£190m spent on Irish language in just seven years

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22 Feb, 2018 £190m spent on Irish language in just seven years Sinn Fein's demands for legislation to protect Irish have been labelled "a complete fallacy", after it emerged that almost £200m has been spent on the language over the past seven years. Latest News Newton Emerson: It's time for DUP to bite bullet and sell draft agreement Columnist Newton Emerson has described the leaked draft deal between Sinn Fein and the DUP as "a very reasonable proposal". Apologies to family as elderly woman dies after nine-hour wait for ambulance The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has apologised after an elderly woman died following a wait of more than nine hours for an ambulance. Man cleared of raping teen boy as trial collapses A 40-year-old father of two has been acquitted of raping a teenager in Falls Park. Unionists have good reason to be furious but must try to be positive It may have been Sinn Fein that withdrew from the executive and refused to share power for thirteen months, but the way last week's talks collapsed allowed blame to be pinned squarely on the DUP. Sport Update GLENTORAN: Gary Haveron defends 'progress' after Oval exit Sacked Glentoran manager Gary Haveron has defended his record at The Oval in the aftermath of a dismissal following 17 months in the hot seat. Sevilla v Man United: Jose Mourinho looks to take pressure off struggling Paul Pogba Jose Mourinho attempted to lighten the load on under-performing Paul Pogba ahead of his Manchester United return by saying a huge price tag does not mean extra responsibility. ULSTER: Stockdale signs fresh deal Jacob Stockdale is in it for the long term with Ulster. And finally... Janette Mandara: Duchess had huge smile during dance with Brendan Cole Strictly Come Dancing star Janette Manrara has said the Duchess of Cornwall "had a huge smile on her face" when she was waltzing with Brendan Cole, as reports emerged that he was axed from the show after breaching royal protocol. See all the day's news here

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