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Northern Ireland News for September 2002 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2002
Belfast City Airport up for sale
Bombardier has announced it is to put Belfast City Airport up for sale. The Canadian-based aircraft manufacturer, which owns the airport, announced its decision on Monday saying it was "no longer see...
Belfast City Airport up for sale
Bombardier has announced it is to put Belfast City Airport up for sale. The Canadian-based aircraft manufacturer, which owns the airport, announced its decision on Monday saying it was "no longer see...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2002
Robinson transport's road strategy from Antipides
Returning from a visit to Australia and New Zealand, Regional Development Minister Peter Robinson has said that the implementation of roads and public transport initiatives already in place in the two...
Robinson transport's road strategy from Antipides
Returning from a visit to Australia and New Zealand, Regional Development Minister Peter Robinson has said that the implementation of roads and public transport initiatives already in place in the two...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2002
Sir Reg addresses closing session of US-Ireland Business Summit
Speaking at the end of the US/Ireland Business Summit in Washington, Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment has said he is confident that the contacts made by business people and...
Sir Reg addresses closing session of US-Ireland Business Summit
Speaking at the end of the US/Ireland Business Summit in Washington, Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment has said he is confident that the contacts made by business people and...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2002
Adams sees 'no benefit' in independent ceasefire monitoring
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has said that setting up an independent assessor to monitor paramilitary ceasefires would be of "no benefit" to the peace process. Speaking after his meeting with Nort...
Adams sees 'no benefit' in independent ceasefire monitoring
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has said that setting up an independent assessor to monitor paramilitary ceasefires would be of "no benefit" to the peace process. Speaking after his meeting with Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2002
Campaign to end electoral fraud launched
The Electoral Commission has launched a major public awareness campaign to encourage voters in Northern Ireland not to lose their right to vote. Today the Electoral Commission will launch the ‘Secure...
Campaign to end electoral fraud launched
The Electoral Commission has launched a major public awareness campaign to encourage voters in Northern Ireland not to lose their right to vote. Today the Electoral Commission will launch the ‘Secure...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2002
South Belfast murder victim named
The man who was found murdered near playing fields in south Belfast on Sunday has been named. He was 30-year-old Ian Samuel Flanagan of Donegall Avenue in Belfast. Mr Flanagan was originally from Kea...
South Belfast murder victim named
The man who was found murdered near playing fields in south Belfast on Sunday has been named. He was 30-year-old Ian Samuel Flanagan of Donegall Avenue in Belfast. Mr Flanagan was originally from Kea...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2002
Last cruise ship of the summer arrives in Maiden City
The final cruise call of summer 2002 arrived this morning at Queen's Quay in Londonderry. The Kristina Regina, owned by Finish Company, Kristina Cruises, will visit the city on its maiden call to Nor...
Last cruise ship of the summer arrives in Maiden City
The final cruise call of summer 2002 arrived this morning at Queen's Quay in Londonderry. The Kristina Regina, owned by Finish Company, Kristina Cruises, will visit the city on its maiden call to Nor...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2002
FSB urge action on high insurance premiums
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has repeated its call for urgent action to lower insurance premiums before jobs and businesses are lost. The call came, following a meeting of FSB members and...
FSB urge action on high insurance premiums
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has repeated its call for urgent action to lower insurance premiums before jobs and businesses are lost. The call came, following a meeting of FSB members and...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 6, 2002
Lithuanian man denies murder charges
A Lithuanian man who appeared in court on Friday in connection to the murder of two fellow nationals in County Down in May has denied two charges of murder. Appearing before Newry Magistrates 19-year...
Lithuanian man denies murder charges
A Lithuanian man who appeared in court on Friday in connection to the murder of two fellow nationals in County Down in May has denied two charges of murder. Appearing before Newry Magistrates 19-year...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 6, 2002
Motorsport is asset to NI tourist industry says McGimpsey
With the Stena Line Ulster Rally getting under way in Belfast today, Sports Minister, Michael McGimpsey says 'speed sport' is helping to promote Northern Ireland as a visitor destination. The Ministe...
Motorsport is asset to NI tourist industry says McGimpsey
With the Stena Line Ulster Rally getting under way in Belfast today, Sports Minister, Michael McGimpsey says 'speed sport' is helping to promote Northern Ireland as a visitor destination. The Ministe...
Business News, Sep 6, 2002
US-Ireland Business Summit deals out initiatives
A number of transatlantic initiatives are among the first fruits of the recent US Ireland Business Summit. The series of initiatives are aimed at increasing trade links with the US and create busines...
US-Ireland Business Summit deals out initiatives
A number of transatlantic initiatives are among the first fruits of the recent US Ireland Business Summit. The series of initiatives are aimed at increasing trade links with the US and create busines...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 6, 2002
Hartland Point officially named at Harland and Wolff
The latest vessel to be constructed at Harland and Wolff was officially christened “Hartland Point” today. The Belfast shipyard unveiled the name of the vessel in front of 150 invited guests. The ve...
Hartland Point officially named at Harland and Wolff
The latest vessel to be constructed at Harland and Wolff was officially christened “Hartland Point” today. The Belfast shipyard unveiled the name of the vessel in front of 150 invited guests. The ve...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 6, 2002
Drug and alcohol projects to receive £2m funding
Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety Bairbre de Brún has announced that a total of 41 projects are to receive £2m to tackle drug and alcohol misuse in the community. The money will ...
Drug and alcohol projects to receive £2m funding
Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety Bairbre de Brún has announced that a total of 41 projects are to receive £2m to tackle drug and alcohol misuse in the community. The money will ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 6, 2002
Sinn Féin MP declines meeting with PSNI Chief Constable
Sinn Féin's Fermanagh South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew has declined a briefing offer from the PSNI Chief Constable in relation to a threat against her from loyalist paramilitaries. Chief Constable ...
Sinn Féin MP declines meeting with PSNI Chief Constable
Sinn Féin's Fermanagh South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew has declined a briefing offer from the PSNI Chief Constable in relation to a threat against her from loyalist paramilitaries. Chief Constable ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 6, 2002
BMA call for radical action to reduce waiting lists
The British Medical Association in Northern Ireland has again called for radical action to reduce the continuing climb in waiting list figures for the province. The Association highlighted its seriou...
BMA call for radical action to reduce waiting lists
The British Medical Association in Northern Ireland has again called for radical action to reduce the continuing climb in waiting list figures for the province. The Association highlighted its seriou...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 6, 2002
Factory outlet to create 1,000 jobs in Antrim area
Junction One, Northern Ireland's largest factory outlet, retail and leisure destination, is set to create up to 1,000 jobs for the Antrim area when it opens for business late next year. The £50m inve...
Factory outlet to create 1,000 jobs in Antrim area
Junction One, Northern Ireland's largest factory outlet, retail and leisure destination, is set to create up to 1,000 jobs for the Antrim area when it opens for business late next year. The £50m inve...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 6, 2002
Minister opens new distribution facility at Harbour Estate
Regional Development Minister, Peter Robinson has welcomed the opening of a multi-million pound, state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution facility at Dargan Road, Belfast Harbour Estate. The purpo...
Minister opens new distribution facility at Harbour Estate
Regional Development Minister, Peter Robinson has welcomed the opening of a multi-million pound, state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution facility at Dargan Road, Belfast Harbour Estate. The purpo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 6, 2002
Policing Board campaigns for 'problem solving' involvement
The Policing Board has urged people across Northern Ireland to get involved in solving policing problems in their areas by joining the District Policing Partnerships. Launching the recruitment campai...
Policing Board campaigns for 'problem solving' involvement
The Policing Board has urged people across Northern Ireland to get involved in solving policing problems in their areas by joining the District Policing Partnerships. Launching the recruitment campai...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 6, 2002
Three killed in County Armagh road crash named
A mother and her teenage daughter were among the three members of a family killed in yesterday's horror road crash in County Armagh. Marie Teresa Maughan (32), her daughter 14-year-old Bridget Christ...
Three killed in County Armagh road crash named
A mother and her teenage daughter were among the three members of a family killed in yesterday's horror road crash in County Armagh. Marie Teresa Maughan (32), her daughter 14-year-old Bridget Christ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2002
Shorts Bombardier to axe 461 jobs
Belfast-based aerospace company Shorts Bombardier has announced that 461 jobs are to be axed. The news was communicated to staff at a management meeting at 2pm this afternoon. In all 289 staff are to...
Shorts Bombardier to axe 461 jobs
Belfast-based aerospace company Shorts Bombardier has announced that 461 jobs are to be axed. The news was communicated to staff at a management meeting at 2pm this afternoon. In all 289 staff are to...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2002
'Humiliation' of Omagh injured leads to procedural review
Following revelations that two women who survived the Omagh bomb were "humiliated" when they were asked to strip in front of lawyers for an examination of their scars, Victims Minister Des Brown has s...
'Humiliation' of Omagh injured leads to procedural review
Following revelations that two women who survived the Omagh bomb were "humiliated" when they were asked to strip in front of lawyers for an examination of their scars, Victims Minister Des Brown has s...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2002
Road crash claims three lives in Armagh
A road accident in County Armagh has claimed the lives of three people. The crash happened at the junction of Newtownhamilton Road and Keady Road in Armagh, and involved an Isuzu Trooper vehicle and ...
Road crash claims three lives in Armagh
A road accident in County Armagh has claimed the lives of three people. The crash happened at the junction of Newtownhamilton Road and Keady Road in Armagh, and involved an Isuzu Trooper vehicle and ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2002
IFI jobs concern discussed by Ministers
Ministerial discussions have taken place in the margins of the US-Ireland Business Summit in Washington on the difficulties being faced by Irish Fertilisers Industries (IFI). Sir Reg Empey, Minister ...
IFI jobs concern discussed by Ministers
Ministerial discussions have taken place in the margins of the US-Ireland Business Summit in Washington on the difficulties being faced by Irish Fertilisers Industries (IFI). Sir Reg Empey, Minister ...
Business News, Sep 5, 2002
Home grown produce is best says MLA
East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs has urged people to back a campaign to support Ulster produce. The UUP Assembly member was speaking as the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association launched its first eve...
Home grown produce is best says MLA
East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs has urged people to back a campaign to support Ulster produce. The UUP Assembly member was speaking as the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association launched its first eve...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2002
Low income households to benefit from UU energy project
According to a University of Ulster (UU) project into methods of countering fuel poverty, low-income households could save around £10 per week, or as much as £480 a year, as well as improving their he...
Low income households to benefit from UU energy project
According to a University of Ulster (UU) project into methods of countering fuel poverty, low-income households could save around £10 per week, or as much as £480 a year, as well as improving their he...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2002
Minister gets tough on waiting lists
Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Bairbre de Brún, has put hospital Trusts on notice that she expects them to deliver on waiting list targets set this year. The Minister was com...
Minister gets tough on waiting lists
Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Bairbre de Brún, has put hospital Trusts on notice that she expects them to deliver on waiting list targets set this year. The Minister was com...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2002
UUP 'astonished' at PSNI loyalists behind attacks claim
Senior UUP officials have said they are "astonished" by Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) Alan McQuillan's "biased" assessment that loyalist paramilitaries have been behind the majority of Belfast's rec...
UUP 'astonished' at PSNI loyalists behind attacks claim
Senior UUP officials have said they are "astonished" by Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) Alan McQuillan's "biased" assessment that loyalist paramilitaries have been behind the majority of Belfast's rec...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2002
Disaster Relief Nurses train for biological attack
As President George Bush contemplates the case for war against Iraq and reports of a US military build up in the Middle East gather apace, at least one ally in the 'war against terror' will be prepari...
Disaster Relief Nurses train for biological attack
As President George Bush contemplates the case for war against Iraq and reports of a US military build up in the Middle East gather apace, at least one ally in the 'war against terror' will be prepari...
Business News, Sep 5, 2002
Coalisland company helps out Dublin hospital
Mater Misericodaie Hospital in Dublin has unveiled a new 90ft building that will reduce hospital waiting times around the North Dublin area. The building consists of five storeys, in 60 modular secti...
Coalisland company helps out Dublin hospital
Mater Misericodaie Hospital in Dublin has unveiled a new 90ft building that will reduce hospital waiting times around the North Dublin area. The building consists of five storeys, in 60 modular secti...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 5, 2002
McGuinness ‘makes space’ for creativity in education
Education Minister, Martin McGuinness has addressed an international conference on the cultural, artistic and educational needs of children and young people at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall. The conferen...
McGuinness ‘makes space’ for creativity in education
Education Minister, Martin McGuinness has addressed an international conference on the cultural, artistic and educational needs of children and young people at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall. The conferen...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
