How can a man who killed an 18-year-old boy get a job in education?

Feb 5, 2021

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In today's news:

* A former soldier maimed in an IRA bomb attack has slammed the appointment of a man convicted for his part in the atrocity to the Education Authority.

* The number of Covid-19 related deaths recorded by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) is now 2,495 and 124 new deaths were recorded in the week from January 23 to 29.

* Teaching unions are in “broad agreement” that the safe return of face-to-face education likely won’t be possible until after Easter.

* Brexit Party leader, Nigel Farage, has signed an online petition launched by DUP leader, Arlene Foster, to exert pressure on Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, to trigger Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

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Michael Cousins
Deputy digital editor


	NI Covid-19 related deaths increases to 2,495 as 124 new deaths recorded in last seven days - NISRA

	The number of Covid-19 related deaths recorded by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) is now 2,495 and 124 new deaths were recorded in the week from January 23 to 29.

NI school return: Teaching unions in ‘broad agreement’ that phased return unlikely until after Easter

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Ex-soldier maimed by IRA bomber: How can a man who killed an 18-year-old boy get a job in education?

A former soldier maimed in an IRA bomb attack has slammed the appointment of a man convicted for his part in the atrocity to the Education Authority.

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