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Northern Ireland News for September 2021 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2021
Other News In Brief
New £1m Conference Support Scheme For The Tourism Industry A £1m conference support scheme for the tourism industry has been launched to provide an incentive for conference organisers to bri...
Other News In Brief
New £1m Conference Support Scheme For The Tourism Industry A £1m conference support scheme for the tourism industry has been launched to provide an incentive for conference organisers to bri...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2021
Irish President Turns Down Invite To Mark NI Centenary
The DUP has asked the Irish President Michael D Higgins if he is "officially snubbing" Northern Ireland's centenary. Strangford MLA Peter Weir has written to the Irish President asking if his office ...
Irish President Turns Down Invite To Mark NI Centenary
The DUP has asked the Irish President Michael D Higgins if he is "officially snubbing" Northern Ireland's centenary. Strangford MLA Peter Weir has written to the Irish President asking if his office ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2021
New Home Office Deportation Rules 'Inhumane'
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said that she "will have no part in inhumane" new rules by the British Home Office targeting rough sleepers for deportation. The new measure allows the Home Of...
New Home Office Deportation Rules 'Inhumane'
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said that she "will have no part in inhumane" new rules by the British Home Office targeting rough sleepers for deportation. The new measure allows the Home Of...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2021
Economy Minister Accused Of Letting Ideology Get In The Way Of Opportunity
The DUP economy minister needs to stop letting ideology get in the way of economic opportunity, Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has said. The East Derry MLA and party economy spokesperson said: "Yest...
Economy Minister Accused Of Letting Ideology Get In The Way Of Opportunity
The DUP economy minister needs to stop letting ideology get in the way of economic opportunity, Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald has said. The East Derry MLA and party economy spokesperson said: "Yest...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2021
Sinn Féin Accused Of Putting 'Outdated Ideology Before Working Families'
Sinn Féin has been accused of putting their "outdated ideology before support for working families". The DUP's East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has said the seven SF MPs who fail to take their se...
Sinn Féin Accused Of Putting 'Outdated Ideology Before Working Families'
Sinn Féin has been accused of putting their "outdated ideology before support for working families". The DUP's East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has said the seven SF MPs who fail to take their se...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2021
Shimna River Flood Alleviation Scheme Construction Contract Awarded
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that the construction contract for the £5.1 million Shimna River Flood Alleviation Scheme has been awarded to Dawson WAM Ltd. The project involves...
Shimna River Flood Alleviation Scheme Construction Contract Awarded
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced that the construction contract for the £5.1 million Shimna River Flood Alleviation Scheme has been awarded to Dawson WAM Ltd. The project involves...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2021
Alliance Welcomes Announcement Of New Booster Vaccine
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has welcomed the announcement of a new booster vaccine. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has advised booster vaccines should be offered ...
Alliance Welcomes Announcement Of New Booster Vaccine
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has welcomed the announcement of a new booster vaccine. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has advised booster vaccines should be offered ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2021
Dormant Account Fund To Sustain New Arts Businesses
A new ground-breaking five-year partnership programme to support small and medium sized arts and cultural organisations to become more sustainable is to be funded through a £500,000 grant from the Dor...
Dormant Account Fund To Sustain New Arts Businesses
A new ground-breaking five-year partnership programme to support small and medium sized arts and cultural organisations to become more sustainable is to be funded through a £500,000 grant from the Dor...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2021
Environmental Work Of Primary School Children 'Inspirational' - Poots
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has said that the environmental work of primary school children is "inspirational". Mr Poots made the comments during a joint visit with the Education Minister Michel...
Environmental Work Of Primary School Children 'Inspirational' - Poots
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has said that the environmental work of primary school children is "inspirational". Mr Poots made the comments during a joint visit with the Education Minister Michel...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2021
Ministers Meet With IFA Over Ticket Pricing
A delegation of DUP MLA's has met with the Irish Football Association over concerns surrounding ticket pricing and membership schemes. Speaking after the meeting William Humphrey MLA said: "Today's m...
Ministers Meet With IFA Over Ticket Pricing
A delegation of DUP MLA's has met with the Irish Football Association over concerns surrounding ticket pricing and membership schemes. Speaking after the meeting William Humphrey MLA said: "Today's m...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2021
Other News In Brief
Appeal For Information On 'Creeper-Style Burglary' In North Belfast One man has been arrested and one man is receiving treatment in hospital following a collision on the Ballyutoag Road, Cruml...
Other News In Brief
Appeal For Information On 'Creeper-Style Burglary' In North Belfast One man has been arrested and one man is receiving treatment in hospital following a collision on the Ballyutoag Road, Cruml...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2021
Four Men Arrested In Connection With Lyra McKee Murder
Four men have been arrested in connection with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. Ms McKee was fatally shot as she observed rioting in L'Derry in April 2019. She was 29 years old. Police investiga...
Four Men Arrested In Connection With Lyra McKee Murder
Four men have been arrested in connection with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. Ms McKee was fatally shot as she observed rioting in L'Derry in April 2019. She was 29 years old. Police investiga...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2021
Daniel Carroll Found Guilty Of The Murder Of Brian Phelan
Daniel Martin James Carroll (30)has been found guilty of the murder of Brian Phelan. Mr Phelan was stabbed multiple times - three times in the neck and twice in the body – in an attack on a remote ro...
Daniel Carroll Found Guilty Of The Murder Of Brian Phelan
Daniel Martin James Carroll (30)has been found guilty of the murder of Brian Phelan. Mr Phelan was stabbed multiple times - three times in the neck and twice in the body – in an attack on a remote ro...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2021
SDLP Seeking To Fast Track Legislation To Stop Stormont Collapse
The SDLP has called on Boris Johnson to commit to legislation to secure the sustainability of power sharing in Northern Ireland and for it be fast tracked through Westminster. Party Leader Colum East...
SDLP Seeking To Fast Track Legislation To Stop Stormont Collapse
The SDLP has called on Boris Johnson to commit to legislation to secure the sustainability of power sharing in Northern Ireland and for it be fast tracked through Westminster. Party Leader Colum East...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2021
Five Arrested And Alcohol Seized In Holylands Disturbances
Additional police resources are to be deployed in the Holyland's area of south Belfast following two nights of disturbances. Police have arrested five people and seized more than 2,500 bottles and ca...
Five Arrested And Alcohol Seized In Holylands Disturbances
Additional police resources are to be deployed in the Holyland's area of south Belfast following two nights of disturbances. Police have arrested five people and seized more than 2,500 bottles and ca...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2021
Booster Vaccinations Announced By Health Minister
Booster vaccinations are set to be offered to those first vaccinated during Phase 1 of the programme, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced. Minister Swann has made the announcement on the advice...
Booster Vaccinations Announced By Health Minister
Booster vaccinations are set to be offered to those first vaccinated during Phase 1 of the programme, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced. Minister Swann has made the announcement on the advice...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2021
Devolved Govt's Call For Proof Of Status For EU Citizens
The UK's devolved government of NI, Scotland and Wales have issued a joint letter calling for EU citizens to be be offered physical proof of their settled or pre-settled status. Currently, EU citizen...
Devolved Govt's Call For Proof Of Status For EU Citizens
The UK's devolved government of NI, Scotland and Wales have issued a joint letter calling for EU citizens to be be offered physical proof of their settled or pre-settled status. Currently, EU citizen...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2021
New £5m Creative Sector Recovery Fund Announced
A new £5 million fund has been announced to help prevent the loss of the talent and expertise of individuals and freelancers working in the creative sector. The Creative Individuals Recovery Programm...
New £5m Creative Sector Recovery Fund Announced
A new £5 million fund has been announced to help prevent the loss of the talent and expertise of individuals and freelancers working in the creative sector. The Creative Individuals Recovery Programm...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2021
DUP Must Take Responsibility For Brexit - SF
The DUP must take responsibility for the hard Brexit they helped create, Sinn Féin MLA and economy spokesperson Caoimhe Archibald has said. She said: "The DUP leader has been claiming in recent days ...
DUP Must Take Responsibility For Brexit - SF
The DUP must take responsibility for the hard Brexit they helped create, Sinn Féin MLA and economy spokesperson Caoimhe Archibald has said. She said: "The DUP leader has been claiming in recent days ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2021
IFA Must Maintain Positive Relationship With 'Green And White Army' - DUP
The Irish Football Association (IFA) must prioritise maintaining a positive relationship "with the Green and White Army", the DUP's North Belfast MLA William Humphrey has said. Mr Humphrey's made the...
IFA Must Maintain Positive Relationship With 'Green And White Army' - DUP
The Irish Football Association (IFA) must prioritise maintaining a positive relationship "with the Green and White Army", the DUP's North Belfast MLA William Humphrey has said. Mr Humphrey's made the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 15, 2021
Other News In Brief
John Blair Expresses His Condolences On The Death Of Paul Hamill Alliance South Antrim MLA John Blair has expressed his condolences after the passing of Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor, P...
Other News In Brief
John Blair Expresses His Condolences On The Death Of Paul Hamill Alliance South Antrim MLA John Blair has expressed his condolences after the passing of Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor, P...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2021
High Street Scheme To Open From 27 September
The £100 Spend Local pre-paid card High Street Scheme (HSS) will be open from 27 September until 25 October, Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced. During a visit to Belfast's Ormeau Road - wh...
High Street Scheme To Open From 27 September
The £100 Spend Local pre-paid card High Street Scheme (HSS) will be open from 27 September until 25 October, Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced. During a visit to Belfast's Ormeau Road - wh...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2021
12-15-Year-Olds To Be Offered Vaccine
The Covid-19 vaccine is to be offered to young people aged 12-15, following unanimous advice to ministers from the four UK Chief Medical Officers. Making the announcement, Health Minister Robin Swann...
12-15-Year-Olds To Be Offered Vaccine
The Covid-19 vaccine is to be offered to young people aged 12-15, following unanimous advice to ministers from the four UK Chief Medical Officers. Making the announcement, Health Minister Robin Swann...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2021
Agio To Create 100 New Jobs At Belfast Technology Centre
Agio, a New York-based IT and Cybersecurity services provider, have announced that they are to establish a new technology centre in Belfast with the creation of 100 new jobs. The company provides AI-...
Agio To Create 100 New Jobs At Belfast Technology Centre
Agio, a New York-based IT and Cybersecurity services provider, have announced that they are to establish a new technology centre in Belfast with the creation of 100 new jobs. The company provides AI-...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2021
Number Of New Sexual Offences Set To Become Law
A number of new sexual offences, including up-skirting, down-blousing and adults masquerading as children online, are set to become law following the introduction of the second stage of legislation by...
Number Of New Sexual Offences Set To Become Law
A number of new sexual offences, including up-skirting, down-blousing and adults masquerading as children online, are set to become law following the introduction of the second stage of legislation by...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2021
Education Minister Announces Major Investment In Special Schools
Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen has announced an £800,000 investment for outdoor play and learning support for NI's special schools. The funding will support the delivery of high quality creati...
Education Minister Announces Major Investment In Special Schools
Education Minister, Michelle McIlveen has announced an £800,000 investment for outdoor play and learning support for NI's special schools. The funding will support the delivery of high quality creati...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2021
New Private Tenancies Bill Moves To Second Stage In The Assembly
The new Private Tenancies Bill, which aims to improve protections for tenants living in the private rented sector, has moved to the second stage in the Assembly. Commenting on the Bill, Communities M...
New Private Tenancies Bill Moves To Second Stage In The Assembly
The new Private Tenancies Bill, which aims to improve protections for tenants living in the private rented sector, has moved to the second stage in the Assembly. Commenting on the Bill, Communities M...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2021
Annual Redundancies 31% Higher Than Previous Year
One hundred and thirty new redundancies were confirmed in August, bringing the annual total to 5,060 – 31% higher than the previous year. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) h...
Annual Redundancies 31% Higher Than Previous Year
One hundred and thirty new redundancies were confirmed in August, bringing the annual total to 5,060 – 31% higher than the previous year. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) h...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2021
New 'Play Safe, Stay Safe' Awareness Programme Launched
'Play Safe, Stay Safe', a new online construction site awareness programme for primary school children has been launched by Phoenix Natural Gas. The 'Play Safe, Stay Safe' schools programme aims to h...
New 'Play Safe, Stay Safe' Awareness Programme Launched
'Play Safe, Stay Safe', a new online construction site awareness programme for primary school children has been launched by Phoenix Natural Gas. The 'Play Safe, Stay Safe' schools programme aims to h...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 14, 2021
Donaldson Stormont Threats Would Impact Climate Action - SDLP
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has hit out at DUP Leader Jeffery Donaldson over his threat to devolution, claiming efforts to tackle the climate crisis could falter if Stormont falls. The Foyle MP made t...
Donaldson Stormont Threats Would Impact Climate Action - SDLP
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has hit out at DUP Leader Jeffery Donaldson over his threat to devolution, claiming efforts to tackle the climate crisis could falter if Stormont falls. The Foyle MP made t...
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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.
