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Northern Ireland News for July 2001 : Page 3
Business News, Jul 26, 2001
Directors given guidance on health and safety responsibilities
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has published new guidance recommending health and safety responsibilities for company directors and the board members of public sector and voluntary organisatio...
Directors given guidance on health and safety responsibilities
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has published new guidance recommending health and safety responsibilities for company directors and the board members of public sector and voluntary organisatio...
Business News, Jul 26, 2001
Walkers’ car parks boost farming income in Mourne area
The Mourne Heritage Trust is going ahead with an initiative into dealing with the increasing number of cars being broken into in isolated car parks. The increasing number of people visiting the area ...
Walkers’ car parks boost farming income in Mourne area
The Mourne Heritage Trust is going ahead with an initiative into dealing with the increasing number of cars being broken into in isolated car parks. The increasing number of people visiting the area ...
Business News, Jul 26, 2001
EEBPP issue call for energy proposals
The Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme (EEBPP) has announced it is to make funds available for further research and development on energy-efficient technology and have issued a call to interest...
EEBPP issue call for energy proposals
The Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme (EEBPP) has announced it is to make funds available for further research and development on energy-efficient technology and have issued a call to interest...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2001
Irish foreign affairs minister appeals for calm in north Belfast
Following a meeting with nationalist residents about recent sectarian tensions in north Belfast, Irish foreign affairs minister Brian Cowen has called on those concerned to exercise restraint in the f...
Irish foreign affairs minister appeals for calm in north Belfast
Following a meeting with nationalist residents about recent sectarian tensions in north Belfast, Irish foreign affairs minister Brian Cowen has called on those concerned to exercise restraint in the f...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2001
Water Service step in to deal with pollution emergency
An emergency tankering operation has had to be carried out following the discovery of an unauthorised discharge into the Killymoon River at Sandholes, Cookstown. An urgent investigation was held at ...
Water Service step in to deal with pollution emergency
An emergency tankering operation has had to be carried out following the discovery of an unauthorised discharge into the Killymoon River at Sandholes, Cookstown. An urgent investigation was held at ...
Business News, Jul 26, 2001
Union issues warnings over BT profit loss
Despite making some headway in reducing its amount of debt, British Telecommunications (BT) has revealed yet another quarterly drop in profits. Announcing figures for the second quarter, Chairman Chr...
Union issues warnings over BT profit loss
Despite making some headway in reducing its amount of debt, British Telecommunications (BT) has revealed yet another quarterly drop in profits. Announcing figures for the second quarter, Chairman Chr...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 26, 2001
Two Unionists withdraw their support for peace package
On the eve of a framework proposal package being delivered, two hardline Ulster Unionist MPs have spectacularly withdrawn their support towards the current efforts being made by Tony Blair and Bertie ...
Two Unionists withdraw their support for peace package
On the eve of a framework proposal package being delivered, two hardline Ulster Unionist MPs have spectacularly withdrawn their support towards the current efforts being made by Tony Blair and Bertie ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2001
B9 Energy plans to provide 200 new jobs
A Londonderry company set up six years ago to promote the use of renewable energy has announced that it has become so successful it plans to provide 200 new jobs. Debra Jenkins, managing director of ...
B9 Energy plans to provide 200 new jobs
A Londonderry company set up six years ago to promote the use of renewable energy has announced that it has become so successful it plans to provide 200 new jobs. Debra Jenkins, managing director of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2001
EU launch legal action to ensure safer drinking water
The European Commission is to launch legal action against the British Government if it does not comply with EU rules relating to the provision of safe drinking water in Northern Ireland and Wales. Th...
EU launch legal action to ensure safer drinking water
The European Commission is to launch legal action against the British Government if it does not comply with EU rules relating to the provision of safe drinking water in Northern Ireland and Wales. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2001
NI Secretary of State pays tribute to RUC bravery
Northern Ireland Secretary of State John Reid has paid tribute to what he described as “RUC bravery” during the recent violence unrest in Belfast. Speaking during a visit to the Police Rehabilitation...
NI Secretary of State pays tribute to RUC bravery
Northern Ireland Secretary of State John Reid has paid tribute to what he described as “RUC bravery” during the recent violence unrest in Belfast. Speaking during a visit to the Police Rehabilitation...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2001
Minister promotes new measures for organ donation
Health Minister Bairbre de Brún has revealed new measures aimed at encouraging greater awareness in Northern Ireland surrounding the issue of organ donation. Speaking at a reception on Wednesday 25 J...
Minister promotes new measures for organ donation
Health Minister Bairbre de Brún has revealed new measures aimed at encouraging greater awareness in Northern Ireland surrounding the issue of organ donation. Speaking at a reception on Wednesday 25 J...
Recruitment News, Jul 25, 2001
New Code of Practice for licensed premise employers
Irish Minister for Labour Affairs, Tom Kitt, has launched a Code of Practice for young people who work in licensed premises, as well as two new sets of regulations governing the employment of 16-17 ye...
New Code of Practice for licensed premise employers
Irish Minister for Labour Affairs, Tom Kitt, has launched a Code of Practice for young people who work in licensed premises, as well as two new sets of regulations governing the employment of 16-17 ye...
Recruitment News, Jul 25, 2001
Pharmaceutical company to recruit 195 people in Sligo
Abbott Laboratories has concluded negotiations with IDA Ireland for a €55 million investment to establish a major new pharmaceuticals manufacturing facility in Sligo, which is set to employ 195 people...
Pharmaceutical company to recruit 195 people in Sligo
Abbott Laboratories has concluded negotiations with IDA Ireland for a €55 million investment to establish a major new pharmaceuticals manufacturing facility in Sligo, which is set to employ 195 people...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2001
North Belfast homeless to benefit from improvements scheme
The Housing Executive have unveiled a new purpose-built housing unit as part of a new scheme designed to help homeless people in North Belfast. An improvement scheme at Grainne House in the New Lodge...
North Belfast homeless to benefit from improvements scheme
The Housing Executive have unveiled a new purpose-built housing unit as part of a new scheme designed to help homeless people in North Belfast. An improvement scheme at Grainne House in the New Lodge...
Business News, Jul 25, 2001
Global e-mail company secures GEM of a contract
Global e-mail company, GEM has announced an alliance with online retailer Amazon.com to enhance its worldwide customer service network. The three-year contract, which begins in September and is subje...
Global e-mail company secures GEM of a contract
Global e-mail company, GEM has announced an alliance with online retailer Amazon.com to enhance its worldwide customer service network. The three-year contract, which begins in September and is subje...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2001
Abolition of game bird preservation order comes under fire
The Department of the Environment (DoE) has come under fire from wildlife organisations for its decision to stop issuing Game Birds Preservation Orders for the foreseeable future. An annual Game Bird...
Abolition of game bird preservation order comes under fire
The Department of the Environment (DoE) has come under fire from wildlife organisations for its decision to stop issuing Game Birds Preservation Orders for the foreseeable future. An annual Game Bird...
Business News, Jul 25, 2001
Belfast petrol prices are highest in UK
Northern Ireland motorists are currently paying more for their petrol than any other UK city. In a new report out on Tuesday by fleet and fuel management company ARVAL PHH, figures revealed that loca...
Belfast petrol prices are highest in UK
Northern Ireland motorists are currently paying more for their petrol than any other UK city. In a new report out on Tuesday by fleet and fuel management company ARVAL PHH, figures revealed that loca...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2001
Food watchdog to take action on misleading labelling
Consumers in the province are being misled by meaningless descriptions like ‘country style’ and vague terms such as ‘fresh’, ‘traditional’ and ‘homemade’ on food labels. A recent report by the Food A...
Food watchdog to take action on misleading labelling
Consumers in the province are being misled by meaningless descriptions like ‘country style’ and vague terms such as ‘fresh’, ‘traditional’ and ‘homemade’ on food labels. A recent report by the Food A...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2001
DUP pressurize government to reveal proposals
The anti-Agreement Democratic Unionist Party have said they will seek a meeting with the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission if the government refuses to allow them access to the package of propo...
DUP pressurize government to reveal proposals
The anti-Agreement Democratic Unionist Party have said they will seek a meeting with the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission if the government refuses to allow them access to the package of propo...
Business News, Jul 25, 2001
Social Development Minister defends consultancy fees
The Northern Ireland Department for Social Development has defended statistics that reveal they spent just under three quarters of a million pounds on consultancy reports. The figures were brought to...
Social Development Minister defends consultancy fees
The Northern Ireland Department for Social Development has defended statistics that reveal they spent just under three quarters of a million pounds on consultancy reports. The figures were brought to...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2001
Coffee jar bomb defused in Lurgan
The police have said an improvised coffee jar bomb found inside the perimeter fence of a County Armagh RUC station was a “reckless” attempt to endanger lives. The device was discovered following a nu...
Coffee jar bomb defused in Lurgan
The police have said an improvised coffee jar bomb found inside the perimeter fence of a County Armagh RUC station was a “reckless” attempt to endanger lives. The device was discovered following a nu...
Business News, Jul 25, 2001
Safety Council course calls time on call centre practices
The British Safety Council, one of the world’s leading independent health, safety and environmental organisations, is set to introduce new training in a bid to make Northern Ireland’s call centres saf...
Safety Council course calls time on call centre practices
The British Safety Council, one of the world’s leading independent health, safety and environmental organisations, is set to introduce new training in a bid to make Northern Ireland’s call centres saf...
Business News, Jul 25, 2001
BSkyB announces half billion losses despite subscriber increase
British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) have announced their results for the year ended June 30 2001. The company reported strong growth in digital subscribers to 5.5 million, up 21 per cent, revenue increa...
BSkyB announces half billion losses despite subscriber increase
British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) have announced their results for the year ended June 30 2001. The company reported strong growth in digital subscribers to 5.5 million, up 21 per cent, revenue increa...
Business News, Jul 25, 2001
Empey launches report on Social Economy Programme
Minister for Enterprise Trade and Investment, Sir Reg Empey, visited the Village area of south west Belfast on Wednesday to launch a report on the Social Economy Programme which has been delivered by ...
Empey launches report on Social Economy Programme
Minister for Enterprise Trade and Investment, Sir Reg Empey, visited the Village area of south west Belfast on Wednesday to launch a report on the Social Economy Programme which has been delivered by ...
Business News, Jul 25, 2001
Takeover rumours grow as Abbey National’s profits rise
UK mortgage bank, Abbey National says it is open to offers after it reported a 15 per cent rise in profits to more than £1 billion for the first six months of this year. The move comes after the rece...
Takeover rumours grow as Abbey National’s profits rise
UK mortgage bank, Abbey National says it is open to offers after it reported a 15 per cent rise in profits to more than £1 billion for the first six months of this year. The move comes after the rece...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 25, 2001
Smugglers abandon contraband cigarettes at Aldergrove
Smugglers have abandoned contraband cigarettes worth over £70,000 at Belfast International Airport following a bungled attempt to smuggle the load through Customs. It is thought the cigarettes were l...
Smugglers abandon contraband cigarettes at Aldergrove
Smugglers have abandoned contraband cigarettes worth over £70,000 at Belfast International Airport following a bungled attempt to smuggle the load through Customs. It is thought the cigarettes were l...
Business News, Jul 25, 2001
Incubation has key role in hatching e-business success
Business incubation has an essential role in providing fledging entrepreneurs with the space to develop, nurture and ultimately hatch leading edge Information Communication Technology (ICT). This was...
Incubation has key role in hatching e-business success
Business incubation has an essential role in providing fledging entrepreneurs with the space to develop, nurture and ultimately hatch leading edge Information Communication Technology (ICT). This was...
Business News, Jul 24, 2001
Amazon progress towards profitability
Online retailer Amazon is progressing towards profitability, after announcing that the company’s losses where beginning to fall. However, Amazon revealed it had missed its original sales forecasts, w...
Amazon progress towards profitability
Online retailer Amazon is progressing towards profitability, after announcing that the company’s losses where beginning to fall. However, Amazon revealed it had missed its original sales forecasts, w...
Business News, Jul 24, 2001
Website aims to help women entrepreneurs
An enterprising online training tool to help women set up their own business was launched in Banbridge recently. The website, www.wanbo.org is funded by the European Commission under the Leonardo II ...
Website aims to help women entrepreneurs
An enterprising online training tool to help women set up their own business was launched in Banbridge recently. The website, www.wanbo.org is funded by the European Commission under the Leonardo II ...
Recruitment News, Jul 24, 2001
Allowance scheme benefits people with disabilities
Tánaiste Mary Harney has announced a major new initiative for people with disabilities on FAS training courses involving the introduction of a range of new training allowances. Most people with disab...
Allowance scheme benefits people with disabilities
Tánaiste Mary Harney has announced a major new initiative for people with disabilities on FAS training courses involving the introduction of a range of new training allowances. Most people with disab...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
