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Northern Ireland News for October 2001 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2001
County Londonderry bakery announces jobs boost
A Northern Ireland bakery has announced a £1 million expansion at its Londonderry plant with the creation of 50 new jobs. The investment over the next 18 months by the Genesis Breads in Magherafelt ...
County Londonderry bakery announces jobs boost
A Northern Ireland bakery has announced a £1 million expansion at its Londonderry plant with the creation of 50 new jobs. The investment over the next 18 months by the Genesis Breads in Magherafelt ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2001
Human Rights Commissioner observes Holy Cross dispute
The head of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has joined Catholic parents walking their children to the hotly disputed Holy Cross Primary School in North Belfast. Mr Bryce Dickson joined ...
Human Rights Commissioner observes Holy Cross dispute
The head of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has joined Catholic parents walking their children to the hotly disputed Holy Cross Primary School in North Belfast. Mr Bryce Dickson joined ...
Business News, Oct 10, 2001
Northern Ireland companies urged to focus on US business
Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment has urged local companies to continue to pursue export opportunities in North America through activities such as trade missions, strategic ...
Northern Ireland companies urged to focus on US business
Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment has urged local companies to continue to pursue export opportunities in North America through activities such as trade missions, strategic ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2001
Trimble lays down gauntlet at Conservative conference
The Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has attacked Tony Blair’s handling of the Northern Ireland peace process in a speech to the Conservative Party Conference. Addressing the Conservative Party ...
Trimble lays down gauntlet at Conservative conference
The Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble has attacked Tony Blair’s handling of the Northern Ireland peace process in a speech to the Conservative Party Conference. Addressing the Conservative Party ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2001
Politicians meet Secretary of State over Shorts job losses
Three Unionist politicians have met Secretary of State Dr John Reid to try to secure government help for workers at Shorts in Belfast. Peter Robinson and Sammy Wilson of the Democratic Unionist Part...
Politicians meet Secretary of State over Shorts job losses
Three Unionist politicians have met Secretary of State Dr John Reid to try to secure government help for workers at Shorts in Belfast. Peter Robinson and Sammy Wilson of the Democratic Unionist Part...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2001
Orange passes 300,000 customer milestone
Mobile phone company Orange have announced that the company has passed the 300,000 customer mark in Northern Ireland. Orange revealed that in the last three months the company have sold around 28,000...
Orange passes 300,000 customer milestone
Mobile phone company Orange have announced that the company has passed the 300,000 customer mark in Northern Ireland. Orange revealed that in the last three months the company have sold around 28,000...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2001
Health minister highlights benefits of devolved government
The Stormont Health Minister has praised the work of the health and personal social services in Northern Ireland in breaking down traditional barriers and working together for a more inclusive and hea...
Health minister highlights benefits of devolved government
The Stormont Health Minister has praised the work of the health and personal social services in Northern Ireland in breaking down traditional barriers and working together for a more inclusive and hea...
Business News, Oct 10, 2001
Major report launched examining Job Skill requirements for NI
Minister for Employment and Learning, Dr Sean Farren, has launched a major report examining Job Skills requirements for Northern Ireland. The Report seeks to establish the skills needs of the Northe...
Major report launched examining Job Skill requirements for NI
Minister for Employment and Learning, Dr Sean Farren, has launched a major report examining Job Skills requirements for Northern Ireland. The Report seeks to establish the skills needs of the Northe...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2001
Political and social stability benefits the local economy
Benefits for the economy will flow from political and social stability according to the Minister of Finance and Personnel Mark Durkan. Speaking at the 6th Annual Northern Ireland Economic Conference,...
Political and social stability benefits the local economy
Benefits for the economy will flow from political and social stability according to the Minister of Finance and Personnel Mark Durkan. Speaking at the 6th Annual Northern Ireland Economic Conference,...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2001
IDB promotes Northern Ireland at Call Centre Expo
Northern Ireland's benefits as a customer contact centre location for blue-chip investors such as Acer, Halifax, Stream International, IAS/Fortis and Bank of Ireland were on show at this year’s Call C...
IDB promotes Northern Ireland at Call Centre Expo
Northern Ireland's benefits as a customer contact centre location for blue-chip investors such as Acer, Halifax, Stream International, IAS/Fortis and Bank of Ireland were on show at this year’s Call C...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2001
North Belfast pensioners receive threatening letters
A number of pensioners in North Belfast have received threatening letters in connection with the ongoing loyalist protest at the Holy Cross Primary School. It is believed that seven of the threateni...
North Belfast pensioners receive threatening letters
A number of pensioners in North Belfast have received threatening letters in connection with the ongoing loyalist protest at the Holy Cross Primary School. It is believed that seven of the threateni...
Business News, Oct 10, 2001
Aerospace companies switch on to new e-business service
The Northern Ireland Aerospace Consortium (NIAC), which represents 18 local businesses, and the Industrial Development Board’s Business Excellence Division have jointly developed a new computerised sy...
Aerospace companies switch on to new e-business service
The Northern Ireland Aerospace Consortium (NIAC), which represents 18 local businesses, and the Industrial Development Board’s Business Excellence Division have jointly developed a new computerised sy...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 10, 2001
Call for more information on smoking health risks
With this week focusing on women and cancer a local councillor has spoken out and has called for more information to be made to women about the risks of smoking to their health. Speaking on Wednesda...
Call for more information on smoking health risks
With this week focusing on women and cancer a local councillor has spoken out and has called for more information to be made to women about the risks of smoking to their health. Speaking on Wednesda...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2001
Minister welcomes Healthcare Managers to Belfast
Bairbre de Brún, Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, has given a warm welcome to visiting healthcare managers to Stormont. Ms de Brún was speaking at the conference reception for ...
Minister welcomes Healthcare Managers to Belfast
Bairbre de Brún, Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, has given a warm welcome to visiting healthcare managers to Stormont. Ms de Brún was speaking at the conference reception for ...
Business News, Oct 9, 2001
Northern Ireland welcomes IT security conference
Network and Internet security are priorities if Northern Ireland businesses are going to be able to rise to the challenges of the Information Age. According to Professor Fabian Monds, Chairman of th...
Northern Ireland welcomes IT security conference
Network and Internet security are priorities if Northern Ireland businesses are going to be able to rise to the challenges of the Information Age. According to Professor Fabian Monds, Chairman of th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2001
World Mental Health Day helps to dispel myths
The Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Bairbre de Brún, has emphasised the importance of World Mental Health Day which is taking place on 10 October. In a message to mark the da...
World Mental Health Day helps to dispel myths
The Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Bairbre de Brún, has emphasised the importance of World Mental Health Day which is taking place on 10 October. In a message to mark the da...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2001
Police and Customs Officers congratulated
Security Minister and Chair of the Organised Crime Task Force, Jane Kennedy, has paid tribute to the police and customs on their recent success in joint operations to tackle organised crime in Norther...
Police and Customs Officers congratulated
Security Minister and Chair of the Organised Crime Task Force, Jane Kennedy, has paid tribute to the police and customs on their recent success in joint operations to tackle organised crime in Norther...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2001
Health industry and universities explore Hong Kong potential
A major initiative to assist Northern Ireland's health technology companies and universities develop business partnerships in Hong Kong and China has been announced by Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Ente...
Health industry and universities explore Hong Kong potential
A major initiative to assist Northern Ireland's health technology companies and universities develop business partnerships in Hong Kong and China has been announced by Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Ente...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2001
Politicians condemn gun attack on popular student bar
Politicians have condemned a gun attack on a popular student bar in Belfast’s city centre. The condemnation follows news of shots being fired at Lavery’s bar in Bradbury Place on Sunday 7th October ...
Politicians condemn gun attack on popular student bar
Politicians have condemned a gun attack on a popular student bar in Belfast’s city centre. The condemnation follows news of shots being fired at Lavery’s bar in Bradbury Place on Sunday 7th October ...
Business News, Oct 9, 2001
Aer Lingus board meets to discuss rescue plan
The board of Aer Lingus was to meet on Tuesday to discuss the options for a rescue package for the beleaguered Irish airline. It is understood that high on the agenda for the October 9 meeting was th...
Aer Lingus board meets to discuss rescue plan
The board of Aer Lingus was to meet on Tuesday to discuss the options for a rescue package for the beleaguered Irish airline. It is understood that high on the agenda for the October 9 meeting was th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2001
Councillor calls on DoE to make road safety a priority
A local councillor has urged the Department of Environment to make safety on school buses across the province’s roads a priority following a school minibus accident in County Tyrone. SDLP assembly m...
Councillor calls on DoE to make road safety a priority
A local councillor has urged the Department of Environment to make safety on school buses across the province’s roads a priority following a school minibus accident in County Tyrone. SDLP assembly m...
Business News, Oct 9, 2001
B.I.C. Systems wins £2 million UK council deal
A leading IT company with headquarters in Belfast and Dublin recently beat off competition from 94 other companies across the UK to win a £2 million contract which will provide computerised management...
B.I.C. Systems wins £2 million UK council deal
A leading IT company with headquarters in Belfast and Dublin recently beat off competition from 94 other companies across the UK to win a £2 million contract which will provide computerised management...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2001
UFF leader drops legal battle for freedom
The jailed leader of loyalist paramilitary group, the Ulster Freedom Fighters, Johnny Adair has abandoned a legal case in a bid to be released from Maghaberry jail. Lawyers acting for Mr Adair had b...
UFF leader drops legal battle for freedom
The jailed leader of loyalist paramilitary group, the Ulster Freedom Fighters, Johnny Adair has abandoned a legal case in a bid to be released from Maghaberry jail. Lawyers acting for Mr Adair had b...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2001
Express Dairies and Golden Vale in £18 million Dale Farm deal
Express Dairies and Golden Vale have accepted an offer from Dromona Quality Foods, the dairy processor subsidiary of United Dairy Farmers, in the acquisition of shares of Dale Farm Dairies Limited, No...
Express Dairies and Golden Vale in £18 million Dale Farm deal
Express Dairies and Golden Vale have accepted an offer from Dromona Quality Foods, the dairy processor subsidiary of United Dairy Farmers, in the acquisition of shares of Dale Farm Dairies Limited, No...
Business News, Oct 9, 2001
Peace and Reconciliation roadshow on tour
The Intermediary Funding Bodies (IFBs) involved in the forthcoming EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland (Peace II) are launching a series of 1...
Peace and Reconciliation roadshow on tour
The Intermediary Funding Bodies (IFBs) involved in the forthcoming EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland (Peace II) are launching a series of 1...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2001
Stun gun used on 12-year-old boy during robbery
A couple and their four children have been held at gunpoint at their mobile home in Larne. Two masked men forced entry into the family’s home on the Ballytober Road at approximately 8.30am on Tuesda...
Stun gun used on 12-year-old boy during robbery
A couple and their four children have been held at gunpoint at their mobile home in Larne. Two masked men forced entry into the family’s home on the Ballytober Road at approximately 8.30am on Tuesda...
Business News, Oct 9, 2001
Marks & Spencer record first sales increase in three years
UK retailer Marks and Spencer have recorded a 2.8 per cent increase in the second quarter of its financial year. The latest figures are being interpreted in some quarters as the first sign of a turn...
Marks & Spencer record first sales increase in three years
UK retailer Marks and Spencer have recorded a 2.8 per cent increase in the second quarter of its financial year. The latest figures are being interpreted in some quarters as the first sign of a turn...
Business News, Oct 9, 2001
Enterprise ministers launch all-Ireland energy plan
The Ministers for Enterprise north and south of the border have come together to launch a jointly-commissioned study on options for an all-island embracing energy market. Northern Ireland Trade and ...
Enterprise ministers launch all-Ireland energy plan
The Ministers for Enterprise north and south of the border have come together to launch a jointly-commissioned study on options for an all-island embracing energy market. Northern Ireland Trade and ...
Business News, Oct 9, 2001
Northern Ireland on world map for technology advancement
The Minister for Employment and Learning, Dr Sean Farren, has attended the launch of Queen’s University’s new – world first - Sonic Arts Research Centre (SARC). Addressing over 150 of Northern Irelan...
Northern Ireland on world map for technology advancement
The Minister for Employment and Learning, Dr Sean Farren, has attended the launch of Queen’s University’s new – world first - Sonic Arts Research Centre (SARC). Addressing over 150 of Northern Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2001
Sinn Féin meet Blair for crisis talks
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness have held crisis talks at Downing Street with the UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. The breakfast time meeting on Tuesday morning was arranged at Si...
Sinn Féin meet Blair for crisis talks
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness have held crisis talks at Downing Street with the UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. The breakfast time meeting on Tuesday morning was arranged at Si...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly dry day, rather cloudy, but some sunny spells, best of these in the afternoon. A few showers spread south from late morning, turning wintry in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 5 °C.Tonight:A cold evening and night with a frost. It will be largely dry, but a few wintry showers towards the north coast overnight. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
