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Northern Ireland News for April 2013
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2013
Gay Marriage Motion Defeated
A Sinn Féin motion to legalise same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland has been defeated. Bronwyn McGahan had proposed the motion, but it was defeated in the Assembly by 53 votes to 42. 50 unionist ML...
Gay Marriage Motion Defeated
A Sinn Féin motion to legalise same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland has been defeated. Bronwyn McGahan had proposed the motion, but it was defeated in the Assembly by 53 votes to 42. 50 unionist ML...
Business News, Apr 30, 2013
Firms To Receive A Package Of Free Leadership And Management Programmes
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today announced a package of free leadership and management programmes for local businesses. The Department for Employment and Learning will provide ...
Firms To Receive A Package Of Free Leadership And Management Programmes
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today announced a package of free leadership and management programmes for local businesses. The Department for Employment and Learning will provide ...
Business News, Apr 30, 2013
Dairy Ingredients Firm To Create New Posts
Taoiseach Enda Kenny today unveiled details of Government support for Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Limited (GIIL) which the company announced will create over 1600 direct and indirect jobs and contribu...
Dairy Ingredients Firm To Create New Posts
Taoiseach Enda Kenny today unveiled details of Government support for Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Limited (GIIL) which the company announced will create over 1600 direct and indirect jobs and contribu...
Recruitment News, Apr 30, 2013
Minister To Host Youth Unemployment Conference
Sinn Fein MEP, Martina Anderson, today launched details of a major conference she is hosting on Friday 7th June on the issues of youth unemployment in Ireland and the EU's 'Youth Guarantee' proposals....
Minister To Host Youth Unemployment Conference
Sinn Fein MEP, Martina Anderson, today launched details of a major conference she is hosting on Friday 7th June on the issues of youth unemployment in Ireland and the EU's 'Youth Guarantee' proposals....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2013
Villiers Calls For 'Sectarian-Free' NI
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Theresa Villiers has called on MLAs to work together towards a sectarian-free Northern Ireland. Noting that some young people involved in disorder this year were b...
Villiers Calls For 'Sectarian-Free' NI
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Theresa Villiers has called on MLAs to work together towards a sectarian-free Northern Ireland. Noting that some young people involved in disorder this year were b...
UK National News, Apr 30, 2013
Lloyds Bank Reports £2bn Profit
Lloyds Banking Group has reported a profit for the first three months of the year. The bank recorded a statutory pre-tax profit of £2.04bn in the first quarter of 2013, an increase from £280m for the...
Lloyds Bank Reports £2bn Profit
Lloyds Banking Group has reported a profit for the first three months of the year. The bank recorded a statutory pre-tax profit of £2.04bn in the first quarter of 2013, an increase from £280m for the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2013
Hadron Collider Comes To Belfast
The world's largest scientific experiment, the Large Hadron Collider, is coming to Belfast. A week-long exhibition, beginning this May bank holiday, will feature a lecture from Physicist Professor Pe...
Hadron Collider Comes To Belfast
The world's largest scientific experiment, the Large Hadron Collider, is coming to Belfast. A week-long exhibition, beginning this May bank holiday, will feature a lecture from Physicist Professor Pe...
UK National News, Apr 30, 2013
UK To End South Africa Financial Aid
Britain is to end its direct financial support to South Africa by 2015. The UK bilateral development programme has been in operation for over twenty years since the end of apartheid, but will now be ...
UK To End South Africa Financial Aid
Britain is to end its direct financial support to South Africa by 2015. The UK bilateral development programme has been in operation for over twenty years since the end of apartheid, but will now be ...
UK National News, Apr 30, 2013
Prisoners' Privileges Shake-Up Announced
The Ministry of Justice has announced a major shake-up to the rights of prisoners to receive privileges, to be introduced before the end of the year. Under the new rules, prisoners in England and Wal...
Prisoners' Privileges Shake-Up Announced
The Ministry of Justice has announced a major shake-up to the rights of prisoners to receive privileges, to be introduced before the end of the year. Under the new rules, prisoners in England and Wal...
UK National News, Apr 30, 2013
430 Jobs Lost At Rowecord Engineering
Administrators appointed to Wales' largest steel contractor, Rowecord Engineering, has confirmed around 430 people are to lose their jobs. However, it is understood around 80 people will be kept on ...
430 Jobs Lost At Rowecord Engineering
Administrators appointed to Wales' largest steel contractor, Rowecord Engineering, has confirmed around 430 people are to lose their jobs. However, it is understood around 80 people will be kept on ...
UK National News, Apr 30, 2013
Cancer Rates Increase In Scotland
Cancer rates in Scotland have increased by three percent over the last ten years. Official statistics announced by the Scottish government show that two in five people in Scotland will be diagnosed w...
Cancer Rates Increase In Scotland
Cancer rates in Scotland have increased by three percent over the last ten years. Official statistics announced by the Scottish government show that two in five people in Scotland will be diagnosed w...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2013
Sinn Féin, SDLP Call For Parade Investigation
Stormont's main nationalist parties have called on the PSNI to investigate alleged breaches of a Parades Commission order during an Orange march on Sunday. While the parade, which was for the Loyal O...
Sinn Féin, SDLP Call For Parade Investigation
Stormont's main nationalist parties have called on the PSNI to investigate alleged breaches of a Parades Commission order during an Orange march on Sunday. While the parade, which was for the Loyal O...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2013
Garda Donohoe Murder Inquiry Continues
PSNI Serious Crime Branch officers assisting with the investigation into the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe in January are continuing with their inquiries into the shooting. Gardai are inve...
Garda Donohoe Murder Inquiry Continues
PSNI Serious Crime Branch officers assisting with the investigation into the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe in January are continuing with their inquiries into the shooting. Gardai are inve...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2013
Bowe Only Ulsterman On Lions Squad
Tommy Bowe will be the only Ulsterman representing the British and Irish Lions during this summer's rugby tour of Australia. In total nine Irishmen have been picked, including Paul O'Connell, Brian O...
Bowe Only Ulsterman On Lions Squad
Tommy Bowe will be the only Ulsterman representing the British and Irish Lions during this summer's rugby tour of Australia. In total nine Irishmen have been picked, including Paul O'Connell, Brian O...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2013
NI Human Trafficking Law Receives Royal Assent
New legislation to prevent human trafficking in Northern Ireland has received Royal Assent. The Criminal Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2013 will see the law on sex offender notification changed in N...
NI Human Trafficking Law Receives Royal Assent
New legislation to prevent human trafficking in Northern Ireland has received Royal Assent. The Criminal Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2013 will see the law on sex offender notification changed in N...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2013
Enniskillen Funding Ahead Of G8
Enniskillen will be very much 'open for business' during this year's G8 summit, following the allocation of additional funding of £233,000 to revamp the town centre. This was the message from the Dep...
Enniskillen Funding Ahead Of G8
Enniskillen will be very much 'open for business' during this year's G8 summit, following the allocation of additional funding of £233,000 to revamp the town centre. This was the message from the Dep...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2013
70 Belfast Jobs Created By US Company
Investment by a US Payment Technology company in Belfast is to create 70 new jobs, according to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment. Merchant Warehouse will set up a Technology Develop...
70 Belfast Jobs Created By US Company
Investment by a US Payment Technology company in Belfast is to create 70 new jobs, according to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment. Merchant Warehouse will set up a Technology Develop...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2013
Other News In Brief
Man Suffers Facial Injury After Attack A man has suffered a serious facial injury following an attack in a park in L'Derry, according to the PSNI. Two men were attacked by a group of men in t...
Other News In Brief
Man Suffers Facial Injury After Attack A man has suffered a serious facial injury following an attack in a park in L'Derry, according to the PSNI. Two men were attacked by a group of men in t...
UK National News, Apr 30, 2013
Whitbread Announce UK Jobs Boost
Whitbread, the hotel and restaurant group, has said it plans to create 12,000 jobs in the UK over the next five years. According to Sky News, the group outlined its plans for expansion as it continu...
Whitbread Announce UK Jobs Boost
Whitbread, the hotel and restaurant group, has said it plans to create 12,000 jobs in the UK over the next five years. According to Sky News, the group outlined its plans for expansion as it continu...
UK National News, Apr 30, 2013
Ex-Military To Receive Mental Health Training
Former military personnel and their families are to be offered training to help veterans experiencing mental health problems. Up to 6,400 ex-soldiers, sailors, airmen and their families will receive ...
Ex-Military To Receive Mental Health Training
Former military personnel and their families are to be offered training to help veterans experiencing mental health problems. Up to 6,400 ex-soldiers, sailors, airmen and their families will receive ...
UK National News, Apr 30, 2013
Other News In Brief
Woman Charged With Acid Attack A 21-year-old woman has been charged over an acid attack in east London. Naomi Oni, who is also 21, has also acid thrown in her face after getting off a bus in ...
Other News In Brief
Woman Charged With Acid Attack A 21-year-old woman has been charged over an acid attack in east London. Naomi Oni, who is also 21, has also acid thrown in her face after getting off a bus in ...
Business News, Apr 29, 2013
eBay's New Headquarters Open In Dundalk
Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Séamus Kirk, has welcomed the opening of eBay’s new European headquarters in Dundalk. Deputy Kirk commented: "The opening of eBay's European headquarters in Dundalk is a ver...
eBay's New Headquarters Open In Dundalk
Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Séamus Kirk, has welcomed the opening of eBay’s new European headquarters in Dundalk. Deputy Kirk commented: "The opening of eBay's European headquarters in Dundalk is a ver...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2013
Sabotage Claim In Constable Carroll Murder Appeal
The High Court in Belfast has heard a claim the the PSNI attempted to sabotage the appeal of two men convicted of murdering Constable Stephen Carroll. Brendan McConvill and John Paul Wooton are appea...
Sabotage Claim In Constable Carroll Murder Appeal
The High Court in Belfast has heard a claim the the PSNI attempted to sabotage the appeal of two men convicted of murdering Constable Stephen Carroll. Brendan McConvill and John Paul Wooton are appea...
Recruitment News, Apr 29, 2013
Merchant Warehouse Creates 70 Jobs
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Merchant Warehouse is to set up a Technology Development and Customer Support Centre in Belfast creating 70 quality jobs. The Boston-based company...
Merchant Warehouse Creates 70 Jobs
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Merchant Warehouse is to set up a Technology Development and Customer Support Centre in Belfast creating 70 quality jobs. The Boston-based company...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2013
Joint Receivers Appointed To Xtra-vision
A receiver has been appointed to Xtra-vision today. The firm currently employs 242 staff and has 42 store in Northern Ireland. Joint receivers Luke Charleton and Colin Farquharson of Ernst & Young w...
Joint Receivers Appointed To Xtra-vision
A receiver has been appointed to Xtra-vision today. The firm currently employs 242 staff and has 42 store in Northern Ireland. Joint receivers Luke Charleton and Colin Farquharson of Ernst & Young w...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2013
Additional Funding For Enniskillen Town Centre
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced additional funding of £233,000 to assist with the revitalisation of Enniskillen town centre. The allocated funding will be used for a paint...
Additional Funding For Enniskillen Town Centre
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced additional funding of £233,000 to assist with the revitalisation of Enniskillen town centre. The allocated funding will be used for a paint...
UK National News, Apr 29, 2013
New Allegations In Wales Child Abuse Inquiry
An independent investigation examining claims of historical child abuse at children's homes in north Wales has been published. The report is reported to have found "significant evidence of systemic ...
New Allegations In Wales Child Abuse Inquiry
An independent investigation examining claims of historical child abuse at children's homes in north Wales has been published. The report is reported to have found "significant evidence of systemic ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2013
Call For Awareness For MS Treatments
SDLP Health Spokesperson Conall McDevitt MLA has called on the Department of Health to do more to promote awareness and information for MS patients after a report by the MS Society revealed that only ...
Call For Awareness For MS Treatments
SDLP Health Spokesperson Conall McDevitt MLA has called on the Department of Health to do more to promote awareness and information for MS patients after a report by the MS Society revealed that only ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2013
Man Injured In Collision In Lisnaskea
A man is believed to be suffering serious head injuries following a one vehicle crash near Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh. The collision occurred before 9am on Monday close to a quarry on the Dernawilt Road...
Man Injured In Collision In Lisnaskea
A man is believed to be suffering serious head injuries following a one vehicle crash near Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh. The collision occurred before 9am on Monday close to a quarry on the Dernawilt Road...
UK National News, Apr 29, 2013
Couple Found Dead In Essex Hotel
A couple have been found dead in an Essex hotel pool. The bodies of the man and woman, believed to be in their 30s and 20s respectively, were found at the luxury Down Hall Country House Hotel in Hatf...
Couple Found Dead In Essex Hotel
A couple have been found dead in an Essex hotel pool. The bodies of the man and woman, believed to be in their 30s and 20s respectively, were found at the luxury Down Hall Country House Hotel in Hatf...
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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.
