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29/01/2018
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Man Arrested Under Terrorism Act Released
A man arrested under the Terrorism Act in connection with an explosion in east Belfast has been released unconditionally.
He was previously detained on suspicion of possessing explosives with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property, before being re-arrested under the Terrorism Act on Saturday, 27 January.
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A woman has been convicted for claiming over £42,000 in benefits she was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court.
Rita Cartmill claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £42,710 while failing to declare employment. She was given a nine month prison sentence suspended for 18 months.
The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities.
She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department.
NIHE Called To Directly Employ Carillion Workers
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has been called to employ workers from construction firm Carillion.
The company recently collapsed and hundreds of worker are now uncertain about their future.
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín said: "Heating and general maintenance for thousands of citizens and families in Housing Executive homes is provided through Carillion contracts.
"The protection of those employed through these contracts, and crucially the families living in homes dependent on this essential maintenance, must be the priority for the Housing Executive in the immediate future.
"Sinn Féin is backing a call by Unite for the Housing Executive to take workers from the Carillion Energy Service into direct employment.
"That call has been backed by Sinn Féin leader in the north Michelle O'Neill and supported on a cross-party basis."
(CD/LM)
A man arrested under the Terrorism Act in connection with an explosion in east Belfast has been released unconditionally.
He was previously detained on suspicion of possessing explosives with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property, before being re-arrested under the Terrorism Act on Saturday, 27 January.
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A woman has been convicted for claiming over £42,000 in benefits she was not entitled to at Belfast Crown Court.
Rita Cartmill claimed Jobseeker's Allowance, Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £42,710 while failing to declare employment. She was given a nine month prison sentence suspended for 18 months.
The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities.
She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department.
NIHE Called To Directly Employ Carillion Workers
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) has been called to employ workers from construction firm Carillion.
The company recently collapsed and hundreds of worker are now uncertain about their future.
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín said: "Heating and general maintenance for thousands of citizens and families in Housing Executive homes is provided through Carillion contracts.
"The protection of those employed through these contracts, and crucially the families living in homes dependent on this essential maintenance, must be the priority for the Housing Executive in the immediate future.
"Sinn Féin is backing a call by Unite for the Housing Executive to take workers from the Carillion Energy Service into direct employment.
"That call has been backed by Sinn Féin leader in the north Michelle O'Neill and supported on a cross-party basis."
(CD/LM)
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A new social housing scheme of three and four bedroom houses has been officially opened in Crumlin. The fourteen new homes for families on the social housing waiting list, is owned and managed by Habinteg Housing Association who funded the build, with support from the Department for Social Development.
Crumlin Social Housing Scheme Opened
A new social housing scheme of three and four bedroom houses has been officially opened in Crumlin. The fourteen new homes for families on the social housing waiting list, is owned and managed by Habinteg Housing Association who funded the build, with support from the Department for Social Development.
14 October 2011
Benefit Frauds 'Jailed' For False Claims
Three benefit frauds from across NI have been handed down gaol sentences for defrauding the Government of money to which they were not entitled. James Logue (45) of Main Street, Castlederg was convicted at Strabane Magistrates' court after he claimed Housing Benefit totalling £2,057 by making a false statement of occupation.
Benefit Frauds 'Jailed' For False Claims
Three benefit frauds from across NI have been handed down gaol sentences for defrauding the Government of money to which they were not entitled. James Logue (45) of Main Street, Castlederg was convicted at Strabane Magistrates' court after he claimed Housing Benefit totalling £2,057 by making a false statement of occupation.
05 April 2013
NI 'Can't Afford' Bedroom Tax
Changes to housing benefit planned by the UK government will cost Northern Ireland more money than it will save, according to new figures. The new 'Bedroom Tax' is part of the Conservative government's welfare reforms, which seek to save money and help cut Britain's deficit.
NI 'Can't Afford' Bedroom Tax
Changes to housing benefit planned by the UK government will cost Northern Ireland more money than it will save, according to new figures. The new 'Bedroom Tax' is part of the Conservative government's welfare reforms, which seek to save money and help cut Britain's deficit.
19 August 2024
Frontline Housing Staff Praised For 'Courage And Commitment'
Frontline housing staff have been recognised for their "courage and commitment" in the light of a rise in hate crime attacks, by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons. Minister Lyons visited Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) staff in Antrim.
Frontline Housing Staff Praised For 'Courage And Commitment'
Frontline housing staff have been recognised for their "courage and commitment" in the light of a rise in hate crime attacks, by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons. Minister Lyons visited Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) staff in Antrim.
23 May 2012
Housing Association Asked To Give Public Money Back
A social housing provider has been asked to return £835,000 of public funds after failing to get planning permission on a Co. Down site. Belfast-based Trinity Housing Association bought half an acre of land in Crossgar in 2007, at the height of the property boom.
Housing Association Asked To Give Public Money Back
A social housing provider has been asked to return £835,000 of public funds after failing to get planning permission on a Co. Down site. Belfast-based Trinity Housing Association bought half an acre of land in Crossgar in 2007, at the height of the property boom.
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