Northern Ireland: 'Stormont is now a mere soap opera on a hill over Belfast'
Brian Rowan says when politics is not about the people of Northern Ireland and their needs, it’s about nothing.
Source: thejournal.ie
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The challenges facing Jon Boutcher as he becomes PSNI chief constable
ALTHOUGH we will get a better idea in the days ahead of what new chief constable Jon Boutcher sees as his own immediate priorities, there are several key challenges he must urgently address as PSNI leader.
Source: irishnews.com
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Here is why Catholic PSNI officers may feel the need to carry weapons to Mass – The Irish Times
Many police officers can’t even tell their families what their real jobs are. A new independent police review is vital
Source: irishtimes.com
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Policing is far too important to be left to politicians – The Irish Times
The present crisis in the PSNI is being crudely, but not unjustly, seen as Sinn Féin demanding the heads of two officers - and the DUP and UUP demanding the heads of the leadership for bowing to this pressure
Source: irishtimes.com
Police numbers require attention
While there can only be deep concern about the issues involving the PSNI and the Belfast journalist Barry McCaffrey which are due to be considered shortly by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in London, it remains essential that the basic policing services required daily by citizens in all parts of Ireland are properly structured.
Source: irishnews.com