Northern Ireland News for February 2022 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2022
New Charities Bill Passed By The Assembly
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed the news that the new Charities Bill has now passed its final stage in the Assembly. The Minister introduced the Bill in direct response to concerns r...
New Charities Bill Passed By The Assembly
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has welcomed the news that the new Charities Bill has now passed its final stage in the Assembly. The Minister introduced the Bill in direct response to concerns r...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2022
Other News In Brief
Protocol Continues To Threaten Supply Of Medicines Into NI The Protocol continues to threaten the supply of medicines into Northern Ireland, DUP Health Committee Members Pam Cameron MLA and...
Other News In Brief
Protocol Continues To Threaten Supply Of Medicines Into NI The Protocol continues to threaten the supply of medicines into Northern Ireland, DUP Health Committee Members Pam Cameron MLA and...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2022
Murder Investigation Launches Following Death Of Man In Lisburn
The PSNI have launched a murder investigation into the death of a man following an incident at a house in Lisburn. Eugene McCormack (53) was assaulted during an incident at a house on Donard Drive on...
Murder Investigation Launches Following Death Of Man In Lisburn
The PSNI have launched a murder investigation into the death of a man following an incident at a house in Lisburn. Eugene McCormack (53) was assaulted during an incident at a house on Donard Drive on...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2022
Over 80% Increase In Reports Of Online Sexual Abuse Of Children
Reports of online sexual abuse of children have increased by over 80% in the last three years, according to statistics released by the PSNI. From 2020-2021, 308 such crimes were reported, which shows...
Over 80% Increase In Reports Of Online Sexual Abuse Of Children
Reports of online sexual abuse of children have increased by over 80% in the last three years, according to statistics released by the PSNI. From 2020-2021, 308 such crimes were reported, which shows...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2022
PSNI Offers 'Sincere Apologies' Following Ombudsman Report
Responding to a report by the Police Ombudsman, which identified "collusive behaviours" from police in a series of Loyalist murders, PSNI Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Jonathan Roberts has offer...
PSNI Offers 'Sincere Apologies' Following Ombudsman Report
Responding to a report by the Police Ombudsman, which identified "collusive behaviours" from police in a series of Loyalist murders, PSNI Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Jonathan Roberts has offer...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2022
Finance Minister Announces Extension Of Omicron Hospitality Payment
The Omicron Hospitality Payment has been extended to include soft play businesses as well as inflatable and trampoline parks, Finance Minister, Conor Murphy, has announced. The move will see venues ...
Finance Minister Announces Extension Of Omicron Hospitality Payment
The Omicron Hospitality Payment has been extended to include soft play businesses as well as inflatable and trampoline parks, Finance Minister, Conor Murphy, has announced. The move will see venues ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2022
Assembly Passes Legislation To Close 'Loopholes' In Welfare Mitigation Schemes
Legislation to close 'loopholes' in welfare mitigation schemes has been passed by the Assembly, Enacted by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, the legislation means that mitigation payments will be ...
Assembly Passes Legislation To Close 'Loopholes' In Welfare Mitigation Schemes
Legislation to close 'loopholes' in welfare mitigation schemes has been passed by the Assembly, Enacted by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, the legislation means that mitigation payments will be ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2022
Minister Welcomes Success Of Covid-19 Business Support Grant Scheme
Over 100 businesses across Northern Ireland have been supported to invest in new technology and processes to improve efficiency and resilience with the Covid-19 Productive Investment Capital Grant (PI...
Minister Welcomes Success Of Covid-19 Business Support Grant Scheme
Over 100 businesses across Northern Ireland have been supported to invest in new technology and processes to improve efficiency and resilience with the Covid-19 Productive Investment Capital Grant (PI...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2022
DAERA Launches Consultation On Proposed 'Farming For Nature Package'
The Department for Agricultural, Environment and Rural Affairs have launched a public consultation on the proposed 'Farming for Nature Package' element of its Future Agricultural Policy Proposals for ...
DAERA Launches Consultation On Proposed 'Farming For Nature Package'
The Department for Agricultural, Environment and Rural Affairs have launched a public consultation on the proposed 'Farming for Nature Package' element of its Future Agricultural Policy Proposals for ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2022
Other News In Brief
People Encouraged To Have Open Conversation About Sexual Health People in NI are being encouraged to have an open conversation about sex and sexual health, as Alliance Health spokesperson Pa...
Other News In Brief
People Encouraged To Have Open Conversation About Sexual Health People in NI are being encouraged to have an open conversation about sex and sexual health, as Alliance Health spokesperson Pa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2022
Ombudsman: 'Collusive Behaviours' From Police In Loyalist Murders
The Police Ombudsman has found significant investigative and intelligence failures and "collusive behaviours" by the RUC in relation to a series of murders and attempted murders by the UDA/UFF in sout...
Ombudsman: 'Collusive Behaviours' From Police In Loyalist Murders
The Police Ombudsman has found significant investigative and intelligence failures and "collusive behaviours" by the RUC in relation to a series of murders and attempted murders by the UDA/UFF in sout...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2022
Harland & Wolff Launch Welding Academy
Harland & Wolff has announce the launch of a new Welding Academy – a training programme that will lead to a classification society welding certification and full-time employment within the iconic ship...
Harland & Wolff Launch Welding Academy
Harland & Wolff has announce the launch of a new Welding Academy – a training programme that will lead to a classification society welding certification and full-time employment within the iconic ship...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2022
Apprenticeships Key To Addressing Skills Shortage
Apprenticeships are key to addressing Northern Ireland's ongoing skills shortage, with the country's six Further Education Colleges coming together to mark the third annual Apprenticeship Week. In a ...
Apprenticeships Key To Addressing Skills Shortage
Apprenticeships are key to addressing Northern Ireland's ongoing skills shortage, with the country's six Further Education Colleges coming together to mark the third annual Apprenticeship Week. In a ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2022
Belfast City Council Confirms Rates Increase For 2022/23
Belfast City Council has announced a rates increase of 2.99% for 2022/23. The increase will see domestic ratepayers pay on average £1.18 per month/£14.11 per year more; and £17.45 extra per month/ £2...
Belfast City Council Confirms Rates Increase For 2022/23
Belfast City Council has announced a rates increase of 2.99% for 2022/23. The increase will see domestic ratepayers pay on average £1.18 per month/£14.11 per year more; and £17.45 extra per month/ £2...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2022
New Paid Parental Bereavement Leave Backed By Ministers
Working parents dealing with the extreme distress of losing a child will now be entitled to two weeks' statutory paid leave following the passing of the new Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Bill. W...
New Paid Parental Bereavement Leave Backed By Ministers
Working parents dealing with the extreme distress of losing a child will now be entitled to two weeks' statutory paid leave following the passing of the new Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Bill. W...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2022
New Community Facility Complete At North Belfast School
New community facility at Currie primary School in north Belfast have been successfully completed following an investment of £144,000 from the Department for Communities. The investment has improved ...
New Community Facility Complete At North Belfast School
New community facility at Currie primary School in north Belfast have been successfully completed following an investment of £144,000 from the Department for Communities. The investment has improved ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2022
Minister Welcomes Restoration Works On Castlewellan Castle
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has visited Castlewellan Castle to see the progress of restoration works undertaken by Centre Ministries. Castlewellan Castle is a Scottish Baronial Castle built by the Ann...
Minister Welcomes Restoration Works On Castlewellan Castle
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has visited Castlewellan Castle to see the progress of restoration works undertaken by Centre Ministries. Castlewellan Castle is a Scottish Baronial Castle built by the Ann...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 8, 2022
Other News In Brief
Alliance: Police Ombudsman Report 'Incredibly Disturbing' Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry has said that the findings of the Police Ombudsman relating to a range of murders and attempted...
Other News In Brief
Alliance: Police Ombudsman Report 'Incredibly Disturbing' Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry has said that the findings of the Police Ombudsman relating to a range of murders and attempted...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2022
Murder Investigation Launches Following Death Of 47-Year-Old Man
The PSNI's Major Investigation team have issued an appeal for information following the death of a 47-year-old man who died in hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a stabbing in north Belfast...
Murder Investigation Launches Following Death Of 47-Year-Old Man
The PSNI's Major Investigation team have issued an appeal for information following the death of a 47-year-old man who died in hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a stabbing in north Belfast...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2022
New Bill To Protect Assembly From Collapse
Westminster MP's are set to pass a new law to protect the Northern Ireland Assembly from collapse. Following the resignation of First Minister Paul Givan, Stormont Minister's are able to meet but are...
New Bill To Protect Assembly From Collapse
Westminster MP's are set to pass a new law to protect the Northern Ireland Assembly from collapse. Following the resignation of First Minister Paul Givan, Stormont Minister's are able to meet but are...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2022
New Road Safety Campaign Launches
A new road safety public information campaign highlighting the dangers and consequences of careless driving has been launched by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. Minister Mallon said: "As Mini...
New Road Safety Campaign Launches
A new road safety public information campaign highlighting the dangers and consequences of careless driving has been launched by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. Minister Mallon said: "As Mini...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2022
New Sexual Offences Bill Must Be Made Law - Green Party NI
The Green Party NI has said that a new sexual offences Bill must be passed by the Executive and made law. North Down MLA, Rachel Woods said: "At the start of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awarenes...
New Sexual Offences Bill Must Be Made Law - Green Party NI
The Green Party NI has said that a new sexual offences Bill must be passed by the Executive and made law. North Down MLA, Rachel Woods said: "At the start of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awarenes...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2022
Rise In Hate Crimes Across NI
The number of incidents recorded rose across five of the six "hate motivations" – racist, homophobic, sectarian, disability, and faith/religion – when compared with the previous 12 months, according t...
Rise In Hate Crimes Across NI
The number of incidents recorded rose across five of the six "hate motivations" – racist, homophobic, sectarian, disability, and faith/religion – when compared with the previous 12 months, according t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2022
Two Men Jailed For Manslaughter Of Randall Ellis
The PSNI have welcomed the sentences handed down to David Ellis and Dean Martin at Belfast Crown Court for the manslaughter of Randall Ellis, aged 49, at a property in Portadown in December 2019. Dav...
Two Men Jailed For Manslaughter Of Randall Ellis
The PSNI have welcomed the sentences handed down to David Ellis and Dean Martin at Belfast Crown Court for the manslaughter of Randall Ellis, aged 49, at a property in Portadown in December 2019. Dav...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2022
Public Procurement Changes Set To Benefit Local Supply Chains
The Department of Finances has announced a series of changes to public procurement which will bolster local supply chains, protect human rights and maximise opportunities for voluntary, community and ...
Public Procurement Changes Set To Benefit Local Supply Chains
The Department of Finances has announced a series of changes to public procurement which will bolster local supply chains, protect human rights and maximise opportunities for voluntary, community and ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 7, 2022
Other News In Brief
Belfast Lord Mayor Hosts 'Connections And Conversations' Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Kate Nicholl has hosted a series of 'connections and conversations' aimed at bringing organisations and...
Other News In Brief
Belfast Lord Mayor Hosts 'Connections And Conversations' Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Kate Nicholl has hosted a series of 'connections and conversations' aimed at bringing organisations and...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2022
Paul Givan Resigns As First Minister
Paul Givan has resigned as First Minister as of midnight last night, resulting in deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill also losing her position. Givan's resignation means that while the Executive c...
Paul Givan Resigns As First Minister
Paul Givan has resigned as First Minister as of midnight last night, resulting in deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill also losing her position. Givan's resignation means that while the Executive c...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2022
SF Calls For Early Election Following First Minister's Resignation
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has called for an early election following the resignation of First Minister Paul Givan. Speaking after the DUP's Paul Givan announced he is to resign as First Mini...
SF Calls For Early Election Following First Minister's Resignation
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has called for an early election following the resignation of First Minister Paul Givan. Speaking after the DUP's Paul Givan announced he is to resign as First Mini...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2022
Additional Financial Support Announced For Nightclubs
Additional support for nightclubs which will see venues receive payments of up to £36,500, has been announced by Finance Minister, Conor Murphy. Nightclubs have been the businesses which have experie...
Additional Financial Support Announced For Nightclubs
Additional support for nightclubs which will see venues receive payments of up to £36,500, has been announced by Finance Minister, Conor Murphy. Nightclubs have been the businesses which have experie...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2022
New Health And Well-Being Services Announced For Retired Prison Officers
New health and well-being services have been announced for retired prison officers, Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced. In conjunction with the Police Rehabilitation and Retraining Trust, form...
New Health And Well-Being Services Announced For Retired Prison Officers
New health and well-being services have been announced for retired prison officers, Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced. In conjunction with the Police Rehabilitation and Retraining Trust, form...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
