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Northern Ireland News for March 2022 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2022
Planning Issues Cost Jobs And Livelihoods
Delays and problems in NI's planning system are costing jobs and livelihoods, Chair of the Assembly's Infrastructure Committee Jonathan Buckley has said. Buckley made the comments following an Audit ...
Planning Issues Cost Jobs And Livelihoods
Delays and problems in NI's planning system are costing jobs and livelihoods, Chair of the Assembly's Infrastructure Committee Jonathan Buckley has said. Buckley made the comments following an Audit ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2022
Storms Reveal Historic Shipwreck In Portrush Harbour
The remains of a shipwreck have been revealed in Portrush harbour, at the bottom of the early 19th century slipway. The remains were reported to Historic Environment Division (HED) after recent storm...
Storms Reveal Historic Shipwreck In Portrush Harbour
The remains of a shipwreck have been revealed in Portrush harbour, at the bottom of the early 19th century slipway. The remains were reported to Historic Environment Division (HED) after recent storm...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2022
Foyle Search And Rescue Invests In New Sonar Technology
Foyle Search and Rescue have invested in new multi beam sonar technology, which will be used to greatly improve their search capabilities. Funding of more than £151,000 was awarded to the voluntary-r...
Foyle Search And Rescue Invests In New Sonar Technology
Foyle Search and Rescue have invested in new multi beam sonar technology, which will be used to greatly improve their search capabilities. Funding of more than £151,000 was awarded to the voluntary-r...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2022
New School Pollinator Garden Scheme Launches
A new School Pollinator Garden Scheme has been launched by the Minister for Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots, during a visit to Donemana primary school. Announcing the new eco ...
New School Pollinator Garden Scheme Launches
A new School Pollinator Garden Scheme has been launched by the Minister for Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots, during a visit to Donemana primary school. Announcing the new eco ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2022
Dunmurry Manor Care Home Report Published
The Department of Health has announced the publication of an independent report into the handling of complaints about safeguarding and care at Dunmurry Manor Care Home. The complaints review was amon...
Dunmurry Manor Care Home Report Published
The Department of Health has announced the publication of an independent report into the handling of complaints about safeguarding and care at Dunmurry Manor Care Home. The complaints review was amon...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2022
Additional £16m Announced For Housing Executive
An additional £16 million has been announced for the Housing Executive to implement their Tower Block Action Plan and Thermal Insulation programmes. Making the announcement, Communities Minister Deir...
Additional £16m Announced For Housing Executive
An additional £16 million has been announced for the Housing Executive to implement their Tower Block Action Plan and Thermal Insulation programmes. Making the announcement, Communities Minister Deir...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2022
Other News In Brief
Rising Fuel Costs Will Hammer Households – SDLP Rising fuel and energy costs will hammer households struggling to make ends meet as the Utility Regulator announced an increase in SSE Airtric...
Other News In Brief
Rising Fuel Costs Will Hammer Households – SDLP Rising fuel and energy costs will hammer households struggling to make ends meet as the Utility Regulator announced an increase in SSE Airtric...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2022
19-Year-Old Jailed For Life Over Ballymena Party Murder
Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team have welcomed a sentence handed down to Jordan McClintock for the murder of Jason Lee Martin. McClintock, aged 19, received a life prison sentence,...
19-Year-Old Jailed For Life Over Ballymena Party Murder
Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team have welcomed a sentence handed down to Jordan McClintock for the murder of Jason Lee Martin. McClintock, aged 19, received a life prison sentence,...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2022
Budget Uncertainty Will Mean 'Difficult Decisions' For PSNI
Budget uncertainty will result in "difficult decisions" for the PSNI, the force's Chief Constable, Simon Byrne, has told members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board. On 15 February, the Finance Mi...
Budget Uncertainty Will Mean 'Difficult Decisions' For PSNI
Budget uncertainty will result in "difficult decisions" for the PSNI, the force's Chief Constable, Simon Byrne, has told members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board. On 15 February, the Finance Mi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2022
Belfast City Council Offers Message Of Support For Ukraine
Belfast City Council has put on record their support for the people of Ukraine and encouraged people across the city to "give generously" to the ongoing relief effort. Speaking at last night's monthl...
Belfast City Council Offers Message Of Support For Ukraine
Belfast City Council has put on record their support for the people of Ukraine and encouraged people across the city to "give generously" to the ongoing relief effort. Speaking at last night's monthl...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2022
DUP Call For Urgent Action On Waiting Lists
The DUP has called on the Health Minister to publish the long overdue Orthopaedic Recovery Plan to help clear record waiting lists in Northern Ireland. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA and Health Commi...
DUP Call For Urgent Action On Waiting Lists
The DUP has called on the Health Minister to publish the long overdue Orthopaedic Recovery Plan to help clear record waiting lists in Northern Ireland. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA and Health Commi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2022
Climate Bill Amendments Announced To Protect NI's Agriculture Sector
Amendments to NI's proposed Climate Change Bill will ensure the agriculture sector is not being disadvantaged by net zero targets, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has said. The Minister welcomed Assembly ...
Climate Bill Amendments Announced To Protect NI's Agriculture Sector
Amendments to NI's proposed Climate Change Bill will ensure the agriculture sector is not being disadvantaged by net zero targets, DAERA Minister Edwin Poots has said. The Minister welcomed Assembly ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2022
NI To Donate Medical Supplies To Ukraine
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced this his department will be contributing to donations of medical supplies to Ukraine as part of a UK-wide aid effort. The Health Minister has been liaising w...
NI To Donate Medical Supplies To Ukraine
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced this his department will be contributing to donations of medical supplies to Ukraine as part of a UK-wide aid effort. The Health Minister has been liaising w...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2022
Major Flood Alleviation Scheme Complete In Belfast
A £365,000 flood alleviation scheme on the La Salle Stream in the Riverdale Park East area of West Belfast has been completed, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced. Approximately 180 ...
Major Flood Alleviation Scheme Complete In Belfast
A £365,000 flood alleviation scheme on the La Salle Stream in the Riverdale Park East area of West Belfast has been completed, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced. Approximately 180 ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2022
Northern Ireland Showcase Opens At International Conference Centre
Businesses are set to be showcased to an international audiences at the Northern Ireland Showcase, officially opened by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons. The Showcase – which is being attended by busine...
Northern Ireland Showcase Opens At International Conference Centre
Businesses are set to be showcased to an international audiences at the Northern Ireland Showcase, officially opened by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons. The Showcase – which is being attended by busine...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2022
Gortin Glens Forest Park Enhancement Works Complete
Rural Development Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed the completion of extensive enhancements at Gortin Glens Forest Park. The re-development includes a Destination Play Park, Trim trail, 13 kilometre...
Gortin Glens Forest Park Enhancement Works Complete
Rural Development Minister Edwin Poots has welcomed the completion of extensive enhancements at Gortin Glens Forest Park. The re-development includes a Destination Play Park, Trim trail, 13 kilometre...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2022
Other News In Brief
SDLP Urge Communities Minister To Extend Energy Payment To All Households The SDLP have called on Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey to extend the £200 energy payment to all bill-payers, si...
Other News In Brief
SDLP Urge Communities Minister To Extend Energy Payment To All Households The SDLP have called on Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey to extend the £200 energy payment to all bill-payers, si...
Business News, Mar 2, 2022
Ninth Annual BelTech Conference Returns In Person
BelTech, the technology conference that celebrates and inspires the local tech community, is returning to Belfast for its ninth annual event. Taking place at Titanic Belfast on April 7, BelTech is ba...
Ninth Annual BelTech Conference Returns In Person
BelTech, the technology conference that celebrates and inspires the local tech community, is returning to Belfast for its ninth annual event. Taking place at Titanic Belfast on April 7, BelTech is ba...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2022
Murder Investigation Launches Following West Belfast Stabbing
A murder investigation has been launched following a stabbing incident in west Belfast. Police were called to reports of an incident in the Filbert Drive area at around 11.50pm on Tuesday 01 March. ...
Murder Investigation Launches Following West Belfast Stabbing
A murder investigation has been launched following a stabbing incident in west Belfast. Police were called to reports of an incident in the Filbert Drive area at around 11.50pm on Tuesday 01 March. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2022
Assembly Backs Long-Term Protection From 'Bedroom Tax'
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced that tens of thousands of households now have long-term protection from the so-called 'Bedroom Tax' because of legislation passed by the Assembly. Ma...
Assembly Backs Long-Term Protection From 'Bedroom Tax'
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced that tens of thousands of households now have long-term protection from the so-called 'Bedroom Tax' because of legislation passed by the Assembly. Ma...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2022
New Energy Payments To Start On 10 March
Payments from the new £55m Energy Payment Support Scheme will start being paid from 10 March 2022, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced. This one-off payment of £200 will provide support...
New Energy Payments To Start On 10 March
Payments from the new £55m Energy Payment Support Scheme will start being paid from 10 March 2022, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced. This one-off payment of £200 will provide support...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2022
Design Ideas Sought For New Belfast Stories Site
Early career architects are being invited to pitch their creative concepts for the temporary use of a vacant site on the corner of Royal Avenue and North Street, the location for the £100m Belfast Sto...
Design Ideas Sought For New Belfast Stories Site
Early career architects are being invited to pitch their creative concepts for the temporary use of a vacant site on the corner of Royal Avenue and North Street, the location for the £100m Belfast Sto...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2022
NI Health Service Must Deliver For All
All parts of Northern Ireland deserve a health service that delivers for everyone, DUP MLA Deborah Erskine has said, as she continues her campaign to protect rural GPs and patients. The Fermanagh and...
NI Health Service Must Deliver For All
All parts of Northern Ireland deserve a health service that delivers for everyone, DUP MLA Deborah Erskine has said, as she continues her campaign to protect rural GPs and patients. The Fermanagh and...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2022
Business Rates Frozen For Another Year
Regional business rates are to be frozen for another year, Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has announced. The Minister also confirmed he intends to provide businesses with a £50 million rates support ...
Business Rates Frozen For Another Year
Regional business rates are to be frozen for another year, Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has announced. The Minister also confirmed he intends to provide businesses with a £50 million rates support ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2022
New Challenge Fund For Innovative Low Carbon Technologies
Companies are being encouraged to access a new Challenge Fund for projects developing innovative low carbon technologies. Economy Minister Gordon Lyons made the call during a visit with manufacturers...
New Challenge Fund For Innovative Low Carbon Technologies
Companies are being encouraged to access a new Challenge Fund for projects developing innovative low carbon technologies. Economy Minister Gordon Lyons made the call during a visit with manufacturers...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2022
16 New Nurture Groups To Be Established Across NI
Funding of £3 million has been announced to establish 16 new Nurture Groups across Northern Ireland by Education Minister Michelle McIlveen. The new Nurture Groups will be established in primary scho...
16 New Nurture Groups To Be Established Across NI
Funding of £3 million has been announced to establish 16 new Nurture Groups across Northern Ireland by Education Minister Michelle McIlveen. The new Nurture Groups will be established in primary scho...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2022
Minister Visits Cookstown Bio-Diverse Habitats Project
The Minister for Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots, has visited a project to create a pocket of bio-diverse habitats in the Lisnanane Hill Fort area in Cookstown. The scheme of o...
Minister Visits Cookstown Bio-Diverse Habitats Project
The Minister for Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots, has visited a project to create a pocket of bio-diverse habitats in the Lisnanane Hill Fort area in Cookstown. The scheme of o...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2022
Other News In Brief
SDLP Backs Call For Ukraine To Join EU The SDLP has backed calls for a fast-track process for the accession of Ukraine to membership of the European Union. Party Leader Colum Eastwood gave ...
Other News In Brief
SDLP Backs Call For Ukraine To Join EU The SDLP has backed calls for a fast-track process for the accession of Ukraine to membership of the European Union. Party Leader Colum Eastwood gave ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2022
218 Drug-Related Deaths In NI In 2020
A total of 218 drug-related deaths were registered in NI in 2020, the highest number of record and a continuation of an upwards trend. The figure was revealed in the latest report on Drug-related and...
218 Drug-Related Deaths In NI In 2020
A total of 218 drug-related deaths were registered in NI in 2020, the highest number of record and a continuation of an upwards trend. The figure was revealed in the latest report on Drug-related and...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 1, 2022
SDLP Urges Mother And Baby Homes Victims To Come Forward
The SDLP has called on victims of mother and baby institutions to report their experiences to police. Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin, who is chair of the Assembly's Executive Office Committee, was speak...
SDLP Urges Mother And Baby Homes Victims To Come Forward
The SDLP has called on victims of mother and baby institutions to report their experiences to police. Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin, who is chair of the Assembly's Executive Office Committee, was speak...
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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.
