Other News In Brief

Call For New PM To Recognise Majority Of NI Voted To Remain In The EU

The deputy First Minister has said the new Prime Minister Theresa May must recognise the majority of people in Northern Ireland vited to remain in the European Union (EU).

Minister Martin McGuinness said: "When I spoke to David Cameron in the aftermath of the vote I made it clear to him that vote must be recognised and respected.

"Theresa May as incoming British Prime Minister needs to respect the democratic views of the people of the north to remain in the EU."

Call For Financial Package For Ardoyne Traders To Be Brought Forward

An SDLP MLA is calling on the Finance and Economy Ministers to urgently bring forward a financial package to assist Ardoyne traders whose businesses have been crippled for the past three years as a result of the parading standoff and illegal camp at Twaddell.

Nichola Mallon said: "These traders have faithfully served, to the highest standard, all customers no matter what their background. For three years now, through no fault of their own, they’ve been caught at the centre of a maelstrom. They've seen a devastating drop in trade with a number being forced to close their doors. Others faced with increased overheads and less footfall as a direct result of the protests, are struggling to keep their doors open and local people in employment. The impact of the camp, the nightly parades, the heavy police presence night after night and the breakdown in community relations is decimating their businesses. A number have also told me how it is all taking its toll on their mental health.

"I have called on the Finance and Economy Ministers to urgently prepare a financial package to give them some assistance. Central to this package I believe must be a period of rates relief and capital investment to improve this shopping area. If £21 million can be found to police the illegal camp at Twaddell, surely a tiny sum can be found to help these traders."

Campaign Launches To Recruit Consultant Forensic Pathologists

NI's Justice Minister has launched a campaign to recruit Consultant Forensic Pathologists for the State Pathologist's Department (SPD).

Minister Claire Sugden said: "This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in Northern Ireland’s justice system and join a forensic pathology service which is internationally renowned."

The SPD serves the citizens of Northern Ireland by providing an independent forensic pathology service to the coroners and Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

Applications are sought from qualified consultants who believe they can bring the necessary experience, professionalism and knowledge to this post.

(CD)