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Northern Ireland News for March 2003 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2003
Huge drugs haul made in Republic
Gardai and Irish Customs officers have scored a major success against the drugs trade in the south after they seized ecstasy and amphetamine powder with an estimated street value of €2 million (£1.35 ...
Huge drugs haul made in Republic
Gardai and Irish Customs officers have scored a major success against the drugs trade in the south after they seized ecstasy and amphetamine powder with an estimated street value of €2 million (£1.35 ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2003
Minister sets aside £50m for economic regeneration
Economy Minister Ian Pearson has pledged to set aside £50 million to establish a new Integrated Development Fund which aims to accelerate economic development in deprived areas over the next two years...
Minister sets aside £50m for economic regeneration
Economy Minister Ian Pearson has pledged to set aside £50 million to establish a new Integrated Development Fund which aims to accelerate economic development in deprived areas over the next two years...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2003
NI agencies 'blueprint' for conflict zones
Community relations initiatives in Northern Ireland should act as a "blueprint" for other conflict zones, according to a University of Ulster report. UU researcher Dr Clem McCartney said that the gov...
NI agencies 'blueprint' for conflict zones
Community relations initiatives in Northern Ireland should act as a "blueprint" for other conflict zones, according to a University of Ulster report. UU researcher Dr Clem McCartney said that the gov...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2003
Tourism Ireland set up new German office
The all island tourism body set up under the Good Friday Agreement in 1998 has announced it is to open a new office in Germany. Tourism Ireland revealed it is to open to the office in Frankfurt with ...
Tourism Ireland set up new German office
The all island tourism body set up under the Good Friday Agreement in 1998 has announced it is to open a new office in Germany. Tourism Ireland revealed it is to open to the office in Frankfurt with ...
Recruitment News, Mar 27, 2003
200 jobs to be created following DIY chain's investment
A €7 million expansion programme by DIY chain Woodie's is to create 200 new jobs in Cavan, Carlow, Clonmel and Limerick. The expansion plan by the company means that Woodie's will now have 18 stores ...
200 jobs to be created following DIY chain's investment
A €7 million expansion programme by DIY chain Woodie's is to create 200 new jobs in Cavan, Carlow, Clonmel and Limerick. The expansion plan by the company means that Woodie's will now have 18 stores ...
Recruitment News, Mar 27, 2003
Government supports enterprising education
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson has launched the Enterprising Education plan which aims to strengthen links between the local business and education sectors for future prosperity. ‘Enterprising Educ...
Government supports enterprising education
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson has launched the Enterprising Education plan which aims to strengthen links between the local business and education sectors for future prosperity. ‘Enterprising Educ...
Business News, Mar 27, 2003
Local companies power their way to £21m of business
Construction of a £150 million state-of-the-art power station to replace the existing oil fired plant at Coolkeeragh on the outskirts of Londonderry is bringing real, local economic benefits. This wa...
Local companies power their way to £21m of business
Construction of a £150 million state-of-the-art power station to replace the existing oil fired plant at Coolkeeragh on the outskirts of Londonderry is bringing real, local economic benefits. This wa...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2003
Recorded crime level doubles over five years
According to an Office of National Statistics report published today, the recorded crime level in Northern Ireland more than doubled between 1997 (62,222) and 2001/02 (139,786). The NIO have said th...
Recorded crime level doubles over five years
According to an Office of National Statistics report published today, the recorded crime level in Northern Ireland more than doubled between 1997 (62,222) and 2001/02 (139,786). The NIO have said th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2003
Civil servant fired over administrative 'deficiencies'
A civil servant has been sacked after an audit inquiry into business agency 'Into The West' - which was set up to encourage business growth in the west of the province - uncovered poor administration ...
Civil servant fired over administrative 'deficiencies'
A civil servant has been sacked after an audit inquiry into business agency 'Into The West' - which was set up to encourage business growth in the west of the province - uncovered poor administration ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2003
Nobel peace prize winner arrested in Washington
Northern Ireland peace prize winner Mairead Corrigan-Maguire has been arrested during an anti-war protest in Washington. Mrs Maguire, fellow Nobel laureate Jody Williams and two American bishops, wer...
Nobel peace prize winner arrested in Washington
Northern Ireland peace prize winner Mairead Corrigan-Maguire has been arrested during an anti-war protest in Washington. Mrs Maguire, fellow Nobel laureate Jody Williams and two American bishops, wer...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2003
Anthem being used as 'political football' say NI football fans
Northern Ireland football fans have reacted angrily to the current debate over whether the National Anthem - which is played before international games - should be replaced. The debate was sparked af...
Anthem being used as 'political football' say NI football fans
Northern Ireland football fans have reacted angrily to the current debate over whether the National Anthem - which is played before international games - should be replaced. The debate was sparked af...
Business News, Mar 27, 2003
Lisburn eGovernment project judged one of UK's most innovative
A Lisburn City Council project designed to speed up the property conveyancing process electronically has been rated as one of the most innovative eGovernment initiatives undertaken by any district cou...
Lisburn eGovernment project judged one of UK's most innovative
A Lisburn City Council project designed to speed up the property conveyancing process electronically has been rated as one of the most innovative eGovernment initiatives undertaken by any district cou...
Business News, Mar 27, 2003
Economic Development Forum steps up action
Taking specific action to address weaknesses in the Northern Ireland economy to ensure that the region is in a strong position to prosper in the face of increasing global competition is a key objectiv...
Economic Development Forum steps up action
Taking specific action to address weaknesses in the Northern Ireland economy to ensure that the region is in a strong position to prosper in the face of increasing global competition is a key objectiv...
Business News, Mar 27, 2003
Companies set to benefit from accelerating innovation
Ten local companies are predicting a boost to their bottom line after identifying aspects of their operations that could be improved by taking a more innovative approach. The companies are drawing up...
Companies set to benefit from accelerating innovation
Ten local companies are predicting a boost to their bottom line after identifying aspects of their operations that could be improved by taking a more innovative approach. The companies are drawing up...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2003
Trocaire send aid to besieged Basra
Irish aid agency Trócaire today announced the successful arrival of humanitarian aid and supplies to the besieged Iraqi city of Basra. It is hoped that the aid, consisting of medical supplies and wat...
Trocaire send aid to besieged Basra
Irish aid agency Trócaire today announced the successful arrival of humanitarian aid and supplies to the besieged Iraqi city of Basra. It is hoped that the aid, consisting of medical supplies and wat...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2003
Policing issue divides SDLP and SF
With an election only two months away, Sinn Fein and the SDLP have become imbroiled in heated exchanges over policing - with each claiming credit for amendments to policing legislation currently passi...
Policing issue divides SDLP and SF
With an election only two months away, Sinn Fein and the SDLP have become imbroiled in heated exchanges over policing - with each claiming credit for amendments to policing legislation currently passi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2003
Man injured in paramilitary-style attack
Police have launched an investigation after a man was shot and injured in a paramilitary-style attack in Co Down. The man was also beaten around the head during the attack which happened on the Model...
Man injured in paramilitary-style attack
Police have launched an investigation after a man was shot and injured in a paramilitary-style attack in Co Down. The man was also beaten around the head during the attack which happened on the Model...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2003
NI car tax evaders cost public purse £13m
Northern Ireland vehicle tax evaders cost the Treasury around £13 million last year, according to the latest findings. A DoE survey found that just over 10% of all vehicles on Northern Ireland's roa...
NI car tax evaders cost public purse £13m
Northern Ireland vehicle tax evaders cost the Treasury around £13 million last year, according to the latest findings. A DoE survey found that just over 10% of all vehicles on Northern Ireland's roa...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2003
Anti-war protesters removed from Raytheon's Derry plant
Anti-war protesters who had occupied a section of an weapons contractor's premises in Londonderry have been removed by police. The Raytheon plant was briefly occupied this morning by around a dozen...
Anti-war protesters removed from Raytheon's Derry plant
Anti-war protesters who had occupied a section of an weapons contractor's premises in Londonderry have been removed by police. The Raytheon plant was briefly occupied this morning by around a dozen...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2003
Shots fired at Co Londonderry home
A house and car have come under a shotgun attack in Co Londonderry early this morning. Two shots were fired, one through the front of the house and the other at the vehicle, outside in the village of...
Shots fired at Co Londonderry home
A house and car have come under a shotgun attack in Co Londonderry early this morning. Two shots were fired, one through the front of the house and the other at the vehicle, outside in the village of...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2003
Petition seeks retention of PSNI band
The UUP's South Antrim MP, David Burnside, will present a petition to the House of Commons tonight calling for the retention of the PSNI Band. The petition, which has been signed by 1500 people from...
Petition seeks retention of PSNI band
The UUP's South Antrim MP, David Burnside, will present a petition to the House of Commons tonight calling for the retention of the PSNI Band. The petition, which has been signed by 1500 people from...
Recruitment News, Mar 26, 2003
Need help when working abroad?
Working abroad can be a most rewarding experience – the chance to travel, to earn good money (tax free in some cases) and to live in a different culture. If you are an engineer, you probably juggle o...
Need help when working abroad?
Working abroad can be a most rewarding experience – the chance to travel, to earn good money (tax free in some cases) and to live in a different culture. If you are an engineer, you probably juggle o...
Recruitment News, Mar 26, 2003
Workforce acknowledged with over 200 awards
Leading engineering firm FG Wilson acknowledged the educational achievements of its 2,200 strong local workforce this week by handing out more than 200 awards at its annual employee prize-giving cerem...
Workforce acknowledged with over 200 awards
Leading engineering firm FG Wilson acknowledged the educational achievements of its 2,200 strong local workforce this week by handing out more than 200 awards at its annual employee prize-giving cerem...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2003
£8m investment set to create 350 jobs
Up to 350 jobs could be created in the south west following the decision of Quinn-direct Insurance to invest almost £8 million in a new centre in Enniskillen. The centre will carry out a comprehensiv...
£8m investment set to create 350 jobs
Up to 350 jobs could be created in the south west following the decision of Quinn-direct Insurance to invest almost £8 million in a new centre in Enniskillen. The centre will carry out a comprehensiv...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2003
Policing Board launches £700m strategic plan
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has published its £700 million policing plan which is designed to improve policing in the province over the next two years. Detailing how the PSNI will provide its...
Policing Board launches £700m strategic plan
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has published its £700 million policing plan which is designed to improve policing in the province over the next two years. Detailing how the PSNI will provide its...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2003
Mental health and bio-terror threat highlighted in CMO report
The Chief Medical Officer's annual report into the state of the province's health, which was published today, has identified mental health and the emerging threat of bio-terrorism as key areas for the...
Mental health and bio-terror threat highlighted in CMO report
The Chief Medical Officer's annual report into the state of the province's health, which was published today, has identified mental health and the emerging threat of bio-terrorism as key areas for the...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2003
Car destroyed in arson attack
A car belonging to the daughter of an SDLP councillor in Co Tyrone has been destroyed in an arson attack outside the family's home. The car was set alight outside Cllr Ann Bell's home at Knockavoe Cr...
Car destroyed in arson attack
A car belonging to the daughter of an SDLP councillor in Co Tyrone has been destroyed in an arson attack outside the family's home. The car was set alight outside Cllr Ann Bell's home at Knockavoe Cr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2003
UUP 'concerned' over health provision in south west
The Ulster Unionist Party has voiced its concerns over the status of health provision in Mid-Ulster, with party leader David Trimble pledging to raise the issue when the assembly gets back on track. ...
UUP 'concerned' over health provision in south west
The Ulster Unionist Party has voiced its concerns over the status of health provision in Mid-Ulster, with party leader David Trimble pledging to raise the issue when the assembly gets back on track. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2003
Woman threatened during armed robbery
A female shop assistant was threatened with a knife during an armed robbery at a convenience store in south Belfast last night. At around 7.20pm, a youth entered the shop on the Upper Lisburn Road an...
Woman threatened during armed robbery
A female shop assistant was threatened with a knife during an armed robbery at a convenience store in south Belfast last night. At around 7.20pm, a youth entered the shop on the Upper Lisburn Road an...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2003
Specialist units needed to counter high rate of induced births
A University of Ulster midwifery specialist has called for the introduction of specialist birthing units across Northern Ireland. According a senior lecturer in midwifery at the UU, Dr Marlene Sincla...
Specialist units needed to counter high rate of induced births
A University of Ulster midwifery specialist has called for the introduction of specialist birthing units across Northern Ireland. According a senior lecturer in midwifery at the UU, Dr Marlene Sincla...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.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.
