Menu
27/03/2013
David Ford Visits G8 Venue
Justice Minister David Ford has been visiting the Lough Erne venue that will be used for the forthcoming G8 summit.
The Minister received an update on security arrangements from the PSNI.
Also visiting the venue was NIO Minister of State Mike Penning MP.
The Ministers were briefed by PSNI officers based at Enniskillen and viewed the venue for the Summit from a police boat.
The G8 Summit comes to Fermanagh in June 2013, and will see the leaders of the world's most economically and politically powerful nations come together on Lough Erne.
The annual summits usually attract mass demonstrations from anti capitalists, who come from all over the world to protest against what they see as the uneven distribution of wealth.
The visit follows the discovery of a bomb near the resort in the Derrylin Road area of Fermanagh at the weekend.
Police had initially suspected the 60kg device was intended for Lisnaskea Police Station, but a message from dissident republican group Óglaigh na hÉireann obtained by UTV said the bomb was intended for the G8 venue.
UTV says Óglaigh na hÉireann used a codeword during the statement, and also said they were responsible for a foiled mortar-type bomb attack on a police station in Belfast earlier this month.
The Justice Minister remains optimistic regarding security arrangements for the Summit.
"Preparations are well underway on the many strands that will come together to make the G8 Summit a success," David Ford said.
"I have received regular updates on the security arrangements and this visit was a good opportunity to hear first hand about the scale of the necessary operation. For the G8 Summit, the PSNI will be supported by officers and equipment from other police services, some of whom will have experience of similar events.
"This Summit will attract the world’s key political leaders. With them will come intense media attention. This is a tremendous opportunity for Northern Ireland to showcase all that is good about life here, from our renowned beautiful countryside to warm hospitality in every county."
The Minister received an update on security arrangements from the PSNI.
Also visiting the venue was NIO Minister of State Mike Penning MP.
The Ministers were briefed by PSNI officers based at Enniskillen and viewed the venue for the Summit from a police boat.
The G8 Summit comes to Fermanagh in June 2013, and will see the leaders of the world's most economically and politically powerful nations come together on Lough Erne.
The annual summits usually attract mass demonstrations from anti capitalists, who come from all over the world to protest against what they see as the uneven distribution of wealth.
The visit follows the discovery of a bomb near the resort in the Derrylin Road area of Fermanagh at the weekend.
Police had initially suspected the 60kg device was intended for Lisnaskea Police Station, but a message from dissident republican group Óglaigh na hÉireann obtained by UTV said the bomb was intended for the G8 venue.
UTV says Óglaigh na hÉireann used a codeword during the statement, and also said they were responsible for a foiled mortar-type bomb attack on a police station in Belfast earlier this month.
The Justice Minister remains optimistic regarding security arrangements for the Summit.
"Preparations are well underway on the many strands that will come together to make the G8 Summit a success," David Ford said.
"I have received regular updates on the security arrangements and this visit was a good opportunity to hear first hand about the scale of the necessary operation. For the G8 Summit, the PSNI will be supported by officers and equipment from other police services, some of whom will have experience of similar events.
"This Summit will attract the world’s key political leaders. With them will come intense media attention. This is a tremendous opportunity for Northern Ireland to showcase all that is good about life here, from our renowned beautiful countryside to warm hospitality in every county."
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 June 2013
Political Experts To Debate G8 Schedule
Some of the world's leading experts on international politics are to meet to debate the issues and challenges facing the world leaders at next week's G8 summit. The group will meet at a pre-summit conference at Queen's University Belfast today.
Political Experts To Debate G8 Schedule
Some of the world's leading experts on international politics are to meet to debate the issues and challenges facing the world leaders at next week's G8 summit. The group will meet at a pre-summit conference at Queen's University Belfast today.
14 May 2013
3,500 Extra Officers For G8
3,500 mutual Aid police officers from England, Wales and Scotland are to support the PSNI during this summer's G8 summit in County Fermanagh.
3,500 Extra Officers For G8
3,500 mutual Aid police officers from England, Wales and Scotland are to support the PSNI during this summer's G8 summit in County Fermanagh.
23 June 2016
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
19 June 2013
PM Praises NI Over G8 Summit
Prime Minister David Cameron has praised Northern Ireland, labelling the G8 summit as the most peaceful in recent memory. Mr Cameron also said the region was an "inspiration to the world". His comments were made at the end of the two-day event held in Co Fermanagh, which ended with the signing of the Lough Erne Declaration.
PM Praises NI Over G8 Summit
Prime Minister David Cameron has praised Northern Ireland, labelling the G8 summit as the most peaceful in recent memory. Mr Cameron also said the region was an "inspiration to the world". His comments were made at the end of the two-day event held in Co Fermanagh, which ended with the signing of the Lough Erne Declaration.
17 June 2013
Obama Lands In NI
US President Barack Obama has arrived in Northern Ireland with his family, ahead of the G8 Summit in Enniskillen. Air Force One landed at Belfast International Airport at about 08:30 this morning. The US President is attending an engagement in Belfast this afternoon and will travel to Fermanagh later.
Obama Lands In NI
US President Barack Obama has arrived in Northern Ireland with his family, ahead of the G8 Summit in Enniskillen. Air Force One landed at Belfast International Airport at about 08:30 this morning. The US President is attending an engagement in Belfast this afternoon and will travel to Fermanagh later.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
