Northern Ireland News for November 2022

Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2022
44 Vehicles Seized Across NI In Insurance Clampdown
PSNI officers have seized 44 uninsured vehicles across NI as part of a UK-wide Op Drive Insured campaign supported by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB). Of the vehicles seized, 14 have already been in...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2022
Appeal For Information On Serious Collision On Castlewellan Road
The PSNI have issued an appeal for witnesses and information following a serious three-vehicle road traffic collision on the Castlewellan Road outside Clough. Making the appeal, Inspector MacDonald s...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2022
SDLP Proposes Zero Pay For MLAs Who Block Appointment Of A Speaker
The SDLP have submitted a suite of amendments to the Northern Ireland Executive Formation Bill. The amendments would see the pay of MLAs who vote against all candidates for the office of Speaker, the...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2022
DUP Accuse Govt Of 'Shifting The Goalposts' On Energy Payments
DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has said that the UK Government is shifting the goalposts on energy support payments whilst the people of Northern Ireland suffer the consequences. She was speaking a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2022
Alliance Backs Ulster GAA's 'Never Cross The Line' Campaign
The Alliance Party has endorsed an Ulster GAA campaign to raise awareness of violence against women, emphasising how important it is that people "never cross the line". The campaign is aimed at educa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2022
SF 'Shocked And Concern' Over EA Youth Service Plans
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey has said that he is "shocked and deeply concerned" about plans by the Education Authority to cut vital youth services in Belfast. The West Belfast MP has written to the Educa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2022
Showcase Support For Families Affected By Mental Illness And Substance Use
Queen's University Belfast have hosted a symposium showcasing support for parents who have mental illness or substance use problems, and their families. Department of Health Permanent Secretary Peter...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2022
Páirc Nua Chollann To Be Transformed Into 'Winter Wonderland'
Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, with support from Belfast City Council, have announced that the newly opened Páirc Nua Chollann in west Belfast will be transformed into a 'Winter Wonderland' on Thurs...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2022
Executive Office Marks International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
The Executive Officer has marked the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which aims to spread the word on disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights, and...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2022
Other News In Brief
UUP: Mary Lou McDonald Comments 'An Insult To The Irish People' UUP East Antrim MLA, John Stewart, has said that comments made by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald are "an insult to the ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2022
Police Warn Of Rise Of Domestic Abuse Over Christmas
As part of their wider 'Tis' the Season Christmas' operation, the PSNI have highlighted a campaign to raise awareness of the signs of all types of domestic abuse and encouraging potential victims to r...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2022
£100m Antrim Housing Development Approved
A total of £100 million is to be invested in a major housing scheme in Antrim Town, creating up to 100 new jobs. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has approved plans for 525 new homes, six loca...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2022
Dr Watt Patient Deaths Report 'Deeply Concerning'
The findings of a report into the deaths of patients of former neurologist Dr Michael Watt have been described as "deeply concerning" by the Department of Health (DoH). The Expert Review of Records o...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2022
SF Calls For Action To Restore The Executive And Assembly
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill has called on the British Secretary of State to clearly outline what efforts if any he is making to restore the Executive and Assembly. And she sai...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2022
DUP Warns Belfast Agreement Anniversary Will Pass Without A Govt
The 25th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement will come and go without a functioning government at Stormont unless the Northern Ireland Protocol is replaced with arrangements that can be supported by ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2022
Hero Award For Trading Standards Enforcement Officer
Northern Ireland's Lead Officer on Doorstep Crime and Scams, Alison Gilchrist, has received the Trading Standards Hero Award from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) for her work safeguar...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2022
One Million Contactless Journeys Made On Metro
One million journeys using contactless payment methods have been made across Translink Metro services in Belfast since the new technology came into force earlier this year. Passengers can use their s...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2022
Ulster-Scots Language Week Celebrated At City Hall
Belfast City Council have hosted a special event at City Hall to mark Ulster-Scots Language Week featuring Ulster-Scots music, poetry and storytelling. The event was organised by community developmen...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2022
'Disability On The Record' Exhibition Officially Opens
The Department for Communities have officially opened 'Disability on the Record' exhibition to celebrate the United Nations International Day for persons with Disabilities. The UN International Day o...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2022
Other News In Brief
Belfast Asian Women's Academy Chosen As One Of Lord Mayor's Chosen Charities The Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Tina Black has announced the Belfast Asian Women's Academy (BAWA) as one of he...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2022
DUP Calls For Investigation Of 'Sickening' Saoradh Window Display
The DUP has called for condemnation of a window display at the Saoradh offices in L'Derry, with Foyle MLA Gary Middleton describing the display as a "sickening insult to victims and the wider communit...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2022
'Fundamental Questions' On Future Of NI Health Service
Fundamental questions need to be addressed on the future of our health service, Department of Health Permanent Secretary, Peter May, has told the annual conference of the Northern Ireland Branch of th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2022
NI Civil Service Student Placement Scheme Opens
The Northern Ireland Civil Service has announced the launch of its 2023 Student Placement Scheme, offering 140 placements across government departments. Opportunities are available for students acros...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2022
Greens Re-iterate Call For Violence Against Women And Girls Strategy
The Green Party has re-iterated their call for a Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy for Northern Ireland. Marking UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Green Part...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2022
Secretary Of State Urged To Intervene On GP Crisis
The Alliance Party has called on the Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris, to "intervene immediately" on workload and workforce pressures affecting GPs Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw made the ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2022
Action Plan To Support EV Infrastructure Across NI Published
A new Action Plan for infrastructure developments required to support Electric Vehicles across NI has been published by the Department for Infrastructure. The Action Plan was developed by the Electri...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2022
Ulster Carpets Recognised As One Of NI's Most Sustainable Businesses
Portadown-based Ulster Carpets has been named one of Northern Ireland's most sustainable businesses. The luxury carpet manufacturer achieved Gold level in the 2022 Northern Ireland Environmental Benc...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2022
Artemis Technologies Showcases World's First 100% Electric High-Speed Ferry
Artemis Technologies has hosted Dr. Julie Harrison, the Permanent Secretary for the Department for Infrastructure, at its newly opened facility in Titanic Quarter. Dr Harrison met with Dr Iain Percy,...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2022
U.S. College Ice Hockey Teams In Belfast For Tournament
Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Christina Black, has joined schoolchildren from across Belfast and thousands of spectators to cheer on top U.S. college ice hockey teams, as the prestigious Harness Frie...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2022
Other News In Brief
DUP Accused Of 'Speaking Out Of Both Sides Of Is Mouth' On Protocol The DUP have been accused of "speaking out of both sides of is mouth" over its position on the Protocol with Sinn Féin MP ...