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17/10/2023
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Alliance Offers 'Cautious Welcome' To SONI Report
The Alliance Party has welcomed the expectation that Northern Ireland's electricity supply is expected to be sufficient to meet demand over the 2023/24 winter period.
Energy and Climate Change spokesperson Danny Donnelly welcomed the publication of SONI's Winter Outlook, which indicates that there will be sufficient generation available to meet consumer demand in Northern Ireland this winter. However, due to recent changes within the system, margins may be tighter compared to previous years, though this is not expected to disrupt the electricity supply.
"Today's announcement from SONI is a welcome indicator that Northern Ireland's electricity supply should be sufficient to meet the demand of our homes and businesses over the coming winter months," said Mr Donnelly.
"Unfortunately, it's likely to be another difficult winter for many people, given the pressures of the cost of living crisis, which have been exacerbated by the lack of a functioning Assembly and Executive. Demand will be higher over the winter due to the colder weather, and it is essential that people are able to heat their homes and places of business during the challenging months ahead.
"The Winter Outlook also highlights the importance of moving towards more sustainable forms of energy in order to combat the climate crisis and meet our commitment for a Net Zero economy by 2050, as outlined in the Climate Change Act. Greater focus on the potential of wind power, among other renewable energy sources, is just one of the ways we can work towards making our energy consumption more sustainable.
"However, significant progress on renewable energy and meeting our climate commitments is undeniably dependent on the restoration of our political institutions, with appointed ministers who are able to take strategic decisions to deliver on these commitments. This is yet another reason why Stormont must be restored immediately."
Man In Critical Condition Following Motorcycle Collision
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a collision involving a motorcycle and a van on the outskirts of Londonderry.
A man, aged in his 20s, is in a critical condition in hospital after the motorcycle he was riding was involved in collision with a van on the Old Fort Road in Strathfoyle at around 5.10pm on Monday, 16 october.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or any drivers who might have dash-cam footage is asked to contact police.
Green Party 'Unequivocally Condemns' Ongoing Conflict In Israel & Palestine
The Green Party Northern Ireland has said that it "unequivocally condemns the killing of civilians by Hamas and by the State of Israel".
In a statement on the ongoing conflict, the Party said: "We recognise that this conflict has emerged from years of injustice, the illegal occupation of Palestine, and the cruel conditions in which Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank are forced to live.
"Renewed efforts to find peace must be a priority, and true and lasting peace means a just settlement. The current apartheid system will continue to bring harm to Israeli and Palestinian civilians alike as long as it persists.
"As a party committed to non-violence, our thoughts and compassion extend to all those who have lost loved ones. We call on the international community to hold the State of Israel and Hamas to international human rights standards and international humanitarian law. The Geneva Conventions must always be respected.
"We urge Israel to immediately cease retaliatory attacks on Gaza and its people, and we urge Hamas to release the people taken hostage. The atrocities committed by Hamas are utterly wrong, and collective punishment carried out on innocent Palestinians must never be accepted or allowed to be normalised.
"Today's call to move 1.1 million people from one part of Gaza to another within 24 hours, with the threat of violence, amounts to ethnic cleansing. The international community must act to prevent this threat from becoming a reality."
The Alliance Party has welcomed the expectation that Northern Ireland's electricity supply is expected to be sufficient to meet demand over the 2023/24 winter period.
Energy and Climate Change spokesperson Danny Donnelly welcomed the publication of SONI's Winter Outlook, which indicates that there will be sufficient generation available to meet consumer demand in Northern Ireland this winter. However, due to recent changes within the system, margins may be tighter compared to previous years, though this is not expected to disrupt the electricity supply.
"Today's announcement from SONI is a welcome indicator that Northern Ireland's electricity supply should be sufficient to meet the demand of our homes and businesses over the coming winter months," said Mr Donnelly.
"Unfortunately, it's likely to be another difficult winter for many people, given the pressures of the cost of living crisis, which have been exacerbated by the lack of a functioning Assembly and Executive. Demand will be higher over the winter due to the colder weather, and it is essential that people are able to heat their homes and places of business during the challenging months ahead.
"The Winter Outlook also highlights the importance of moving towards more sustainable forms of energy in order to combat the climate crisis and meet our commitment for a Net Zero economy by 2050, as outlined in the Climate Change Act. Greater focus on the potential of wind power, among other renewable energy sources, is just one of the ways we can work towards making our energy consumption more sustainable.
"However, significant progress on renewable energy and meeting our climate commitments is undeniably dependent on the restoration of our political institutions, with appointed ministers who are able to take strategic decisions to deliver on these commitments. This is yet another reason why Stormont must be restored immediately."
Man In Critical Condition Following Motorcycle Collision
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a collision involving a motorcycle and a van on the outskirts of Londonderry.
A man, aged in his 20s, is in a critical condition in hospital after the motorcycle he was riding was involved in collision with a van on the Old Fort Road in Strathfoyle at around 5.10pm on Monday, 16 october.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or any drivers who might have dash-cam footage is asked to contact police.
Green Party 'Unequivocally Condemns' Ongoing Conflict In Israel & Palestine
The Green Party Northern Ireland has said that it "unequivocally condemns the killing of civilians by Hamas and by the State of Israel".
In a statement on the ongoing conflict, the Party said: "We recognise that this conflict has emerged from years of injustice, the illegal occupation of Palestine, and the cruel conditions in which Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank are forced to live.
"Renewed efforts to find peace must be a priority, and true and lasting peace means a just settlement. The current apartheid system will continue to bring harm to Israeli and Palestinian civilians alike as long as it persists.
"As a party committed to non-violence, our thoughts and compassion extend to all those who have lost loved ones. We call on the international community to hold the State of Israel and Hamas to international human rights standards and international humanitarian law. The Geneva Conventions must always be respected.
"We urge Israel to immediately cease retaliatory attacks on Gaza and its people, and we urge Hamas to release the people taken hostage. The atrocities committed by Hamas are utterly wrong, and collective punishment carried out on innocent Palestinians must never be accepted or allowed to be normalised.
"Today's call to move 1.1 million people from one part of Gaza to another within 24 hours, with the threat of violence, amounts to ethnic cleansing. The international community must act to prevent this threat from becoming a reality."
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Cold Comfort As Winter Deaths Fall
One of the coldest and harshest winters to hit NI in memory failed to cause any rise in the levels of winters mortalities. Despite the cold weather, last winter (December 2010 - March 2011) there was in fact a fall in the number of deaths registered.
Cold Comfort As Winter Deaths Fall
One of the coldest and harshest winters to hit NI in memory failed to cause any rise in the levels of winters mortalities. Despite the cold weather, last winter (December 2010 - March 2011) there was in fact a fall in the number of deaths registered.
13 September 2006
Charity reveals high rate of death among elderly during winter
Help the Aged have announced that more than 1,500 elderly people in Northern Ireland have died over the winters from 2000. Around 290 people aged over 65 died between December and March last year, it was stated.
Charity reveals high rate of death among elderly during winter
Help the Aged have announced that more than 1,500 elderly people in Northern Ireland have died over the winters from 2000. Around 290 people aged over 65 died between December and March last year, it was stated.
30 April 2002
Study warns of “chronic” changing climate
Northern Ireland could face more severe winter storms and rising sea levels over the next 80 years, according to a major new government report on climate change.
Study warns of “chronic” changing climate
Northern Ireland could face more severe winter storms and rising sea levels over the next 80 years, according to a major new government report on climate change.
24 August 2022
Jet2 Announces Two New 'Winter Sun' Destinations
Jet2 has announced two new 'Winter Sun' destinations from Belfast International Airport for their 2023/24 programme. Winter holidaymakers will now be able to travel direct from Belfast to both Malaga and Faro. The new routes are part of a wider Winter Sun programme from Jet2.
Jet2 Announces Two New 'Winter Sun' Destinations
Jet2 has announced two new 'Winter Sun' destinations from Belfast International Airport for their 2023/24 programme. Winter holidaymakers will now be able to travel direct from Belfast to both Malaga and Faro. The new routes are part of a wider Winter Sun programme from Jet2.
01 March 2006
Soaring costs trigger electricity price rise
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has announced domestic tariffs will rise by 10.8% from April 1, on the back of soaring international fuel prices. Following consultation with the energy regulator and the Consumer Council, NIE said that the increase brings electricity prices to the western European average of 11.6p per unit.
Soaring costs trigger electricity price rise
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has announced domestic tariffs will rise by 10.8% from April 1, on the back of soaring international fuel prices. Following consultation with the energy regulator and the Consumer Council, NIE said that the increase brings electricity prices to the western European average of 11.6p per unit.
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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.
