormont stalemate – Sinn Fein

The British and Irish governments must play an active role in helping to restore the Stormont Assembly, Sinn Fein MP John Finucane has said. Mr Finucane was speaking after Sinn Fein made large gains in the Northern Ireland local ...

21 May 2023 at 12:09

Northern Ireland

Victim’s brother challenging legacy bill in bid to get justice

The brother of a man believed to have been shot by the Army on his 19th birthday in 1973 has said he is legally challenging the Government’s controversial legacy bill because he wants justice William Campbell, older brother of ...

18 Sept 2023 at 18:30

Northern Ireland

Dublin should have enhanced role if Stormont does not return – Finucane

The Irish government should have an enhanced role in the governance of Northern Ireland if the Stormont powersharing institutions cannot be restored, Sinn Fein MP John Finucane has said. Mr Finucane called on DUP leader Sir ...

24 Jan 2024 at 17:41

Northern Ireland

Protest told introduction of new legacy laws is ‘day of shame’

The beginning of new legacy arrangements which shut down some Troubles-era inquests represents a “day of shame”, Sinn Fein MP John Fincane has said. Mr Finucane addressed a protest outside the headquarters of the Northern ...

01 May 2024 at 15:14

Northern Ireland

Finucane inquiry ‘keeping with spirit’ of new UK approach to legacy – Harris

Irish president Michael D Higgins and Irish premier Simon Harris have welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of a public inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane. An inquiry into the Belfast solicitor’s murder 35 years ...

11 Sept 2024 at 21:28

Northern Ireland

Son of killed Irish soldier urges Sinn Fein MP not to attend commemoration

A son of an Irish soldier killed in 1983 has appealed to Sinn Fein MP John Finucane not to take part in an event commemorating a republican. David Kelly’s father, Private Patrick Kelly, was killed along with Garda Gary ...

07 Aug 2024 at 14:11

Northern Ireland

Martin ‘not yet convinced’ Labour will fully repeal Legacy Act

Tanaiste Micheal Martin has said he is not yet convinced that the new Labour Government will fully repeal the previous administration’s controversial Act to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles. Mr ...

17 Sept 2024 at 10:43

Years
2026

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.