Northern Ireland News for February 2003

Northern Ireland News, Feb 28, 2003
Adams should meet chief constable in 'near future'
US Senator Bill Flynn has called on the Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams to meet with PSNI chief constable Hugh Orde in the near future. On the prospect of a meeting between Sinn Fein President Gerry...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 28, 2003
Disputed death probe ineffective rules judge
A High Court judge in Belfast ruled today that no effective investigation was held into the death of Derry woman Kathleen Thompson who was shot dead by the British army in 1971. Solicitors acting on ...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 28, 2003
Tough new laws considered for rioters
Rioters could face up to 12 months in jail under new legislation being considered by the government, it was revealed today. The government has announced its intention to change the law and increase s...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 28, 2003
Browne outlines priorities for health service
The government has launched its 'Priorities for Action' document – a "rigorous monitoring" of health service's goals and objectives for the coming year. The document provides what the government desc...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 28, 2003
Agenda for NI e-government set out
The future shape of e-government in Northern Ireland has been laid out at the Modernising Government workshop held in Belfast this week. At the event, organised by leading IT services company Newell ...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 28, 2003
Post Office attacked twice in 24 hours
Detectives in Newtownabbey are appealing for witness after a Co Antrim post office was targeted by robbers for the second time in 24 hours. Two masked men, one armed with a handgun, the other with a ...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 28, 2003
UEFA applauds IFA's 'Football For All' campaign
European football’s governing body, UEFA, has congratulated the Irish Football Association's 'Football For All' campaign, describing it as a "first-class example of how the sport of football can be us...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 28, 2003
Cash windfall for voluntary sector
The voluntary and community sector are set to benefit from a massive cash injection announced today by Finance Minister Ian Pearson. Nearly £7 million has been released to fund 154 community and volu...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 28, 2003
Ulster Unionist delegation to meet H&W representatives
A Unionist delegation has met today with Harland & Wolff representatives today to explore ways to attract further business to the ailing yard. Former Economy Minister Sir Reg Empey and party MPs Dav...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 28, 2003
Shotgun fired during Londonderry car chase
Police in Londonderry are appealing for witnesses to a shooting incident and a subsequent car chase in Derry City last night. At around 9.45pm a red coloured Peugeot 306 pulled alongside a blue car a...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2003
Ulster Bank profits surge by 8%
The Ulster Bank has seen an 8% rise in annual profits according to figures released today. Parent company the Royal Bank of Scotland published in annual report today, indicating that the Ulster Bank ...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2003
Premieres discuss plans to restore devolution
The British and Irish prime ministers have met today to discuss the prospects for placing devolved government back on the Northern Ireland political map. Bertie Ahern and Tony Blair held talks the ke...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2003
Arson attack on Belfast taxi firm
Police are investigating a possible arson attack at the depot of a Belfast taxi firm. The fire, which was discovered last night, seriously damaged a portable building belonging to Value Cabs at the f...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2003
Courtney fails to win SDLP nomination after 'sham' meeting
The SDLP's Foyle assembly member, Annie Courtney, is considering her position after she failed to win selection for this May's assembly elections. Mrs Courtney could yet stand as an independent in t...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2003
UUP back Blair's stance on Iraq
Following last night's House of Commons debate on the Iraq crisis – in which 121 Labour backbenchers rebelled against Tony Blair's stance on the issue – the Ulster Unionist Party pledged its support t...
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Business News, Feb 27, 2003
New enterprise centre for north Dublin
Tánaiste Mary Harney has officially opened the new premises of Northside Enterprise Centre in Coolock in North Dublin. The centre, which comprises 22 units, has been constructed at a cost of €2.3 mi...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2003
UU research set to help sufferers of chronic disease
New research at the University of Ulster is set to offer hope to suffers of a life-crippling disease that affects millions of women worldwide. The University is spearheading one of largest studies ev...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2003
€3m fund created for Republic's Troubles victims
The Irish government has announced the setting up of a €3 million fund for victims of the Troubles in the Republic of Ireland. Taoiseach Bertie Ahern TD announced the move today which forms part of t...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2003
Lifelong learning reaches five million milestone
Calls to the UK's largest careers and learning information service this week reached five million, signalling a determination by people to create a better future for themselves. Since its launch in F...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2003
Masked man robs north Belfast mini market
An armed robber has made off with a substantial sum of money following a robbery in north Belfast last night. The masked man, who was armed with a handgun, entered the mini market on the Antrim Road ...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2003
Ryanair to axe 400 Buzz jobs
Budget airline Buzz is set to lose around 400 employees when Ryanair completes its takeover of the airline in April. Although 100 redundancies were reported to have been agreed after the takeover dea...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2003
Businesses warned over waste management
Northern Ireland businesses have been urged to meet their duty of care commitments when dealing with waste. Under new legislation, businesses must have open and transparent systems to demonstrate wha...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2003
Racial inequality forum launched for NI
A new race relations forum for Northern Ireland is among a number of measures introduced by the government yesterday aimed at tackling racial inequalities in the province. The measures also include t...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2003
Concerns raised over City flights proposal
Two Unionist representatives have met with City Airport management to raise community concerns over reports that BMI's is proposing that flights be permitted after the current 9.30pm threshold. East ...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2003
Three men injured in separate paramilitary-style attacks
Three men have been involved in separate paramilitary style attacks last night. In Co Down a man was shot in the lower leg in the Abbot Drive area of Newtownards. Strangford Ulster Unionist assembly...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2003
Maghaberry has 'some way to go' says prison inspectorate
Maghaberry prison has "some way to go" to achieve a clean bill of health, according to the latest report from Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons. Today's publication of the review, based on ins...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2003
Newry consultancy firm set up in Manhattan
Newry City firm, First Derivatives, has taken its expertise into the financial heart of the US by establishing a presence in Manhattan, New York. The company hopes that the presence will give it a pl...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2003
Queen opens new court complex during Belfast visit
During a visit to Northern Ireland today the Queen, accompanied by Prince Philip, performed an opening ceremony at Laganside court complex. Amid tight security, including specially trained police mar...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2003
Minister announces new rights for working parents
NIO Employment Minister Jane Kennedy has announced a campaign to raise awareness of new legislation aimed at helping parents of young children to balance their parenting and employment responsibilitie...
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Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2003
Strabane attracts Swedish enterprise conference
Strabane is set to host a high-profile business conference from the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise this May. The three-day conference was secured following a visit by Strabane Chamber of Commerc...
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