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Northern Ireland News for January 2011 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2011
Public Hearings To Debate N2/A5 Road
The Irish Republic's Oireachtas Transport Committee is to hold public hearings next month into a contentious cross-border road construction project. The route would be Ireland's longest new road, rep...
Public Hearings To Debate N2/A5 Road
The Irish Republic's Oireachtas Transport Committee is to hold public hearings next month into a contentious cross-border road construction project. The route would be Ireland's longest new road, rep...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2011
UTV Boss Welcomes 'Open House' On Local TV
The boss of NI's sole commercial TV station, Ulster Television (UTV), has welcomed plans just announced by the UK Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt to allow a range of competing companies to make a bid to...
UTV Boss Welcomes 'Open House' On Local TV
The boss of NI's sole commercial TV station, Ulster Television (UTV), has welcomed plans just announced by the UK Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt to allow a range of competing companies to make a bid to...
Business News, Jan 20, 2011
UTV Boss Welcomes 'Open House' On Local TV
The boss of NI's sole commercial TV station, Ulster Television (UTV), has welcomed plans just announced by the UK Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt to allow a range of competing companies to make a bid to...
UTV Boss Welcomes 'Open House' On Local TV
The boss of NI's sole commercial TV station, Ulster Television (UTV), has welcomed plans just announced by the UK Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt to allow a range of competing companies to make a bid to...
Business News, Jan 20, 2011
Patten Interviewed For BBC Trust Chair
Interviews for the new BBC Trust Chairman's post have started with former Hong Kong Governor and ex Northern Ireland Office Minister, Lord Patten as the first candidate to face the selection panel. ...
Patten Interviewed For BBC Trust Chair
Interviews for the new BBC Trust Chairman's post have started with former Hong Kong Governor and ex Northern Ireland Office Minister, Lord Patten as the first candidate to face the selection panel. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2011
Unhealthy Prognosis As Harney Quits Cabinet
The Republic of Ireland's Minister for Health, Mary Harney, has quit her position in the Cabinet only days after Taoiseach Brian Cowen's narrow victory in a vote of confidence. On Wednesday, the For...
Unhealthy Prognosis As Harney Quits Cabinet
The Republic of Ireland's Minister for Health, Mary Harney, has quit her position in the Cabinet only days after Taoiseach Brian Cowen's narrow victory in a vote of confidence. On Wednesday, the For...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2011
Renewable Energy Gets Powerful Boost
A new association is being formed today aimed at expanding the use of renewable energy sources, such as wind power. The Northern Ireland Renewable Industry Group (NIRIG), which represents the collect...
Renewable Energy Gets Powerful Boost
A new association is being formed today aimed at expanding the use of renewable energy sources, such as wind power. The Northern Ireland Renewable Industry Group (NIRIG), which represents the collect...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
More Swine Flu Tragedies There have been four new swine-flu deaths with the latest tragedies bringing to 21 the number of people who have died from H1N1 flu during the current flu season. That figure...
Other NI News In Brief
More Swine Flu Tragedies There have been four new swine-flu deaths with the latest tragedies bringing to 21 the number of people who have died from H1N1 flu during the current flu season. That figure...
Recruitment News, Jan 20, 2011
Aer Lingus Cancels Further 34 Flights
Aer Lingus has cancelled 34 flights between Dublin and the UK and other parts of Europe today, due to continuing staff disputes. The part state owned carrier said an estimated 2,700 people will be af...
Aer Lingus Cancels Further 34 Flights
Aer Lingus has cancelled 34 flights between Dublin and the UK and other parts of Europe today, due to continuing staff disputes. The part state owned carrier said an estimated 2,700 people will be af...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2011
Students March As MPs Debate EMA
There is to be a march on Parliament today in a protest and student day of action over allowances. It is timed to coincide with MPs debating the proposed abolition of the Education Maintenance Allowa...
Students March As MPs Debate EMA
There is to be a march on Parliament today in a protest and student day of action over allowances. It is timed to coincide with MPs debating the proposed abolition of the Education Maintenance Allowa...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2011
Release Of Bush Blair Memos Vetoed
The public disclosure of a number of secret memos between former Prime Minister Blair and ex US President Bush, sent during the run up to the Iraq invasion, has been blocked. The potentially politic...
Release Of Bush Blair Memos Vetoed
The public disclosure of a number of secret memos between former Prime Minister Blair and ex US President Bush, sent during the run up to the Iraq invasion, has been blocked. The potentially politic...
Recruitment News, Jan 19, 2011
Roster Row Leads To Flight Cancellations
The ongoing row over new rosters at Aer Lingus has prompted the cancellation of some ten flights, affecting over 1,000 passengers. The part state owned flier announced last night that some 32 cabin ...
Roster Row Leads To Flight Cancellations
The ongoing row over new rosters at Aer Lingus has prompted the cancellation of some ten flights, affecting over 1,000 passengers. The part state owned flier announced last night that some 32 cabin ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2011
Unionist Friction Over Budget Endorsement
Due to the high level of 'unknown outcomes' based on limited information and aspirational claims, the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) is 'unable' to endorse the draft Stormont Budget proposal. The Finan...
Unionist Friction Over Budget Endorsement
Due to the high level of 'unknown outcomes' based on limited information and aspirational claims, the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) is 'unable' to endorse the draft Stormont Budget proposal. The Finan...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2011
Future Of Local TV Outlined
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has unveiled plans to allow companies to run local TV stations. Speaking at the Oxford Media Convention, Mr Hunt said the initiative would offer communities a "new voice...
Future Of Local TV Outlined
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has unveiled plans to allow companies to run local TV stations. Speaking at the Oxford Media Convention, Mr Hunt said the initiative would offer communities a "new voice...
Business News, Jan 19, 2011
Unionist Friction Over Budget Endorsement
Due to the high level of 'unknown outcomes' based on limited information and aspirational claims, the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) is 'unable' to endorse the draft Stormont Budget proposal. The Finan...
Unionist Friction Over Budget Endorsement
Due to the high level of 'unknown outcomes' based on limited information and aspirational claims, the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) is 'unable' to endorse the draft Stormont Budget proposal. The Finan...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2011
'Court Chaos' Over Michaela Murder
Three men have appeared in a near-chaotic courtroom in Mauritius charged in connection with the murder of NI newlywed Michaela McAreavey - and a fourth is due to be in the dock shortly. The 27-year-o...
'Court Chaos' Over Michaela Murder
Three men have appeared in a near-chaotic courtroom in Mauritius charged in connection with the murder of NI newlywed Michaela McAreavey - and a fourth is due to be in the dock shortly. The 27-year-o...
Business News, Jan 19, 2011
More NI People Joining Dole Queue
There are now more people on the Dole in Northern Ireland with figures released today showing that the unemployment rate increased to reach 7.8%. This is according to the statistics recorded over the...
More NI People Joining Dole Queue
There are now more people on the Dole in Northern Ireland with figures released today showing that the unemployment rate increased to reach 7.8%. This is according to the statistics recorded over the...
Recruitment News, Jan 19, 2011
Hospital Expansion Brings Cork Jobs
A private hospital development has announced it will be developing 100 jobs in County Cork. Cork Medical Centre (CMC) is recruiting 100 clinical staff at the new €90m hospital, which opened in Octob...
Hospital Expansion Brings Cork Jobs
A private hospital development has announced it will be developing 100 jobs in County Cork. Cork Medical Centre (CMC) is recruiting 100 clinical staff at the new €90m hospital, which opened in Octob...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2011
More NI People Joining Dole Queue
There are now more people on the Dole in Northern Ireland with figures released today showing that the unemployment rate increased to reach 7.8%. This is according to the statistics recorded over the...
More NI People Joining Dole Queue
There are now more people on the Dole in Northern Ireland with figures released today showing that the unemployment rate increased to reach 7.8%. This is according to the statistics recorded over the...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2011
Cowen To Discuss Election After Vote Win
Irish Premier Brian Cowen has won last night's vote of confidence in his leadership, but is not yet out of trouble as he meets to discuss a date for the upcoming election. Some 71 Fianna Fail TDs in...
Cowen To Discuss Election After Vote Win
Irish Premier Brian Cowen has won last night's vote of confidence in his leadership, but is not yet out of trouble as he meets to discuss a date for the upcoming election. Some 71 Fianna Fail TDs in...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2011
Rifles Finalise Training For Afghanistan
British troops - from 1st Battalion The Rifles - have been going through the final stages of their pre-deployment training for their upcoming deployment to Helmand at the mock Afghan village at the St...
Rifles Finalise Training For Afghanistan
British troops - from 1st Battalion The Rifles - have been going through the final stages of their pre-deployment training for their upcoming deployment to Helmand at the mock Afghan village at the St...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2011
Liverpool 'Death Driver' Jailed
A judge has told a convicted killer driver in Liverpool that his only mitigating factor in deciding sentencing was the "good fortune" that the death of an innocent Co Tyrone student was the only such ...
Liverpool 'Death Driver' Jailed
A judge has told a convicted killer driver in Liverpool that his only mitigating factor in deciding sentencing was the "good fortune" that the death of an innocent Co Tyrone student was the only such ...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2011
Health Care Bill Puts Focus On Quality
Plans to modernise the National Health Service and put quality of patient care at the heart of everything it does were set out in the Health and Social Care Bill, published today. The proposed change...
Health Care Bill Puts Focus On Quality
Plans to modernise the National Health Service and put quality of patient care at the heart of everything it does were set out in the Health and Social Care Bill, published today. The proposed change...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2011
Eight Million Bootleg Cigs Seized
Seven men have been arrested and around eight million counterfeit cigarettes, hidden in a shipment of under-floor heating pipes have been seized by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The cigarettes, though...
Eight Million Bootleg Cigs Seized
Seven men have been arrested and around eight million counterfeit cigarettes, hidden in a shipment of under-floor heating pipes have been seized by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The cigarettes, though...
UK National News, Jan 19, 2011
Other News In Brief
Quarry Bones Find Probed A human skeleton has been found in a disused quarry in north Cumbria, prompting a police investigation. A member of the public made the find in the Gaitle Bridge area, north ...
Other News In Brief
Quarry Bones Find Probed A human skeleton has been found in a disused quarry in north Cumbria, prompting a police investigation. A member of the public made the find in the Gaitle Bridge area, north ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2011
Construction Output Shows Marginal Gain
There has been a slight increase in the volume of construction work in NI with the closing months of last year seeing a rise of 2.0% - as compared with the second quarter of 2010. However, the key fi...
Construction Output Shows Marginal Gain
There has been a slight increase in the volume of construction work in NI with the closing months of last year seeing a rise of 2.0% - as compared with the second quarter of 2010. However, the key fi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2011
'Minimum Price' Could Curb Booze Abuse
Just a few months after local psychiatrists called on the Stormont Executive to introduce a minimum price for alcohol the Social Development (DSD) Minister Alex Attwood and Health Minister, Michael Mc...
'Minimum Price' Could Curb Booze Abuse
Just a few months after local psychiatrists called on the Stormont Executive to introduce a minimum price for alcohol the Social Development (DSD) Minister Alex Attwood and Health Minister, Michael Mc...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2011
Aer Lingus Cancellations Follow Roster Row
The ongoing row over new rosters at Aer Lingus has prompted the cancellation of some ten flights from Dublin - affecting over 1,000 passengers. While the Aer Lingus hub at Belfast International remai...
Aer Lingus Cancellations Follow Roster Row
The ongoing row over new rosters at Aer Lingus has prompted the cancellation of some ten flights from Dublin - affecting over 1,000 passengers. While the Aer Lingus hub at Belfast International remai...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2011
Larne Dualling Project 'Progresses'
The long road towards an upgraded route from Belfast to the port of Larne is finally progressing. The Stormont Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy has announced the publication of the draft St...
Larne Dualling Project 'Progresses'
The long road towards an upgraded route from Belfast to the port of Larne is finally progressing. The Stormont Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy has announced the publication of the draft St...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Murphy On The Rack The beleaguered Stormont Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy has appeared before the committee which examines his department to face tough questions over the Christmas water...
Other NI News In Brief
Murphy On The Rack The beleaguered Stormont Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy has appeared before the committee which examines his department to face tough questions over the Christmas water...
Recruitment News, Jan 19, 2011
Aer Lingus Crew 'Taken Off Payroll'
The union representing Aer Lingus cabin crew have announced some 44 workers are to go unpaid as they have been taken off the carrier's payroll over a roster dispute. Aer Lingus warned last week that ...
Aer Lingus Crew 'Taken Off Payroll'
The union representing Aer Lingus cabin crew have announced some 44 workers are to go unpaid as they have been taken off the carrier's payroll over a roster dispute. Aer Lingus warned last week that ...
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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.
