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Northern Ireland News for December 2001 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2001
Minister proposes better school meals for better learning
Education Minister, Martin McGuinness, has launched a consultation document on the introduction of new compulsory nutritional standards for school meals and committed funding for training for catering...
Minister proposes better school meals for better learning
Education Minister, Martin McGuinness, has launched a consultation document on the introduction of new compulsory nutritional standards for school meals and committed funding for training for catering...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2001
NIE team win environmental award
Northern Ireland Electricity’s (NIE) environmental services team have become proud winners of a national ‘Environmental Award’ at the Utility Industry Achievement Awards. The company not only managed...
NIE team win environmental award
Northern Ireland Electricity’s (NIE) environmental services team have become proud winners of a national ‘Environmental Award’ at the Utility Industry Achievement Awards. The company not only managed...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 13, 2001
Police Service of NI badge unveiled
A new badge for the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has been unveiled. The emblem, which was unanimously chosen by the Northern Ireland Policing Board, features a Saint Patrick's Cross surr...
Police Service of NI badge unveiled
A new badge for the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has been unveiled. The emblem, which was unanimously chosen by the Northern Ireland Policing Board, features a Saint Patrick's Cross surr...
Business News, Dec 13, 2001
Sion Mills hit by jobs blow at Herdman’s Mill
The Amalgamated Transport and General Worker’s Union (ATGWU) have released information that there are plans to cut 20 production and 10 craftsmen jobs at Herdmans’ Mill in Sion Mills, Co. Tyrone. No-...
Sion Mills hit by jobs blow at Herdman’s Mill
The Amalgamated Transport and General Worker’s Union (ATGWU) have released information that there are plans to cut 20 production and 10 craftsmen jobs at Herdmans’ Mill in Sion Mills, Co. Tyrone. No-...
Business News, Dec 13, 2001
Minister in New York for Internet Trade Show
On the final day of his four-day visit to North America, Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, was in New York to visit the Internet World Exhibition and Conference. Eleven No...
Minister in New York for Internet Trade Show
On the final day of his four-day visit to North America, Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, was in New York to visit the Internet World Exhibition and Conference. Eleven No...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2001
Ombudsman’s Omagh report criticises police leadership
Police Ombudsman Nuala O’Loan has published a report criticising the way in which the Royal Ulster Constabulary headed up the investigation into the Omagh bomb of 15 August 1998 which killed 29 people...
Ombudsman’s Omagh report criticises police leadership
Police Ombudsman Nuala O’Loan has published a report criticising the way in which the Royal Ulster Constabulary headed up the investigation into the Omagh bomb of 15 August 1998 which killed 29 people...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2001
Little change in latest unemployment figures
Seasonally adjusted statistics from the Labour Force Survey, for the period for August to October 2001, have revealed marginal increases in the number of people currently unemployed. Commenting furth...
Little change in latest unemployment figures
Seasonally adjusted statistics from the Labour Force Survey, for the period for August to October 2001, have revealed marginal increases in the number of people currently unemployed. Commenting furth...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2001
Stobie murder claimed by Red Hand Defenders
Former loyalist police agent William Stobie, who had been recently been acquitted of charges brought against him over the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane, has been shot dead in north Belfast. The Re...
Stobie murder claimed by Red Hand Defenders
Former loyalist police agent William Stobie, who had been recently been acquitted of charges brought against him over the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane, has been shot dead in north Belfast. The Re...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2001
Empey in talks with Bombardier and Nortel Networks
Currently in Canada as apart of his four day visit to North America, Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Sir Reg Empey, has met with management at Bombardier Aerospace and Nortel Networks. Spea...
Empey in talks with Bombardier and Nortel Networks
Currently in Canada as apart of his four day visit to North America, Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Sir Reg Empey, has met with management at Bombardier Aerospace and Nortel Networks. Spea...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2001
Schrader Electronics awarded major motor contract
Antrim based Schrader Electronics has been awarded a contract to supply tyre pressure monitoring systems to American car company General Motors. The contract provides for the supply of remote tyre pr...
Schrader Electronics awarded major motor contract
Antrim based Schrader Electronics has been awarded a contract to supply tyre pressure monitoring systems to American car company General Motors. The contract provides for the supply of remote tyre pr...
Business News, Dec 12, 2001
Derry Council issues appeal to pub owners to be safety conscious
The Chairman of Derry City Council’s Environmental Services Committee has appealed to owners of entertainment premises in the City Council area to be vigilant and safety conscious to fire risks during...
Derry Council issues appeal to pub owners to be safety conscious
The Chairman of Derry City Council’s Environmental Services Committee has appealed to owners of entertainment premises in the City Council area to be vigilant and safety conscious to fire risks during...
Business News, Dec 12, 2001
Education and Training Inspectorate to be reviewed by PwC
The Education and Training Inspectorate has announced that PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) will evaluate their inspection process independently. It is hoped that PwC will enable a more impartial and in...
Education and Training Inspectorate to be reviewed by PwC
The Education and Training Inspectorate has announced that PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) will evaluate their inspection process independently. It is hoped that PwC will enable a more impartial and in...
Business News, Dec 12, 2001
Economic Development Forum meets to discuss strategies
Dr Seán Farren, Minister for Employment and Learning, has co-chaired the tenth meeting of the Economic Development Forum (EDF), which took place in Ballymena, with Bruce Robinson, Permanent Secretary ...
Economic Development Forum meets to discuss strategies
Dr Seán Farren, Minister for Employment and Learning, has co-chaired the tenth meeting of the Economic Development Forum (EDF), which took place in Ballymena, with Bruce Robinson, Permanent Secretary ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2001
Durkan joins European leaders for Socialist Summit
Six social democratic prime ministers and 11 party leaders are among senior European figures expected to join new SDLP leader Mark Durkan at a Socialist Summit organised by the Party of European Socia...
Durkan joins European leaders for Socialist Summit
Six social democratic prime ministers and 11 party leaders are among senior European figures expected to join new SDLP leader Mark Durkan at a Socialist Summit organised by the Party of European Socia...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2001
Husband and wife team disqualified from being company directors
A husband and wife team have been disqualified from being company directors by the High Court. Edward Manning Junior and Angela Manning, from Belfast, were disqualified for eight years and four years...
Husband and wife team disqualified from being company directors
A husband and wife team have been disqualified from being company directors by the High Court. Edward Manning Junior and Angela Manning, from Belfast, were disqualified for eight years and four years...
Business News, Dec 12, 2001
Cash strapped Consignia set to axe 30,000 jobs
Consignia, formerly the Post Office, is set to axe around 30,000 jobs as part of cost cutting exercise aimed at getting the organisation out of its current financial difficulties. It is unclear at pr...
Cash strapped Consignia set to axe 30,000 jobs
Consignia, formerly the Post Office, is set to axe around 30,000 jobs as part of cost cutting exercise aimed at getting the organisation out of its current financial difficulties. It is unclear at pr...
Business News, Dec 12, 2001
Christmas costs UK business an estimated £6.6bn
Staff are forced to take up to an hour a day away from work to take care of seasonal arrangements. According to the arena21 Work/Life Survey British business will lose £6.6 billion this Christmas as ...
Christmas costs UK business an estimated £6.6bn
Staff are forced to take up to an hour a day away from work to take care of seasonal arrangements. According to the arena21 Work/Life Survey British business will lose £6.6 billion this Christmas as ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2001
Belfast to see in New Year with Radio One dance party
Belfast City Council has teamed up with BBC Radio One to present the biggest free dance event Northern Ireland has ever seen this coming New Year's Eve. The Radio One Dance Party will be coming live ...
Belfast to see in New Year with Radio One dance party
Belfast City Council has teamed up with BBC Radio One to present the biggest free dance event Northern Ireland has ever seen this coming New Year's Eve. The Radio One Dance Party will be coming live ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2001
NI Assembly passes third budget despite Unionist opposition
Despite hardline Unionists failing to back the 2003/4 budget, the Northern Ireland Assembly passed the budget with a two-thirds majority on Tuesday. DUP assembly members were incensed when they faile...
NI Assembly passes third budget despite Unionist opposition
Despite hardline Unionists failing to back the 2003/4 budget, the Northern Ireland Assembly passed the budget with a two-thirds majority on Tuesday. DUP assembly members were incensed when they faile...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2001
Murder inquiry launched following south Armagh shooting
The police have begun a murder inquiry folowing the death of a 27-year-old man who was shot in the legs in south Armagh. A 35-year-old man was also shot and is in hospital in a critical condition. He...
Murder inquiry launched following south Armagh shooting
The police have begun a murder inquiry folowing the death of a 27-year-old man who was shot in the legs in south Armagh. A 35-year-old man was also shot and is in hospital in a critical condition. He...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2001
Dodds announces £4 million housing scheme
The Minister for Social Development Nigel Dodds has unveiled a £4 million housing development which will provide 40 new homes for the people of the New Lodge area in north Belfast. The new developmen...
Dodds announces £4 million housing scheme
The Minister for Social Development Nigel Dodds has unveiled a £4 million housing development which will provide 40 new homes for the people of the New Lodge area in north Belfast. The new developmen...
Business News, Dec 11, 2001
First Choice announce profit fall
UK holiday firm, First Choice have announced a profit fall of 27.5 per cent to £55 million over the last year. While the group blamed the fall largely on the September 11 attacks on the US, it reveal...
First Choice announce profit fall
UK holiday firm, First Choice have announced a profit fall of 27.5 per cent to £55 million over the last year. While the group blamed the fall largely on the September 11 attacks on the US, it reveal...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2001
Conference held into improving equality law
A conference has been hosted by the Equality Commision in Belfast into examining ways of improving the law on equality in Northern Ireland. The conference, held on Tuesday December 11, aimed to discu...
Conference held into improving equality law
A conference has been hosted by the Equality Commision in Belfast into examining ways of improving the law on equality in Northern Ireland. The conference, held on Tuesday December 11, aimed to discu...
Business News, Dec 11, 2001
Compass report strong growth despite US attacks
The world's largest catering company, Compass Group has reported strong results despite the global economic slowdown. Compass, whose subsidiary Eurest Sutcliffe recently announced a deal to provide c...
Compass report strong growth despite US attacks
The world's largest catering company, Compass Group has reported strong results despite the global economic slowdown. Compass, whose subsidiary Eurest Sutcliffe recently announced a deal to provide c...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2001
Stormont departments come under fire from Audit Office
Several government departments in Northern Ireland have been criticised for their poor accounting or financial practices. A report by the Northern Ireland Audit Office, published on Tuesday December ...
Stormont departments come under fire from Audit Office
Several government departments in Northern Ireland have been criticised for their poor accounting or financial practices. A report by the Northern Ireland Audit Office, published on Tuesday December ...
Business News, Dec 11, 2001
British Gas to raise gas prices in New Year
British Gas is set to raise domestic gas prices by 5.3 per cent in the New Year, increasing the average UK domestic gas bill by £17 per year. The company blamed the rise in costs due to the cost of b...
British Gas to raise gas prices in New Year
British Gas is set to raise domestic gas prices by 5.3 per cent in the New Year, increasing the average UK domestic gas bill by £17 per year. The company blamed the rise in costs due to the cost of b...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2001
US centre to assist home grown entrepreneurs
Northern Ireland's first Technology and Development Centre, to assist entrepreneurial technology-led companies grow faster by winning business in North America, has been opened in Boston, by Sir Reg E...
US centre to assist home grown entrepreneurs
Northern Ireland's first Technology and Development Centre, to assist entrepreneurial technology-led companies grow faster by winning business in North America, has been opened in Boston, by Sir Reg E...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2001
Northern Ireland Executive reshuffle expected
A reshuffle of the Northern Ireland Executive will be announced on Wednesday, ahead of the Christmas recess. It has been widely predicted that SDLP minister for the Department of Employment and Learn...
Northern Ireland Executive reshuffle expected
A reshuffle of the Northern Ireland Executive will be announced on Wednesday, ahead of the Christmas recess. It has been widely predicted that SDLP minister for the Department of Employment and Learn...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2001
Proposal to ensure access to free transport for war disabled
Regional Development Minister, Peter Robinson has announced he intends to introduce free travel for War Disabled Pensioners under 65 years old. Mr Robinson made his comments during Department for Reg...
Proposal to ensure access to free transport for war disabled
Regional Development Minister, Peter Robinson has announced he intends to introduce free travel for War Disabled Pensioners under 65 years old. Mr Robinson made his comments during Department for Reg...
Business News, Dec 11, 2001
UK inflation drops to all time low
Inflation in the UK fell sharply last month according to the most recent figures released by the Office for National Statistics. The rate of inflation fell by 0.4 per cent in November taking the annu...
UK inflation drops to all time low
Inflation in the UK fell sharply last month according to the most recent figures released by the Office for National Statistics. The rate of inflation fell by 0.4 per cent in November taking the annu...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy morning with some outbreaks of rain, some on the heavy side. Then turning brighter in afternoon with sunny intervals and more isolated showers. Fresh southeatserly winds. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A dry evening with some sunshine to end the day, then staying dry overnight with some clear periods. Winds easing. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
