r/northernireland • u/foxandhyde • 8h ago
r/northernireland • u/spectacle-ar_failure • 12d ago
MEGATHREAD Drumcree/Garvaghy Road [Megathread]
A third Megathread: Drumthree/Garvagh-trí Road
Following some feedback on the previous Megathread (re: volume of comments) this will be the latest version of the Megathread for related events happening this weekend.
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r/northernireland • u/Your_Mums_Ex • 15h ago
Political First Minister on the budget crisis
r/northernireland • u/Im_not_Spartacus • 15h ago
Political DUP councillor for Dromore surprised that a catholic would help a prod in distress
What year are these people living in? In what world does your mind immediately go to religion in the most innocuous of scenarios.
r/northernireland • u/This-Profession-6601 • 9h ago
Community For the collective good of everyone, can we all agree to do one thing this Autumn/Winter? Spoiler
Point our headlights down.
We can all do without being blinded, as I nearly was on the M1.
Spread the word, please. Cheers.
r/northernireland • u/seabasshat • 9h ago
Request MISSING CAT. Mount Eagles/Lagmore/Dunmurry
r/northernireland • u/Your_Mums_Ex • 1h ago
News Diesel in Northern Ireland creeps closer to £2 per litre after yet another weekly rise in price - though home heating oil dropping
Diesel prices in Northern Ireland are approaching the £2-per-litre mark. The highest recorded this week was **199.9ppl** at a station in Newry. The provincial average stands at **193.3ppl** (up 3.4p on the previous week and 38.7p higher than the early-July low). Petrol averages **167.2ppl** (up 1.2p week-on-week and 22.5p above its July low).
Prices have been rising since mid-summer after an earlier spike and subsequent dip linked to the Iran war. Diesel has been at its highest level since the war began from 24 September onward; petrol surpassed its April peak earlier in September.
Red diesel is around **115.98ppl** (ex-VAT). In contrast, home heating oil has fallen for a second consecutive week:
- 900 litres: £973 (down from £996)
- 500 litres: £547 (down from £562)
- 300 litres: £336 (down from £347)
SDLP MLA Matthew O’Toole called the near-£2 diesel price “extraordinary,” noting Northern Ireland’s heavier reliance on diesel vehicles (especially in rural areas) and the knock-on effects for hauliers, taxi drivers, tradespeople, farmers and small businesses. He urged the Executive to press the UK Treasury for intervention while examining any local measures possible, while acknowledging Stormont cannot control global oil prices or fuel duty.
Separately, G7 countries agreed to release 100 million barrels of petroleum reserves over four months. UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband described the move as coordinated action to stabilise supplies and shield households and businesses from price shocks.
Data comes from the Consumer Council’s weekly survey of stations across 30 towns and cities in Northern Ireland; heating-oil figures are from Boilerjuice.com.
r/northernireland • u/Capable-Link8235 • 10h ago
News Gardaí allowed cars to be taken into NI for terrorist activity, Omagh inquiry hears
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8e36lglw5r4o
The bomb devastated Omagh town centre in August 1998
An Garda Síochána (Irish police) allowed cars to be taken into Northern Ireland for terrorist activity, the Omagh Bombing Inquiry has heard.
It came as Martin Bridger who worked as an officer for the Police Ombudsman Northern Ireland (PONI) gave evidence.
He said that a Garda whistleblower told him that a senior Garda officer allowed stolen cars to cross into Northern Ireland to gather intelligence.
Twenty-nine people - including a woman pregnant with twins - died in the bomb in the County Tyrone town on 15 August 1998. It was the biggest single atrocity in the Troubles.
The bombing came less than three months after the people of Northern Ireland had voted yes to the Good Friday Agreement.
The inquiry, which opened last year with 14 days of testimony from bereaved families and survivors, was established to determine if it could have been prevented by UK state authorities.
Bridger who described himself as a "career detective" has a background in anti-corruption policing in London and in 2012 he was commissioned by some of the families of the Omagh victims to compile a report into the bombing with the aim of triggering a cross border public inquiry.
He told the inquiry that he had carried out a comprehensive interview with a "credible" Garda officer who had an informant working with "violent dissident republicans" involved in the stealing of cars for use in terrorist activity.
He told the hearing that in January 1998 the Garda officer told him that "the boys are back in town" in relation to increasing dissident republican activity.
The officer reported this to a senior Garda.
Bridger said that in response to the information the senior Garda "put in place an operational response" meaning that cars "loaded with bombs" were interrupted.
"So on the one hand, when I was first told this, I thought well that's a pretty good operation that, they've done well there, they have interrupted people who were hell bent on moving those bombs to Northern Ireland or mainland UK."
But that on at least two occasions, in the months before the Omagh bombing, cars were allowed to cross into Northern Ireland by that senior Garda in an effort to "develop" the intelligence being gathered.
Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died when the bomb tore through Omagh town centre in the summer of 1998
Bridgers also spoke of his time working for the Police Ombudsman's office under Baroness Nuala O'Loan.
He said in 2001 the then Secretary of State, John Reid, tried to stop the publication of a report by PONI into the handling of the police inquiry into the bombing.
He told the inquiry that the secretary of state was "very angry about her findings" and "sought to discourage publication of the report as drafted".
He paid tribute to how Ombudsman Baroness O'Loan dealt with the pressure she faced.
"I think her strength of character that she displayed through those few days was immense".
Bridgers also raised questions about the reported close working relationship between the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) and An Garda Síochána on investigating the Omagh Bombing.
"I have to say everything I visited, everyone I have spoken to, every document I have looked at I am still of the view that I'm not sure that is the case".
Earlier in the day DCI Pete Billingsley of the PSNI was back in front of the inquiry to take questions.
He was asked if the "gross inaccuracy" of the bomb warnings had made things worse.
"That would be my personal view that with the inaccuracy it caused the evacuation to ultimately direct people towards the bomb effectively."
He also said that the timer used on the bomb could have facilitated a longer warning time but was set to about 45 minutes.
He also said that he had seen "material that suggests" that the suspected bombers went to Dunnes Stores after leaving the bomb in Omagh.
r/northernireland • u/Portal_Jumper125 • 11h ago
News ‘The court will not tolerate this any more’: Belfast man jailed over vile rape threats to PSNI officer
Belfast man Phillip Andrews jailed after vile rape threats to PSNI officer | Belfast Telegraph
A Belfast man has been jailed for screaming threats about raping a PSNI officer in front of her family.
Phillip Andrews, 40, also referred to police being blown up during a tirade of abuse in the city centre.
Imposing an eight-month sentence, District Judge Anne Marshall warned misogynistic outbursts will no longer be tolerated.
Andrews, whose address was listed as Maghaberry Prison, admitted charges of disorderly and threatening behaviour.
Belfast Magistrates Court heard he became abusive after officers observed him fighting with another man outside City Hall at around midday on September 9 this year.
Prosecution counsel Stephanie Boyd said: “He shouted obscenities and made reference to police being blown up.
“The defendant directed derogatory threats towards a female officer, threatening and screaming at her that she needed to be raped.”
Andrews also pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation in connection with a bank card stolen during a raid on a city centre bistro on April 14.
The card was used in a number of transactions before Andrews and two other suspects were spotted on CCTV footage at a Belfast hotel.
According to Mrs Marshall, the disorderly behaviour was worse than the fraud.
She highlighted how Andrews directed a string of misogynistic language at police, calling them “f***ing c**ts” and a “tramp”.
At one point he shouted: “Watch out, when you’re not in work… I’ll rape you in front of your kids, your ma and your da’.”
The judge ordered him to serve five months in custody for the outburst, and a further three months for the fraud offence.
“The court will not tolerate this any more, I’m seeing this far too often,” she declared.
“I hope it makes him think twice about speaking to the police like that again, and also using stolen bank cards.”
r/northernireland • u/ferocious_bandana • 15h ago
Community ‘Tensions incredibly high’ as concerns grow over Apprentice Boys Lower Ormeau parade plan
Controversial parade plan comes after Drumcree stand-off ends
A Sinn Féin MLA has said “tensions are incredibly high” in a nationalist area of south Belfast after it emerged the Apprentice Boys have made an application to march through the area next month.
South Belfast assembly member Deirdre Hargey was speaking after meeting members of the Lower Ormeau community.
Concerns have been raised after members of the Apprentice Boys gave notice to the Parades Commission that it intends to march through the mainly Catholic district of south Belfast next month.
Although an annual parade, it has been described by residents as “relatively new”.
It is understood the application is the first to take place at a parading flashpoint since the commission gave the Orange Order permission to march through the nationalist Garvaghy Road area last month.
The stand-off ended last week after Secretary of State Chris Bryant banned the disputed parade at the request of PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher.
The Lower Ormeau area was at the centre of a parading controversy in the 1990s after nationalist residents objected to various loyal order parades going through the district.
The route of next month’s planned parade would take it past the scene of Sean Graham’s bookmaker’s massacre.
Five people were murdered when a UDA/UFF gunman burst into the building and opened fire on February 5 1992.
In July 1992 Orangemen shouted pro-UDA slogans and taunted local residents by holding up five fingers – one for each of the dead – while passing the scene of the multiple murders.
A paint bomb attack on a memorial to the dead last month was linked to rising tensions connected to the planned Garvaghy Road parade.
Earlier this year a newly installed mural in east Belfast included an image of a loyalist band marching past the massacre site.
The Lower Ormeau dispute has traditionally been linked to the Drumcree controversy.
The area was placed under virtual curfew by the police in 1996 as the RUC and British army entered the district.
Several streets were blocked off while many residents were sealed into their homes.
Residents spokesman Gerard Rice, who was present on the Garvaghy Road in recent weeks, has said opposition to loyal order parades going through the area “is as strong today as it was 25 years ago”.
He confirmed local residents have been in contact with the Parades Commission.
Hargey, who is also a member of the Policing Board, has now said “there can be no unwanted loyal order march down the Lower Ormeau Road”.
Ms Hargey was also present on the Garvaghy Road in recent weeks and is currently subject to Policing Board probe into whether she breached its code of conduct amid allegations she took part in an unnotified protest.
“The people of the Lower Ormeau Road have lived peacefully for 27 years and they deserve to continue doing so,” she said.
“The sectarianism, harassment, violence, and murder visited upon the Lower Ormeau community cannot and will not be allowed to happen again.
”The 1992 Sean Graham bookies’ massacre and the subsequent displays at parades have left deep and painful wounds that must not be reopened."
Ms Hargey referred to the recent memorial attack and mural.
“Tensions are incredibly high, and the community is concerned,” she said.
The former Stormont minister said the Parades Commission “must make the right decision and maintain the existing restriction on this march” and ensure “the community’s concerns are heard and the route remains restricted”.
The MLA said her party will “continue to fully support” the local community.
“They deserve to live in peace, and there will be no going back to the past,” she added.
r/northernireland • u/Amusable_bouche26 • 13h ago
Political Any updates hun
Hey PSNI and DUP I know yous are busy atm but any updates on the arrest or prosecution of the racist thugs/mob/criminals who burnt people out of their homes in May? You know the ones where yous all stood and did nothing and it was filmed on phones?
Just to help you out, attempted murder be a good start? Sure when yous get a chance let us know, we will remind yas again soon 💋
r/northernireland • u/Necessary-Focus-9700 • 11h ago
Political Ex-watchdog told she would 'destroy peace process'
Elaine Mitchell
South west reporter, BBC News NI
Baroness Nuala O'Loan pictured as she arrived to give evidence in the Omagh Bombing Inquiry
A former police ombudsman was told she would "destroy the peace process" if she published a report into the RUC's investigation of the Omagh bomb, an inquiry has heard.
The 1998 bombing in the County Tyrone town had the highest death toll of any single attack during the Troubles, killing 29 people including a woman pregnant with twins.
In 2001 there was a very public fall out between the Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) Sir Ronnie Flanagan and the then Police Ombudsman Nuala O'Loan.
On Wednesday, the Omagh Bombing Inquiry was told Sir Ronnie threatened to take legal action to prevent Baroness O'Loan from publishing a highly critical report of the RUC's investigation into the explosion.
Her report, published in December 2001, was particularly critical of both Sir Ronnie and the RUC's then assistant chief constable.
The inquiry, which is taking place in Belfast, also heard that when Baroness O'Loan taught law at University of Ulster Sir Ronnie had been a student of hers.
He will give evidence to the inquiry on Thursday.
Sir Ronnie Flanagan was a chief constable of the RUC and he later led the PSNI
'Hostility' to watchdog's investigation
Baroness O'Loan served as Northern Ireland's first police ombudsman from 2000 to 2007.
The inquiry heard that during her seven-year tenure, she was responsible for 21,000 investigations which covered 35,000 allegations.
After the publication of an article in The Sunday People in July 2001, her office "self-generated" an investigation into the RUC's investigations of the bombing.
The article had highlighted severe failings in the investigations and said a warning three days before the bombing had not been actioned.
Baroness O'Loan said that at that point the allegations in the article had massive potential to damage the integrity of the RUC in relation to the events surrounding the Omagh bombing.
She described the explosion as "the most grave and exceptional crime in the history of Northern Ireland".
"It seemed to me that I had a power to investigate without a complaint and it seemed to me that given the gravity of the situation - given the terrible circumstances and the terrible consequences of the Omagh bomb - that I needed to think about investigating.
"Our aim in doing this investigation was A, to provide reassurance if reassurance was possible to the families, and B, to ensure that anything which could be done to facilitate the Omagh investigation in the hope that it would lead to convictions of those who were responsible for it."
She said the investigation was "challenging" from the very beginning "because of hostility in some quarters to the mere fact that I had decided to exercise my powers to examine matters relating to the Omagh bomb".
The then RUC chief constable was informed about the investigation and she said he assured her of "full cooperation".
Sir Ronnie Flanagan attended Wednesday's hearing and is due to give evidence on Thursday
Baroness O'Loan spoke about how initially she thought it would be a short investigation, but that over time the scope of it grew.
Her office was frustrated because information it requested was not provided, or was incomplete.
Baroness O'Loan said she was "astonished" to find out the RUC was conducting an internal review which she had not been told about.
"We had asked for all the intelligence and we hadn't been told about this very significant document."
She told the inquiry that her office continued to have difficulties with redacted reports and no access to the police database.
"It really was profoundly difficult that we were like drawing teeth in terms of getting information out of the police".
At that point, the Police Ombudsman's Office extended the scope of the investigation to include whether intelligence held by the RUC was correctly revealed and exploited by the investigations team.
The inquiry heard that as the report was completed and prepared for publication Baroness O'Loan faced pressure to pull the report.
She detailed how in a meeting with Sir Ronnie at Hillsborough Castle he told her that she was "going to destroy the peace process, my office would never recover".
The inquiry was told he also threatened to take the police ombudsman's office to a judicial review to stop the publication of the report.
Dismissal of warning 'absurd'
The report was published in December 2001.
Among the findings was that the judgement and leadership of the chief constable and the assistant chief constable had been seriously flawed and the chances of apprehending and convicting the bombers had been significantly reduced.
Baroness O'Loan explained that conclusion to the inquiry.
"The investigation was very quickly wound down by the police, you know? The number of officers involved and the way in which it was conducted - it was flawed. I think that's accepted now.
"It seemed to me that there was a huge, huge problem there in terms of a fundamental investigation of the biggest tragedy of the Troubles was just left drifting."
Another finding identified significant problems in relation to the receipt, recording, evaluation, handling and dissemination of intelligence information received by the security forces.
In particular, they mishandled information provided by an RUC informer who went by the name Kevin Fulton and warned his handlers about an imminent bombing.
In another example, Baroness O'Loan outlined how a warning call received by Omagh RUC on 4 August warning of an attack in Omagh on the 15 August - the day the bomb exploded - was dismissed by police.
"I think the dismissal of this as a fall out among smugglers, to me, that was bizarre and absurd," she said.
"If you were involved in a forthcoming terrorist bomb of this kind and you wanted to get it stopped, you might decide that you would provide information which would be specific which would require action, with a specific date - the specific date.
"So you would want the police or military to take some action to prevent it."
r/northernireland • u/naFteneT • 7h ago
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r/northernireland • u/Portal_Jumper125 • 11h ago
News Murder accused and alleged mastermind ‘celebrated triumphantly’ together in encrypted chats after Belfast shooting, court told
Charges relate to 2020 murder of Robbie Lawlor in Ardoyne area
A man allegedly provided the gun used to murder Irish crime boss Robbie Lawlor and “celebrated triumphantly” in encrypted messages with the mastermind behind the plot, a court has heard.
Police also claimed Paul Drew (41) was involved in supplying vehicles and surveillance for what they described as an execution carried out in north Belfast six years ago.
The Dublin-based plumber later laughed with the operation’s so-called ‘Mr Big’ about the wrong people being arrested in the immediate aftermath, a judge was told.
Details of their suspected exchanges on the EncroChat communications network were revealed as Drew was refused bail.
He faces charges of murder and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life in connection with the assassination.
Lawlor (36) was shot dead in broad daylight outside a house on Etna Drive in the Ardoyne area on April 4, 2020.
Detectives believe he attended a pre-arranged meeting at the home of co-accused Adrian Holland (42) when an unidentified gunman emerged from the property and opened fire.
At the time Lawlor was a suspect in the abduction and murder of Drogheda teenager Keane Mulready-Woods in January 2020.
He is thought to have travelled to Northern Ireland because he feared an attempt on his own life.
Drew, of Whitebrook Park in Tallaght, was arrested in Liverpool last month as part of the ongoing investigation.
The evidence against him involves text communications and data obtained from the EncroChat network.
Belfast Magistrates’ Court heard on Wednesday that Drew has been identified as the alleged user of the handle ‘ordinary’ on the encrypted platform.
Based on an examination of messages, an investigating detective claimed he played a role in supplying vehicles and provided assistance in the surveillance of Lawlor’s movements.
“He then provided the weapon used to execute Mr Lawlor,” she alleged.
Another man who used Encrochat handle ‘steadybuster’ is believed to have been the mastermind behind the murder plot.
He is currently facing extradition proceedings in the Republic.
The court heard ‘ordinary’ sent messages to ‘steadybuster’ in late March 2020 to assist in finding ‘Bob’ – an apparent reference to Lawlor.
“They were trying to locate where he had been staying and lying low due to a price on his head,” the detective said.
Drew allegedly offered to provide updates, adding “his lad up north” was trying to establish Lawlor’s whereabouts.
During further exchanges on the day before the shooting, ‘steadybuster’ offered thanks for assisting with “the drills”, suspected to be guns and cars.
Police believe Drew had supplied those items specifically for the murder, the court heard.
One message from the alleged mastermind said: “Hiya pal, how’s things? I know we have been asking use (sic) for help up there…and it’s not being taken for granted.
“I have just been on this b*****d every day, up and down that M1, over to Spain and back, chasing the box.
Drew contacted ‘steadybuster’ again later that afternoon about the search for Lawlor, according to police, reiterating how he had been in touch with an acquaintance in Northern Ireland as part of efforts to track him down.
It was claimed that he continued providing information on the day of the murder.
Less than an hour after the shooting another associate allegedly messaged Drew to inform him that “Bob got done”.
“‘ordinary’ then goes on to celebrate triumphantly with ‘steadybuster’ and many other handles,” the detective said.
At one point in their exchanges the suspected boss told him “thanks very much for your help”.
Referring to further messages on April 6 and 7, 2020, the detective contended: “‘steadybuster’ and ‘ordinary’ were laughing at the fact that the wrong people were initially arrested for the murder.”
She claimed Drew boasted to another Encrochat user later that month about providing the weapon used to murder Robert Lawlor.
District Judge Anne Marshall was told the defendant is a trusted confidant of ‘steadybuster’, who had the EncroChat handle ‘ordinary’ saved in his contacts as Paul D.
Opposing bail due to fears Drew could flee, police said he has links to both Spain and Dubai.
“This murder has tentacles spanning across Europe,” the detective added.
“It is the PSNI’s case that Paul Drew was integral in the planning, preparation and execution (of it).”
Defence solicitor Peter Corrigan insisted his client is a qualified plumber whose family and work commitments are based in Ireland.
Arguing there was no incentive to flee because the EncroChat evidence could be ruled inadmissible, he questioned the reliability of alleged messages sent on devices anyone could have used.
Stressing the defendant’s right to be presumed innocent, he also highlighted how three co-accused have all been released.
Bail was refused, and remanding Drew in custody until November 11, Judge Marshall told him: “You are facing allegations of very serious organised criminality.”
r/northernireland • u/Beginning_Cry_6553 • 17h ago
Political Does Carla Lockhart have a view on economic policy?
I was curious as to how Carla's economic alignment aligns with what i would describe as her far-right cultural alignment.
From what I can see it is not as simple as her cultural views, which are for the most part reactionary.
She does not frequently engage in economic discussions, definitely not into the level of detail you would expect from an MP. From what I can see she is a climate-skeptic, but again from more of a cultural perspective?
She is a typical DUP climate skeptic; she does not go into detailed economic discussions about the energy mix.
But where I get confused is how often she calls on Government intervention? The typical hardline DUP line is that Government should get out of the way for business, but when you look up 'Carla Lockhart economic policy' some of the top results are calls for intervention?
I dont understand how someone with such little interest or proficiency in economic policy can sit in the House of Commons. I just dont.
r/northernireland • u/hairyhog21 • 16h ago
Art Painting over mural
There's a lot of murals that need painted over in Belfast, but this is not one. Why!?
r/northernireland • u/Confident-Fox-6417 • 16h ago
Discussion Disjointed Feelings / Life Direction
Hi, 32F, recovering from LDR breakup and hit a low this year. I'm somewhat recovering but it's linear. I thought about moving to Toronto; but recently got a new job (based in Northern ireland) and will be able to buy apartment in few months (living w/parents, very grateful et) so put Toronto on pause. My long term goal is to relocate to the US, I don't know how long it'll take, but I'm going to use funds to hire immigration lawyer after I buy.
Problem is, I feel like covid, the LDR stole so much time, unlucky in relationships, friends are married etc and it's a very lonely space right now. There is no craic not like my 20s (i get we can't be peter pan) but everything feels dull, sad and I don't want to make any more wrong decisions
I've joined clubs, thearpy, looking into volunteering next year but what else do ppl do to combat loneliness. The only word I can use to describe me is disjointed. Anyone else feel like this /experienced similar?
r/northernireland • u/TheMotorsportHub1 • 31m ago
Sport Dogleap Rally 2026 Preview
In what is set to be a race to the finish at this weekend's Premier Car Parts Dogleap Rally, ten drivers are within a mathematical chance of winning the Brown & Brown Northern Ireland Forest Rally Challenge, writes William Neill.
Carlow's David Condell and Michael Coady are best placed heading to the Maiden City Motor Club final with a 15-point advantage, scoring consistently across the series so far.
Currently second, in another Skoda Fabia Rally2, Mark Donnelly and Martin Brady are in great form with top points scored last month at both the Lakeland and Bushwhacker rallies to be a real threat to Condell.
Owen Mallon and Keith Hall have been coming up through the leaderboard table in recent Brown & Brown seasons and now the Cookstown businessman sits third, four points behind Donnelly.
Despite going off the road at the Lakeland Vivian Hamill is fourth with good scores at the Fivemiletown opener and again at the last outing. The Ballygawley driver is just a single point from Mallon with the next three drivers on equal points, just a further two points behind.
And it is no less than Premier Car Parts-backed Jordan Hone, the already 2026 NI Championship crowned Jonathan Greer and Subaru Impreza driver Paul Maguire in joint fifth.
Last year's Dogleap winner, Niall Devine is eighth in the standings with top two-wheel-drive runner Shane McGirr ahead of Alan Smyth. All ten drivers will compete on Saturday as part of a 60-plus field.
2024 Dogleap winner Jason Mitchell will join the Brown & Brown regulars to add to the high-level of competition that will play across Cam, Springwell and two Loughermore tests.
The rally, totalling eight stages, will be based in Anaghloo, Limavady with a 10am start ramp followed by the first stage at 10.30am.
r/northernireland • u/bjc1983 • 42m ago
Community SSE Airtricity cost of living payment
I pay my SsE Airtricity electric bill by direct debit, this month's bill just went out there today (15th) but the £63 cost of living payment wasn't included? Just wondering if anyone else was in the same boat or knew what was actually supposed to happen. Also it's rather hilarious how the SSE website directed you to the government website for eligibility details only to be told that SSE are actually responsible for deciding who is eligible.
r/northernireland • u/Your_Mums_Ex • 1d ago
Political Protesters targeting PSNI station tonight in Derry
r/northernireland • u/Novel-Gap-3393 • 2h ago
Community The Adventures -Broken Land
Another one of those “Didn’t know they were from NI” tracks. I vaguely remember it getting lots of radio play as a child. Didn’t know the deeper message behind it as a kid apparently about the troubles. Had forgotten all about it until it randomly popped up on YouTube. Underrated gem.
r/northernireland • u/theusualsuspect47 • 17h ago
Celebrity Worship The gobshite returneth
Like a psychic vampire, it returns when emotions are high. Now it’s cosplaying as a clergyman
r/northernireland • u/MonthCountry • 22h ago
Political Bryant attacks 'irresponsible' Stormont ministers over budget
The Northern Ireland Secretary has accused the Stormont executive of having little "financial accountability" while also ruling out 'front-loading' extra money the UK government is proposing to give over the next three years.
The executive has not agreed a budget for this year, blaming the UK's devolution funding formula for leaving it short.
Additional funding of £1.5bn would be released in three tranches with £525m available this year.
One idea being suggested is that a larger chunk of the money could be spent in the first year but Sir Chris Bryant told the BBC that is not on offer.
"There is no front-loading to be done," he told BBC Radio Ulster's Good Morning Ulster programme.
"I've made it absolutely clear about 17 times now both to members of the executive and to others that there is no additional money beyond the £525m we have set aside for this year."
'Little financial accountability in executive'
Bryant also criticised the performance of Stormont ministers.
"There is very little financial accountability or responsibility across the whole of the executive," the NI Secretary said.
"That's abnormal. There's no local council anywhere in the UK that doesn't have to bring in a balanced budget. That's what the executive is going to have to do."
He added: "You cannot keep overspending willy-nilly and not expect consequences from that. It's just irresponsible."
Bryant can ultimately impose a budget on the executive by legislating through Westminster.
He suggested the absolute deadline for that is the end of January when executive departments would run out of money under the emergency budget rules on which they are currently operating.
What money is available for Stormont?
Stormont departments are facing a shortfall of up to £1.6bn, according to a spending watchdog
, external
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Last month, Bryant made an offer of a financial package worth about £1.5bn over the next three years.
But executive parties said it did not go far enough and have argued that significant gaps remain before they can agree to a deal that would allow them to set a budget.
With no agreed budget, public services have been operating under contingency arrangements allowing departments to spend up to 95% of last year's funding.
