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02/07/2009
Other NI News In Brief
Derry Assault Probed
Police in Londonderry are investigating after a man was found unconscious close to the city walls in Magazine Street. He was found at about 11.50pm on Wednesday and was taken to Altnagelvin hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
Victim Slams Victims Commissioners
The woman whose parents died in the infamous IRA Shankill bomb has vowed to press on with her legal challenge to the Victims Commission. The core problem remains the definition of 'victimhood' with perpetrators granted equal status with victims in legislation and government schemes, Michelle Williamson said yesterday. She also argued there was no legal authority to appoint four commissioners, and said: "To me it's just a question of right and wrong and I always thought the courts were supposed to be on the side of right." Her criticism came as the High Court upheld the decision of former First Minister Ian Paisley and his deputy, Martin McGuinness in appointing four Victims Commissioners. See: Challenge To Victims Commissioners Fails
Twelfth Postal Closures
Postal arrangements over the 12th July holiday period have been outlined by Royal Mail. There will be no deliveries or collections on Monday, 13 July. On Tuesday 14 July there will be no deliveries but there will be a normal collection service from post boxes and from businesses by request. Full normal service will resume on Wednesday, 15 July. At the post office, branches will be closed on Monday, 13 and Tuesday 14 July. Branches will then reopen on Wednesday, 15 July. Information about payment of pensions and benefits over the holiday period will be displayed on special notices in branches. As for Parcelforce Worldwide, there will be no deliveries or collections on Monday, 13 July. Full normal service will resume on Tuesday, 14 July.
School Shuts
The Northern Ireland Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has approved a Development Proposal to close St Colmcille's Primary School. "The school has suffered from declining enrolments in recent years, with only 15 children enrolled in 2008/09," she said. "It is never an easy decision to close a school, however, I am confident that the closure, and the transfer of the pupils to other schools, is in the best educational interests of the pupils. I would like to pay tribute to all those connected with St Colmcille's Primary School, who over many years showed their commitment and dedication to the school and its pupils."
Salmon Boost On Bush
The River Bush Salmon Station is holding an open day next week. The open day - on 8th July this year - is an annual event which offers free guided tours of the Salmon station including the Hatchery and Fish rearing facilities. Visitors will be able to find out about the work of the station and will gain insight into the life cycle of a salmon and the factors influencing the various stages of the cycle. They will also find out how the station contributes to the international effort to maintain and improve Salmon stocks in the North Atlantic. Guided tours will take place every half hour starting at 10am with the last tour at 4pm. Hatchery staff who will accompany the tours are expert in Salmon conservation so visitors will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Omagh Arts Centre Opened
The Irish Republic's Arts Minister Martin Mansergh has travelled to Northern Ireland to officially open the newly refurbished Dún Uladh Cultural and Heritage Centre in Omagh, Co Tyrone. Refurbishment works included the installation of a new lift and balcony, recording studio, new sound and lighting systems and conference facilities. Dún Uladh, which translates as 'Fort of Ulster', is the provincial headquarters of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann. The centre is used as a cultural base for locals and visitors to study and celebrate native Irish music, song, dance, language and all Celtic arts.
Fine Follows Tyrone Handler Death
A Co Tyrone farmer has been fined £17,500 following a fatal accident involving a telescopic handler. Roy Kelso pleaded guilty to two breaches of health and safety legislation at Dungannon Crown Court on 6 June. The case, brought by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland, related to an incident that occurred on the 30 April 2008 on a farm at Sandholes, Cookstown. Imelda Hagan, an elderly women who resided in a farmhouse, died as a result of injuries sustained when a Manitou telescopic handler, being operated by Mr Kelso, struck her during a reversing manoeuvre. Subsequent enquiries by HSENI revealed that Mr Kelso had not ensured that there were adequate devices such as mirrors fitted to the Manitou telescopic handler to ensure all round visibility when operating the vehicle.
(BMcC/JM)
Police in Londonderry are investigating after a man was found unconscious close to the city walls in Magazine Street. He was found at about 11.50pm on Wednesday and was taken to Altnagelvin hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
Victim Slams Victims Commissioners
The woman whose parents died in the infamous IRA Shankill bomb has vowed to press on with her legal challenge to the Victims Commission. The core problem remains the definition of 'victimhood' with perpetrators granted equal status with victims in legislation and government schemes, Michelle Williamson said yesterday. She also argued there was no legal authority to appoint four commissioners, and said: "To me it's just a question of right and wrong and I always thought the courts were supposed to be on the side of right." Her criticism came as the High Court upheld the decision of former First Minister Ian Paisley and his deputy, Martin McGuinness in appointing four Victims Commissioners. See: Challenge To Victims Commissioners Fails
Twelfth Postal Closures
Postal arrangements over the 12th July holiday period have been outlined by Royal Mail. There will be no deliveries or collections on Monday, 13 July. On Tuesday 14 July there will be no deliveries but there will be a normal collection service from post boxes and from businesses by request. Full normal service will resume on Wednesday, 15 July. At the post office, branches will be closed on Monday, 13 and Tuesday 14 July. Branches will then reopen on Wednesday, 15 July. Information about payment of pensions and benefits over the holiday period will be displayed on special notices in branches. As for Parcelforce Worldwide, there will be no deliveries or collections on Monday, 13 July. Full normal service will resume on Tuesday, 14 July.
School Shuts
The Northern Ireland Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has approved a Development Proposal to close St Colmcille's Primary School. "The school has suffered from declining enrolments in recent years, with only 15 children enrolled in 2008/09," she said. "It is never an easy decision to close a school, however, I am confident that the closure, and the transfer of the pupils to other schools, is in the best educational interests of the pupils. I would like to pay tribute to all those connected with St Colmcille's Primary School, who over many years showed their commitment and dedication to the school and its pupils."
Salmon Boost On Bush
The River Bush Salmon Station is holding an open day next week. The open day - on 8th July this year - is an annual event which offers free guided tours of the Salmon station including the Hatchery and Fish rearing facilities. Visitors will be able to find out about the work of the station and will gain insight into the life cycle of a salmon and the factors influencing the various stages of the cycle. They will also find out how the station contributes to the international effort to maintain and improve Salmon stocks in the North Atlantic. Guided tours will take place every half hour starting at 10am with the last tour at 4pm. Hatchery staff who will accompany the tours are expert in Salmon conservation so visitors will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Omagh Arts Centre Opened
The Irish Republic's Arts Minister Martin Mansergh has travelled to Northern Ireland to officially open the newly refurbished Dún Uladh Cultural and Heritage Centre in Omagh, Co Tyrone. Refurbishment works included the installation of a new lift and balcony, recording studio, new sound and lighting systems and conference facilities. Dún Uladh, which translates as 'Fort of Ulster', is the provincial headquarters of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann. The centre is used as a cultural base for locals and visitors to study and celebrate native Irish music, song, dance, language and all Celtic arts.
Fine Follows Tyrone Handler Death
A Co Tyrone farmer has been fined £17,500 following a fatal accident involving a telescopic handler. Roy Kelso pleaded guilty to two breaches of health and safety legislation at Dungannon Crown Court on 6 June. The case, brought by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland, related to an incident that occurred on the 30 April 2008 on a farm at Sandholes, Cookstown. Imelda Hagan, an elderly women who resided in a farmhouse, died as a result of injuries sustained when a Manitou telescopic handler, being operated by Mr Kelso, struck her during a reversing manoeuvre. Subsequent enquiries by HSENI revealed that Mr Kelso had not ensured that there were adequate devices such as mirrors fitted to the Manitou telescopic handler to ensure all round visibility when operating the vehicle.
(BMcC/JM)
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Ministers 'In The Swim' At Salmon Facility
Things were going swimmingly today in an 'away day' with a difference as Stormont Ministers visited the salmon research station in Bushmills. NI Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) Minister Nelson McCausland and Environment Minister Edwin Poots were attending the annual River Bush Salmon Station Open Day.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
