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10/09/2008
Other NI News In Brief
Man Jailed Over Cocaine Smuggling
A 22-year-old man, arrested for attempting to smuggle over 231g of cocaine into Northern Ireland, was sentenced yesterday at Antrim Crown Court, to two years and six months probation, plus 18 months probation. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Officers detained Thomas John Doyle, a British national of no fixed abode, on September 2007 when he arrived at Belfast International Airport on a flight from Amsterdam. The cocaine - which had a purity of 62% and a street value of almost £50 - was concealed in his luggage. He was subsequently arrested and charged with attempting to smuggle cocaine into Northern Ireland.
Robinson And McGuinness Hold Third Meeting With Builders
A third session of talks has been held between Northern Ireland construction industry representatives and the First and Deputy First Minister. Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have undertaken a series of meetings, in recent weeks, to discuss the impact of the current economic downturn. The latest meeting focussed particularly on issues such as falling activity in the housing market. Mr Robinson said: "We are keenly aware that the continuation of restricted access to credit, falling property prices and increasing inflation are having a particular impact on the housing market in Northern Ireland, with consumer and business confidence being undermined as a result. "We want to hear directly from local stakeholders and representatives in the sector to get their views on the specific pressures that the economic slow down is having here."
Gildernew Meets NIPSA
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA has met with representatives of NIPSA to discuss the DARD Direct Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA). Speaking following the meeting, the Minister said: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the organisations and individuals who engaged with us on the public consultation. I recognise that NIPSA are key stakeholders in this process and have sought to reassure them that their views and concerns, along with those obtained from others, will help to provide a comprehensive picture across our stakeholder base."
(JM/KMcA)
A 22-year-old man, arrested for attempting to smuggle over 231g of cocaine into Northern Ireland, was sentenced yesterday at Antrim Crown Court, to two years and six months probation, plus 18 months probation. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Officers detained Thomas John Doyle, a British national of no fixed abode, on September 2007 when he arrived at Belfast International Airport on a flight from Amsterdam. The cocaine - which had a purity of 62% and a street value of almost £50 - was concealed in his luggage. He was subsequently arrested and charged with attempting to smuggle cocaine into Northern Ireland.
Robinson And McGuinness Hold Third Meeting With Builders
A third session of talks has been held between Northern Ireland construction industry representatives and the First and Deputy First Minister. Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have undertaken a series of meetings, in recent weeks, to discuss the impact of the current economic downturn. The latest meeting focussed particularly on issues such as falling activity in the housing market. Mr Robinson said: "We are keenly aware that the continuation of restricted access to credit, falling property prices and increasing inflation are having a particular impact on the housing market in Northern Ireland, with consumer and business confidence being undermined as a result. "We want to hear directly from local stakeholders and representatives in the sector to get their views on the specific pressures that the economic slow down is having here."
Gildernew Meets NIPSA
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA has met with representatives of NIPSA to discuss the DARD Direct Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA). Speaking following the meeting, the Minister said: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the organisations and individuals who engaged with us on the public consultation. I recognise that NIPSA are key stakeholders in this process and have sought to reassure them that their views and concerns, along with those obtained from others, will help to provide a comprehensive picture across our stakeholder base."
(JM/KMcA)
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