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Family of Disappeared victim Columba McVeigh ‘hopeful’ as new search begins

The family of a teenager murdered and secretly buried by the IRA have spoken of their hope as a new search for his remains begins. Columba McVeigh, 19, from Donaghmore, Co Tyrone, was last seen in November 1975. Excavators will return to a site at ...

03 Oct 2022 at 10:45

Northern Ireland

Family of Disappeared victim Columba McVeigh want daily ‘torment’ to end

The family of a Northern Ireland teenager who was abducted, murdered and secretly buried by the IRA said finding his remains would bring an end to their daily torment. Columba McVeigh, 19, from Donaghmore, Co Tyrone, was last seen in November ...

04 Oct 2022 at 03:35

National News

Sexual offences and human trafficking are top policing priorities for public

Sexual offences and human trafficking were the top two policing priorities identified by members of the public in 2020, a survey has found. Robberies, illegal weapons, assaults and drugs offences were the next top priorities, according to ...

18 Aug 2022 at 13:47

National News

Almost €5m to provide 'vital' services to victims of crime announced by McEntee

The Justice Minister has announced almost €5million in funding for organisations supporting victims of crime in Ireland. Minister Helen McEntee said she was "pleased" to make the announcement today (Friday March 25), with funding set to ...

25 Mar 2022 at 12:11

WARNING: Garda advice on how to avoid romance scams as fraud cases jump

Crime & Court

WARNING: How to avoid romance scams as fraud cases jump

Ahead of Valentine's day, gardai have issued a fraud warning to those looking for love online, as it emerged that romance fraud jumped by 81% last year. "Be wary of online relationships, especially if you are asked for money or to ...

11 Feb 2022 at 15:43

Northern Ireland

Screening of Troubles film ‘aims to pressure Government to ditch legacy Bill’

The screening of a film about victims of Northern Ireland’s troubled past is intended to pressure the British Government to ditch its controversial legacy Bill, a campaigner has said. Representatives from the British, Irish and ...

29 Sept 2022 at 21:30

National News

Labour will oppose UK Government legacy legislation – Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has said that Labour will oppose controversial UK Government legislation to address the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The Labour party leader said his party will not back the Northern Ireland ...

10 Jun 2022 at 15:22

National News

‘Outstanding’ Disappeared investigator to retire

The lead forensic scientist and investigator for the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains (ICLVR) is to retire this week. Geoff Knupfer, who has been in the role since 2005, said it has been “an ...

26 Mar 2023 at 23:01

Northern Ireland

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

Sixteen legal challenges have been lodged so far against the UK Government’s controversial new laws to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles, a court has heard. The families of a number of victims ...

20 Sept 2023 at 16:01

Northern Ireland

Survey says 75% would support scheme for Troubles victims in Republic of Ireland

Around one in 10 people in the Republic of Ireland could define themselves a victim of the Troubles, a report carried out on behalf of the Commission for Victims and Survivors in Northern Ireland (CVSNI) has ...

18 Sept 2023 at 14:20

£35m paid to people injured in Troubles violence as more applicants sought

Northern Ireland

£35m paid out to those injured in Troubles violence as more applicants sought

Almost £35 million has been paid out to those who suffered a significant injury as a result of violence in Northern Ireland’s troubled past. An information campaign has been launched to attempt to reach ...

18 Feb 2024 at 19:54

National News

Surge in scam victims as Gardaí reveal over 140 people targeted since New Year

Gardaí are warning people to 'be extremely wary' of suspicious calls, texts and emails as they reveal over 140 people have fallen victim to scams since the beginning of the year. An Garda Síochána ...

24 Jan 2024 at 19:23

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