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| 22/11/2011 | | MINISTERS TARGET OFFSHORE GRID INFRASTRUCTURE |
| the irish republic, northern ireland and scotland are each to be represented by local governemnt ministers who will meet later this week to discuss the issues raised in a major study on a future offshore grid infrastructure.
this aims at linking the countries, as well as other areas where the countries have mutual and shared energy, environmental and economic interests.
the tripartite meeting will take place this wednesday, alongside a major conference on the irish-scottish links on energy study (isles), an eu interreg iv-funded project.
the isles study assesses the opportunities, challenges and barriers to developing an offshore grid infrastructure which will deliver greater co-operation and energy trading between the countries.
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| 22/11/2011 | | MINISTERS TARGET OFFSHORE GRID INFRASTRUCTURE |
| the irish republic, northern ireland and scotland are each to be represented by local governemnt ministers who will meet later this week to discuss the issues raised in a major study on a future offshore grid infrastructure.
this aims at linking the countries, as well as other areas where the countries have mutual and shared energy, environmental and economic interests.
the tripartite meeting will take place this wednesday, alongside a major conference on the irish-scottish links on energy study (isles), an eu interreg iv-funded project.
the isles study assesses the opportunities, challenges and barriers to developing an offshore grid infrastructure which will deliver greater co-operation and energy trading between the countries.
the st... |
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| 06/09/2011 | | WHOLESALE MARKET 'FORCES GAS PRICE RISE' |
| the gas supplier, firmus energy - that has been providing natural gas since 2005 across northern ireland - has announced details of its new tariff, which will see domestic prices increase by 28.4% from 1st october.
all areas outside belfast are to be hit by the price rise, being only the second time firmus energy has needed to raise prices in almost six years - as a result of dramatic rises in the wholesale cost of gas.
the new price equates to an increase of around £2.64 a week for the majority of its ten towns domestic customers.
mark prentice, managing director of firmus energy said: "since we first started supplying natural gas to homes and businesses in 2005, we have worked hard at keeping our prices as low as possible.
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| 06/09/2011 | | WHOLESALE MARKET 'FORCES GAS PRICE RISE' |
| the gas supplier, firmus energy - that has been providing natural gas since 2005 across northern ireland - has announced details of its new tariff, which will see domestic prices increase by 28.4% from 1st october.
all areas outside belfast are to be hit by the price rise, being only the second time firmus energy has needed to raise prices in almost six years - as a result of dramatic rises in the wholesale cost of gas.
the new price equates to an increase of around £2.64 a week for the majority of its ten towns domestic customers.
mark prentice, managing director of firmus energy (pictured) said: "since we first started supplying natural gas to homes and businesses in 2005, we have worked hard at keeping our prices as low as possibl... |
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| 09/02/2011 | | QUEEN'S VISIT TO BE 'SPRUNG ON IRELAND' |
| this spring could see the first ever visit by the queen to the republic of ireland.
discussions to set a date for the visit are underway, with the irish times saying that a three-day trip by queen elizabeth ii (pictured here on a recent visit to ni by brian mccalden) is anticipated in may this year.
"discussions on the timing of the visit have been held repeatedly over recent months with the british embassy in dublin, british officials in london and, more recently, with fine gael leader enda kenny," said one of the paper's journalists - although no official invitation has been extended.
the last serving british monarch to visit the irish capital was george v in 1911 - before the irish republic gained independence from britain.
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| 09/02/2011 | | QUEEN'S VISIT TO BE 'SPRUNG ON IRELAND' |
| this spring could see the first ever visit by the queen to the republic of ireland.
discussions to set a date for the first visit by a british monarch are underway, with the irish times saying that a three-day trip by queen elizabeth ii was anticipated in may this year.
"discussions on the timing of the visit have been held repeatedly over recent months with the british embassy in dublin, british officials in london and, more recently, with fine gael leader enda kenny," said one of the influential paper's journalists - although no official invitation has been extended as yet.
the man tipped to be the new taoiseach, enda kenny, said a royal trip was "overdue".
the last serving british monarch to visit the irish capital was george v in 19... |
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| 06/10/2010 | | NI FOOD INDUSTRY 'BUCKS RECESSIONARY TREND' |
| part of ni's economy is still literally 'growing' with a new report revealing potential growth opportunities for the local agri-food sector.
bucking the trend overall, export market opportunities for local food companies are now projected to increase over the coming years.
the agriculture minister michelle gildernew has responded to the findings of the 'value of food and drink industry to northern ireland' report, giving it a very warm welcome.
the study was commissioned by the trade body the ni food and drink association (nifda) and highlights, in particular, current opportunities for export business.
commenting on the report, the minister, said: "this study underlines the importance of the food supply industry in the north of ireland,... |
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| 05/10/2010 | | NI FOOD INDUSTRY 'BUCKS RECESSIONARY TREND' |
| part of ni's economy is still literally 'growing' with a new report revealing potential growth opportunities for the local agri-food sector.
bucking the trend overall, export market opportunities for local food companies are now projected to increase over the coming years.
the agriculture minister michelle gildernew has responded to the findings of the 'value of food and drink industry to northern ireland' report, giving it a very warm welcome.
the study was commissioned by the trade body the ni food and drink association (nifda) and highlights, in particular, current opportunities for export business.
commenting on the report, the minister, said: "this study underlines the importance of the food supply industry in the north of ireland,... |
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| 26/01/2010 | | RTE MUST STILL BEAM INTO NORTH, SAYS REPORT |
| a high level uk report into future broadcasting has said that people in the north should continue to receive rte after the digital switchover.
calling on the uk government to ensure that its discussions with the government of the republic of ireland guarantee no loss of service to people in ni, the 'tv broadcasting in northern ireland' document also called for a guarantee of money for the irish language broadcasting fund beyond march 2011.
the damning northern ireland affairs committee report also said that public service broadcasters are failing northern ireland.
"the uk's major television companies have failed to portray the ordinary life, beauties, history and culture of northern ireland to the rest of the country," said the mps in a... |
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| 26/01/2010 | | UK BROADCASTERS 'FAILING NI' |
| there is broad support today to the damning conclusions of this morning's northern ireland affairs committee report 'tv broadcasting in northern ireland'.
pact, the trade body for independent producers, has welcomed the report which it said signalled an all round failure to promote broadcasting in ni, as exemplified by the department for culture, media and sport's (dcms) choice of the title 'digital britain' for its white paper on the coming digital revolution.
pact chief executive john mcvay said that the dearth of commissioning by the public service broadcasters, bbc, channel 4, itv and five, of locally made television programming in the region represents a huge loss for both northern ireland and uk viewers.
"while the bbc's commitment... |
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| 26/01/2010 | | BROADCASTERS ARE 'FAILING NI', SAYS REPORT |
| there is broad support today to the damning conclusions of this morning's northern ireland affairs committee report 'tv broadcasting in northern ireland'.
pact, the trade body for independent producers, has welcomed the report which it said signalled an all round failure to promote broadcasting in ni, as exemplified by the department for culture, media and sport's (dcms) choice of the title 'digital britain' for its white paper on the coming digital revolution.
pact chief executive john mcvay said that the dearth of commissioning by the public service broadcasters, bbc, channel 4, itv and five, of locally made television programming in the region represents a huge loss for both northern ireland and uk viewers.
"while the bbc's commitment... |
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| 22/01/2010 | | RECESSION-BEATING SECTOR IS 'FOOD FOR THOUGHT' |
| food companies here are beating the recession by growing sales outside northern ireland, ni enterprise minister arlene foster has said.
acting first minister foster was speaking at the annual ufu farmhouse business breakfast, which she described as "a celebration of an industry that is at the very core of northern ireland's economy and one that never fails to deliver on quality and eating experience".
the breakfast, she said, highlighted the importance of building a strong partnership between farmers and processors aimed at satisfying the requirements of consumers for the type of quality, healthy and safe food provided by the agri-food industry in northern ireland.
"food and drink here is one of relatively few sectors in any uk region ... |
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| 22/01/2010 | | RECESSION-BEATING SECTOR 'FOOD FOR THOUGHT' |
| food companies here are beating the recession by growing sales outside northern ireland, ni enterprise minister arlene foster has said.
acting first minister foster was speaking at the annual ufu farmhouse business breakfast, which she described as "a celebration of an industry that is at the very core of northern ireland's economy and one that never fails to deliver on quality and eating experience".
the breakfast, she said, highlighted the importance of building a strong partnership between farmers and processors aimed at satisfying the requirements of consumers for the type of quality, healthy and safe food provided by the agri-food industry in northern ireland.
"food and drink here is one of relatively few sectors in any uk region ... |
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| 25/07/2008 | | BEEF BUSINESS BOOMING |
| the ni economy minister arlene foster has been getting a flavour of the best of local beef production.
she praised kettyle foods in lisnaskea, for its commitment to developing export markets.
the minister was speaking during a visit to the company's beef processing plant at manderwood park, where she met with managing director maurice kettyle (both pictured) who explained that kettyle foods produces a premium range of dry aged beef from grass fed aberdeen angus and hereford herds.
ms foster said: "kettyle foods is a successful, ambitious local business, employing 15 members of staff. it has an impressive track record in the development of innovative beef products that meet the demands of customers across northern ireland, great britain, ... |
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| 24/07/2008 | | BEEF BUSINESS BOOMING |
| the ni economy minister arlene foster has been getting a flavour of the best of local beef production.
she praised kettyle foods in lisnaskea, for its commitment to developing export markets.
the minister was speaking during a visit to the company's beef processing plant at manderwood park, where she met with managing director maurice kettyle who explained that kettyle foods produces a premium range of dry aged beef from grass fed aberdeen angus and hereford herds.
ms foster said: "kettyle foods is a successful, ambitious local business, employing 15 members of staff. it has an impressive track record in the development of innovative beef products that meet the demands of customers across northern ireland, great britain, the republic of ... |
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| 18/07/2008 | | BELFAST TAXI FARE INCREASES: COSTS STILL LOWER THAN UK |
| while public taxi fares in belfast are due to rise next month, the costs are still lower than other comparable cities in the uk.
the driver & vehicle agency (dva) confirmed there would be an increase of between 13% and 19% depending on the time of travel. this increase will come into operation on 1 august 2008.
however, despite the increase, the fares in belfast remain below those of comparable cities throughout the united kingdom. there is also no evidence to suggest that capital of running costs are lower in northern ireland than elsewhere in great britain.
dva chief executive, brendan magee said: "these increases will mean operators and drivers can recoup costs and ensure vehicles can be properly maintained and periodically upgraded.
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| 17/08/2007 | | YOUTH ORCHESTRA HITS RIGHT NOTE WITH MINISTER |
| culture minister edwin poots has highlighted the extremely high standard of musicianship demonstrated by northern ireland’s award winning world-class youth orchestra.
the minister, who was speaking after attending one of the ulster youth orchestra’s summer concerts in londonderry’s guildhall, said: “i thoroughly enjoyed tonight’s concert. it was truly refreshing to see the enthusiasm of some of northern ireland’s most gifted young classical musicians. the performance, directed by talented guest conductor andré de ridder, was exceptional and reinforced why the ulster youth orchestra is regarded as one of the best youth orchestra’s in the united kingdom.”
the 2007-08 programme started officially on august 8 when almost 100 young musicians a... |
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| 01/05/2007 | | BLAIR - 'BROWN TO BE PM WITHIN WEEKS' |
| tony blair has said that chancellor gordon brown will, "in all probability", succeed him as prime minister in the next few weeks.
speaking to gmtv earlier in an interview to mark his tenth anniversary in downing street, mr blair commented on his resignation as prime minister saying: "i will make my position clear next week. i will say something definitive then."
however, speaking to an election rally later on tuesday, mr blair said: "in all probability, a scot will become the prime minister of the united kingdom, someone who has built our economy into one of the strongest in the world and who, as i have said many times before, would make a great prime minister for britain."
speculation is rife that an announcement may be made on wednesd... |
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| 18/08/2006 | | SAUDIS SPEND £10BN ON EUROFIGHTER |
| a £10 billion deal has been agreed with the saudi arabian government over the supply of the eurofighter.
the deal is a major boost to bae and the major contract for the state-of-the-art fighter will safeguard around 40,000 jobs in the defence manufacturing sector.
the ministry of defence confirmed that the “principles” of the deal had been agreed for the suply of the eurofighter, also known as the typhoon, produced by a consortium of manufacturers.
the statement read: "the governments of the kingdom of saudi arabia and united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland signed an understanding document, intended to establish a greater partnership in modernising the saudi arabian armed forces.
"the required commercial principles have no... |
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| 18/08/2006 | | SAUDIS SPEND £10BN ON EUROFIGHTER |
| a £10 billion deal has been agreed with the saudi arabian government over the supply of the eurofighter.
the deal is a major boost to bae and the major contract for the state-of-the-art fighter will safeguard around 40,000 jobs in the defence manufacturing sector.
the ministry of defence confirmed that the “principles” of the deal had been agreed for the suply of the eurofighter, also known as the typhoon, produced by a consortium of manufacturers.
the statement read: "the governments of the kingdom of saudi arabia and united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland signed an understanding document, intended to establish a greater partnership in modernising the saudi arabian armed forces.
"the required commercial principles have no... |
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| 23/02/2006 | | SEARCH ON FOR MOST 'ENTERPRISING' NI PLACE |
| the department of trade and industry has today launched a search to find the most enterprising place in northern ireland.
‘enterprising britain 2006’ is part of a nationwide competition aimed at recognising and rewarding enterprise activity across the united kingdom. the dti in conjunction with invest ni, is looking for the town, city, place or area that best demonstrates the entrepreneurial spirit in the province.
the winner of the regional heat will go forward to compete in the uk finals.
invest ni will also provide a £5,000 bursary to support the development of the regional winner’s project.
secretary of state for trade and industry, alan johnson said: “enterprise and innovation are the key to the uk’s future economic growth and succ... |
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| 05/05/2005 | | SLOW START TO VOTING IN NI ELECTIONS |
following a slow start, voting at northern ireland’s 620 polling stations is described as "steady" as voters select from the 105 local candidates contesting the province's 18 westminster seats and the 918 representatives competing for 582 council seats.
polling stations across the province opened at 7am and will remain so until 10pm.
voters are reminded to bring valid id to place their votes. acceptable voting identification includes:- a current northern ireland or great britain full driving licence or a northern ireland provisional licence, all of which must bear the photograph of the holder;
- a current passport issued by the government of the united kingdom or republic of ireland and, for the local government election only,...
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| 02/07/2004 | | VICE-CHANCELLOR HITS OUT AT UNIVERSITY CAP |
| the vice-chancellor of the university of ulster has hit out at the cap on university places in northern ireland, describing it as making "poor sense for the economy" and a "roadblock to self improvement for the people of our community”.
speaking at the university's graduation ceremony at the waterfront hall, belfast, professor gerry mckenna called the cap “indefensible and iniquitous, as we in northern ireland are the only one of the twelve regions in the united kingdom to have such an artificial restraint upon opportunity for our people to enjoy the benefits of a university education”.
“although some students choose to go to great britain, there is evidence that many thousands who are forced to leave northern ireland would like to study ... |
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| 30/06/2003 | | MINISTER ‘ENCOURAGED’ BY NI MANUFACTURING FIGURES |
| the sale of locally manufactured goods in markets outside ni in 2001/02 totalled £7.2 billion, an increase of £18 million (0.2%) on the corresponding period last year, according to the annual manufacturing sales and export survey, carried out by the northern ireland economic research centre (nierc) on behalf of deti and invest ni.
commenting on figures, nio minister for enterprise, trade and investment, ian pearson mp, said: “it is encouraging to note that sales to external markets by manufacturing businesses in northern ireland have remained fairly stable over the year, despite difficult trading conditions.”
the minister said: "the total value of sales made by northern ireland manufacturing businesses in 2001/02 were worth £10,304 millio... |
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