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Northern Ireland News for May 2002 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2002
SDLP urge anti-racism stance on Europe Day
As part of the celebration of Europe Day, the SDLP highlighted the need to develop an integrated approach to combat racism at a breakfast meeting on Thursday, May 9. The event focused on "Celebrating...
SDLP urge anti-racism stance on Europe Day
As part of the celebration of Europe Day, the SDLP highlighted the need to develop an integrated approach to combat racism at a breakfast meeting on Thursday, May 9. The event focused on "Celebrating...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2002
Ministers open £2m medical library for QUB
A new state-of-the-art medical library for Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) was officially opened on Thursday by the Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Bairbre de Brún and Ministe...
Ministers open £2m medical library for QUB
A new state-of-the-art medical library for Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) was officially opened on Thursday by the Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Bairbre de Brún and Ministe...
Business News, May 9, 2002
Professional advice builds good energy design
With new building regulation now in force for the conservation of fuel and power in buildings since April 1, architects and building designers can avail of a free professional advice service from the ...
Professional advice builds good energy design
With new building regulation now in force for the conservation of fuel and power in buildings since April 1, architects and building designers can avail of a free professional advice service from the ...
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2002
Businesses must continue to promote NI says Minister
Local organisations and business groups must continue to challenge and transform the negative images of Northern Ireland, the Stormont Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Sir Reg Empey has said....
Businesses must continue to promote NI says Minister
Local organisations and business groups must continue to challenge and transform the negative images of Northern Ireland, the Stormont Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Sir Reg Empey has said....
Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2002
Motorway improvements a step closer
Commuters in Belfast learned this week that another legal step has been taken to begin improvements to the busy M1-Westlink carriageway. The improvements, which are expected to start in 2004, will ta...
Motorway improvements a step closer
Commuters in Belfast learned this week that another legal step has been taken to begin improvements to the busy M1-Westlink carriageway. The improvements, which are expected to start in 2004, will ta...
Business News, May 8, 2002
Show aims to address issue of cyber liability
The issue of "cyber liability" will be just one of the subjects addressed at the forthcoming HR Software Show organised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The event, to b...
Show aims to address issue of cyber liability
The issue of "cyber liability" will be just one of the subjects addressed at the forthcoming HR Software Show organised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The event, to b...
Business News, May 8, 2002
UK manufacturers begin climb out of recession
After two years of unrelieved gloom there is a widespread feeling among manufacturers in UK regions that they have turned the corner putting the worst of the recession behind them. This was one of th...
UK manufacturers begin climb out of recession
After two years of unrelieved gloom there is a widespread feeling among manufacturers in UK regions that they have turned the corner putting the worst of the recession behind them. This was one of th...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2002
Police patrols increased in north Belfast
Police patrols are to be increased in north Belfast in a bid to combat continuing sectarian conflict in the flashpoint area. Police Service district commander for the area, Chief Superintendent Julie...
Police patrols increased in north Belfast
Police patrols are to be increased in north Belfast in a bid to combat continuing sectarian conflict in the flashpoint area. Police Service district commander for the area, Chief Superintendent Julie...
Business News, May 8, 2002
UFU urged not to support introduction of Euro
Lord Kilclooney has urged the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) to pull back from supporting calls for the introduction of the Euro. Instead, the Strangford MLA has called on the Union to campaign to recei...
UFU urged not to support introduction of Euro
Lord Kilclooney has urged the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) to pull back from supporting calls for the introduction of the Euro. Instead, the Strangford MLA has called on the Union to campaign to recei...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2002
McAvoy Group open £1.5m factory expansion in Dungannon
Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, has official opened a new factory for The McAvoy Group, as part of a £1.5 million expansion by the firm. The factory extends production f...
McAvoy Group open £1.5m factory expansion in Dungannon
Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, has official opened a new factory for The McAvoy Group, as part of a £1.5 million expansion by the firm. The factory extends production f...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2002
NSPCC lobby Assembly on ‘Full Stop’ campaign
The leading children’s charity, the NSPCC has brought their Full Stop campaign to Stormont. The UK-wide campaign, aimed at banning the smacking of children, was brought to the Assembly at Stormont on...
NSPCC lobby Assembly on ‘Full Stop’ campaign
The leading children’s charity, the NSPCC has brought their Full Stop campaign to Stormont. The UK-wide campaign, aimed at banning the smacking of children, was brought to the Assembly at Stormont on...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2002
Ministers off to Spain to meet victims’ groups
Northern Ireland Office Victims Minister Des Browne and Junior Stormont Minister Des Haughey are to meet with politicians and victims’ groups in Spain. The trip will form a part of Mr Browne's review...
Ministers off to Spain to meet victims’ groups
Northern Ireland Office Victims Minister Des Browne and Junior Stormont Minister Des Haughey are to meet with politicians and victims’ groups in Spain. The trip will form a part of Mr Browne's review...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2002
Local partnerships work says Finance Minister
Stormont's Finance Minister Dr Seán Farren has highlighted the benefits of local partnerships. Speaking during a visit to Lisburn Local Strategy Partnership’s offices on Wednesday May 8 Dr Farren sai...
Local partnerships work says Finance Minister
Stormont's Finance Minister Dr Seán Farren has highlighted the benefits of local partnerships. Speaking during a visit to Lisburn Local Strategy Partnership’s offices on Wednesday May 8 Dr Farren sai...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2002
Radical overhaul of legal aid system proposed
In a major shake-up of the legal aid system in Northern Ireland the administration of the system may be handed over to a new independent commission. With net expenditure on the provision of publicly-...
Radical overhaul of legal aid system proposed
In a major shake-up of the legal aid system in Northern Ireland the administration of the system may be handed over to a new independent commission. With net expenditure on the provision of publicly-...
Business News, May 8, 2002
Dixons tap into mobile phone market
Dixons has announced that it has acquired Direct Telephone Services Limited, a leading independently owned mobile phone service for up to £31 million. Genesis Communications is one of the leading mob...
Dixons tap into mobile phone market
Dixons has announced that it has acquired Direct Telephone Services Limited, a leading independently owned mobile phone service for up to £31 million. Genesis Communications is one of the leading mob...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2002
Hard-hitting reports on autism and dyslexia unveiled
The Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland departments of education have published two reports on the educational provision for children with Autism and Dyslexia. The reports, which were described ...
Hard-hitting reports on autism and dyslexia unveiled
The Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland departments of education have published two reports on the educational provision for children with Autism and Dyslexia. The reports, which were described ...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2002
Strike action at Aldergrove suspended pending talks
Security staff at Belfast International Airport have returned to their jobs just hours after they commenced strike action following fresh talks between union officials and their employers. Around 100...
Strike action at Aldergrove suspended pending talks
Security staff at Belfast International Airport have returned to their jobs just hours after they commenced strike action following fresh talks between union officials and their employers. Around 100...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2002
NTL to locate 35 new jobs in Belfast
Broadband services company NTL have announced plans to create 35 new jobs at their customer contact centre in Belfast. The new positions are a result of expansion at the current customer management c...
NTL to locate 35 new jobs in Belfast
Broadband services company NTL have announced plans to create 35 new jobs at their customer contact centre in Belfast. The new positions are a result of expansion at the current customer management c...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2002
DUP leader accuses Saville Inquiry of discrimination
The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party Dr Ian Paisley has accused the Bloody Sunday Inquiry of “political discrimination”. Having ignored a witness summons to attend the Inquiry on Tuesday, Mr P...
DUP leader accuses Saville Inquiry of discrimination
The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party Dr Ian Paisley has accused the Bloody Sunday Inquiry of “political discrimination”. Having ignored a witness summons to attend the Inquiry on Tuesday, Mr P...
Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2002
Discussions held on Young's Bluecrest closure
SDLP Agricultural spokesperson and MLA for South Down, PJ Bradley has met Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Sir Reg Empey on Tuesday May 7 to discuss the closure of a County Down fish fac...
Discussions held on Young's Bluecrest closure
SDLP Agricultural spokesperson and MLA for South Down, PJ Bradley has met Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Sir Reg Empey on Tuesday May 7 to discuss the closure of a County Down fish fac...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2002
Electoral Office to receive £1M additional funding
The Northern Ireland Office Minister Des Browne has agreed to give the Electoral Office an additional £1 million in funding to help prevent electoral fraud. The extra money comes just days after the ...
Electoral Office to receive £1M additional funding
The Northern Ireland Office Minister Des Browne has agreed to give the Electoral Office an additional £1 million in funding to help prevent electoral fraud. The extra money comes just days after the ...
Business News, May 7, 2002
Young accountants press for flexible working hours
Most accountants under the age of 30 want a shorter working week, according to the latest research into flexible working hours within the profession. The study's results, which were announced to dele...
Young accountants press for flexible working hours
Most accountants under the age of 30 want a shorter working week, according to the latest research into flexible working hours within the profession. The study's results, which were announced to dele...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2002
Assembly back principles of Belfast Agreement
The Northern Ireland Assembly has narrowly backed a motion supporting the principles of the Good Friday Agreement. The motion, which was scheduled for debate by Sinn Féin’s Pat Doherty, was passed by...
Assembly back principles of Belfast Agreement
The Northern Ireland Assembly has narrowly backed a motion supporting the principles of the Good Friday Agreement. The motion, which was scheduled for debate by Sinn Féin’s Pat Doherty, was passed by...
Business News, May 7, 2002
Work practices lead to high UK asthma rate
Seven thousand people develop asthma because of their work every year, according to new Trades Union Congress figures. The TUC posted their latest report ahead of World Asthma Day on May 7 which show...
Work practices lead to high UK asthma rate
Seven thousand people develop asthma because of their work every year, according to new Trades Union Congress figures. The TUC posted their latest report ahead of World Asthma Day on May 7 which show...
Business News, May 7, 2002
Minister opens NI Social Care Council premises
Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC), the new regulatory body for the social care workforce in Northern Ireland, has hosted the official opening of their new offices at Millennium House, Great...
Minister opens NI Social Care Council premises
Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC), the new regulatory body for the social care workforce in Northern Ireland, has hosted the official opening of their new offices at Millennium House, Great...
Business News, May 7, 2002
Enterprising designs on business success
Enterprising Belfast is encouraging young people to set up their own businesses as an alternative option to seeking employment when they complete further education. Enterprising Belfast is a citywide...
Enterprising designs on business success
Enterprising Belfast is encouraging young people to set up their own businesses as an alternative option to seeking employment when they complete further education. Enterprising Belfast is a citywide...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2002
Bangor welcomes first ever cruise liner
The maritime history of Bangor in County Down entered a new era on Tuesday May 7 when the town welcomed to port its first ever cruise liner. The luxurious 241 cabin Black Prince, carrying 400 passeng...
Bangor welcomes first ever cruise liner
The maritime history of Bangor in County Down entered a new era on Tuesday May 7 when the town welcomed to port its first ever cruise liner. The luxurious 241 cabin Black Prince, carrying 400 passeng...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2002
DETI committee to visit Belfast City Airport
The Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment from the Northern Ireland Assembly is set to visit Belfast City Airport on Wednesday May 8 at the request of airport director John Doran. The Commi...
DETI committee to visit Belfast City Airport
The Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment from the Northern Ireland Assembly is set to visit Belfast City Airport on Wednesday May 8 at the request of airport director John Doran. The Commi...
Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2002
Two men die in separate stabbing incidents
Two people have been killed in separate stabbing incidents in Northern Ireland over the weekend. Hugh McKibben, 51, of Main Street in Carrowdore died in a stabbing incident at a house on Inisharoan C...
Two men die in separate stabbing incidents
Two people have been killed in separate stabbing incidents in Northern Ireland over the weekend. Hugh McKibben, 51, of Main Street in Carrowdore died in a stabbing incident at a house on Inisharoan C...
Business News, May 7, 2002
Employers urged to get to grips with e-learning
New research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) suggests that organisations are failing to make proper use of e-learning for training purposes. According to the CIPD sup...
Employers urged to get to grips with e-learning
New research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) suggests that organisations are failing to make proper use of e-learning for training purposes. According to the CIPD sup...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Staying cold. Any freezing fog that has formed overnight will slowly thin and disperse during the morning. Otherwise dry and bright much of the day with perhaps the odd coastal shower in the north and east. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Dry at first with cloud thickening from the south through the evening. The odd shower, wintry over high ground, over northern counties, becoming more persistent rain over Down and Antrim. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
