Tag: public inquiry
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Statutory Inquiry into Children’s Spinal Care Proposed in Ireland
What is being proposed? The Irish government is moving to establish a statutory public inquiry focused on the care of children with scoliosis and spina bifida. The Tánaiste and the Minister for Health have signalled that a memo will be brought to Government outlining a formal, legally binding inquiry model. This follows years of concern…
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Call for Statutory Public Inquiry into Children’s Spinal Care in Ireland
Overview: A proposed statutory inquiry The Tánaiste and Minister for Health have signaled their intention to bring a Government memo proposing a statutory public inquiry into issues surrounding the care of children with scoliosis and spina bifida. The move follows concerns about how care pathways are organized, monitored, and evaluated for safety and effectiveness, and…
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Southport killer’s brother recalls fear of violence at inquiry
Overview of the inquiry hearing The public inquiry into the 2024 Southport attack continued today, with new evidence focusing on the family context surrounding the suspect known as Rudakubana. The proceedings examined warning signs, behavioural changes, and the fear experienced by relatives as violent outbursts reportedly intensified in the months leading up to the killings.…
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Southport Killer’s Brother Testimony Reveals Fear of Family Harm
Overview of the Public Inquiry The public inquiry into the 2024 Southport attack resumed today, with new testimony from the family of the perpetrator. The proceedings, examining the events leading up to the incident that claimed the lives of three young girls, are aimed at understanding warning signs, escalation patterns, and opportunities for intervention. Central…
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Brother of Southport Killer Testifies: Fears of Violent Outbursts and Family Safety
Overview of the Inquiry Testimony The public inquiry into the 2024 Southport attack heard from the elder brother of the man accused of the killings. On the stand, he described growing concerns that violent outbursts could harm a family member, and he explained how those fears intensified as the events surrounding the case unfolded. The…
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Botley solar farm community cash offer debated in Oxfordshire
Overview of the Botley solar farm proposal The proposed Botley solar farm in Oxfordshire, spanning roughly 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres), has stirred a heated debate about how benefits from the project should be distributed. Photovolt Development Partners (PVPD) has offered a community fund of £441,000 per year for nearby groups, to be paid over the…
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Presidential Debate Highlights: Connolly in Photo Row, Humphreys on the O’Farrell Inquiry
Live Updates: Connolly and Humphreys Face Questions on Trump, Salaries, and Policy The presidential race in Ireland intensified this morning as Catherine Connolly and rival Heather Humphreys fielded tough questions on topics ranging from Donald Trump to the presidential salary. A live debate this morning yielded a mix of hard-edged policy discussion and personal accountability,…
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Presidential election live: Connolly vs Humphreys on Syria photo and policy
Live updates: Debate highlights and key clashes The morning debate between Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys delivered a heated exchange on a range of topics, from foreign policy to the presidency’s role and the contentious issue of a recent Syria-related photograph. The candidates also weighed in on issues that resonate with voters, including the cost…
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Misconduct case dropped for Met officer who shot unarmed man Jermaine Baker
Case dismissed in high-profile Met firearms case The misconduct hearing for a Metropolitan Police firearms officer, known only as W80, has been discontinued. The officer was involved in the fatal shooting of Jermaine Baker during a foiled prison break near Wood Green Crown Court in north London in 2015. The decision ends years of legal…
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Misconduct hearing dropped for Met Police officer in Baker case
Discontinuation of the misconduct hearing The misconduct hearing involving a Metropolitan Police firearms officer, identified only as W80, has been discontinued. The decision brings to a close nearly a decade of legal and procedural drama surrounding the 2015 shooting of Jermaine Baker in north London. The officer had been facing allegations of gross misconduct following…