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Northern Ireland News for March 2011 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2011
DUP Seeks Resolution To Quarry Crisis
DUP MEP Diane Dodds has met with European Commissioner for Competition, Joaquín Almunia, to brief him on the devastating impact on the Northern Ireland quarry industry as a result of the suspension of...
DUP Seeks Resolution To Quarry Crisis
DUP MEP Diane Dodds has met with European Commissioner for Competition, Joaquín Almunia, to brief him on the devastating impact on the Northern Ireland quarry industry as a result of the suspension of...
Business News, Mar 9, 2011
Master Builders Lobby Stormont Assembly
The Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has welcomed a publication from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) challenging politicians to focus on the needs of the construction industry. The Mini...
Master Builders Lobby Stormont Assembly
The Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has welcomed a publication from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) challenging politicians to focus on the needs of the construction industry. The Mini...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2011
International Funds Discussed In US
The question of securing future funding for the long-running International Fund for Ireland (IFI) was discussed this week in the USA. Stormont Junior Minister Robin Newton held discussions in Washing...
International Funds Discussed In US
The question of securing future funding for the long-running International Fund for Ireland (IFI) was discussed this week in the USA. Stormont Junior Minister Robin Newton held discussions in Washing...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2011
New Irish Government To Be Sworn In
The new Irish coalition government is due to be sworn in today with Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny officially elected Taoiseach. The make-up of the expected 15-strong cabinet will be unveiled when Mr Ke...
New Irish Government To Be Sworn In
The new Irish coalition government is due to be sworn in today with Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny officially elected Taoiseach. The make-up of the expected 15-strong cabinet will be unveiled when Mr Ke...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2011
Master Builders Lobby Stormont Assembly
The Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has welcomed a publication from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) challenging politicians to focus on the needs of the construction industry. The Mini...
Master Builders Lobby Stormont Assembly
The Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has welcomed a publication from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) challenging politicians to focus on the needs of the construction industry. The Mini...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Women's Hopes Shown Powerful images of hope, determination and survival from three of the world's poorest countries take centre stage at a major photographic exhibition opening this week at t...
Other NI News In Brief
Women's Hopes Shown Powerful images of hope, determination and survival from three of the world's poorest countries take centre stage at a major photographic exhibition opening this week at t...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2011
Police Overtime Bill Set For £60m Cut
An independent review has indicated how police pay and conditions require a "radical overhaul". The Winsor report highlights how cuts of up to £60m per year are necessary. It recommends the suspens...
Police Overtime Bill Set For £60m Cut
An independent review has indicated how police pay and conditions require a "radical overhaul". The Winsor report highlights how cuts of up to £60m per year are necessary. It recommends the suspens...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2011
Smith Aims To Simplify State Pension
The Work and Pensions Secretary is due to announce how the government will "fundamentally simplify" the pensions system. Iain Duncan Smith's speech will aim to encourage saving for retirement and wil...
Smith Aims To Simplify State Pension
The Work and Pensions Secretary is due to announce how the government will "fundamentally simplify" the pensions system. Iain Duncan Smith's speech will aim to encourage saving for retirement and wil...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2011
Woman Charged With Downham Murder
A 45-year-old has been charged with the murder of an 86-year-old woman in Downham. Karen Williamson, 45, of Rangefield Road, in Downham was charged with the murder of Jean Jobson on Monday 7 March. ...
Woman Charged With Downham Murder
A 45-year-old has been charged with the murder of an 86-year-old woman in Downham. Karen Williamson, 45, of Rangefield Road, in Downham was charged with the murder of Jean Jobson on Monday 7 March. ...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2011
Man Jailed Over 2006 Murder
A man convicted of the murder of one of two brothers killed in 2006 has been jailed for life. Imran Aslam, 28, was told at the Old Bailey he must serve a minimum of 20 years for the murder of Hayder ...
Man Jailed Over 2006 Murder
A man convicted of the murder of one of two brothers killed in 2006 has been jailed for life. Imran Aslam, 28, was told at the Old Bailey he must serve a minimum of 20 years for the murder of Hayder ...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2011
Armagh Couple 'Shot In Head'
A murder inquiry is under way after a man and woman were shot dead at a flat in Craigavon, Co Armagh. The NI victims' bodies were discovered at an address in the Legahory Court area of the town just ...
Armagh Couple 'Shot In Head'
A murder inquiry is under way after a man and woman were shot dead at a flat in Craigavon, Co Armagh. The NI victims' bodies were discovered at an address in the Legahory Court area of the town just ...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2011
Five Jailed For Kidnap
A group of men have been jailed for a total of 44 years after two innocent men were kidnapped and assaulted with an iron in a case of mistaken identity. The five were sentenced on Friday at the Centr...
Five Jailed For Kidnap
A group of men have been jailed for a total of 44 years after two innocent men were kidnapped and assaulted with an iron in a case of mistaken identity. The five were sentenced on Friday at the Centr...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2011
Ireland's Cabinet Positions Revealed
The Republic Of Ireland's Labour party is expected to get the Attorney General position in the new Dáil cabinet to be announced by incoming Taoiseach Enda Kenny tomorrow. With Fine Gael taking ten g...
Ireland's Cabinet Positions Revealed
The Republic Of Ireland's Labour party is expected to get the Attorney General position in the new Dáil cabinet to be announced by incoming Taoiseach Enda Kenny tomorrow. With Fine Gael taking ten g...
Recruitment News, Mar 8, 2011
Striking Hotel Staff Reinstated
The Labour Court has ordered the O'Callaghan Hotel Group to reinstate striking workers on their old minimum wage rate of €8.65. The hotel group was criticised for cutting the wages of housekeeping sta...
Striking Hotel Staff Reinstated
The Labour Court has ordered the O'Callaghan Hotel Group to reinstate striking workers on their old minimum wage rate of €8.65. The hotel group was criticised for cutting the wages of housekeeping sta...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2011
Craigavon Couple 'Shot In Head' Named
A murder inquiry is under way after a man and woman were shot dead at a flat in Craigavon, Co Armagh. The victims' bodies were discovered at an address in the Legahory Court area of the town just aft...
Craigavon Couple 'Shot In Head' Named
A murder inquiry is under way after a man and woman were shot dead at a flat in Craigavon, Co Armagh. The victims' bodies were discovered at an address in the Legahory Court area of the town just aft...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2011
Doctors Fear Reporting Colleagues
Almost one in five UK doctors has had direct experience of an incompetent or poorly performing colleague in the past three years, finds a survey of professional values, published online in British Med...
Doctors Fear Reporting Colleagues
Almost one in five UK doctors has had direct experience of an incompetent or poorly performing colleague in the past three years, finds a survey of professional values, published online in British Med...
Recruitment News, Mar 8, 2011
Jobs To Go In Kilkeel?
The DUP Assembly Member for South Down Jim Wells has said he has been disturbed to learn that the work force of Toughglass in Kilkeel have been put on 30-days protective notice. The company currentl...
Jobs To Go In Kilkeel?
The DUP Assembly Member for South Down Jim Wells has said he has been disturbed to learn that the work force of Toughglass in Kilkeel have been put on 30-days protective notice. The company currentl...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2011
The Met Crackdown On Ticket Touts
A weekend crackdown on ticket touts has netted eight arrests as the Met's Operation Podium team targeted two football matches. Four men, aged 23-47, were arrested close to the Emirates stadium in the...
The Met Crackdown On Ticket Touts
A weekend crackdown on ticket touts has netted eight arrests as the Met's Operation Podium team targeted two football matches. Four men, aged 23-47, were arrested close to the Emirates stadium in the...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2011
London Property Market On The Up
There has been more evidence of further widening between regions in the UK's housing market. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) said this became increasingly noticeable during Februa...
London Property Market On The Up
There has been more evidence of further widening between regions in the UK's housing market. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) said this became increasingly noticeable during Februa...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2011
William And Kate Heading For Home
Prince William's first royal visit to Northern Ireland has ended after a full programme of engagements as part of preparations for The Queen's grandson's wedding on 29 April. Along with his bride-to-...
William And Kate Heading For Home
Prince William's first royal visit to Northern Ireland has ended after a full programme of engagements as part of preparations for The Queen's grandson's wedding on 29 April. Along with his bride-to-...
Recruitment News, Mar 8, 2011
Property Maintenance Jobs Plan
Insurance mediation and property repairs specialists insuranceworks.ie has unveiled plans that will create up to 200 new jobs throughout Ireland on both sides of the border, 80% of these new positions...
Property Maintenance Jobs Plan
Insurance mediation and property repairs specialists insuranceworks.ie has unveiled plans that will create up to 200 new jobs throughout Ireland on both sides of the border, 80% of these new positions...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2011
Clerical Abuse Consultation Underway
Survivors of 'historical' institutional abuse - such as that by nuns and priests - in Northern Ireland are helping to shape the way ahead for an official probe. Yesterday, the first consultation with...
Clerical Abuse Consultation Underway
Survivors of 'historical' institutional abuse - such as that by nuns and priests - in Northern Ireland are helping to shape the way ahead for an official probe. Yesterday, the first consultation with...
UK National News, Mar 8, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Royal Couple In NI Prince William and his wife-to-be, Kate Middleton have arrived in Northern Ireland for a one-day visit. The couple arrived at Belfast City Hall at about 10.30am and were met by Lor...
Other UK News In Brief
Royal Couple In NI Prince William and his wife-to-be, Kate Middleton have arrived in Northern Ireland for a one-day visit. The couple arrived at Belfast City Hall at about 10.30am and were met by Lor...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2011
NI Home Prices Now 'Down By Half'
House prices in Northern Ireland are still falling, according to the latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Ulster Bank. RICS housing spokesman Tom McClelland said k...
NI Home Prices Now 'Down By Half'
House prices in Northern Ireland are still falling, according to the latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Ulster Bank. RICS housing spokesman Tom McClelland said k...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2011
RIR Homecoming Parades Planned
Despite republican protests at a previous parade in 2008, homecoming marches are to be held in Northern Ireland to mark the return of the Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) from Afghanistan. They will take ...
RIR Homecoming Parades Planned
Despite republican protests at a previous parade in 2008, homecoming marches are to be held in Northern Ireland to mark the return of the Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) from Afghanistan. They will take ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2011
Papal Visit Expected In 2012
Ireland has been selected as the destination for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, paving the way for a Papal visit next year. Although no official confirmation has emerged, The Pope is e...
Papal Visit Expected In 2012
Ireland has been selected as the destination for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress, paving the way for a Papal visit next year. Although no official confirmation has emerged, The Pope is e...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2011
Dáil Cabinet Positions Revealed
The Republic Of Ireland's Labour party is expected to get the Attorney General position in the new Irish cabinet to be announced by incoming Taoiseach Enda Kenny (pictured) tomorrow. With Mr Kenny's...
Dáil Cabinet Positions Revealed
The Republic Of Ireland's Labour party is expected to get the Attorney General position in the new Irish cabinet to be announced by incoming Taoiseach Enda Kenny (pictured) tomorrow. With Mr Kenny's...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2011
Wilson Extends Low Carbon 'Rates Break'
Houses being built to low carbon standards in NI will be given another year's grace in order to qualify for a rates holiday. The Stormont Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, has announced the news while ...
Wilson Extends Low Carbon 'Rates Break'
Houses being built to low carbon standards in NI will be given another year's grace in order to qualify for a rates holiday. The Stormont Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, has announced the news while ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2011
Seaside Hotel Brings Jobs Boost
Twenty jobs are to be created with the completion of a new hotel in Portrush this month. The Atlantis Hotel, Bar and Grill, which has 16 bedrooms and suites and three bars, will also help secure 10 e...
Seaside Hotel Brings Jobs Boost
Twenty jobs are to be created with the completion of a new hotel in Portrush this month. The Atlantis Hotel, Bar and Grill, which has 16 bedrooms and suites and three bars, will also help secure 10 e...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 8, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Labour Leader Lands Ed Miliband, Leader of the Labour Party, and Shaun Woodward MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, are pictured with Colin Elliott, Vice-President, Engineerin...
Other NI News In Brief
Labour Leader Lands Ed Miliband, Leader of the Labour Party, and Shaun Woodward MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, are pictured with Colin Elliott, Vice-President, Engineerin...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Clear intervals and occasional wintry showers this evening with local fresh snowfalls and some ice. Overnight as winds ease showers will die back to northern coastal areas. Frosty. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
