14/09/2015
Other News In Brief
Call For Local People To Take Part On Future Of BBC
Local people are being urged to take part in the consultation on the future of the BBC.
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport is consulting on renewal of the BBC Charter, the constitutional basis for the BBC. The current charter ends in December 2016.
The consultation is open until 08 October 2015.
Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister Carál Ní Chuilín said: "By taking part in the consultation, people will be able to ensure that their voices are heard regarding what the BBC does in the north of Ireland, across all of its television, radio and online platforms."
Lyttle Hosts Event To Stop Cruelty Against Animals
Alliance Party MLA Chris Lyttle is hosting an Assembly event highlighting work being done to stop cruelty against animals.
The Vice-Chair of the Assembly's All-Party Group on Animal Welfare, is sponsoring the occasion for the League Against Cruel Sports (LACS) group tomorrow (Monday). It will also hear from wildlife campaigner Bill Oddie and Janice Watt from the LACS.
Mr Lyttle said it was a chance to raise awareness of animal welfare issues and echo calls for a hunting ban in Northern Ireland.
He said: "Further action is needed to tackle animal cruelty issues in NI such as hunting with dogs. Yet despite pressure, the First and deputy First Ministers maintain there are no plans to even discuss the issue. I have recently called on them to bring the matter to the Assembly in order to allow local representatives a chance to publicly debate the topic."
Work On Ulster Canal Stores Building Complete
Regeneration work at the Ulster Canal Stores building in Clones, Co Monaghan, is now complete.
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill MLA attended the official opening.
The Minister jointly officiated at the event with Minister Heather Humphreys TD, the south's minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
Minister O'Neill said: "My Department's involvement in providing £240,000 funding towards the Clones Erne East Blackwater project and the regeneration of the Ulster Canal Stores is a practical example of how greater cross-border collaboration and integration can create a thriving and sustainable economy and environment for our rural communities.
"Not only has this initiative supported growth in rural enterprise, it has also developed new and enhanced tourism and recreational facilities to be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. The work on the Ulster Canal Stores is symbolic of what has been achieved."
Local people are being urged to take part in the consultation on the future of the BBC.
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport is consulting on renewal of the BBC Charter, the constitutional basis for the BBC. The current charter ends in December 2016.
The consultation is open until 08 October 2015.
Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister Carál Ní Chuilín said: "By taking part in the consultation, people will be able to ensure that their voices are heard regarding what the BBC does in the north of Ireland, across all of its television, radio and online platforms."
Lyttle Hosts Event To Stop Cruelty Against Animals
Alliance Party MLA Chris Lyttle is hosting an Assembly event highlighting work being done to stop cruelty against animals.
The Vice-Chair of the Assembly's All-Party Group on Animal Welfare, is sponsoring the occasion for the League Against Cruel Sports (LACS) group tomorrow (Monday). It will also hear from wildlife campaigner Bill Oddie and Janice Watt from the LACS.
Mr Lyttle said it was a chance to raise awareness of animal welfare issues and echo calls for a hunting ban in Northern Ireland.
He said: "Further action is needed to tackle animal cruelty issues in NI such as hunting with dogs. Yet despite pressure, the First and deputy First Ministers maintain there are no plans to even discuss the issue. I have recently called on them to bring the matter to the Assembly in order to allow local representatives a chance to publicly debate the topic."
Work On Ulster Canal Stores Building Complete
Regeneration work at the Ulster Canal Stores building in Clones, Co Monaghan, is now complete.
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill MLA attended the official opening.
The Minister jointly officiated at the event with Minister Heather Humphreys TD, the south's minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
Minister O'Neill said: "My Department's involvement in providing £240,000 funding towards the Clones Erne East Blackwater project and the regeneration of the Ulster Canal Stores is a practical example of how greater cross-border collaboration and integration can create a thriving and sustainable economy and environment for our rural communities.
"Not only has this initiative supported growth in rural enterprise, it has also developed new and enhanced tourism and recreational facilities to be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. The work on the Ulster Canal Stores is symbolic of what has been achieved."
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