Further research shows that a third of drivers wrongly believe it is legal to drive without a valid MOT, as long as they have a test booked. What can fail an MOT test? Driving on UK roads without a valid MOT certificate is illegal, with motorists facing a fine of up to £1,000 if they do. Driving without a valid MOT is only permitted if you are driving to a pre-arranged MOT test, or a garage for repairs after a failed MOT. You can undertake your MOT test up to a month (minus a day) before its expiry date while still preserving its annual due date.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said a full investigation has been launched into scenes of public disorder outside Queen’s University on Thursday. A protest outside Queen’s University, during a visit from Hillary Clinton (Liam McBurney/PA)A source at Queen’s said a senior member of staff has received a viable threat on their life and that students at the university have also been threatened, and three members of staff have been injured following Thursday’s scenes. South Belfast District Commander Superintendent Finola Dornan said every effort was made to facilitate those engaging in peaceful protest, and said it is unacceptable and without justification that a number of officers were injured. They are protected in law and allow individuals to engage in peaceful protest, balanced against the rights and protection of others. In spite of these challenges, every effort was made to facilitate those engaging in peaceful protest to continue to express their views.

Ellen O'DonoghueA woman in her 40s is due in court on Friday morning charged in connection with last November's Dublin riots. She was arrested on Thursday along with a man in his 30s who appeared in court last night. He was before Dublin District Court charged in connection with the investigations into serious public disorder on November 23rd last year in the city centre. This brings the number of arrests in connection with the riots to 53. Riots broke out on the streets of Dublin in November 2023 after a girl, aged five, was severely wounded, and two other children were injured in a knife attack at Parnell Square.

The constituencyDublin Central is a diverse constituency at the heart of the capital. The boundaries of Dublin Central are unchanged since the last election. CandidatesThe confirmation that Gerry “The Monk” Hutch will run here as an Independent has brought a lot of attention to Dublin Central. Mr Hutch said he was not worried that the case in Spain would affect his ability to serve the people of Dublin. Mary Lou McDonald and Paschal Donohoe will likely keep their seats, with the remaining candidates fighting for the final two seats.

The Cork South West candidate said the Government “tried to buy the election” as she referred to the recent Budget 2025. “We've seen this just in advance of an election where I think, ultimately, the Government tried to buy people's vote. They tried to buy the election by just flashing the cash around. As Social Democrats pledged a payment of €25 more per week in core social welfare payments, Ms Cairns confirmed it would cost €1.8 billion. “We think that how much people get on social welfare, for example, if you’re on a pension, It shouldn't just be at the whim of the minister of the day.

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Kelleher will run out against England at Wembley on Sunday to rekindle memories of his two Carabao Cup final wins there with Liverpool. Kelleher said: “We know we can improve on things and it’s big opposition in England. Any England versus Ireland game is big and we’ll definitely be up for it. I’m happy to be getting a chance to show everyone the levels I can play at. If I’m playing week in, week out, I’m going to be coming in more match-sharp and ready.

Elaine’s mother had a brain aneurysm in October 2022 and then spent the next five months in Beaumont Hospital following complications due to a rupture of the aneurysm. Shortly after her return from the hospital, Elaine’s mother was then also diagnosed with vascular dementia. A friend of my brother had used live-in carers for her mother and suggested we look into it. Elaine’s mother took a long time to grieve for her husband, as her illness would cause her to forget he had passed away, and then find herself having to endure it all over again. Elaine is clear about just how much ALHomecare has helped her family while keeping her mother happy, safe, and comfortable in her own home.

Labour launches 'football manifesto'Ireland needs to commit to creating a "football industry" through sustainable Government support, Labour has said. Labour finance spokesman Ged Nash said football has been the "poor relation" in terms of Government sports funding. Launching the party's "football manifesto" in Drogheda, Mr Nash said Labour would invest in the "beautiful game". "We know how important football is in terms of social inclusion and, importantly, integration." "Now those countries are famously competing at the very highest level on the international stage, for European Championships and for World Cups.

Cameron Diaz is Back In Action after decade-long acting hiatusBy Ellie Iorizzo, PA Los Angeles CorrespondentCameron Diaz has returned to the big screen, starring in the trailer for Netflix’s spy action comedy Back In Action, alongside co-star Jamie Foxx. Cameron Diaz as Emily and Jamie Foxx as Matt in Back In Action. Photo: John Wilson/Netflix Photo by John Wilson/Netflix“Just like old times baby, just like old times,” Foxx says. Other cast members include Fatal Attraction star Glenn Close, Fleabag’s Andrew Scott, Barbie star Jamie Demetriou and Friday Night Lights actor Kyle Chandler. Charlie’s Angels star Diaz last played foster mother Miss Hannigan in 2014 movie musical Annie, which featured Foxx in the role of New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks.

David ForsytheA family Christmas dinner in Bantry ended with a man being glassed in the face following an argument, a recent sitting of Bantry District Court has heard. Mr Greig alleged that he had been hit in the face with a glass by Mr Kroscen. He also alleged that Mr Greig had begun questioning Mr Kroscen if his family were gypsies or travellers. She told the court that Filip Kroscen and James Greig were drinking the whole evening and she heard Mr Greig calling Mr Kroscen a “motherfucker” several times. He said that he had pushed James Greig who had pushed him back, and they both ended up on the floor.

In terms of how important climate change should be in this race, Professor Ó Gallachóir said it should be given the examples both at home and abroad of the impacts of climate change. For voters affected by the impacts of climate change, like residents in Midleton who experienced devastating flooding, climate may have a higher priority. Picture: Damien StoranThere is also a wider context to this, in that it is not just Ireland’s responsibility to take action on climate change. “Tragically, the flooding in Spain has reminded all of us just what climate change means for ordinary people,” he said. He added: “As climate scientist Joeri Rogelj put it recently, 'Political decisions that disregard evidence… will be harshly course-corrected by the hard physical reality of climate change’.”

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However, they needed Caoimhin Kelleher’s second-half penalty save to preserve their clean sheet, while Finland also hit the woodwork. Hallgrimsson said: “We are not jumping for joy today, I think we could have done much better than we did. It’s good to have a win for the spirit and I think these players need to experience that as often as they can. His all-round performance was really good and I’m so happy, really happy with him. We had good chances, missed a penalty, a couple of shots against the post and it’s small margins which decides it today.”

At the heart of safeguarding is the victim-survivorA conference in Rome becomes the stage for people from different European countries to share safeguarding and preventive measures to combat sexual abuse in the Church. For example, in England and Wales, the Bishops’ Conference has been working with an independent agency to audit, review, and monitor safeguarding in church entities. In the Archdiocese of Malta, the Safeguarding Commission has focused on prevention and training. At the heart of safeguarding: victim-survivorsA common thread throughout the different experiences was a focus on care for the voice of the victim-survivor. “As we stop seeing the question of safeguarding from a victim survivors’ perspective,” he said, “it's almost as if a heart goes out of the whole thing.”--Vatican News

Need to promote North Offaly's tourism potentialCllr. Eddie Fitzpatrick, Independent General Election candidate for Offaly, is adamant that any future tourism promotion for the county must include the fantastic facilities and amenities that North Offaly has to offer. We are also blessed with the unspoilt Slieve Bloom mountains which offer walking opportunities to all levels and the Shannon is an area of outstanding beauty. But let us not forget the many things that North Offaly has to offer,” says Cllr Fitzpatrick. In relation to North Offaly, he cited the Grand Canal Greenway beginning just outside Edenderry and going all the way to the River Shannon.