Menu
08/03/2017
Other News In Brief
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Craigavon Magistrates' Court.
Anna Killen claimed Income Support totalling £3,157 while failing to declare employment. She was given a three month prison sentence suspended for 18 months and ordered to pay court costs of £56.
She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Work Complete On New Build Apartment Scheme In Dungannon
Work on a new build apartment project in Dungannon has been completed.
The apartments, owned by social housing provider Helm Housing, are located on Sloan Street and William Street
The development has been built to Lifetime Homes standards and have achieved Secured by Design accreditation.
They will provide accommodation for families, couples and single people.
Call For Political Unionism To Change
Sinn Féin MLA Barry McElduff has said political unionism needs to change its approach to the Irish language and identity.
The West Tyrone MLA said: "There is a clear and growing public anger over the disrespect shown to the Irish language and identity by the DUP and others within political unionism.
"Their continued denial of an Irish language act, the waste of public money to rename a fisheries patrol vessel and offensive and disparaging remarks about the language cannot be tolerated.
"And the fact that Peter Weir, while in office as Education Minister turned down six out of seven development proposals relating to Irish medium education compounds that.
"Demonstrations on the streets across the north shows that people are angry at this disrespect towards the Irish language and identity."
(CD/LM)
A woman has been convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Craigavon Magistrates' Court.
Anna Killen claimed Income Support totalling £3,157 while failing to declare employment. She was given a three month prison sentence suspended for 18 months and ordered to pay court costs of £56.
She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Work Complete On New Build Apartment Scheme In Dungannon
Work on a new build apartment project in Dungannon has been completed.
The apartments, owned by social housing provider Helm Housing, are located on Sloan Street and William Street
The development has been built to Lifetime Homes standards and have achieved Secured by Design accreditation.
They will provide accommodation for families, couples and single people.
Call For Political Unionism To Change
Sinn Féin MLA Barry McElduff has said political unionism needs to change its approach to the Irish language and identity.
The West Tyrone MLA said: "There is a clear and growing public anger over the disrespect shown to the Irish language and identity by the DUP and others within political unionism.
"Their continued denial of an Irish language act, the waste of public money to rename a fisheries patrol vessel and offensive and disparaging remarks about the language cannot be tolerated.
"And the fact that Peter Weir, while in office as Education Minister turned down six out of seven development proposals relating to Irish medium education compounds that.
"Demonstrations on the streets across the north shows that people are angry at this disrespect towards the Irish language and identity."
(CD/LM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
27 November 2024
Other News In Brief
PSNI Advice Ahead Of Apprentice Boys Parade On 07 December The PSNI have issued traffic and travel advice ahead of a Apprentice Boys of Derry 336th 'Shutting of the Gates' taking place in L'Derry on Saturday, 7th December. The city centre is open and motorists driving through the city-side and Waterside areas, between 11.30am and 5.
Other News In Brief
PSNI Advice Ahead Of Apprentice Boys Parade On 07 December The PSNI have issued traffic and travel advice ahead of a Apprentice Boys of Derry 336th 'Shutting of the Gates' taking place in L'Derry on Saturday, 7th December. The city centre is open and motorists driving through the city-side and Waterside areas, between 11.30am and 5.
23 August 2024
BCC Consultation On Draft Irish Language Policy
Belfast City Council has announced a new public consultation on their new draft Irish language policy. The draft policy sets out how the council plans to promote Irish and use Irish across its services, including interpreting and translation, key documents and publications, signage at facilities, on the council website belfastcity.gov.
BCC Consultation On Draft Irish Language Policy
Belfast City Council has announced a new public consultation on their new draft Irish language policy. The draft policy sets out how the council plans to promote Irish and use Irish across its services, including interpreting and translation, key documents and publications, signage at facilities, on the council website belfastcity.gov.
13 February 2018
There Will Be No Stand-Alone Irish Language Act - Foster
The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has insisted that her party would not sign off on a stand-alone Irish Language Act, a key Sinn Féin demand throughout the 13-month impasse. She also rubbished speculation about the shape of Irish language laws which may emerge from Stormont's power-sharing negotiations.
There Will Be No Stand-Alone Irish Language Act - Foster
The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has insisted that her party would not sign off on a stand-alone Irish Language Act, a key Sinn Féin demand throughout the 13-month impasse. She also rubbished speculation about the shape of Irish language laws which may emerge from Stormont's power-sharing negotiations.
07 March 2022
New Strategy's For Irish And Ulster-Scots Languages
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the publication of the recommendations of the Expert Advisory Panels for an Irish Language Strategy and an Ulster-Scots Language, Heritage & Culture Strategy.
New Strategy's For Irish And Ulster-Scots Languages
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced the publication of the recommendations of the Expert Advisory Panels for an Irish Language Strategy and an Ulster-Scots Language, Heritage & Culture Strategy.
28 April 2017
DUP Accused Of 'Genuflecting To Irish Language Brigade'
Jim Allister has accused the DUP of "genuflecting to the Irish language brigade". The TUV leader made the comments in response to DUP leader Arlene Foster meeting with Irish language groups, which he said should "serve as a warning to all those who oppose the De-Britishisation of Northern Ireland".
DUP Accused Of 'Genuflecting To Irish Language Brigade'
Jim Allister has accused the DUP of "genuflecting to the Irish language brigade". The TUV leader made the comments in response to DUP leader Arlene Foster meeting with Irish language groups, which he said should "serve as a warning to all those who oppose the De-Britishisation of Northern Ireland".
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
