07/05/2008
NI News In Brief
Life Of Brian
Ireland is about to have a new leader as Brian Cowen is to be elected as Taioseach this afternoon, replacing Bertie Ahern. The County Offaly solicitor will be nominated in the Dail to the Office of the Taoiseach and will then visit the Irish President at Aras an Uachtarain to receive his seal of office before announcing his new Cabinet. He was last night unanimously elected as president of Fianna Fail at a special meeting of senior party members.
Donaghadee Petrol Bombing
Petrol bombs have been thrown at changing rooms in playing fields in County Down. The incident happened at Moat Street in Donaghadee just before 9pm on Tuesday night. A PSNI spokesman said police were investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Vote For Victims' Law
The Assembly has voted in favour of giving the First and Deputy First Ministers the option to appoint a Chief Victims' Commissioner in the future. The compromise, backed by the DUP and Sinn Fein, followed a series of delays to the Victims' Bill required to give the new commission legal authority. The bill has been withdrawn at the last moment on two previous occasions. The DUP and Sinn Fein disagreed over an Alliance idea for a chief commissioner to lead the four-strong body.
Flight Costs Soar
Aer Lingus has become the latest airline to announce a hike in prices. The Irish carrier - which recently 'landed' in Belfast - has increased luggage check in charges. Online bag check-in will now cost £8, while checking in at the airport will cost £12. The airline says the increase is to encourage more passengers to carry hand luggage and so save on expensive fuel, by reducing overall weight.
(BMcC)
Ireland is about to have a new leader as Brian Cowen is to be elected as Taioseach this afternoon, replacing Bertie Ahern. The County Offaly solicitor will be nominated in the Dail to the Office of the Taoiseach and will then visit the Irish President at Aras an Uachtarain to receive his seal of office before announcing his new Cabinet. He was last night unanimously elected as president of Fianna Fail at a special meeting of senior party members.
Donaghadee Petrol Bombing
Petrol bombs have been thrown at changing rooms in playing fields in County Down. The incident happened at Moat Street in Donaghadee just before 9pm on Tuesday night. A PSNI spokesman said police were investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Vote For Victims' Law
The Assembly has voted in favour of giving the First and Deputy First Ministers the option to appoint a Chief Victims' Commissioner in the future. The compromise, backed by the DUP and Sinn Fein, followed a series of delays to the Victims' Bill required to give the new commission legal authority. The bill has been withdrawn at the last moment on two previous occasions. The DUP and Sinn Fein disagreed over an Alliance idea for a chief commissioner to lead the four-strong body.
Flight Costs Soar
Aer Lingus has become the latest airline to announce a hike in prices. The Irish carrier - which recently 'landed' in Belfast - has increased luggage check in charges. Online bag check-in will now cost £8, while checking in at the airport will cost £12. The airline says the increase is to encourage more passengers to carry hand luggage and so save on expensive fuel, by reducing overall weight.
(BMcC)
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23 January 2008
Ryanair Increases Baggage Charges
'Budget' airline Ryanair has announced that it has increased checked-in baggage and airport check-in fees for all new bookings. Ryanair's baggage fee has now increased from £5 to £6 per bag and the airport check-in fee will increase from £2 to £3.
Ryanair Increases Baggage Charges
'Budget' airline Ryanair has announced that it has increased checked-in baggage and airport check-in fees for all new bookings. Ryanair's baggage fee has now increased from £5 to £6 per bag and the airport check-in fee will increase from £2 to £3.
15 January 2007
Victims Commissioner appointment not quashed
A High Court ruling has not quashed the appointment of Bertha McDougall as the Northern Ireland Interim Victims Commissioner. However, in his ruling Lord Justice Girvan said that the appointment was "improper and politically motivated.
Victims Commissioner appointment not quashed
A High Court ruling has not quashed the appointment of Bertha McDougall as the Northern Ireland Interim Victims Commissioner. However, in his ruling Lord Justice Girvan said that the appointment was "improper and politically motivated.
08 March 2019
Ballymurphy Families Reject Meeting With NI Secretary
Relatives of 10 people killed during the Troubles have refused an invitation to meet with Karen Bradley, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Ms Bradley reached out to the Ballymurphy families after facing criticism about offensive comments she made over security force killings in Northern Ireland.
Ballymurphy Families Reject Meeting With NI Secretary
Relatives of 10 people killed during the Troubles have refused an invitation to meet with Karen Bradley, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Ms Bradley reached out to the Ballymurphy families after facing criticism about offensive comments she made over security force killings in Northern Ireland.
28 June 2010
Patton Group Wins Major Accolade
The Patton Group were among the high-profile organisations that scooped gongs at the recent Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards in Belfast.
Patton Group Wins Major Accolade
The Patton Group were among the high-profile organisations that scooped gongs at the recent Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards in Belfast.
24 August 2009
Checkpoint Gunmens' Propaganda 'Coup'
An illegal 'checkpoint' operated by republican gunmen has been been 'facilitated' by the police. Leaflets warning people not to co-operate with the police on both sides of the border were handed out by dissident republicans at the road stop on Friday night near the village of Meigh.
Checkpoint Gunmens' Propaganda 'Coup'
An illegal 'checkpoint' operated by republican gunmen has been been 'facilitated' by the police. Leaflets warning people not to co-operate with the police on both sides of the border were handed out by dissident republicans at the road stop on Friday night near the village of Meigh.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
