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18/02/2010
Other NI News In Brief
Focus On Irish Innovation
An initiative to encourage innovative proposals which can help foster economic renewal across Ireland has been launched. Hewlett-Packard is a key contributor providing financial and in-kind services, including innovation expertise, to enable the initiative to gather ideas from Ireland and around the world. 'Your Country, Your Call' aims to find two transformational proposals that will enable the Irish economy to grow, employment to be created and prosperity to flourish. With a prize fund of €200,000 and Mary McAleese, President of Ireland, as its patron, the initiative spans a broad range of categories from sports and arts to communications and technology. Speaking about the announcement, Martin Murphy, Managing Director, HP Ireland (pictured) and member of the Your Country Your Call Steering Group, said: "Your Country, Your Call is a collaborative initiative designed to foster future economic success for Ireland." See: HP Focus On Irish Innovation
Police Death Probe Men Freed
Two men arrested in connection with the murder of PSNI Constable Stephen Carroll in Craigavon, Co Armagh, last year have been released without charge. The suspects were taken to Antrim Police Station for questioning on Tuesday, but police said last night they had been released. Constable Carroll was shot by suspected dissident republicans as he answered a call.
NI Kids Bullied
More then one in five 11-year-old pupils in Northern Ireland have been the victim of violent bullies, a new survey has found. According to the Kids' Life and Times Survey, conducted by researchers at Queen's University and the University of Ulster, Belfast, 22% of 11-year-olds have been physically bullied. Dr Katrina Lloyd, Queen's University, said: "The years spent at primary school are crucial to a child's development, not only in terms of what they learn but also their general wellbeing. It is important that those involved in educating our children understand the extent to which they do or do not enjoy being at school."
Glenavy Incinerator
The NI Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew has called for a public inquiry into controversial plans by Rose Energy to build an incinerator in Glenavy, which she said could also examine alternatives to incineration for chicken waste. Speaking after a meeting with the management of Randox Laboratories, the Minister said she understood the concerns of the community about the proposed incinerator but also acknowledged the urgent need for local farmers to dispose of poultry waste. Mrs Gildernew said: "My ministerial responsibilities span both poultry farmers who have poultry litter to dispose of and those who live in the Glenavy area and the concerns of all must be considered." See: Chicken Waste Remains Burning Question
Armagh Celebrates Saint
An open air concert featuring a host of top talent will be the main attraction during a week of celebrations to mark St Patrick's Day in Armagh. There will also be a special visit by Irish President Mary McAleese - with the concert - which will be free of charge - expected to draw several thousand revellers to the city centre. The Saint Patrick's Day Parade itself takes place on Wednesday, March 17th, leaving the Palace Demesne at 2.30pm and feature newly commissioned original floats, marching bands and more than 1,000 participants so far confirmed.
Cop Shop Sold
Coalisland Police Station has been sold to a private - as yet unnamed - building contractor. The sale of of the former police site to an undisclosed buyer was agreed in early February. Since being put up for sale speculation has been rife as to what the site could be acquired for, with the NI Housing Executive at one point expressing interest in using it for social housing.
Western Complete €1m Hospital Job
A Co Tyrone firm has completed the construction of a new four-storey medical admissions unit at Dublin's Beaumont Hospital. Coalisland company, Western Building Systems completed the €1m job in under 12 months, with work going ahead in the middle of a live fire tender route which had to be kept clear and operational at all times: "The site constraints presented considerable challenges in terms of health and safety," said Western's Senior Contracts Manager, Shane Taggart.
UU Sport On The Ropes
The University of Ulster's plans for a £7.6m sports centre in Coleraine may be scrapped because of government cuts, a lecturer's union has warned. The UCU has said the university must save £4.5m, and the proposed sports centre is the most likely casualty. The UCU's Chairman at the university, Lyn Fawcett, said cuts to funding left them with no choice.
(BMcC/GK)
An initiative to encourage innovative proposals which can help foster economic renewal across Ireland has been launched. Hewlett-Packard is a key contributor providing financial and in-kind services, including innovation expertise, to enable the initiative to gather ideas from Ireland and around the world. 'Your Country, Your Call' aims to find two transformational proposals that will enable the Irish economy to grow, employment to be created and prosperity to flourish. With a prize fund of €200,000 and Mary McAleese, President of Ireland, as its patron, the initiative spans a broad range of categories from sports and arts to communications and technology. Speaking about the announcement, Martin Murphy, Managing Director, HP Ireland (pictured) and member of the Your Country Your Call Steering Group, said: "Your Country, Your Call is a collaborative initiative designed to foster future economic success for Ireland." See: HP Focus On Irish Innovation
Police Death Probe Men Freed
Two men arrested in connection with the murder of PSNI Constable Stephen Carroll in Craigavon, Co Armagh, last year have been released without charge. The suspects were taken to Antrim Police Station for questioning on Tuesday, but police said last night they had been released. Constable Carroll was shot by suspected dissident republicans as he answered a call.
NI Kids Bullied
More then one in five 11-year-old pupils in Northern Ireland have been the victim of violent bullies, a new survey has found. According to the Kids' Life and Times Survey, conducted by researchers at Queen's University and the University of Ulster, Belfast, 22% of 11-year-olds have been physically bullied. Dr Katrina Lloyd, Queen's University, said: "The years spent at primary school are crucial to a child's development, not only in terms of what they learn but also their general wellbeing. It is important that those involved in educating our children understand the extent to which they do or do not enjoy being at school."
Glenavy Incinerator
The NI Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew has called for a public inquiry into controversial plans by Rose Energy to build an incinerator in Glenavy, which she said could also examine alternatives to incineration for chicken waste. Speaking after a meeting with the management of Randox Laboratories, the Minister said she understood the concerns of the community about the proposed incinerator but also acknowledged the urgent need for local farmers to dispose of poultry waste. Mrs Gildernew said: "My ministerial responsibilities span both poultry farmers who have poultry litter to dispose of and those who live in the Glenavy area and the concerns of all must be considered." See: Chicken Waste Remains Burning Question
Armagh Celebrates Saint
An open air concert featuring a host of top talent will be the main attraction during a week of celebrations to mark St Patrick's Day in Armagh. There will also be a special visit by Irish President Mary McAleese - with the concert - which will be free of charge - expected to draw several thousand revellers to the city centre. The Saint Patrick's Day Parade itself takes place on Wednesday, March 17th, leaving the Palace Demesne at 2.30pm and feature newly commissioned original floats, marching bands and more than 1,000 participants so far confirmed.
Cop Shop Sold
Coalisland Police Station has been sold to a private - as yet unnamed - building contractor. The sale of of the former police site to an undisclosed buyer was agreed in early February. Since being put up for sale speculation has been rife as to what the site could be acquired for, with the NI Housing Executive at one point expressing interest in using it for social housing.
Western Complete €1m Hospital Job
A Co Tyrone firm has completed the construction of a new four-storey medical admissions unit at Dublin's Beaumont Hospital. Coalisland company, Western Building Systems completed the €1m job in under 12 months, with work going ahead in the middle of a live fire tender route which had to be kept clear and operational at all times: "The site constraints presented considerable challenges in terms of health and safety," said Western's Senior Contracts Manager, Shane Taggart.
UU Sport On The Ropes
The University of Ulster's plans for a £7.6m sports centre in Coleraine may be scrapped because of government cuts, a lecturer's union has warned. The UCU has said the university must save £4.5m, and the proposed sports centre is the most likely casualty. The UCU's Chairman at the university, Lyn Fawcett, said cuts to funding left them with no choice.
(BMcC/GK)
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