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08/07/2016
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Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court.
Martine Morton claimed Housing Benefit totalling £26,725 while failing to declare a non-dependent living at the property. She was given a 12 month prison sentence suspended for two years.
She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Four Board Members Re-Appointed To CITB NI
Four Board members have been re-appointed to the Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland (CITB NI).
CITB NI encourages the training of those employed or intending to be employed in the Northern Ireland construction industry.
Christine Boyle has been re-appointed as an employer representative. She is currently employed as Managing Director of Lawell Asphalt Co Ltd.
Maria Bradley has been re-appointed as an employee representative. She is currently the HR and Quality Manager in Gilbert Ash.
Manus O'Kane has been re-appointed as an employee representative. He is currently Marketing and Business Development Manager at Deane Public Works Ltd.
Clare Mahon has been re-appointed as an educational representative. She is currently a lecturer and the Course Director for the BSc Hons in Construction Engineering and Management programme in Ulster University.
Political Will Required To Tackle Burning Tyres On Bonfires - McMullan
Sinn Féin MLA Oliver McMullan has said political will and collective working is required to tackle the burning of tyres on bonfires.
He said: "Burning tyres is not only illegal, it is harmful to the environment and public heath and needs to be stamped out.
"If there is sufficient political will it can be stopped and we need to see all parties take this issue seriously and make a concerted effort to ensure it is dealt with.
"Enforcement is a major issue and we need to see enforcement agencies working together with tyre suppliers and other agencies, including local councils, to prevent the supply of tyres to bonfire builders and to take appropriate action if they are burned.
"I intend to bring forward proposals to help end the scandal of burning tyres in the new Assembly term."
(CD/MH)
A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court.
Martine Morton claimed Housing Benefit totalling £26,725 while failing to declare a non-dependent living at the property. She was given a 12 month prison sentence suspended for two years.
She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Four Board Members Re-Appointed To CITB NI
Four Board members have been re-appointed to the Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland (CITB NI).
CITB NI encourages the training of those employed or intending to be employed in the Northern Ireland construction industry.
Christine Boyle has been re-appointed as an employer representative. She is currently employed as Managing Director of Lawell Asphalt Co Ltd.
Maria Bradley has been re-appointed as an employee representative. She is currently the HR and Quality Manager in Gilbert Ash.
Manus O'Kane has been re-appointed as an employee representative. He is currently Marketing and Business Development Manager at Deane Public Works Ltd.
Clare Mahon has been re-appointed as an educational representative. She is currently a lecturer and the Course Director for the BSc Hons in Construction Engineering and Management programme in Ulster University.
Political Will Required To Tackle Burning Tyres On Bonfires - McMullan
Sinn Féin MLA Oliver McMullan has said political will and collective working is required to tackle the burning of tyres on bonfires.
He said: "Burning tyres is not only illegal, it is harmful to the environment and public heath and needs to be stamped out.
"If there is sufficient political will it can be stopped and we need to see all parties take this issue seriously and make a concerted effort to ensure it is dealt with.
"Enforcement is a major issue and we need to see enforcement agencies working together with tyre suppliers and other agencies, including local councils, to prevent the supply of tyres to bonfire builders and to take appropriate action if they are burned.
"I intend to bring forward proposals to help end the scandal of burning tyres in the new Assembly term."
(CD/MH)
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05 June 2008
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While a man has been arrested after a fire at a building under construction in Belfast in the early hours of this morning, and a house fire in Co Down is being probed, the fire service has been separately warning of the dangers of fumes and toxic by-products of burning rubber products - such as tyres commonly incinerated on 11th July, pre-12th Oran
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While a man has been arrested after a fire at a building under construction in Belfast in the early hours of this morning, and a house fire in Co Down is being probed, the fire service has been separately warning of the dangers of fumes and toxic by-products of burning rubber products - such as tyres commonly incinerated on 11th July, pre-12th Oran
15 July 2015
Call For Minister To 'Take Action' Over Bonfire Legislation
The Environment Minister is being called to "take action" to ensure that all existing legislation covering bonfires is being implemented. Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey is also urging Minister Mark H Durkan to bring forward new regulations if necessary.
Call For Minister To 'Take Action' Over Bonfire Legislation
The Environment Minister is being called to "take action" to ensure that all existing legislation covering bonfires is being implemented. Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey is also urging Minister Mark H Durkan to bring forward new regulations if necessary.
04 March 2015
Project Launches To Connect Homes To Gas Network
A project to connect thousands of homes and businesses in NI to the gas network has been launched. The initiative, known as the Gas to the West project, will cost around £250m; with the NI Executive providing a grant of up to £32.5m.
Project Launches To Connect Homes To Gas Network
A project to connect thousands of homes and businesses in NI to the gas network has been launched. The initiative, known as the Gas to the West project, will cost around £250m; with the NI Executive providing a grant of up to £32.5m.
03 November 2011
'Poppy Burning Scumbags' Arrested
Two teenagers have been arrested after they posted a picture of themselves on a social networking site, burning a poppy, a symbol used to remember soldiers who died in conflicts. The duo seen grinning as the poppy burned posted the photograph on Facebook following this Internet threats and insults were exchanged.
'Poppy Burning Scumbags' Arrested
Two teenagers have been arrested after they posted a picture of themselves on a social networking site, burning a poppy, a symbol used to remember soldiers who died in conflicts. The duo seen grinning as the poppy burned posted the photograph on Facebook following this Internet threats and insults were exchanged.
13 May 2016
Foster And McGuinness Reappointed As First Minister And Deputy First Minister
Arlene Foster and Martin McGuinness have officially been reappointed as Northern Ireland's First Minister and deputy First Minister. Arlene Foster said: "I am deeply humbled to have affirmed the pledge of office and to return to Stormont as Northern Ireland’s First Minister.
Foster And McGuinness Reappointed As First Minister And Deputy First Minister
Arlene Foster and Martin McGuinness have officially been reappointed as Northern Ireland's First Minister and deputy First Minister. Arlene Foster said: "I am deeply humbled to have affirmed the pledge of office and to return to Stormont as Northern Ireland’s First Minister.
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