Arlene Foster backs a deal that includes major new Irish language legislation

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10 Jan, 2020 Arlene Foster backs a deal that includes major new Irish language legislation Arlene Foster has backed a deal involving Irish being made an official language, an Irish language commissioner being appointed and an end to the ban on Irish in courts. Latest News If UUP do not extricate themselves from the talks process before its conclusion, they will have no defence for the outcome The talks throw up a very challenging question for all of unionism, and in particular, the Ulster Unionist Party. Let there be a unionist exchange of ideas which may result in policies being fully endorsed by the unionist electorate Alex Kane's piece ('Blame game no answer to unionism's problems,' Jan 6 ) is insightful, thoughtful and perceptive. Owen Polley: Julian Smith is appalling as secretary for state but even so he is not to blame for the politics mess at Stormont It seemed impossible that the Conservatives could appoint a worse secretary of state for Northern Ireland than Karen Bradley, but Julian Smith is giving her stiff competition. The Protestant middle-class have helped create this mess by backing Good Friday Agreement and now clamouring for Stormont to return "When Catholics become middle-class they remain in their community or keep in touch with it. When Protestants become middle-class they move out and stay out." Community relations report, 2014. Sport Update Sunderland eyeing Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty Sunderland boss Phil Parkinson has confirmed his interest in signing Northern Ireland international striker Kyle Lafferty. Vote for your favourite race of 2019! Eight sensational races have been shortlisted for the prestigious A. McLean Bookmakers 'Race of the Year' accolade next Friday at the Irish Motorbike Awards in association with Charles Hurst and Cornmarket. Gareth McConaghie ready for another tough battle with Crusaders Gareth McConaghie is looking forward to locking horns with former team-mate Jamie McGonigle as Coleraine host Crusaders at The Showgrounds tonight (7.45pm). And finally... These are the 20 highest paid jobs in the UK in 2020 - how does your wage compare? If you're just starting out in your career, or thinking of turning your hand to something new, it's helpful to know what kind of salary you can expect to earn in your desired sector of work. See all the day's news here

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