Monday, March 18, 2002

Let There Be a Referendum The United Kingdom is 'a vibrant multi-ethnic, multi-national liberal democracy - the fourth largest economy in the world - the most reliable ally of the United States in the fight against international terrorism', David Trimble told his party conference in Belfast. He called for John Reid, Secretary of State, to hold a referendum next year at the same time as the Assembly elections on whether the North should join a united Ireland, so that the issue could be put to rest for a generation and republicans stop daydreaming. 5:23:59 PM

Ferris assaulted by GardaÌ General election candidate for Kerry North, Martin Ferris, was assaulted by Gardaí in Killarney Garda Station last Sunday, according to Sinn Féin, which has accused the guards of orchestrating a campaign of political harassment against party members in the county. 7:16:23 AM