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Northern Ireland News for January 2002 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2002
New campaign aims to reduce misuse of antibiotics
The Department of Health has launched a major publicity campaign which aims to bring home the message that antibiotics don’t work on minor illnesses. The campaign, which is being run for the third ti...
New campaign aims to reduce misuse of antibiotics
The Department of Health has launched a major publicity campaign which aims to bring home the message that antibiotics don’t work on minor illnesses. The campaign, which is being run for the third ti...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2002
Derry technology company to create 100 jobs
A technology software development centre at the University of Ulster’s Science Park facilities in Derry has announced plans to create up to 100 jobs. The company, 8over8, which was offered Selective ...
Derry technology company to create 100 jobs
A technology software development centre at the University of Ulster’s Science Park facilities in Derry has announced plans to create up to 100 jobs. The company, 8over8, which was offered Selective ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2002
Bailey’s Irish Cream investment set for Mallusk
The makers of Baileys Irish Cream are set to build a new plant in Mallusk in a £40 million investment which is likely to create 50 jobs. The location of the new plant - which will operate in conjunct...
Bailey’s Irish Cream investment set for Mallusk
The makers of Baileys Irish Cream are set to build a new plant in Mallusk in a £40 million investment which is likely to create 50 jobs. The location of the new plant - which will operate in conjunct...
Business News, Jan 17, 2002
Body Shop reports stronger UK sales
The Body Shop has reported strong UK sales for the Christmas period, with retail activity up by 4 per cent on the previous year. In the five-week period preceding 5 January, sales activity in shops t...
Body Shop reports stronger UK sales
The Body Shop has reported strong UK sales for the Christmas period, with retail activity up by 4 per cent on the previous year. In the five-week period preceding 5 January, sales activity in shops t...
Business News, Jan 17, 2002
Boots report ‘slower than expected’ retail activity
High street retailer Boots has announced slower than expected trading figures for the Christmas period despite encouraging sales in some of the company’s divisions. While activity in Boots Opticians ...
Boots report ‘slower than expected’ retail activity
High street retailer Boots has announced slower than expected trading figures for the Christmas period despite encouraging sales in some of the company’s divisions. While activity in Boots Opticians ...
Business News, Jan 17, 2002
Electricity regulator criticised for ‘failing’ customers
Energy regulator Ofgem has come under attack for ‘failing’ to look after the interests of customers in the domestic electricity market. A new report from the House of Commons’ public accounts committ...
Electricity regulator criticised for ‘failing’ customers
Energy regulator Ofgem has come under attack for ‘failing’ to look after the interests of customers in the domestic electricity market. A new report from the House of Commons’ public accounts committ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2002
European funding to enhance women’s opportunities
Carmel Hanna, Minister for Employment and Learning, has called for applications from projects designed to promote the advancement of women in the labour market. A £4.7 million package of European Soc...
European funding to enhance women’s opportunities
Carmel Hanna, Minister for Employment and Learning, has called for applications from projects designed to promote the advancement of women in the labour market. A £4.7 million package of European Soc...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2002
Campaign against intimidation gains momentum
The campaign against “murder, intimidation and sectarianism” will be heard fervently across Northern Ireland on Friday January 18 as a number of rallies, organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Union...
Campaign against intimidation gains momentum
The campaign against “murder, intimidation and sectarianism” will be heard fervently across Northern Ireland on Friday January 18 as a number of rallies, organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Union...
Business News, Jan 17, 2002
Retail sales down for first time in 20 months
Despite the current high street spending spree, UK retail sales during December were down for the first month since April 2000. Releasing the figures, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said th...
Retail sales down for first time in 20 months
Despite the current high street spending spree, UK retail sales during December were down for the first month since April 2000. Releasing the figures, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2002
Secretary meets to discuss 1974 bombings inquiry
The Northern Ireland Secretary of State Dr John Reid has met the judge leading the inquiry into the 1974 Dublin-Monaghan bombings over delays in the provision of information. Justice Henry Barron req...
Secretary meets to discuss 1974 bombings inquiry
The Northern Ireland Secretary of State Dr John Reid has met the judge leading the inquiry into the 1974 Dublin-Monaghan bombings over delays in the provision of information. Justice Henry Barron req...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2002
Second crackdown on crime in Belfast results in 15 arrests
Fifteen people have been arrested by police in a second clampdown on serious crime in south Belfast within a fortnight. The arrests on Thursday January 17 were made in the greater Belfast area in rel...
Second crackdown on crime in Belfast results in 15 arrests
Fifteen people have been arrested by police in a second clampdown on serious crime in south Belfast within a fortnight. The arrests on Thursday January 17 were made in the greater Belfast area in rel...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2002
Finance Minister says partnership is the pathway to progress
Two evaluation reports which detail the significant role played by local district partnerships under the European Peace I Programme were released this week by the Department of Finance and Personnel. ...
Finance Minister says partnership is the pathway to progress
Two evaluation reports which detail the significant role played by local district partnerships under the European Peace I Programme were released this week by the Department of Finance and Personnel. ...
Business News, Jan 17, 2002
North Sea oil field discovered near Aberdeen
Test drilling into an oil field off the coast of Aberdeen has revealed that the area contains 25 per cent more yield than originally anticipated, making it the biggest North Sea oil discovery in more ...
North Sea oil field discovered near Aberdeen
Test drilling into an oil field off the coast of Aberdeen has revealed that the area contains 25 per cent more yield than originally anticipated, making it the biggest North Sea oil discovery in more ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2002
‘Imagine Belfast 2008’ to launch landmark light show
The company which is co-ordinating Belfast’s bid for European Capital of Culture 2008 is to launch a major light show at the city’s skyline landmark Harland and Wolff. The company ‘Imagine Belfast 20...
‘Imagine Belfast 2008’ to launch landmark light show
The company which is co-ordinating Belfast’s bid for European Capital of Culture 2008 is to launch a major light show at the city’s skyline landmark Harland and Wolff. The company ‘Imagine Belfast 20...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 17, 2002
US special envoy meets with Sinn Féin at Stormont
US Special Adviser on Northern Ireland Richard Haass has held an hour-long meeting with Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams at Stormont. As President Bush’s envoy, Mr Haass has engaged in a series of tal...
US special envoy meets with Sinn Féin at Stormont
US Special Adviser on Northern Ireland Richard Haass has held an hour-long meeting with Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams at Stormont. As President Bush’s envoy, Mr Haass has engaged in a series of tal...
Business News, Jan 17, 2002
Safety at work on agenda for small businesses
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is spearheading a provincewide initiative to support small businesses. Operating in partnership with local District Councils, the Federati...
Safety at work on agenda for small businesses
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is spearheading a provincewide initiative to support small businesses. Operating in partnership with local District Councils, the Federati...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2002
Find your ideal career at Opportunities 2002
Whether you’re looking for a career change, wish to retrain or simply want to find out more about your dream job, then Opportunities 2002 is the place to be. The event, which takes place at the RDS i...
Find your ideal career at Opportunities 2002
Whether you’re looking for a career change, wish to retrain or simply want to find out more about your dream job, then Opportunities 2002 is the place to be. The event, which takes place at the RDS i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2002
Education Minister honours award-winning teachers
Education Minister, Martin McGuinness has congratulated three local award-winning teachers for their use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in education. The teachers - Norman Johnst...
Education Minister honours award-winning teachers
Education Minister, Martin McGuinness has congratulated three local award-winning teachers for their use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in education. The teachers - Norman Johnst...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2002
Red Hand Defenders to disband following UFF order
The Red Hand Defenders is set to disband as a result of a direct order from the Ulster Defence Association leadership. In a statement on Tuesday January 15, the UDA/Ulster Freedom Fighters said it “u...
Red Hand Defenders to disband following UFF order
The Red Hand Defenders is set to disband as a result of a direct order from the Ulster Defence Association leadership. In a statement on Tuesday January 15, the UDA/Ulster Freedom Fighters said it “u...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2002
Minister opens new offices of Viridian Growth Fund
Small businesses in search of venture capital have been given a further boost after the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Investment, Sir Reg Empey, formally opened the new offices of the Viridian Grow...
Minister opens new offices of Viridian Growth Fund
Small businesses in search of venture capital have been given a further boost after the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Investment, Sir Reg Empey, formally opened the new offices of the Viridian Grow...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2002
Man dies after Newtownards stabbing
A man has been arrested following the death of man who was stabbed during an incident in Newtownards, County Down. The victim, 24, was stabbed in a house in Abbeydale Avenue in the Movilla area of th...
Man dies after Newtownards stabbing
A man has been arrested following the death of man who was stabbed during an incident in Newtownards, County Down. The victim, 24, was stabbed in a house in Abbeydale Avenue in the Movilla area of th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2002
Assembly to decide details of investment in railways
Regional Development Minister, Peter Robinson, has stressed that the level of future investment in transportation, and railways in particular, in Northern Ireland will ultimately be determined in the ...
Assembly to decide details of investment in railways
Regional Development Minister, Peter Robinson, has stressed that the level of future investment in transportation, and railways in particular, in Northern Ireland will ultimately be determined in the ...
Business News, Jan 16, 2002
M&S report improved retail sales
Marks & Spencer has revealed better than anticipated sales figures for the Christmas period, showing that the retailer is well on its way to recovery. Investors welcomed a like-for-like sales increas...
M&S report improved retail sales
Marks & Spencer has revealed better than anticipated sales figures for the Christmas period, showing that the retailer is well on its way to recovery. Investors welcomed a like-for-like sales increas...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2002
Thirty new IT jobs for Belfast
Internet Designers Limited (IDL), a joint venture company created by BT Holdings, is to invest £465,000 to create 30 internet-related engineering jobs in Belfast by March 2003. Sir Reg Empey, Ministe...
Thirty new IT jobs for Belfast
Internet Designers Limited (IDL), a joint venture company created by BT Holdings, is to invest £465,000 to create 30 internet-related engineering jobs in Belfast by March 2003. Sir Reg Empey, Ministe...
Business News, Jan 16, 2002
Intel reports profit loss for fourth quarter
Semiconductor manufacturer Intel has reported plummeting profits, which could see the company cut capital investment by almost 25 per cent during the coming year. Fourth quarter results from the firm...
Intel reports profit loss for fourth quarter
Semiconductor manufacturer Intel has reported plummeting profits, which could see the company cut capital investment by almost 25 per cent during the coming year. Fourth quarter results from the firm...
Business News, Jan 16, 2002
Local construction companies fined for flouting law
Four local construction companies have been prosecuted following several instances of a serious breach of health and safety standards when working at heights. Appearing in Belfast Magistrates Court o...
Local construction companies fined for flouting law
Four local construction companies have been prosecuted following several instances of a serious breach of health and safety standards when working at heights. Appearing in Belfast Magistrates Court o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2002
US special envoy urges Sinn Féin to join Policing Board
US President George Bush’s special envoy to Northern Ireland has urged Sinn Féin to drop its objections to the new Police Board. Mr Richard Haass said it was in republicans’ own interest to put forwa...
US special envoy urges Sinn Féin to join Policing Board
US President George Bush’s special envoy to Northern Ireland has urged Sinn Féin to drop its objections to the new Police Board. Mr Richard Haass said it was in republicans’ own interest to put forwa...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2002
Euro funding boost for children in marginalized areas
A major European funding package, which will provide a cash boost of over £26 million in total for education projects in Northern Ireland, has been launched by he Education Minister, Martin McGuinness...
Euro funding boost for children in marginalized areas
A major European funding package, which will provide a cash boost of over £26 million in total for education projects in Northern Ireland, has been launched by he Education Minister, Martin McGuinness...
Business News, Jan 16, 2002
Northern Ireland sees rise in unemployment
While the number of people without work in the UK has risen by 15,000 in the last three months, Northern Ireland has seen a more modest increase in unemployment - by only 0.3 per cent on the previous ...
Northern Ireland sees rise in unemployment
While the number of people without work in the UK has risen by 15,000 in the last three months, Northern Ireland has seen a more modest increase in unemployment - by only 0.3 per cent on the previous ...
Business News, Jan 16, 2002
Empey warns North Belfast unrest threatens local economy
The ongoing violence in North Belfast is threatening the Northern Ireland economy and the opportunity to attract new investments and jobs, Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment ...
Empey warns North Belfast unrest threatens local economy
The ongoing violence in North Belfast is threatening the Northern Ireland economy and the opportunity to attract new investments and jobs, Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with a little light rain or drizzle at times, but some spells of drier weather too. The north coast may become somewhat brighter later this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
